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WatchTogether<\/em> provides a way for people who are far apart from each other to watch TV or films together. It is a tool that synchronises a video file<\/strong> over the internet, enabling users to enjoy the company of their friends in an \u201conline cinema\u201d type of setting. <\/span>We think it will help those who enjoy watching television series or films with friends or family, but whose circumstances make them only rarely be able to do so. <\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe it is your sibling who has gone to study abroad, or a friend who has moved away and started working in another town – sometimes, life works in such a way that you end up in different locations across the world.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As is often the case, there are already websites and applications which serve a similar purpose. However, they have different purposes and have not left us entirely satisfied. The lasting impression was that something better can be done. We will look to examine some of these, in particular Rabb.it<\/em> and Syncplay<\/em>, and consider what makes them different, highlighting the best parts of them and how we think our idea can offer an alternative solution, as well as discuss target demographic.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WatchTogether provides a way for people who are far apart from each other to watch TV or films together. It is a tool that synchronises a video file over the internet, enabling users to enjoy the company of their friends in an \u201conline cinema\u201d type of setting. We think it will help those who enjoy … <\/p>\n

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