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Logitech G Streamlabs rolls out Network Boost for tougher IRL streams. For creators who stream outside a studio, the biggest risk is not the camera - it is the network. - Editor-in-Chief Aug 4, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT For creators who stream outside a bedroom or studio, the biggest enemy is rarely the camera. It is the network. A packed convention floor, a busy street, a music venue or a moving vehicle can turn a perfectly planned live broadcast into a stuttering, pixelated mess in seconds. Logitech G's Streamlabs is trying to address that with Network Boost, a new mobile feature for Streamlabs Ultra designed to combine available internet connections and keep an IRL stream running more reliably. Rather than asking creators to buy specialized network-bonding equipment, the pitch is simpler: use the phones, Wi-Fi and cellular connections already available to you. The idea is not entirely new. Professional mobile broadcasters have used connection bonding for years, typically through dedicated hardware rigs that can aggregate several SIM cards and network links. Those setups are useful, but they can also be expensive, bulky and intimidating for the kind of creator who wants to go live from a convention, a local event or a city walk without carrying a technical production kit. Network Boost brings that general concept into Streamlabs Mobile. It can use more than one connection - including Wi-Fi and cellular data - to support the broadcast, so a single weak or congested connection does not have to carry the entire stream alone. In practical terms, it is aimed at the moment when venue Wi-Fi becomes unusable, a cellular signal fluctuates, or a creator moves between coverage areas during a live segment. That distinction matters because "bonding" is often confused with ordinary failover. Failover usually means switching to a backup connection after the primary one fails. Bonding is more ambitious: it seeks to use multiple available connections together, which can improve resilience and, depending on conditions, available bandwidth. Streamlabs describes Network Boost as "true connection bonding" that combines Wi-Fi and cellular data across multiple connected devices. For IRL creators, the appeal is obvious. A live stream is unusually unforgiving. Viewers may tolerate a slightly imperfect camera angle, but extended buffering or a sudden disconnect can quickly send them elsewhere. Traditional desktop streamers can lean on stable home broadband and wired Ethernet; mobile creators are at the mercy of radio congestion, crowd density, building materials and unpredictable public Wi-Fi. The new feature is part of Streamlabs Ultra, not a standalone free utility. That makes it a premium reliability tool rather than a baseline feature for every Streamlabs user, but it also places it alongside Streamlabs' wider push to make productions more flexible across devices. The company's Stream Shift feature, for example, lets an Ultra subscriber move a live stream between PC, laptop and mobile without ending the broadcast or splitting the VOD. The timing reflects a broader change in how live video is made. Streaming is no longer limited to gaming setups with ring lights and dual monitors. Creators increasingly treat the real world as their studio: walking tours, interviews, trade-show coverage, travel streams, behind-the-scenes reporting and live reactions all benefit from being able to broadcast from wherever something is happening. Still, Network Boost should not be mistaken for a magical cure for poor connectivity. It cannot create bandwidth where none exists, and creators will still need to watch data use, battery drain, heat and the availability of multiple usable connections. A bonded setup is most valuable when there is more than one connection worth combining; if every nearby network is overloaded, even the smartest software has limits. There is also the basic reality of mobile streaming quality. Higher resolutions and bitrates demand more consistent upload capacity, and unstable upload speeds are often more damaging to a live broadcast than a modestly lower-quality stream. Streamlabs has long offered a Dynamic Bitrate setting on desktop that adjusts bitrate when frames are dropping, illustrating the same broader principle: continuity often matters more than pushing maximum visual quality at all times. What makes Network Boost interesting is not that it invents network bonding. It is that Streamlabs is trying to remove the expensive hardware barrier around it. For many independent creators, the difference between a pro-grade mobile setup and a workable one has traditionally been measured in thousands of dollars, plus the learning curve required to manage the gear. Logitech G's approach is to turn some of that capability into a software feature attached to a subscription creators may already use. That could make Network Boost particularly useful for small media teams, event creators and livestreamers who work in unpredictable places but do not need a full broadcast truck in a backpack. If it performs as promised under real-world pressure, it may give more creators the confidence to go live from the places where the most interesting content actually happens - rather than only from the places with the most dependable Wi-Fi.

Logitech G to ignite gaming culture in Warsaw with its flagship event, Logitech G PLAY 2026. Experience "The House of G" at EXPO XXI, witness a high-stakes esports tournament and tune in for a global stream unveiling Logitech G's latest gear and innovations. August 04, 2026 03:10 ET | Source: Logitech G LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Logitech G, a leading innovator of gaming, streaming and sim racing technologies and gear, invites gamers, creators and industry partners across Europe to "Play for the Breakthrough" at Logitech G PLAY 2026 in Warsaw. Part of a global celebration of gaming that spans multiple locations, Logitech G PLAY takes place on September 23 and culminates in public livestream, featuring new product reveals. Alongside parallel events in Los Angeles and Shanghai, Warsaw serves as the premier European anchor for Logitech G PLAY 2026, transforming the 3,000-square-meter EXPO XXI into a massive gaming playground. For two days, on September 22 and 23, the venue will host The House of G, where thousands of attendees can explore several interactive play zones. The zones will showcase sim-racing rigs accompanied by real McLaren F1 racing team cars, creator streaming pods, professional setups manned by pro players, fun console gaming competitions and more. Spotlighting the entertainment side of gaming culture, The House of G will also host a live esports tournament. Developed in partnership with Fantasyexpo, Logitech G Connect is an open-eligibility Counter-Strike 2 tournament played within the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) ecosystem. Supporting rising talent, the tournament will feature eight teams battling live for a championship trophy, and their share of a $100,000 prize pool. WHEN, WHERE & HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN LOGITECH G PLAY 2026: * The House of G at Warszawskie Centrum EXPO XXI: An ultimate gaming experience, The House of G is completely free to attend and open to the public from midday on September 22 and 23. No advanced registration required. Walk in and get playing. * Logitech G Connect CS2 Tournament: Taking place on September 23 at 18:00 CET within The House of G at EXPO XXI, the tournament will welcome fans at no charge until the viewing arena is full. * European keynote at Art Box: An exclusive Logitech G space dedicated to press, creators and business partners. September 23, by invitation only. * The Logitech G PLAY 2026 Global Public Livestream: Airs worldwide on September 23 at 10:00 AM PST / 19:00 CET on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/logitechg Logitech G PLAY 2026 celebrates all things gaming and represents the personal triumphs and achievements of the gaming community. The theme, "Play for the Breakthrough," celebrates every gaming milestone: from breakthrough innovations in gaming technology to the personal moments that make play meaningful for every gamer. "Whether it's a competitive gamer climbing the esport ranks, a creator connecting with a new audience, or a player making new connections within their favorite virtual world, Logitech G PLAY exists to champion all the ways we play," said Sebastiaan de Lange, Head of Gaming Europe for Logitech G. "By introducing the House of G in Warsaw we're creating a shared experience where our community sits at the absolute center of the event." Top content creators from across Europe such as DianaXAnton, IZAK, mrDzinold, Mrtweetday, Nieuczesana, PAGO, Jaxi, JaviGeek, Tolkin, and Tenshi will attend Logitech G PLAY in Warsaw, giving their communities an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the action. By uniting gaming creators and energizing industry partners around Logitech G's breakthrough engineering, Logitech G PLAY 2026 redefines how SoftwareONE AG celebrate play and sets the direction for what's next in gaming. #LogitechGPLAY #KeepPlaying LOGITECH G PLAY DEAL DAYS: The celebration extends across Europe with Logitech G PLAY Deal Days from September 16 to October 2. Gamers can access savings of up to 40% on Logitech G's lineup of mice, keyboards, headsets, and sim racing gear, available online and through participating retailers. About Logitech Logitech designs software-enabled hardware solutions that help businesses thrive and unite people when working, creating, gaming, and streaming. As the point of connection between people and the digital world, its mission is to extend human potential in work and play, in a way that is good for people and the planet. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech and its other brands, including Logitech G, at www.logitech.com or the company blog. Matthew Mortellaro [email protected] Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

Logitech appoints Henry Levak as head of "Team Workspace Solutions" The computer accessories manufacturer Logitech has appointed Henry Levak as head of the "Team Workspace Solutions" business division. Levak will take up the position with immediate effect and report directly to CEO Hanneke Faber, Logitech announced on Thursday. 30.07.2026 08:28 According to the information, Levak has been working for Logitech since 2017 and is currently deputy head of the B2B division "Product for Logitech for Business", it was further said. In this role, he accompanied the development of dozens of hardware and software solutions for conference rooms and meeting rooms in offices.