Google plus now gives hangouts on air

Now Google Plus gives Hangouts on AirNow, you can press a button that reads, “Enable Hangouts On Air,” and suddenly, strangers could be watching you and your buddies. You can even see the number of people watching your hangout. It’ll be live, candid, and even better, it can be recorded and posted for those who missed it.

Here’s the video explaining it all:

The new feature will roll out over the next few weeks, but Google’s blog displays several hangouts you can already go check out.

Unlike standard Hangouts that limit the number of users to 10 and only allow users who are part of the Hangout to view it, Hangouts on Air streams allow an unlimited number of viewers who are not speakers on the call. Hangouts on Air broadcasters will be able to see the number of current users and leave permanent recordings of their broadcasts on YouTube. In implementing these features, Google is competing directly with other live streaming services like Ustream.tv and Justin.tv moreso than Facebook.  

Posted in: Google,Google Plus,Google+,Hangout Industries