Economics

Facebook rolls out video shows in new challenge to rivals

The service, called Watch, is a challenge to rivals such as YouTube, and potentially to streaming providers like Netflix.

10.08.2017

(AFP) Facebook is rolling out a new video service offering professionally produced shows in a challenge to rivals such as YouTube, and potentially to streaming providers like Netflix.

The Facebook service called Watch will include a range of shows, from reality to comedy to live sports, the social network said in its announcement late Wednesday.