A popular Twitch streamer and “others” were arrested after his giveaway event caused mayhem in Ney York City on Friday (Aug 5).

Around 2,000 descended onto Union Square Park after celebrity video game live-streamer Kai Cenat announced to give away free PlayStation 5 consoles, gift cards and other items, according to BBC.

Crowds started to gather first around 1 pm (17:00 GMT) in the afternoon, but by 3 pm, hundreds piled on the streets in one of New York City's busiest train stops.

What made the crowd unruly isn’t clear, but people were seen throwing garbage at police officers, who had arrived there for crowd control and broke down barriers in the area.

Riot charges have now been slapped against Kai Cenat.

<h2>NYPD mobilised extra force</h2>

According to local reports, people climbed on cars, and threw chairs and bottles at the police officers. One person was said to have unleashed a fire extinguisher amid the chaos.

Unable to control the crowd, the NYPD mobilised around 1,000 officers to the scene and detained several people.

According to CBS News, Cenat did not have a permit for the event. He was later taken into police custody at around 5 pm.

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After the incident, NYPD chief of department Jeffrey Maddrey in a press conference confirmed that Cenat is in custody, but didn’t reveal in what precinct he has been kept.

Maddrey said that the NYPD became aware of the posts at about 1.30 pm (local time), before the posts went viral at around 3 pm.

New York Post said later that Cenat was issued a desk appearance ticket on Friday night and was later allowed to walk out of a Manhattan precinct.

<h2>Troublemaker&nbsp;Cenant</h2>

After some in the crowd acted violently, they removed Cenat from the park before eventually declaring the gathering an unlawful assembly, he said.

A few hours earlier before the event, he posted a video from the inside of a vehicle before getting out, talking about multiple PS5s he intended to give away while showing off a huge stack of $100 gift cards.

According to TwitchTracker, Cenat is the most-subscribed streamer on its platform.

Cenat is a social media celebrity, best known for streaming gameplay, pranks and comedic reactions on Twitch.

He broke the&nbsp;record for most active subscribers&nbsp;on Twitch in March after completing a 30-day uninterrupted livestream, also known as a subathon.

He is also notorious for his antics, which have gotten him in some trouble on the platform. He has been temporarily&nbsp;banned from Twitch five times.

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A popular Twitch streamer and “others” were arrested after his giveaway event caused mayhem in Ney York City on Friday (Aug 5). Around 2,000 descended onto Union Square Park after celebrity video game live-streamer Kai Cenat announced to give away free PlayStation 5 consoles, gift cards and other items, according to BBC.

A popular Twitch streamer and “others” were arrested after his giveaway event caused mayhem in Ney York City on Friday (Aug 5). Around 2,000 descended onto Union Square Park after celebrity video game live-streamer Kai Cenat announced to give away free PlayStation 5 consoles, gift cards and other items, according to BBC. Crowds started to gather first around 1 pm (17:00 GMT) in the afternoon, but by 3 pm, hundreds piled on the streets in one of New York City's busiest train stops. What made the crowd unruly isn’t clear, but people were seen throwing garbage at police officers, who had arrived there for crowd control and broke down barriers in the area. Riot charges have now been slapped against Kai Cenat. NYPD mobilised extra force According to local reports, people climbed on cars, and threw chairs and bottles at the police officers. One person was said to have unleashed a fire extinguisher amid the chaos. Unable to control the crowd, the NYPD mobilised around 1,000 officers to the scene and detained several people. According to CBS News, Cenat did not have a permit for the event. He was later taken into police custody at around 5 pm. They really lifted Kai Cenat like he was a toddler 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/UTfsRqyl7T — W𖤐NTED (@wantedbythehoes) August 4, 2023 × BRO THEY TREATIN THE KAI CENAT EVENT LIKE THEM BLM RIOTS😭 pic.twitter.com/K75qr9PSVy — KJ🥱 (@s1eezisdead) August 4, 2023 × After the incident, NYPD chief of department Jeffrey Maddrey in a press conference confirmed that Cenat is in custody, but didn’t reveal in what precinct he has been kept. Maddrey said that the NYPD became aware of the posts at about 1.30 pm (local time), before the posts went viral at around 3 pm. New York Post said later that Cenat was issued a desk appearance ticket on Friday night and was later allowed to walk out of a Manhattan precinct. Troublemaker Cenant After some in the crowd acted violently, they removed Cenat from the park before eventually declaring the gathering an unlawful assembly, he said. A few hours earlier before the event, he posted a video from the inside of a vehicle before getting out, talking about multiple PS5s he intended to give away while showing off a huge stack of $100 gift cards. According to TwitchTracker, Cenat is the most-subscribed streamer on its platform. Cenat is a social media celebrity, best known for streaming gameplay, pranks and comedic reactions on Twitch. He broke the record for most active subscribers on Twitch in March after completing a 30-day uninterrupted livestream, also known as a subathon. He is also notorious for his antics, which have gotten him in some trouble on the platform. He has been temporarily banned from Twitch five times. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s free PS5 giveaway event sparks chaos in New York City

Unable to compete in the gaming streaming market, Facebook on Tuesday announced that it will be shutting down its gaming app. Reportedly, the app which let users watch and play video games on-demand was launched two years ago amid much fanfare.

Unable to compete in the gaming streaming market, Facebook on Tuesday announced that it will be shutting down its gaming app. Reportedly, the app which let users watch and play video games on-demand was launched two years ago amid much fanfare. However, come October 28, the app will not be available to download on Android or iOS but will continue to be accessible via the Facebook app. “We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for everything that you’ve done to build a thriving community for gamers and fans since this app first launched,” the company stated in an update to the users. “Despite this news, our mission to connect players, fans and creators with the games they love hasn’t changed, and you’ll still be able to find your games, streamers and groups when you visit Gaming in the Facebook app.” it further added. Read more: Facebook hints at settlement in Cambridge Analytica lawsuit Facebook launched its gaming app in April 2020 to compete with the likes of Twitch, a dominant player in the market. The app wanted to cash in on the boom of the pandemic market where users were looking for new platforms to play games while confined in the boundaries of their households. However, the app never really got off the ground as users complained about the buggy UI and not having top streamers in its fold. It's not like Facebook did not attempt to resuscitate its product. It signed Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr and creators like DiguisedToast, Ramee to gain momentum. However, none of them appeared in the top stream rankings and eventually did not contribute much to the growth of the app. According to data from market research firm, Streamlabs, as of the second quarter, the gaming market was dominated by Twitch at 76.7 per cent, followed by YouTube at 15.4 per cent and Facebook Gaming lagging at only 7.9 per cent. Read more: Facebook edit button goes missing for some users, causes social media storm Facebook is not the only high-profile Silicon valley behemoth to bow out of the gaming sector after failing. Bill gates owned Microsoft and its gaming streaming service Mixer also failed to hit the straps and brought down the curtains in 2020. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Jeff Bezos' Amazon briefly banned itself on Twitch after the presenter of a show went rogue and exposed herself on air.

The host of the Spanish talk show 'Esto es un Late,' Henar Alvarez accidentally revealed her breast during a live show.

Even though the camera quickly cut away from her when the incident happened she said jokingly “We’re about to be banned.”&nbsp;

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The e-commerce giant, which owns Twitch since 2014, had to ban itself for almost 24 hours. It&nbsp;later deleted the broadcast from its channel.

StreamerBans, a Twitter account that tracks the latest bans on Twitch, asked “And now how do I explain this to my bosses?”

Alvarez responded to this tweet and said “Tell them I promise that from now on I will always wear a bra to host the show. I am very sorry, I was wrong and it will not happen again.”

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"For those who present as women, we ask that you cover your nipples. We do not permit exposed underbust," Twitch said in its guidelines.

It also does not permit "sexually suggestive content" such as a camera focus on "breasts, buttocks, or pelvic region".

Twitch has been under pressure from users to combat abuses on its site, including targeted harassment and so-called hate raids where streamers' chats are flooded with harassing messages.

Approximately 70 per cent of its users are aged 13 to 34. They collectively watch 68 million to 73 million hours of gameplay each day, according to unofficial data site Twitch Tracker.

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Jeff Bezos' Amazon briefly banned itself on Twitch after the presenter of a show went rogue and exposed herself on air. The host of the Spanish talk show 'Esto es un Late,' Henar Alvarez accidentally revealed her breast during a live show.

Jeff Bezos' Amazon briefly banned itself on Twitch after the presenter of a show went rogue and exposed herself on air. The host of the Spanish talk show 'Esto es un Late,' Henar Alvarez accidentally revealed her breast during a live show. Even though the camera quickly cut away from her when the incident happened she said jokingly “We’re about to be banned.” Also see | From metaverse to NFT: Here is all you need to know about tech buzzwords of 2021 The e-commerce giant, which owns Twitch since 2014, had to ban itself for almost 24 hours. It later deleted the broadcast from its channel. StreamerBans, a Twitter account that tracks the latest bans on Twitch, asked “And now how do I explain this to my bosses?” Alvarez responded to this tweet and said “Tell them I promise that from now on I will always wear a bra to host the show. I am very sorry, I was wrong and it will not happen again.” Also read | The perfect Kindle for avid readers "For those who present as women, we ask that you cover your nipples. We do not permit exposed underbust," Twitch said in its guidelines. It also does not permit "sexually suggestive content" such as a camera focus on "breasts, buttocks, or pelvic region". Twitch has been under pressure from users to combat abuses on its site, including targeted harassment and so-called hate raids where streamers' chats are flooded with harassing messages. Approximately 70 per cent of its users are aged 13 to 34. They collectively watch 68 million to 73 million hours of gameplay each day, according to unofficial data site Twitch Tracker. (With inputs from agencies)

Amazon briefly bans itself on Twitch over internet mix-up

Amazon's popular live video streaming platform Twitch said Wednesday hackers had broken into its network after reports of exposed confidential company data surfaced online.

The service, where users often stream live video game play, confirmed the break-in on Twitter.

"We can confirm a breach has taken place," Twitch said in post from its verified Twitter account.

"Our teams are working with urgency to understand the extent of this."

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The statement came after reports emerged that a massive dump of Twitch data had been posted on fringe anonymous message board 4Chan.&nbsp;

A post at 4Chan served up 125 gigabytes of data reported to include Twitch source code, records of payouts to streamers, and a digital video game distribution service being built by Amazon Game Studios.

It did not appear that personal Twitch user data was in the dump, but the extent of the hack was still being investigated.

Google searches for "how to delete Twitch" rocketed eightfold as news of the hack spread, according to marketing analysts firm N. Rich.

"With such a concerning data breach from a platform as widespread and global as Twitch, users are naturally wanting to protect themselves and their data as soon as possible," an N.Rich spokesperson said.

The person who posted the trove of stolen data left a message claiming the break-in was performed to foster competition in video streaming, and because the Twitch community "is a disgusting toxic cesspool," according to media reports.

Users of Twitch, the world's biggest video game streaming site, staged a virtual walkout last month to voice outrage over barrages of racist, sexist and homophobic abuse on the platform.

The phenomenon of "hate raids" -- torrents of abuse -- has seen the platform become increasingly unpleasant many for Twitch streamers who are not white or straight.

A Twitter hashtag, #TwitchDoBetter, has become a magnet for complaints over the past month, largely from female, non-white and LGBTQ players saying that Twitch is failing to stop internet trolls running amok -- all while taking 50 percent of streamers' earnings.

Twitch has maintained that it is working to improve tools for protecting accounts from abuses.

The service is suing two users in US federal court, accusing them of orchestrating the so-called "hate raids."

Amazon's popular live video streaming platform Twitch said Wednesday hackers had broken into its network after reports of exposed confidential company data surfaced online.

Amazon's popular live video streaming platform Twitch said Wednesday hackers had broken into its network after reports of exposed confidential company data surfaced online. The service, where users often stream live video game play, confirmed the break-in on Twitter. "We can confirm a breach has taken place," Twitch said in post from its verified Twitter account. "Our teams are working with urgency to understand the extent of this." We can confirm a breach has taken place. Our teams are working with urgency to understand the extent of this. We will update the community as soon as additional information is available. Thank you for bearing with us. — Twitch (@Twitch) October 6, 2021 × The statement came after reports emerged that a massive dump of Twitch data had been posted on fringe anonymous message board 4Chan. A post at 4Chan served up 125 gigabytes of data reported to include Twitch source code, records of payouts to streamers, and a digital video game distribution service being built by Amazon Game Studios. It did not appear that personal Twitch user data was in the dump, but the extent of the hack was still being investigated. Google searches for "how to delete Twitch" rocketed eightfold as news of the hack spread, according to marketing analysts firm N. Rich. "With such a concerning data breach from a platform as widespread and global as Twitch, users are naturally wanting to protect themselves and their data as soon as possible," an N.Rich spokesperson said. The person who posted the trove of stolen data left a message claiming the break-in was performed to foster competition in video streaming, and because the Twitch community "is a disgusting toxic cesspool," according to media reports. Users of Twitch, the world's biggest video game streaming site, staged a virtual walkout last month to voice outrage over barrages of racist, sexist and homophobic abuse on the platform. The phenomenon of "hate raids" -- torrents of abuse -- has seen the platform become increasingly unpleasant many for Twitch streamers who are not white or straight. A Twitter hashtag, #TwitchDoBetter, has become a magnet for complaints over the past month, largely from female, non-white and LGBTQ players saying that Twitch is failing to stop internet trolls running amok -- all while taking 50 percent of streamers' earnings. Twitch has maintained that it is working to improve tools for protecting accounts from abuses. The service is suing two users in US federal court, accusing them of orchestrating the so-called "hate raids."

Streaming site Twitch confirms hack

Twitch, the world’s largest game streaming portal on Wednesday said that it was enabling multiple new labels to videos. Now, users will be able to add a transgender label to their videos among many. The gaming company hopes this move would aid inclusion among its gamers.

Daily, 30 million gamers log on to Amazon-owned Twitch, which allows people to broadcast themselves playing video games.

Among the 350 new tags are "transgender", "bisexual", "Black" and "disabled”, Reuters reported. These tags are essentially labels which gamers can add to their clips.

"This has been one of the most popular requests we've heard, and the simple truth is that we should have done this sooner," Twitch said in a blog post last week. The news was made official to users on Wednesday.

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Recently, tech firms are facing increased scrutiny to make their products more inclusive to represent the transgender community. Instagram and LinkedIn recently allowed users to add their pronouns to their profiles.

Data from Twitch Tracker says that 70 per cent of its users are aged between 13-34. Collectively, they watch 68-73 million hours of gameplay everyday.

But there’s still a long way to go. In the United States alone, 18 anti-LGBTQIA+ state bills were signed in 2021 which would bar trans youth from playing sports or seeking medical help.

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Twitch, the world’s largest game streaming portal on Wednesday said that it was enabling multiple new labels to videos. Now, users will be able to add a transgender label to their videos among many.

Twitch, the world’s largest game streaming portal on Wednesday said that it was enabling multiple new labels to videos. Now, users will be able to add a transgender label to their videos among many. The gaming company hopes this move would aid inclusion among its gamers. Daily, 30 million gamers log on to Amazon-owned Twitch, which allows people to broadcast themselves playing video games. Among the 350 new tags are "transgender", "bisexual", "Black" and "disabled”, Reuters reported. These tags are essentially labels which gamers can add to their clips. "This has been one of the most popular requests we've heard, and the simple truth is that we should have done this sooner," Twitch said in a blog post last week. The news was made official to users on Wednesday. Also read: Miss South Africa pageant opens to transgender entrants Recently, tech firms are facing increased scrutiny to make their products more inclusive to represent the transgender community. Instagram and LinkedIn recently allowed users to add their pronouns to their profiles. Data from Twitch Tracker says that 70 per cent of its users are aged between 13-34. Collectively, they watch 68-73 million hours of gameplay everyday. But there’s still a long way to go. In the United States alone, 18 anti-LGBTQIA+ state bills were signed in 2021 which would bar trans youth from playing sports or seeking medical help. Also read: Arkansas becomes first US state to ban transgender treatment for minors

Game streaming service Twitch adds 350 new 'tags' including transgender, bisexual