Meerkat's new Cameo feature lets other users join your video stream

Live streaming app Meerkat on Wednesday released what might just be its biggest update yet with features that allow users to invite others into their stream, better Facebook integration and the ability to store your library of clips for the future.

The first big feature is called Cameo and it could be a game-changer in the world of live streaming apps.

The genesis behind Meerkat (and similar apps such as Twitter's Periscope) is to allow users to easily stream their video feed with a broader audience in real-time.

With Cameo, Meerkat is turning that idea on its head. Instead of just letting users stream what they see to others, Meerkat is also going to let users invite their viewers to "take over" their live streams for 60 seconds at a time. Read more...