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TwitchCon 2025: New Features Amid Security Concerns

10/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

TwitchCon 2025 runs October 17–19 in San Diego to mark its 10th anniversary.
Twitch unveils dual-format streaming, enabling simultaneous vertical and horizontal broadcasts.
It also integrates with Meta's AI glasses for live streaming.
Emiru, a popular streamer, was assaulted at a meet-and-greet, raising security concerns.
Twitch remains focused on empowering creators through expanded sponsorship opportunities and updated guidelines.

History

Historical Context

TwitchCon began in San Francisco on September 25-26, 2015, attracting over 20,000 attendees and highlighting Twitch's growth through partnerships with creators like Ninja. The recent assault on streamer Emiru at TwitchCon 2025 underscores ongoing security issues at large events, reflecting a need for improved safety measures as Twitch continues to evolve and maintain community trust.

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Story summary

TwitchCon 2025 runs October 17–19 in San Diego to mark its 10th anniversary.
Twitch unveils dual-format streaming, enabling simultaneous vertical and horizontal broadcasts.
It also integrates with Meta's AI glasses for live streaming.
Emiru, a popular streamer, was assaulted at a meet-and-greet, raising security concerns.
Twitch remains focused on empowering creators through expanded sponsorship opportunities and updated guidelines.

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