YouTube Gets 360-Degree Live Streaming and Spatial Audio

Advertisement
By Robin Sinha | Updated: 19 April 2016 12:46 IST
YouTube Gets 360-Degree Live Streaming and Spatial Audio

Video sharing behemoth YouTube on Monday introduced 360-degree live streaming and spatial audio to its platform. The company last year in March introduced the 360-degree video support for both mobile and Web but those were pre-recorded videos. Google's new 360-degree live video effort should be a boon to both the viewers and organisers of events and festivals.

The YouTube 360-degree live videos will be used for select performances from the Coachella music and arts festival this weekend. "And after years of live streaming Coachella for fans around the world who can't attend the festival, this year we're bringing you the festival like never before by live streaming select artist performances in 360 degrees this weekend," said Neal Mohan, Chief Product Officer, YouTube in a blog post.

(Also see: From YouTube to VR, in Search of a Good Night's Sleep)

The company has also launched spatial audio for on-demand YouTube videos. According to Mohan, alongside the immersion of 360-degree videos, spatial audio will deliver a surround sound effect akin to "real life, where depth, distance and intensity all play a role." He also points to a spatial audio showcase in the form of a special YouTube playlist, recommending consumption on Android devices.

Advertisement

Mohan adds that YouTube has also been working with companies like VideoStitch and Two Big Ears to make their software compatible with 360-degree live streams or spatial audio on YouTube. "We'll also make 360-degree live streaming and spatial audio technologies available at all YouTube Space locations around the globe, so you can take it for a spin," he said.

YouTube earlier this month launched its YouTube Gaming service in India, which the company introduced in the US and the UK back in August last year.

 

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. OTT Releases This Week: Pattth, Stolen, Jaat, Bhool Chuk Maaf, and More
  2. iQOO Z10 Lite 5G India Launch Date, Design and Battery Size Confirmed
  3. Motorola Edge 60 Will Launch in India on This Date
  4. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra 5G Launch Timeline, Design and Key Features Leaked
  5. Nothing Headphone 1 to Launch Alongside Nothing Phone 3 on July 1
  6. Realme GT 7 and GT 7T Review
  7. Huawei Band 10 With Up to 14 Days Battery Life Launched in India: See Price
  8. iPhone 17 May Support 50W Wireless Charging With New MagSafe Chargers
  1. PhonePe to Launch UPI Payments App for Feature Phones With P2P Transfers, Offline QR Payments
  2. Huawei Mate XT 2 Tipped to Launch in H2 2025 With Upgraded Chipset, Cameras
  3. EA Sports FC 25, FBC: Firebreak and More Join Xbox Game Pass in June
  4. Razer Phantom Collection with Chroma RGB, Dynamic Lighting Support Launched in India: Check Price, Features
  5. Huawei Band 10 With Up to 14 Days of Battery Life Launched in India: Price, Features
  6. Google’s Gemini Live Is Reportedly Getting a Real-Time Captions Feature
  7. iPhone 17 Could Support Up to 50W Wireless Charging With New Qi2.2 MagSafe Chargers: Report
  8. Bitcoin Falls to $102,700 Amid Fiery Trump-Musk Feud, Most Altcoins Log Losses
  9. Oppo K13x 5G to Launch in India Soon; Confirmed to Go on Sale via Flipkart
  10. Google’s Search Live in AI Mode Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.