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How to Use OBS Studio for Professional Streaming in 2025

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You’re trying to break out as the next big live-streaming sensation but don’t know where to start? First things first, you must be able to produce high-quality streams. To do that, you’ll need to have high-quality screen recordings, crisp audio output, and an optimized recording path. Furthermore, the content must be good enough for high-resolution […]

What Is HLS Streaming and When Should You Use It [2025 Update]

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With the decline of Adobe Flash Player, HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) has emerged as the current gold standard for delivering high-quality video and audio streams over the internet. While Low-Latency HLS (LL-HLS) and other emerging streaming formats are gaining traction for ultra-responsive live experiences, HLS remains the most widely supported and reliable protocol across devices […]

Building a Scalable OTT Platform: Architecture, Tech Stack & Monetization Models (2025 Guide)

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The balance of power in television has tipped. This past May, U.S. viewers spent 44.8% of their TV time on streaming platforms, nudging past the combined total of cable and broadcast for the first time. And it wasn’t a one-month blip – through July and August 2025, streaming’s share held steady at about 46-47%, making […]

The 12 Best Multistreaming Platforms in 2025: A Comparison

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Entertainment is moving forward from scripted television and endless commercials. Audiences want to watch real people with bigger-than-life personalities. Live streamers give them what they want. Recent numbers show live streaming now accounts for a 23% of total viewing time globally, the market is estimated to grow to over $3 billion by 2027. With such […]

The 20 Best OTT Platforms for Building Your Own Streaming Service in 2025

The way we consume entertainment content, particularly video, has changed drastically over the last decade. The number of people turning to the internet for news, live streaming, entertainment, education, and more has skyrocketed. The OTT platforms market is powered by over-the-top (OTT) video technology. Dacast, as both the author of this guide and one of […]