Eye tracking software is being used on Twitch streams to track if players are spotting targets, while aim bots have been accused of giving players an unfair advantage in competitive video games. The rise of video streaming and more advanced gaming tools have made these issues more prevalent in the industry.
Online games with competitive scenes like e-sports rely on anti-cheat software to prevent players from using aimbot tools and maintain a level playing field.
The speaker describes a video conferencing tool that allows users to show up as different people and that works on low bandwidth phones. It works by tracking and sending coordinates of the pixels on the speaker's face instead of sending the actual video, making it perfect for low-quality internet connections.
The frustration of getting disconnected during a competitive gaming match on an older console could be enraging and can often lead to unfair circumstances.
A CEO who seemed out of touch with the product and didn't get along with the engineering ranks left employees skeptical about Twitch's future, causing concerns about his ability to understand their younger audience, even asking basic questions like what Fortnite is.
The host reflects on how it feels to have a personal connection with fans and mentions an example of a fan who reached out to thank him for inspiring their success.