Live-Streaming

India’s Supreme Court to test live-streaming of cases

Reuters Sep 26, 2018

NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court decided on Wednesday it would start live-streaming some of its cases in a bid to increase transparency and prevent overcrowding in the courtrooms. Indian courts are open to the public but do not allow video recording or broadcasting. A three-judge bench at the Supreme Court, ruling on litigation seeking such a move, said a pilot project would be launched and developed over time. “Live-streaming of court proceedings is manifestly in public interest,” the court said in its 106-page order.…

China demands live-streaming censorship: state media

AFP Nov 4, 2016

Lifestyle

BEIJING: China will demand that live-streaming platforms "censor content before releasing it", state media said on Friday, as authorities seek to tighten control over the fast-growing sector. Rules released by the country's internet regulator the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) will ban streams which "undermine national security, destabilise society", the official Xinhua news agency reported. Online streaming has grown rapidly in China and the sector is worth an estimated $1.4 billion, often involving young…

Live-streaming of attacks a challenge for social media

AFP Jun 16, 2016

ScienceTechnology

WASHINGTON: As more gruesome crimes and attacks show up on live online video, social media platforms are facing new challenges on preventing the spread of gruesome and horrific content.

Google unveils ‘Lollipop’ Android system, new devices

Anees Hanif Oct 16, 2014

Business

WASHINGTON: Google on Wednesday ramped up its mobile arsenal, upgrading its Nexus line with a new tablet and smartphone, and unveiling its revamped Android software, to be dubbed "Lollipop."