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Microsoft has filed a patent, uncovered by Patentlyze, describing an AI system that can listen to a livestream's audio, swap out words based on a viewer's profile data like age or language, and adjust lip movements to hide the edit. The filing also outlines a separate translation feature that dubs livestreams with matching lip sync while preserving the original recording as a reference.
President Trump announced he is abandoning a proposal to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, saying the death sentence will still proceed by firing squad as scheduled. He said the execution will not be broadcast, though immediate families of the victims may choose to witness it in person.
Defense Department officials told the BBC and Associated Press that the execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan, convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people, will be livestreamed. The execution is scheduled for December 3rd at 2PM ET. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed plans to make the event publicly viewable in an interview with Real America's Voice.
The White House began streaming a continuous YouTube channel replaying President Trump's speeches, bill signings, and other public appearances, dubbed 'Trump TV' by officials. Digital strategy chief Kaelan Dorr described it as airing Trump's 'greatest hits, unfiltered,' claiming media outlets misreported his administration's achievements. The launch came days after CNN, MS Now, and Politico were barred from White House press access.
Livestream shopping, long popular in China, is gaining traction in the U.S. through platforms like TikTok Shop and Whatnot, now valued at $20 billion. Companies such as Beachwaver, run by celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa, generate a significant share of sales through hours-long live sessions featuring product demos, auctions and interactive stunts. Legacy retailer QVC has also pivoted to this model, broadcasting over 200 hours weekly across seven TikTok channels after emerging from bankruptcy.
Chess.com has launched Gambit, a free-to-play online poker site built to teach the game without real-money betting, following a beta test that started in May. The site mirrors Chess.com's design, including bot opponents, tournaments, review tools and lesson modes, plus its own rating system to keep gameplay engaging. The company says more companion games beyond poker are planned.
During a nearly 12-hour livestream from the Alaskan wilderness, streamers Maya Higa and FaZe Adapt were filmed sitting near a massive grizzly bear as it charged past them into a river to catch fish. The pair, aware that moving could provoke the animal, stayed still and narrated the moment for viewers rather than retreating to safety.
Gamescom's Opening Night Live 2026 showcase aired live, presenting a lineup of new game announcements, updates, and trailers from developers across the industry. The event was streamed publicly on YouTube alongside continuing coverage from the Gamescom show floor.