Watch Party: Fad or Future?

Watch parties have become a popular way for people to share experiences while watching movies, TV shows, or sports events. Two companies, Scener and LiveLike, are raising the bar in watch party solutions by providing synchronized group streaming with features such as video chat, slick interface, and good video quality. Scener allows users to sync various streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video, Funimation, or Vimeo with anyone. LiveLike has a white-label platform that allows developers and product managers to customize the streaming of interactive sports events for their customers. Both companies rely on Agora's Real Time Engagement (RTE) platform to ensure time to market, scalability, reliability, and no latency or spoilers in the user's streaming experience. Watch parties are expected to continue growing as people seek entertainment and companionship with others.