Mixer is getting a big update, and it includes a new look

Live-streaming is taking off, culturally speaking. More people than ever are familiar with the concept — whether that’s from Instagram Live (which is currently having its own moment) or Twitch. Mixer, Microsoft’s live-streaming service, has had a number of high-profile successes lately, signing streamers with huge audiences like Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Cory “King Gothalion” Michael to exclusive agreements. Today, it’s debuting a new look for its homepage and a bunch of new features to every streamer on the platform, with an eye toward growing its community and increasing on-platform discoverability.

Mixer’s homepage redesign, which rolls out later today, is going to lean heavily on featured content — think recommended streams of...

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