Hero4 models of GoPro action cameras can now stream live video via the Periscope app, owned by Twitter. Credit: Credit: David Becker / Getty Images
Fans of the live-streaming service Periscope are suddenly getting a lot more action in their feeds. A new deal between the Twitter-owned app and GoPro will allow users of the action cameras to stream video from Black and Silver GoPro Hero4 cameras to Periscope.
That means that skateboarders, skiiers and other extreme sports enthusiasts can go live as long as they have a decent Internet connection. The new feature for GoPro users arrives not long after Twitter began incorporating Periscope video streams directly into Tweets.
GoPro says Periscope will be used at X Games events to stream live sports events. Unfortunately for Android users, the feature currently only works with iPhone 5S and newer iOS devices.
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