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(Pocket-lint) - Facebook has announced a couple new audio-based experiences. They will release over the next few months and be limited to select users at launch. The social network is clearly attempting to further compete with social audio app Clubhouse, by announcing these new upgrades to its platform.
The first new feature is called Live Audio Rooms. It will be available to everyone by this summer, but it s rolling out first to groups and public figures as a test. Eventually, it will come to Messenger. The idea is you can use Live Audio Rooms to host audio discussions and even record and distribute your conversations. Facebook said you will be able to charge for access to your rooms through either a subscription or one-time fee. It is also introducing an Audio Creator Fund to “support emerging audio creators .
Facebook is joining the (very) crowded audio space with soundbites, live rooms and podcasts
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Kerry Flynn, CNN Business
Published Apr 20, 2021 7:10:41 AM
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(CNN) Facebook has long dominated much of our screen time. Now it s coming for our listening breaks.
Facebook announced several new tools for creating and sharing audio on Monday. Similar to its moves into video behind YouTube, disappearing photos after Snapchat and short-form content on the heels of TikTok, Facebook is once again following the growth of a new medium and competitor. Audio has seen a resurgence with the rise of podcasts and more recently with live social audio on Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces.
Facebook takes aim at Clubhouse, podcast market with audio announcement
The company officially announced a Clubhouse clone called Live Audio Rooms, along with a sharing format for short-form audio clips, podcast integration and a set of audio-creation tools.
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