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YouTube terminates ASMR channels in sexual content crackdown
YouTube removed multiple female-run ASMR channels, citing policies against linking to content that violates nudity and sexual content rules.
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Roblox loses $70 billion in market value, cites lack of viral games
Roblox blamed a disappointing quarter on the absence of breakout hit games, with market value falling roughly $70 billion over the past year.
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OpenAI faces backlash over first luxury influencer brand trip
Critics called the event dystopian and highlighted the environmental cost of AI as OpenAI hosted influencers at a high-end retreat.
NBC News · +14 outlets
Mexican TikToker Cesar Gastelum shot and killed during Kick stream
Content creator Cesar Gastelum was fatally shot while livestreaming on Kick on August 4, with viewers witnessing the incident.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +8 outlets
YouTube explains AI slop policy, why some creators won't get paid
YouTube outlined rules on AI-generated content and monetization, clarifying conditions under which creators may be demonetized.
Engadget · +14 outlets
Spotify says podcasts have favorable revenue impact, will spend $230M more on marketing and AI
Spotify's Q2 earnings call saw shares initially drop then recover as the company highlighted podcasting's positive revenue contribution.
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YouTube18 stories ›
YouTube Terminates Wave of ASMR Creator Channels Citing 'Sexually Gratifying' Content Policy
YouTube removed dozens of major ASMR channels overnight, accusing them of posting sexually gratifying content and linking to policy-violating material on other
Net Influencer · +3 outlets
Disney and TikTok Ink Global Short-Form Content-Sharing Deal
Disney and TikTok signed a global deal to share short-form content, with a pilot launching in the US, signaling a new era for creator-led entertainment cross-po
TVTechnology · +14 outlets
YouTube Explains AI Slop Policy and Why Some Creators Won't Get Paid
YouTube detailed its policy on AI-generated slop content, clarifying which creators will be demonetized as platforms including Snapchat tighten AI content rules
Engadget · +14 outlets
Families Sue Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube Over Deaths of Four Teens
Families filed wrongful death lawsuits against major social platforms including YouTube, alleging platform design contributed to the deaths of four teenagers.
The Business Standard · +14 outlets
Indonesia Calls YouTube Over Vape Promotion, Issues Suspension Warning
Indonesian authorities summoned YouTube over a vaping livestream that exploited children, warning of potential platform suspension and raising questions about c
Qoo Media · +3 outlets
Study Finds YouTube and X Sent Millions of Referrals to AI 'Nudify' Sites Creating Fake Nude Images
A new study revealed that YouTube and X (Twitter) directed significant traffic to AI-powered websites that generate fake nude images of people without consent.
EURweb · +4 outlets
Twitch18 stories ›
TikTok Live crosses 50% of global streaming market as CS2 leads Q2 2026 esports charts
TikTok's live streaming platform has overtaken half of the global market, signaling a major shift in the streaming landscape away from traditional platforms lik
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Hasan Piker sparks backlash over Hamas comments, Democrats rally around streamer
Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker's comments on Hamas and 9/11 have ignited Democratic infighting, with figures like James Carville threatening to leave the party
New York Post · +14 outlets
Mexican TikToker Cesar Gastelum shot and killed during Kick stream
The fatal shooting of a streamer while live on Kick has raised urgent safety concerns for creators broadcasting in real-world settings.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
Asmongold calls for Twitch to be sued over distracted driving streams
Asmongold argued that Twitch's failure to curb distracted driving streams makes it legally liable, renewing debate over platform responsibility for dangerous co
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Twitch streamer SukiMellow has police called on her after Apple Pay prank on elderly couple
The streamer's prank on an elderly couple using Apple Pay led to police involvement, raising questions about IRL streaming boundaries and legal liability.
The Times of India · +1 outlets
Drake reportedly gifts Twitch streamer Sarah Farrugia $100,000
The large cash gift from a major celebrity highlights the high-stakes tipping culture on Twitch.
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Platforms18 stories ›
Disney and TikTok strike content-sharing deal to bring short-form creator videos to Disney+
The multi-platform deal licenses Disney-owned film and TV characters for TikTok creators and brings a curated feed of those short-form videos, called Verts, to
Variety · +15 outlets
TikTok withheld a safety filter from 15 million users in an experiment; a British teen died by suicide
Bloomberg reports TikTok deliberately turned off a safety feature for millions of users to test its impact, and a 16-year-old in the UK died by suicide after th
Bloomberg.com · +5 outlets
Families sue Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube over deaths of four teens
Families allege the platforms' algorithms and design choices contributed to their children's deaths, the latest in a wave of social-media liability litigation.
The Business Standard · +14 outlets
Perez Hilton hospitalized after appearing to self-harm during a TikTok livestream; platform faces backlash
The celebrity blogger livestreamed with a knife and blood visible for about half an hour before TikTok removed the stream, prompting criticism of the platform's
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum shot and killed during a livestream in Culiacan
The TikToker was fatally shot while streaming on Kick from Sinaloa, Mexico, in an incident captured on the live broadcast.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Kick launches advertising for the first time, opening its platform to brand partners
The streaming platform, a competitor to Twitch, begins selling ads to advertisers, marking a shift from its previous ad-free model.
Mumbrella · +14 outlets
Creators18 stories ›
Disney and TikTok sign first-of-its-kind global deal to bring creator short-form content to Disney+
Disney and TikTok announced a global content-sharing partnership allowing creators to make videos featuring Disney's characters and IP, with creator-made short-
The Walt Disney Company · +15 outlets
Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed announce Minecraft Hardcore marathon to defeat all bosses
Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed announced a Minecraft Hardcore stream aimed at beating all four bosses, drawing attention from xQc who criticized Cenat's advertising a
Sportskeeda · +5 outlets
Soulja Boy challenges Kai Cenat to boxing match, then calls it 'just content'
Soulja Boy challenged Kai Cenat to a boxing match and compared him to Diddy, later backpedaling to say the callout was 'just content' while still predicting an
Yahoo · +9 outlets
YouTube launches creator partnerships to let brands discover and collaborate with creators
YouTube launched a creator partnerships feature enabling brands to discover and collaborate directly with creators on the platform.
ABS-CBN · +14 outlets
TikTok Shop deepens Singapore commitment at inaugural TikTok Shop Singapore Summit
TikTok Shop held its inaugural Singapore Summit, deepening its commitment to Singapore's discovery commerce ecosystem.
Asia News Network · +9 outlets
MrBeast's Feastables and Liquid Death announce long-awaited collaboration
Liquid Death and MrBeast's Feastables announced a collaboration, with MrBeast facing criticism over a new Liquid Death flavor that some labeled 'criminal' for i
Ad Age · +2 outlets
Podcasts18 stories ›
Joe Rogan tops Forbes highest-paid podcasters list with $82M in annual earnings
Forbes released its annual ranking of top-earning podcasters, with Joe Rogan leading at $82M-a figure that drew criticism from Chelsea Handler and renewed debat
moneywise.com · +14 outlets
Spotify tests 'Skip Ahead' button that lets listeners skip podcast ads
Spotify is testing a feature that allows users to skip dynamically inserted podcast ads, including those sold by Spotify itself, potentially disrupting the podc
Podnews Daily · +5 outlets
Spotify hits 300 million subscribers, ad business gaining momentum
Spotify announced reaching 300 million subscribers, with its ad-supported business showing growth that bolsters its podcast and audio investments.
podcastnewsdaily.com · +14 outlets
Joe Budden launching true-crime podcast 'Crime in America' with Wolf Entertainment
Joe Budden partners with Wolf Entertainment, Advance Local and Headline Studio for a weekly true-crime video podcast launching August 11.
Variety · +8 outlets
Joe Rogan calls boxing 'corruption' denied Rico Verhoeven upset win over Oleksandr Usyk, plans rematch talks
Joe Rogan discussed the controversial Usyk vs Verhoeven fight on his podcast, alleging corruption and planning to involve Dana White in rematch negotiations.
essentiallysports.com · +6 outlets
Podcast ad spending eases in July but top advertisers keep growing
Industry data shows a slight easing in overall podcast ad spending in July, though the largest advertisers continue to increase their investment.
podcastnewsdaily.com · +2 outlets
Gaming18 stories ›
Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale
EA completes its $55 billion deal to go private, marking one of the largest transactions in gaming history.
ABC7 Bay Area · +14 outlets
Disney and TikTok form global content partnership
Disney and TikTok announce a major content deal that could reshape how Disney properties reach audiences on short-form video.
The DisInsider · +14 outlets
TikTok Live crosses 50% of global streaming market; CS2 leads Q2 2026 esports charts
TikTok Live now commands over half of global live streaming watch time, while Counter-Strike 2 tops esports viewership for Q2.
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Xbox 'reset': Microsoft layoffs and studio changes roundup
The Verge compiles all major news on Microsoft's ongoing restructuring at Xbox, including layoffs and studio closures.
The Verge · +6 outlets
GTA VI is changing the industry; developers delay own games to play it
Multiple game developers, including the creator of Danganronpa, publicly delay their own projects citing the need to play GTA VI.
ixbt.games · +14 outlets
Twitch announces viewership cap for viewbotting offenders
Twitch introduces a viewership cap policy targeting streamers who use viewbots, after Nmplol's count was inflated to 63,000.
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