Live Streaming

streaming

Real-time streaming of events over the internet as they happen.

Explanation

Live streaming refers to the transmission of live video over the internet in real time. For streaming services, live streaming includes sports events, news, concerts, and special events. Platforms like YouTube Live, Twitch, and Amazon Live offer live streaming alongside on-demand content. Live streaming introduces unique technical challenges around latency.

Related Terms

LatencyThe delay between a request...Linear TVTraditional scheduled broadcast or cable...OTTOver-the-Top — content delivered via...CDNContent Delivery Network — infrastructure...BufferingTemporary pause in playback while...

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Last updated: March 2026