Turn Your Phone into a Webcam - CORSAIR Acquires EpocCam
Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:CRSR) has acquired EpocCam, a popular video app with over 5 million downloads that transforms iOS devices into wireless HD webcams. This acquisition aims to enhance Corsair's content creator offerings through its Elgato subsidiary, with EpocCam's lead developer joining as a Principal Software Engineer. The relaunch of EpocCam focuses on improved user experience and integration within Elgato's ecosystem, facilitating seamless streaming and recording for users. Further updates for the app are already underway.
- Acquisition of EpocCam enhances Corsair's content creation product portfolio.
- EpocCam has over 5 million downloads, indicating a strong user base.
- Integration into Elgato's ecosystem could lead to increased user engagement and revenue growth.
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FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corsair Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRSR) (“CORSAIR”), a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, is pleased to announce it has acquired smartphone app EpocCam.
EpocCam is one of the leading video apps in the Apple App Store with over 5 million downloads, allowing users to easily turn their iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad, into a wireless high definition webcam for Windows and macOS. EpocCam works seamlessly with major video applications such as Zoom, Skype, OBS Studio, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams to chat, stream, or record in HD resolution.
EpocCam will join CORSAIR under its Elgato subsidiary to further expand its content creator product portfolio, with EpocCam creator and lead developer Sami Grohn joining Elgato as Principal Software Engineer.
As a first step forward together, Elgato today relaunched EpocCam for iOS. Featuring a new digital presence and user experience, EpocCam has been integrated into the wider Elgato ecosystem of content creation tools, allowing users to stream, record, collaborate, and look just as polished online as they do in person. Further exciting updates to EpocCam are already in development.
For more information on EpocCam, please visit: https://elgato.com/epoccam
EpocCam can be downloaded from the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/epoccam-webcam-for-mac-and-pc/id449133483
About CORSAIR
CORSAIR (NASDAQ:CRSR) is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts. From award-winning PC components and peripherals, to premium streaming equipment and smart ambient lighting, CORSAIR delivers a full ecosystem of products that work together to enable everyone, from casual gamers to committed professionals, to perform at their very best.
CORSAIR also includes subsidiary brands Elgato, which provides premium studio equipment and accessories for content creators, SCUF Gaming, which builds custom-designed controllers for competitive gamers, and ORIGIN PC, a builder of custom gaming and workstation desktop PCs and laptops.
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Source: Corsair Gaming Inc.
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