"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes" - Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol's famous quote has become possible as millions of people around the world connect to the internet on a daily basis.
And we've already seen the good, the bad and the ugly as some people get their 15 minutes of internet fame.
But there is great potential as video livestreaming becomes a normal and usual app that users utilize everyday. And Periscope is the new best livestreaming app.
Livestreaming on the net is not new. But it is a niche that has not had much traction, until now. Meerkat sxploded on the mobile app scene earlier this year but Twitter's Periscope app is clearly the better of the two apps.
So what is livestreaming? Livestreaming apps allow users to broadcast live video from mobile devices to one, a hundred or even thousands of viewers. Think of it as letting everyone become a CNN reporter.
Not all livestreams are CNN-worthy. But many are well done and.or give viewers the ability to go behind the scenes of special places or events.
My favorite Periscope broadcasts are from the local news teams around the country and the world who broadcast live during morning news shows. It's a viewpoint average users just never get to see.
Just as mobile phones, pictures and videos have changed how we view the world, livestreaming will become a common activity, especially for dramatic news events.
But Periscope also has the potential for live broadcasting public meetings and events so that viewers can attend important events that might not be covered by local media.
The latest update to the iOS Periscope app lets you look at a map and find local broadcasts. This is especially useful if you are looking for something that is place-specific.
Periscope lets you follow contacts and be notified when someone is broadcasting. Maybe it's a key moment in a day, or a trip to the beach or amusement park. Or at a news breaking events like a fire, protest or severe weather.
Another great feature is the ability to archive your broadcasts - you can save any broadcast so that your viewers can watch later.
You can download the Periscope app from the iTunes store
HERE. And from the Google Android store
HERE.
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