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Streaming technology has proved invaluable in the past few years. It has allowed businesses to function through remote working and has kept families in touch. Yet this technology can provide more than just personal communication. Streaming technology is letting us develop new, innovative forms of entertainment, mixing commerce and education into one.
Live Casino
Check most quality major casino providers, and alongside their offers of table games and slots, you will see an increasing number of live casino games. These can be offered with table games or even in gameshow-style slots. For example, the online blackjack offerings found at Betfair UK do not just include standard games but also several live lounges, along with variations like Quantum and Infinite Blackjack.
These games differ from others as they connect you to a live dealer, who acts as a croupier. Situated in a studio, their actions are streamed to the player's device. Using the software, they can interact and play casino games together. This blends the physical interaction of a brick-and-mortar casino with the convenience of an online one.
This innovative practice has meant that playing online casino games is no longer a solitary task. Players are even able to chat via text functions and speak with the dealer as they play games.
Live Commerce
In the days of movie and television streaming platforms, the shopping channel seems to have dropped off the radar. Cable television always had a few channels where someone would be trying to sell you a new exercise gadget or kitchen item. Those channels did not go away, they just evolved.
Live commerce is the evolution of this. It is a form of eCommerce in which people stream product displays of items they are trying to sell. While this has already worked to some degree in the influencer sphere, it is now taking on a whole new paradigm. Companies will be able to live stream new products, and services and show you them in action.
This has already proven popular in Asia, where Alibaba launched its first streaming commerce event in 2016. It has several advantages for online retailers, encouraging impulse buying, accelerating sales, and increasing brand awareness.
Adult Education
For standard education in the last few years, streaming was an essential tool. Yet where it has made the most impact is in education for adults, and those who have finished formal education such as university or school. The reason for this is that streaming has allowed education to take place in the viewer's own time and at their own pace. It has made education accessible for the casual learner.
When lessons get streamed, they can also be recorded and watched back. Classes can get booked at times that are best for the learner. If a learner is holding down a job or balancing family life, this can be much more flexible than visiting an institution for weekly classes.
It has also lowered the price of education. Websites like Udemy and Coursera offer courses in everything from businesses to arts and crafts, turning education into a revenue form. All you need to do is find the perfect teacher, book a lesson and stream away.
