Play Station Universe

How Bigo Gamers Monetize Their Skills Through Virtual Gifting

Not every gamer makes money through prize pools, sponsorships, or elite tournament brackets. Some just hit “go live,” play like they always do, and let the gifts roll in. Welcome to Bigo Live, where ...
Business Wire

From Social Media to Income Stream: VOOHOO live Partners With ZEGOCLOUD to Help Creators Monetize Their Talents

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Live-streaming app VOOHOO live seeks to empower emerging content creators. Powered by ZEGOCLOUD RTI solutions, the app offers real-time streaming and interactive features ...
The Motley Fool

Tencent Music’s Revenue Model Shifts Beyond Virtual Gifting as China’s Paid Music Market Expands

Tencent Music remains central to China’s shift from free streaming to paid listening, despite Keystone Investors selling its stake in the fourth quarter. The company is focusing more on subscription ...
Business Insider

YouTube has added a 'gifting' feature to its vertical streams, ramping up the competition for livestream e-commerce

YouTube launched a gifting feature for its vertical livestreams, mirroring TikTok's model. ByteDance, which owns TikTok, has dominated e-commerce in China. Google is ...

YouTube’s live chat just gave viewers a surprising way to skip ads

YouTube now automatically holds back ads when live chat engagement peaks. Additionally, buying a Super Chat, Super Sticker, or virtual gift now earns you a personal, ad-free viewing window so you ...
Neowin

YouTube is copying this popular feature from TikTok

YouTube's new gift feature lets viewers support creators with virtual items, but it might remind some of another platform's strategy. YouTube’s new feature, announced late yesterday, the ...