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AI-generated Seinfeld parody suspended by Twitch for transphobic content
A two-week Twitch ban for "Nothing, Forever."
By Matt Binder
!["Nothing, Forever"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06C3qvBGl7CvTA6uwxf9a80/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1675720666.png)
!["Nothing, Forever"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06C3qvBGl7CvTA6uwxf9a80/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1675720666.png)
Twitter suspends account that tracks Elon Musk's private jet
Musk previously stated he would not ban the account on his 'free speech' platform
By Matt Binder
![Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07yljOcNJpMQNL20KS2G97I/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1671033564.jpg)
![Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07yljOcNJpMQNL20KS2G97I/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1671033564.jpg)
TwitchCon attendees were severely injured from jumping into a shallow foam pit
One woman broke her back in two places.
By PCMag
![two people fighting over a foam pit at TwitchCon 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03rzsdU1uaqXr3J0xbva27r/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1665411619.jpg)
![two people fighting over a foam pit at TwitchCon 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03rzsdU1uaqXr3J0xbva27r/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1665411619.jpg)
Twitch will ban some gambling, but sports betting and poker are still fair game
It isn't much, but it's better than nothing.
By Amanda Yeo
![The Twitch logo on a smartphone.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01Cf2gYfWSz7b50eReyMB3L/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1663731987.jpg)
![The Twitch logo on a smartphone.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01Cf2gYfWSz7b50eReyMB3L/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1663731987.jpg)
You'll probably need Prime Video to watch some NFL games this year
Football enters the future, for better or worse.
By Alex Perry
![Chiefs-Chargers overtime game winning touchdown by Travis Kelce](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/058zf7sJfhBHHU14uQW3dMQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1660240060.jpg)
![Chiefs-Chargers overtime game winning touchdown by Travis Kelce](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/058zf7sJfhBHHU14uQW3dMQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1660240060.jpg)
Meta is secretly testing a Twitch-like platform called Super
Move over, TikTok. Meta's got eyes for Twitch now.
By Matt Binder
![Meta's Super](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03z98j7grv2CnbgLKp5dCQK/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1659630775.png)
![Meta's Super](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03z98j7grv2CnbgLKp5dCQK/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1659630775.png)
Twitch now lets you share ban lists with other channels and stomp out trolls
Shared Ban Info aims to take on trolls as a community.
By Matt Binder
![Twitch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07ESl7lG5rlVHTdtOra0Moo/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1658438058.jpg)
![Twitch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07ESl7lG5rlVHTdtOra0Moo/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1658438058.jpg)
New York AG launching investigation into Twitch, 4chan, and Discord over Buffalo shooting
The shooter used each service to plan and execute his acts of hate.
By Matt Binder
![Letitia James](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06ppRQ3Kd8KvfhoUAj3Ww4X/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1652912800.jpg)
![Letitia James](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06ppRQ3Kd8KvfhoUAj3Ww4X/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1652912800.jpg)
Twitch pauses new feature after accidentally promoting porn
An experiment in pay-to-boost streams unsurprisingly ends in porn promotion.
By Jess Joho
![A shock young boy watches video game streaming platform Twitch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06KsFIfvYVTkbncdDVqoiKn/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1648934518.jpg)
![A shock young boy watches video game streaming platform Twitch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06KsFIfvYVTkbncdDVqoiKn/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1648934518.jpg)
YouTube previews 5 new upcoming livestream features, borrowing from TikTok, Twitch, and Instagram
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
By Matt Binder
![YouTube](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05mqXGuWtiw0SyteeeN6lN1/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1648068293.jpg)
![YouTube](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05mqXGuWtiw0SyteeeN6lN1/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1648068293.jpg)
Zoom has added Twitch integration so you can livestream straight from the app
It comes at a cost, though.
By Amanda Yeo
![The Zoom logo on a laptop.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03v3upNrcTSjYUfgIgW7ZBD/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1648090375.jpg)
![The Zoom logo on a laptop.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03v3upNrcTSjYUfgIgW7ZBD/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1648090375.jpg)
The ultimate guide to the best livestreaming gear of the year
Other than a great smile and good content, this is everything you need.
By Matt Binder
![New Year's Livestream](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07g4li7lA8saJwrNPhbaUHg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1640202151.jpg)
![New Year's Livestream](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07g4li7lA8saJwrNPhbaUHg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1640202151.jpg)
Twitch's new Suspicious User Detection tool aims to stop ban evasion
Hopefully this means less time playing whack-a-mole with hateful accounts.
By Amanda Yeo
![The Twitch logo on a phone screen.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05b2W2RLB9O93IPii7yTggq/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1638323039.jpg)
![The Twitch logo on a phone screen.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05b2W2RLB9O93IPii7yTggq/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1638323039.jpg)
Here's the gear you need to start livestreaming on Twitch and YouTube
Here's what you need to start streaming.
By Matt Binder
![A young woman livestreaming on her computer.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03O55n925lxVWJQwsmBrCNi/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1637782602.jpg)
![A young woman livestreaming on her computer.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03O55n925lxVWJQwsmBrCNi/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1637782602.jpg)
What is Twitch? Everything you need to know about the livestreaming platform
It's not just for gamers.
By Matt Binder
![What is Twitch? Everything you need to know about the livestreaming platform](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/027DPQN4TLVxfcVLioLJePM/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1635397508.jpg)
![What is Twitch? Everything you need to know about the livestreaming platform](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/027DPQN4TLVxfcVLioLJePM/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1635397508.jpg)
Twitch says user passwords weren't compromised in huge data leak
Change your password and enable 2FA anyway.
By Alex Perry
![Twitch says user passwords weren't compromised in huge data leak](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03ISsXsNoPZUYyKBGeXBlKo/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1634402406.jpg)
![Twitch says user passwords weren't compromised in huge data leak](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03ISsXsNoPZUYyKBGeXBlKo/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1634402406.jpg)
Twitch warns creators about a wave of DMCA takedown requests
The takedowns involve streams with music playing in the background.
By Matt Binder
![Twitch warns creators about a wave of DMCA takedown requests](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00fnug1ktNPius0hsOmjXil/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1622216766.png)
![Twitch warns creators about a wave of DMCA takedown requests](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00fnug1ktNPius0hsOmjXil/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1622216766.png)
Twitch's new content tags are long overdue but they'll need back-up
Twitch now needs to be completely on top of protecting creators who use tags that can be weaponized by trolls.
![Twitch's new content tags are long overdue but they'll need back-up](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04rM6eojbkAXk90JZ47nFQx/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1621710934.jpg)
![Twitch's new content tags are long overdue but they'll need back-up](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04rM6eojbkAXk90JZ47nFQx/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1621710934.jpg)
Amazon-owned Twitch took down Amazon's anti-union ads
Their explanation is simple — but the situation isn't.
By Amanda Yeo
![Amazon-owned Twitch took down Amazon's anti-union ads](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05CqRtVXiZ6hlgKW7ENpqzY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1619019456.jpg)
![Amazon-owned Twitch took down Amazon's anti-union ads](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05CqRtVXiZ6hlgKW7ENpqzY/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1619019456.jpg)
Twitch dubbed over Metallica stream, and the internet thinks that's a shame
The DMCA, Metallica, and Amazon walk into a bar.
By Jack Morse
![Twitch dubbed over Metallica stream, and the internet thinks that's a shame](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02NnK806vJEQcd85emJ7bp6/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1619019436.jpg)
![Twitch dubbed over Metallica stream, and the internet thinks that's a shame](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02NnK806vJEQcd85emJ7bp6/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1619019436.jpg)
AOC raised $200,000 for charity on her 'Among Us' Twitch stream Friday
Canadian MP Jagmeet Singh joined her, too.
By Anna Iovine
![AOC raised $200,000 for charity on her 'Among Us' Twitch stream Friday](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02w0zApssIuFOFRw9ZWBbFP/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391518.jpg)
![AOC raised $200,000 for charity on her 'Among Us' Twitch stream Friday](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02w0zApssIuFOFRw9ZWBbFP/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391518.jpg)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Twitch stream should be the blueprint for voter outreach
Why watch a televised town hall when you can ask questions in Twitch stream?
By Morgan Sung
![Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Twitch stream should be the blueprint for voter outreach](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03TY7gtshZByKHQWDUXQgdO/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391042.jpg)
![Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Twitch stream should be the blueprint for voter outreach](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03TY7gtshZByKHQWDUXQgdO/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391042.jpg)
AOC and Ilhan Omar's wholesome 'Among Us' stream did huge numbers on Twitch
"I'm voting early."
By Amanda Yeo
![AOC and Ilhan Omar's wholesome 'Among Us' stream did huge numbers on Twitch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01dbMr4VvKoTxJDHUvAcAAw/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391043.png)
![AOC and Ilhan Omar's wholesome 'Among Us' stream did huge numbers on Twitch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01dbMr4VvKoTxJDHUvAcAAw/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391043.png)
You can watch some NFL games on Prime Video and Twitch starting this week
Football is back (for now) and you can watch some of it on Prime or Twitch.
By Alex Perry
![You can watch some NFL games on Prime Video and Twitch starting this week](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04I1S3wnjZq5hKC08kIC7nV/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390861.jpg)
![You can watch some NFL games on Prime Video and Twitch starting this week](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04I1S3wnjZq5hKC08kIC7nV/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390861.jpg)