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Ustream stops broadcast after live suicide

A Japanese man committed suicide live on the internet after heated exchanges with online users daring him to die.

Pandemic4912d ago

Wow, I would be shocked if such a thing occurred infront of me.

Although those that dared him to die are just very stupid people..

TheColbertinator4912d ago

Exactly.Some people are just so sick minded to want to see something so horrible.Also I wish people would stop caring about what the internet people say about you or your loved ones.The internet should have no gripping strength over your personal life.You will simply get hurt or die in the case here

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IBM confirms acquisition of live-streaming company Ustream

IBM announced today that it's acquired Ustream, a video streaming service, to bolster its existing "portfolio of video services."

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gizmig3016d ago

Big giants acquiring startups to expand their services.

RetrospectRealm3016d ago

UStream is old school. Twitch is the new go to streaming website. And speaking of streaming websites, does anyone remember Livestream? I think it would called Mogul before or something similar to that.

Stringerbell3014d ago

Yeah I remember Livestream, they are still around but hardly relevant these days...

RetrospectRealm3013d ago

Wow, I didn't even know they were still around. I guess if you own a domain such as livestream.com, you're bound to stay open.

Stringerbell3013d ago (Edited 3013d ago )

Well I just visited their wiki they recently moved their headquarters from Manhattan to BK - you only do that for one reason - you cant afford Manhattan rent