In the heart of Los Angeles, Jackson Thorne's streaming room transforms into a sanctuary before every livestream.

His desk hosts a powerful gaming PC, multiple monitors, and professional audio equipment. The room is bathed in ambient LED lighting. He settles into his comfortable gaming chair to kicks off the stream. In realization he left his water bottle in the next room, he discreetly signals his off-camera girlfriend.

“I’m sorry baby, can you grab my water-,”