Homepage Accessibility links Skip to content Accessibility Help BBC Account Notifications More menu Search Sounds Close menu Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK. Find out how to listen to other BBC stations Episode details World Service,·09 Dec 2025,·26 mins The darker side of streaming Tech Life Available for over a year Twitch streamer QTCinderella talks about the unwelcome attention she receives in real life. Shiona McCallum reports on robotics for offshore wind farms. And polar rover tech. Presenter: Shiona McCallum Producer: Tom Quinn (Image: A photo of Twitch streamer QTCinderella attending TwitchCon 2024 in San Diego, USA. She is standing in front of a TwitchCon backdrop and logo. She is smiling at the camera. Credit: Getty Images.) Programme Website More episodes Cymraeg Gaeilge Gàidhlig BBC Sounds Help Contacts, Privacy and Information Help with Signing In Newsletter ###END###

World Service episode examines the darker side of streaming and tech updates
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World Service episode examines the darker side of streaming and tech updates

The BBC Sounds episode, released as part of the World Service program, delves into the complex and sometimes troubling dynamics surrounding modern streaming culture. Presenter Shiona McCallum guides listeners through a report focusing on the unwelcome attention streamers often face in real life, using QTCinderella, a prominent Twitch streamer, as a case study. The program situates this discussion within broader tech-life themes, including robotics used in offshore wind farms and advancements in polar rover technology, illustrating how streaming culture intersects with real-world technology and safety considerations. Produced by Tom Quinn, the episode appears within a suite of World Service content and is complemented by visual context featuring QTCinderella at TwitchCon 2024. The segment invites listeners to reflect on online visibility, personal security, and the responsibilities of platforms in moderating harmful behavior, while also highlighting ongoing innovations in wind energy robotics and polar exploration tech.

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