Beam (streaming service)

Beam is a streaming platform developed by Microsoft that allows users to live broadcast themselves playing video games, creating content, or sharing their activities in real-time. Viewers can watch these broadcasts, chat with streamers, and sometimes interact through donations or subscriptions. Beam emphasizes low latency, meaning there's minimal delay between the streamer’s actions and what viewers see, creating a more immediate and engaging experience. It offers features like interactive overlays and viewer participation, aiming to foster a connected and dynamic community around gaming and live content sharing.