video streams

Internet moving pictures

Video streams are continuous flows of video data transmitted over a network and played as they arrive, rather than downloaded completely before viewing.

Streaming allows real-time or near-real-time viewing of broadcasts, recordings, or live events: I had three video streams open during the playoffs.

The technology enables platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Twitch.

As a verb, to video stream is to transmit or receive such content.

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media format/technology

video streamsDVDs

Optical video storage media

Blu-rays · VHS tapes · physical media · videocassettes · film reels

temporal nature

video streamsvideo archives

Organized stored recordings

video library

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G