Relaxnews Although YouTube has allowed live video streaming from a computer since 2011, users will now be able to broadcast live footage from a smartphone, a function already available from social networks Facebook (via Facebook Live) and Twitter (via Periscope). Smartphone users will now be able to stream live video directly via the YouTube mobile app for Android and ...

  Relaxnews Facebook has made its latest move against competitor Snapchat, capitalising on the popularity of its ‘selfie’ filters and launching a similar offering of the same as it continues to enhance its Live platform. The new Facebook photo filters have been made possible by a firm called MSQRD (pronounced masquerade) that specialises in video selfies, which Facebook acquired in ...

  AFP Hyper-wired South Korea is considering legislation that would ban bosses from bothering their staff at home, after growing complaints about the country’s already onerous work-life imbalance. A bill prohibiting managers from badgering staff at home was submitted to parliament, sponsored by 12 lawmakers from the main opposition Minjoo party. “As more firms use social media or mobile messengers ...