Stream Blog

Announcing Stream’s Video API Powered by Our Global Edge Network

Today, we're excited to announce the general availability of our new Video API. You can use it to build video calling, audio rooms, and live streaming. The video API aims to make it easier for developers to build live in-app video and audio. All calls run on Stream's global edge network for optimal latency and
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Vonage Video API vs. Stream Video

It is essential to ensure that the video capabilities added to your product function as expected by your end users. Otherwise, you risk alienating your users instead of engaging them. Both Vonage and Stream provide Video SDKs. Let’s compare these two and see how well each can deliver your desired video functionality. But first, we’ll
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Stream Achieves DPF Certification

We are thrilled to announce that Stream has successfully achieved Data Privacy Framework certification, meeting its rigorous requirements and marking a significant milestone in our commitment to customer data privacy and security worldwide. A DPF is a fundamental aspect of modern data management, providing a structured approach to safeguarding personal information and ensuring compliance with
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Rigi Sees 50% YoY Growth After Integrating Stream Chat

Challenge: When Rigi's co-founders created the app, they needed a chat API to expedite their time to market. Rigi developers needed a chat solution that was easy to integrate and scalable enough to support large creator communities while delivering reliable, low-latency performance. Strategy: The Rigi team built a proof-of-concept (PoC) with the chat APIs from
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Gumtree Australia Enhances Marketplace Safety and Efficiency with Stream

Challenge: Gumtree Australia, a leading marketplace, needed to replace its outdated in-house messaging system with a more efficient and reliable solution. Strategy: After rigorous evaluation, Gumtree selected Stream's chat solution, driven by its user-friendly SDK and AI-powered Auto Moderation capabilities. The integration process involved a dedicated team of developers over seven months, ensuring seamless deployment
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Boost Performance by Over 100x Using the Accelerate Framework

We use Apple's Accelerate Framework in two of our SDKs, and even more implementations are underway. In this article, we'll share why and how it helped us solve some performance-related challenges, bringing immediate value to our customers and their end-users. In this article we will provide you with a couple of things: A quick introduction
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Announcing Stream’s Video API Powered by Our Global Edge Network

Today, we're excited to announce the general availability of our new Video API. You can use it to build video calling, audio rooms, and live streaming. The video API aims to make it easier for developers to build live in-app video and audio. All calls run on Stream's global edge network for optimal latency and
Read more ->
4 min read

Vonage Video API vs. Stream Video

It is essential to ensure that the video capabilities added to your product function as expected by your end users. Otherwise, you risk alienating your users instead of engaging them. Both Vonage and Stream provide Video SDKs. Let’s compare these two and see how well each can deliver your desired video functionality. But first, we’ll
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6 min read

Building a Conferencing App with Next.js

Building a video calling app might seem like a daunting task. But what if I told you it doesn't have to be? Imagine building an enterprise-ready video and audio experience, seamlessly adding it to any app within just a few hours. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to build a scalable video conferencing app in
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Engage & Elevate: San Francisco Event Recap

The event explored the evolving landscape of in-app community building in the digital age. Amidst the bustling atmosphere of innovation and collaboration, a panel of Stream customers and executive thought leaders delved into the nuances of modern community development, offering invaluable insights and strategies for navigating this rapidly evolving terrain. The discussions and revelations shared
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Using Stream to Build a Livestream Chat App in Next.js

I always wondered how to create the dynamic chat experience of livestreams, like those found on YouTube, but with an added convenience of allowing anyone to participate without logging in. With Next.js and Stream, I was able to successfully create that experience. In this tutorial, I cover a straightforward approach to create a livestream chat
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Build a Chat App with Node.js

This tutorial will guide you in creating an instant Node-based chat app that runs on a JavaScript server and outside a web browser. First, grab your favorite command-line tool, Terminal or Warp, and a code editor, preferably VS Code and let’s begin. Before You Start Before proceeding with the tutorial, make sure you have the
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