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Periscope: Twitter app off to flying start as it captures New York explosion Periscope: Twitter app off to flying start as it captures East Village explosion
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An explosion rocked the East Village neighbourhood of New York on Thursday afternoon, and even before local news crews could arrive on the scene, users of the Periscope application helped break the news.An explosion rocked the East Village neighbourhood of New York on Thursday afternoon, and even before local news crews could arrive on the scene, users of the Periscope application helped break the news.
Periscope, a Twitter application that actually launched Thursday, allows users to live-stream video of their surroundings and New York users wasted no time in showing the utility of the app.Periscope, a Twitter application that actually launched Thursday, allows users to live-stream video of their surroundings and New York users wasted no time in showing the utility of the app.
Breaking news already being covered with Periscope with 2nd ave explosion/collapse pic.twitter.com/7MtcWlSA4gBreaking news already being covered with Periscope with 2nd ave explosion/collapse pic.twitter.com/7MtcWlSA4g
Live-streams of smoking buildings appeared just minutes after the explosion in New York City that ignited a blaze that eventually spread to four buildings, leading to two buildings collapsing.Live-streams of smoking buildings appeared just minutes after the explosion in New York City that ignited a blaze that eventually spread to four buildings, leading to two buildings collapsing.
Periscope and live video are changing the internet forever http://t.co/ClHif8mV8d pic.twitter.com/Jy5aMKqYXxPeriscope and live video are changing the internet forever http://t.co/ClHif8mV8d pic.twitter.com/Jy5aMKqYXx
Twelve people have been reported injured in the blast, with as many as four in critical condition. Firefighters continue to battle the blaze and figure to continue fighting until late into Thursday night.Twelve people have been reported injured in the blast, with as many as four in critical condition. Firefighters continue to battle the blaze and figure to continue fighting until late into Thursday night.
But the quick response from Periscope users shows how effective the app can be at capturing breaking news. And helps explain why Twitter spent $100 million earlier this year to acquire the app.But the quick response from Periscope users shows how effective the app can be at capturing breaking news. And helps explain why Twitter spent $100 million earlier this year to acquire the app.
  
There was an explosion in NYC and now I'm watching it live on Periscope by @benpopper http://t.co/e49SbRiEtG pic.twitter.com/bSvxlflERxThere was an explosion in NYC and now I'm watching it live on Periscope by @benpopper http://t.co/e49SbRiEtG pic.twitter.com/bSvxlflERx
Users can begin livestreams by downloading the app, and following the instructions to begin a video. A link to the feed can be automatically tweeted, informing followers that users have begun.Users can begin livestreams by downloading the app, and following the instructions to begin a video. A link to the feed can be automatically tweeted, informing followers that users have begun.
Anyone can tune in to the feeds, and comment or like the posts. The videos feature a small live chat, allowing viewers to discuss what’s happening in the video.Anyone can tune in to the feeds, and comment or like the posts. The videos feature a small live chat, allowing viewers to discuss what’s happening in the video.
The app launched Thursday on iOS, with an Android version set to launch soon. Streams can also be viewed on any web browser, with or without a Periscope account.The app launched Thursday on iOS, with an Android version set to launch soon. Streams can also be viewed on any web browser, with or without a Periscope account.