Facebook keeps adding new features to Live Video. On Wednesday, May 18, the social media network has been rolling out an interactive map to users around the world.
According to Engadget, thanks to the newly introduced interactive map, Facebook's Live Video feature got global. Users of the social media network looking for a stream from a random stranger can either click on one of the blue dots on the map of the digital globe or choose one from one of the highly ranked clips on the left side of the page.
On the left navigation bar on your Facebook timeline is now available a new "Live Video" app that gives access to the interactive map. When a user clicks on a video, it shows where it is being watched, in addition to showing where the stream is originating.
The new Facebook live video interactive map aims to help users finding new broadcasters. Up to date, users could know if an account is live streaming only by following that brand or person and waiting for a notification.
Lately, the social media network has been aggressively pushing Live Video. Facebook announced an open API at its F8 conference so developers could add the feature to their cameras.
According to Digital Trends, the new live video interactive map allows users to peer into the lives of some of Facebook's global community of 1.65 billion users. The new web feature in Facebook works pretty much in the same way as Periscope's mobile map.
Hovering your mouse over blue dots connects you with the live feed. The picture expands when users click on them. Users who are signed in can post comments, same way as in Periscope. Their comments are viewable alongside the live video stream.
Facebook's new Live Video's interactive map feature will certainly boost traffic for the service. As long as a user's stream is not restricted to a specific group but rather open to all, you can drop in on people everywhere in the world to check what they are up to.
