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EARLIER THIS WEEK, we told you about Meerkat, a livestreaming app that became the toast of SXSW this year.
Now it seems a rival has emerged and a battle is about to be waged.
Introducing Periscope.
David Guetta / Twitter
David Guetta / Twitter / Twitter
Like Meerkat, it’s a livestreaming app that enables the user to broadcast live from wherever they are. (The app’s website described it as “the closest thing to teleportation”.) Unlike Meerkat, it was acquired by Twitter for $100 million in January.
Yesterday, Periscope launched its iPhone app and officially declared war.
Kate Ward / Twitter
Kate Ward / Twitter / Twitter
While they both serve the same purpose, there are a few key differences.
Possibly the main difference is that Meerkat isn’t quite live. Instead, it operates on a ten-second delay.
Periscope, however, is truly instant.
Another difference? Meerkat’s broadcasts can only be watched live and they can be seen by anyone. Periscope, on the other hand, allows users to decide who can watch their broadcasts and permits users to save video streams to be replayed later.
Additionally, Periscope sends you statistics on how many people watched your livestream while Meerkat doesn’t.
Stefan Dierauf / Twitter
Stefan Dierauf / Twitter / Twitter
The odds currently seem to be in Periscope’s favour with many commending its interface and functionality, although there have been a few issues…
Arnold Kim / Twitter
Arnold Kim / Twitter / Twitter
Periscope also has the added benefit of having Twitter on its side, meaning that it’s integrated with your Twitter account and following people is easy.
Don’t count Meerkat out yet, though: its creator announced yesterday that it has raised $14 million meaning that the war isn’t over yet.
Look, we would have said the same about Twitter a few years and look where we are now.
Simon Blackwell / Twitter
Simon Blackwell / Twitter / Twitter
Embrace the future, y’all, for this will be soon be our reality.
Chris Ziegler / Twitter
Chris Ziegler / Twitter / Twitter
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Another tool for the narcissist generation
Just because you can’t afford one?
I’d say you’re they type to wear sunglasses inside Aidan
Sunglasses indoors, par for the course.
Aidan = D4 Muppet
The app is free, I reckon Stephen could splash out on a free app and as he just posted comments to another smart phone app I am also thinking there is a chance he owns a smart phone.
Indeed Love Guinness……but then, Stephens smart phone is most likely smarter than Stephen.
Cost more Al Cal
scope me later ya.
You loo like a desperate tool Kelly
Apple are to release there version soon called endoscope…. Although it will likely be a pain in the ads to use
They should release endascope too so everyone can see through the eyes of a winner!
Eyes of a donkey :-D
“They should release endascope too so everyone can see through the eyes of a winner!”
So…..that’s not a tan you’re sporting.
You are by far the most irritating shinnerbot on TheJournal Aidan, congrats.
They do have one its call an Endoscopy, that when they’ll look in your ass Aidan and to see where your intellect has gone
You can see the difference at contrastthemeerkat.com
Skype?
Tell them to watch The Hunt for Red October.. that should give ‘em a good intro for periscope.
Crazy Ivan? Or maybe that’s Crimson Tide.
Source: David Guetta
Ah it’s just the obvious progression for the huge proportion of the online populace that think because they can, they should.
Most have nothing interesting to say anyway, this is like porn for them.
Funny enough, I didn’t hear anybody talking about it.
Up Periscope !
It’s a perfectly designed instantly accessible broadcasting device with massive potential. We’ll be using it with our students. If you’re already with twitter it’s seamless. Is miles ahead if competitors like meerkat etc. Try it! http://www.connemaramathsacademy.com
Should have said ‘app’ instead of device.
To what end will this prove useful though?
Have a read of this article, will answer that question http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/26/8296537/explosion-east-village-periscope-live
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