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Facebook, Amazon now focus on live streaming sports content

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Facebook is known as a hub for social interactions and entertainment. Amazon on the other hand is synonymous with giving its users shopping options where they can purchase goods from the tap of a button on their phones. But this state of affairs may soon change owing to the luxurious popularity that these technology companies enjoy.

CNBC reports that according to a statement issued by the head of technology research with the GBH Insights Daniel Ives, the next 12 to 18 months will be crucial as popular tech-oriented companies will easily land sports rights.

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