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Stream Releases VP9 SVC Codec for Enhanced Video Call Efficiency
At Stream, we’re dedicated to making video calls smooth and efficient for everyone, especially those using older devices or lower-powered CPUs. To this end, we’re excited to announce that the VP9 SVC codec is now available for Stream Video users on JavaScript, React, and React Native SDKs. This addition delivers significant bandwidth and performance optimizations,
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Understanding the Impact of the Digital Services Act (DSA) Requirements on Content Moderation
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is set to reshape the landscape of content moderation for digital platforms operating within the European Union (EU). As compliance becomes mandatory starting February 2024, understanding what this means for platforms of all sizes is essential. This article will break down the DSA's requirements, who needs to comply, potential penalties,
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October Monthly Release Round-Up
As this month comes to a close, we thought we'd recap all of the exciting new features and improvements we made across Stream Video and Moderation. Introducing the VP9 SVC Codec 🎥 We're excited to announce that VP9 SVC is now available in our JavaScript, React, and React Native SDKs. With this advanced codec, users can experience significant improvements in video reliability and performance, including
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September Monthly Release Round-Up
As September comes to a close, we thought we'd recap all of the exciting new features and improvements we made across Stream Video, Chat, Feeds, and Moderation this month. Improved Video Calling & Usage-by-Bandwidth Tracking in the Dashboard 🎥 Thanks to Dynascale, Stream automatically detects the displayed video resolution and adjusts based on CPU and
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Is Live Video Calling Worth It for Your App?
Apps like WhatsApp and Zoom allow anyone worldwide to have face-to-face conversations as if they were in the same room. But this functionality can benefit more than just communication-focused apps. Enabling your users to initiate video calls without having to switch to external apps enhances their experience with each other. And it can strengthen network
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Migrating from Meta Workplace to Stream Chat and Video
Meta Workplace, a collaborative platform used by many companies, is set to be discontinued in August 2025. This announcement has significant implications for businesses that have built products or services around the Workplace platform, particularly those leveraging its video component. The sunsetting of Meta Workplace presents a challenge for companies that have integrated this platform
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Guide to Getting Started with Stream
In this short tutorial, we will examine the steps involved in creating your first application on Stream. We will create a new account, select a product and API key, and learn the basics of your first API call. Creating a New Account On Stream, a single account gives you access to all products, Chat, Activity
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Daily.co Video SDK vs. Stream Video
You are considering adding video and audio capabilities to your app, ready to bring new levels of engagement and retention to your end users. But building these powerful features is hard. And if you make a mistake, you will lose end users quicker than a teenager can finish a bag of potato chips. When adding
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