Tencent rolls out live-streaming service to rival Twitch in the US
The internet giant has plans to woo and reward creators for new content for Trovo with a $30m partnership programme starting in July
27 June 2020 - 08:35
Hong Kong/Tokyo — Tencent Holdings is rolling out a live-streaming service similar to Amazon’s Twitch in the US, making a rare foray into American social media.
China’s largest company has been quietly testing a mobile-focused streaming network via an affiliate in the US since at least March. Initially called Madcat and now branded Trovo Live, the new service closely resembles Twitch in its appearance and functionality...
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