LIVE AWARE CHANGELOG

• Significant improvement to accuracy of automated language detection when generating video transcriptions.

• You can now create a Jira issue from an evidence item within an Insight

• Telemetry Alpha is now available to select SDK implementation partners.

• If automated language detection fails, users will now be prompted to manually select a language to complete transcription.

• Desktop Recorder updated to version 1.5.1

  • Improved logging system for better traceability and debugging.

  • Enhanced logic for checking and installing Visual Studio updates.

• Updated behavior of Insight cards' ellipses drop-down menu to be consistent with other drop-down elements across the platform.

• Monday.com is now available as an Integration option

  • You can now create monday.com Items from the Insights Dashboard
    
    

• Desktop Recorder updated to 1.5.0

  • Added bitrate selection in Advanced Settings for both Low Latency (LL) and Ultra Low Latency (ULL) streams.

  • Added a tooltip to notify users that Low Latency is disabled while in Team Chat.

  • Introduced a new feature for real-time microphone level adjustments with visual feedback.

  • Fixed the default auto-generated stream name.

  • Resolved duplicate instances of Discord in the Recorder’s audio dropdown.

  • Fixed issue where a team member still appeared as “invited” after logging into the PC Desktop Recorder.

  • Improved error message clarity when a Playtester attempts to log in before the allowed time.

• Insights are now automatically generated on a rolling basis. Periodically, any events with new videos will be processed and insights will be generated automatically. Insights can still be generated manually.

• While in team chat, the stream no longer automatically restarts after completing.

• UX Improvements for Audio Source Selection: Enhanced the user experience for Team Chat Recording when selecting the audio source.

• App Renaming: The application has been renamed to “LIVEAWARE Desktop Recorder”.

• “Do Not Show Again” Option: Added a checkbox to alert modals, allowing users to prevent them from appearing again.

• Persistent Login After Updates: Users will now remain logged in after updating the app.

• Video Selection Default to “Windows”: The default view is now set to “Windows” instead of “Screens” when clicking the “Change” button in the Video selection area.

• Manual Update Check: Introduced the ability for users to manually check for updates within the app.

• Capture Notification: A notification has been added to inform users when they are still actively capturing.

• Jira Create Issue Form Improvements

  • Increased size of form

  • Description field grows vertically as content is added

  • Defaults to last Project used

  • Reporter field auto-populates as current user

• VODs and Livestream playback now defaults to 1080p

• Video summaries are now automatically generated

• Desktop Recorder updated to 1.3.0

  • Added controls to balance Microphone and system volume balance, defaulting to 90% / 10% in favor of microphone

  • Two Command line options have been added:

    • /S - Silently install, do not display installer UI

    • —force-run - Run the Desktop Recorder after installation completes.

• Android Mobile Recorder updated to 0.1.13 (78)

  • Now built to target Android 15 (API level 35)

• GPU-powered encoding is now available in Ultra-Low Latency mode

• Optimizations added to improve overall system stability

• You can now choose to limit Admins as the only role with the ability to download videos. You can find this option in the Members page under settings.

• Insights are now sorted descending by number of data points

• Video owner no longer receives notifications of annotations when they are not mentioned

• Slices are no longer included in Insights generation to prevent duplicate data points

• Guest Management: You can now invite guests to view videos within an Event

• Microsoft Authentication: You can now login with your Microsoft account

• Jira Integration update

  • Custom required fields are now presented dynamically in the Create Issue form

  • More meaningful error messages are presented when a user lacks necessary permissions

• Added bulk upload functionality for video files. Users can now select up to 10 files in the file dialog for simultaneous upload.

• Implemented ability to edit, delete, and re-categorize Insights in the Insights Dashboard.

• Live Aware SDK for Unreal and Unity

  • Stream initiation now returns both Event ID and Video ID

  • Implemented automatic slice creation on game client crashes when buffered mode is enabled

• Insights generation pipeline has been updated, resulting in a much higher quality and quantity of insights created.

• If the transcription system fails to properly detect a speaker's language, you will now see a short message indicating the language was not detected, and you will be given the option to regenerate the transcript after supplying the speaker's language.

• Added localization support for UI, core functionality, transcripts, summaries, and insights across 9 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, and Russian

• Introduced Live Aware SDK (Alpha) for Unreal Engine and Unity with the following capabilities:

  • Initiate local gameplay recording and live streaming from within game client

  • Start buffered recordings to capture clips retroactively

  • Select which Event to stream or upload footage to

The localization updates allow for seamless collaboration across global teams and analysis of regional player data without language barriers. The new SDK enables automated recording, streamlined documentation of issues, and creation of marketing videos directly within game engines.

• Desktop Recorder updated to 1.2.1

  • Camera position can be dragged to any screen quadrant in video preview window

  • Selecting window or screen is now done with a pop-up preview window to ensure proper selection

  • Upload Status - A progress bar in the bottom left corner will show the progress of the current upload. Uploads will now be queued and automatically paused when closing the Desktop Recorder, and resumed the next time it is opened.

    
    

Moved Sync Transcript button to top right of Transcripts view to avoid conflict with highlighting transcription segments

• Languages in video audio are now automatically detected. Generated transcripts, summaries, and insights will maintain the language they were originally spoken in.

• Video transcripts are now more accurate and generated faster

• The Desktop Recorder UI window and text can be resized

• A new role "Streamer" has been added to restrict team members to only be able to login and stream with the Desktop Recorder

• Uploaded files no longer include the file extension in the video title

• Email icon added to Playtester list to more easily allow sending email invite to single playtester

• Slices now contain Team Chat recording

• Updated text and organization of Slice Settings screen in Desktop Recorder for clarity

• You can now change the location local Slices are stored

• “Voice Chat” has been renamed to “Team Chat” in all instances in the UI

  
  

• Desktop Recorder Improvements

  • Interface has been updated with a simpler, clean look with advanced controls available in a separate window.

  • Local Recordings has controls to specify capture resolutions (720p, 1080p, 1440p, 4K) and bitrate (2000 Kbps, 4000 Kbps, 8000 Kbps)

  • Microphone & camera can be captured in separate or combined feeds.

  • Recording buffer of 10 minutes can be enabled

  • Cursor can be shown or hidden in screen capture

  • Ending a Local Recording results in an upload dialog

  • Slice triggers can be create and managed in the Recorder

  • Team Chat can be joined and is recorded when joined before starting a Livestream

• Playtest Management has been updated

  • Community has been renamed Playtesters

  • Playtesters view now shows playtesters as Internal (team members) or External (playtesters that are only allowed to stream with Live Aware Recorders)

  • Playtesters can be sent invitation emails with instructions and access codes or links

  • Internal Playtesters are assigned a custom link that automatically launches and configures the Desktop Recorder with the associated Event of the Playtest.

• Video uploads now support .mkv video files

• Video Insights are now renamed Summary, and can be found in the Media Info Bar beside Annotations and Transcripts.

• You now have an option to enable or disable automatically playing videos when opening an Event

• Media Info Bar buttons have been simplified by removing text.

• Added transition animations during Insights generation (Now with more Nexie!)

• Videos with separated microphone and camera tracks are added back before downloading video.

• Slice created from Video has camera and microphone track

Insights Dashboard is now available! Check out the blog post to learn more

• Ultra Low Latency Streaming mode added to Desktop Recorder

• Mic and Camera now streamed separately from Desktop Recorder

• Added ability to send Videos to Trash

• Installer for Desktop Recorder for Windows 11 no longer triggers Windows Defender warning

• Events can now be sent to and restored from Trash, where they are automatically deleted after 30 days.

• Events can now be sent to and restored from Archive.

• You can now manage your team and invite new members

  • New Roles: Admin, Member, and Viewer

  • A special setting toggle that only allows Admins to create or edit events

• Live audio chat is now available as a viewer on Live Aware

• Web App

  • Watch two livestreams, or two VoDs that were streamed together in Spaces using synchronized viewing.

  
  

• Desktop Recorder

  • Stream the audio/video from a specific app instead of capturing the entire system audio/ screen

  
  

• Mobile (Android only)

  • Choose to stream with ultra low latency giving you a nearly real-time experience.

• Web App

  • Expanded transcript functions now include:

    • Sending snippets from the transcript to the annotations “area”

    • Clipping from highlighted passages of the transcript

    • Editing your transcripts to make any corrections

  • Oh dear’a, it’s Jira! Integrate Nexus and Jira accounts to create Jira issues from Nexus annotations

    
    

• Desktop Recorder

  • Record in the background while playing; capture a clips with a hotkey.

  
  

• Mobile (Android only)

  • Stream with ultra low latency for an almost real-time experience.

• Web App

  • You have the ability to move videos between Events.

  • The new transcription feature is now live.

  • Clipping feature redesign now has presets and allows for exporting clips as GIFs.

• Mobile (Android only)

  • Watch VoDs and live streams from your Android device.

• Web App

  • Nexus-Slack integration

  • Redesigned comments section now called Annotations

  
  

• Desktop Recorder

  • Now have the option to automatically upload your captures after they are recorded to share with your team instead of only livestreaming

  
  

• Mobile (Android only)

  • Playtesters can now log in on mobile using a unique code to stream directly to your community

• Web App

  • New playback control bar to allow for greater continuity between different viewing options.

  • Make clips from uploaded videos.

  • Easily see what clips and were created from each video.

  • Editable descriptions for all types of videos.

  • Immediately cancel an upload even if it's still processing

  
  

• Mobile (Android only)

  • New front facing camera capture

• Spaces: Multi-Video Analysis

  • Allows you to watch and analyze multiple streams simultaneously

  
  

• Community Management and Playtesting Login

  • Add people outside of your studio to your team as community members

  • Generate and issue playtesting codes

  • Community members can use playtest codes to securely stream to a specified event

• You can now upload videos directly within the Library.

• We have improved the overall experience of watching the live streams.

• You can now see where you left off on previously watched videos.

• Canvas widgets should now become more flexible in space.

• New unread indicators for new content.

• New event cards carousel in our iOS app.

• Web App

  • Clips are now called Slices.

    • Customize multiple hotkeys to capture different clip lengths.

  • Automated Insights now generate summaries of videos using transcripts.