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YouTube expanding Stations into creator content as competition with Netflix intensifies
YouTube's Stations feature, initially launched for music at Coachella, is being expanded to include creator content, positioning the platform more like Netflix.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Twitch and Amazon facing class-action lawsuit over using streamer content for AI training
A Connecticut Twitch streamer filed suit arguing creators' content is being scraped without consent for Amazon's AI training, raising major consent and compensa
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Dolly Parton dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80, her family announced via Instagram.
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Trump administration raising H-1B visa fee to over $103,000, plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas
DHS announced a massive fee hike on H-1B visas while the State Department plans mass revocations, potentially reshaping Big Tech's access to foreign talent.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Instagram launches First Draft feature to auto-edit Reels in under ten seconds
Instagram's new AI-powered editing tool automatically trims video clips to highlights, aiming to reduce the tedium of mobile video editing for creators.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Australia's youth social media ban backfired, usage data shows increase post-ban
Nine months after Australia's sweeping youth social media restrictions took effect, usage data from Qustodio shows the ban has had the opposite of its intended
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
YouTube8 stories ›
YouTube tests prompt-based custom feeds that let users control homepage via text prompts
YouTube is expanding its Custom Feed experiment, allowing users to shape their homepage through text prompts rather than relying solely on algorithmic recommend
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YouTube expands Stations beyond music to include creator content
YouTube is broadening its Stations feature from music-only to creator-curated content, positioning itself as more of a competitor to Netflix.
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YouTube expands Stations beyond music and into creator content
YouTube is broadening its Stations feature from music-only to creator-curated content, positioning itself as more of a competitor to Netflix.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Crime-fighting YouTuber sentenced to 7 years for $3.4M fraud scheme
A YouTuber who built a channel around exposing crimes and helping victims of illegal auto loans was sentenced to seven years in prison for running a $3.4 millio
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
IShowSpeed partners with KFC for Hot Ranch dip commercial
YouTube star IShowSpeed's long-running affection for KFC has led to an official brand partnership with a commercial for the chain's new Hot Ranch dip.
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MrBeast's team responds as fans notice video changes depending on country
Fans noticed that MrBeast's latest YouTube video has country-specific variations in its thumbnail, prompting a response from his team.
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Twitch18 stories ›
Twitch and Amazon face class-action lawsuit over using streamers' content for AI training
A Connecticut streamer filed suit arguing Twitch's policy of automatically scraping creator content to train Amazon AI violates their rights.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Roblox bans 'doomscrolling' games for kids after backlash
Roblox is removing games that reward children with in-game currency for scrolling through endless feeds, mirroring concerns from Black Mirror's '15 Million Meri
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
YouTube tests prompt-based custom feeds for homepage control
YouTube is expanding its Custom Feed experiment to let users shape their homepage using text prompts.
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Roblox bans doomscrolling games for kids
Roblox is cracking down on games that encourage 'doomscrolling' behavior in children.
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YouTube expands Stations beyond music into creator content
YouTube is broadening its Stations feature to include creator-made video feeds, competing more directly with Netflix-style channel surfacing.
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Crime-fighting YouTuber sentenced to 7 years for $3.4M fraud scheme
A YouTuber who built a channel exposing auto loan scams was sentenced for running a large-scale fraud operation himself.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Platforms18 stories ›
Trump administration hikes H-1B visa fee to over $103,000, plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas
The DHS announced a massive fee increase for H-1B visas and the State Department plans mass visa revocations, significantly tightening immigration for tech work
The Verge · +1 outlets
OnlyFans says 5,076 creators have earned over $1 million on the platform since 2016
The milestone underscores the scale of creator earnings on OnlyFans, which is known for its porn-friendly policies.
Digital · +1 outlets
Instagram launches 'First Draft' feature that automatically trims Reels clips
The new editing tool provides an AI-powered starting point for Reels, automatically cutting clips to highlight key moments.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Crooked Media acquires and will revive FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast as 'Still Counting'
The Nate Silver-hosted political podcast returns ahead of the 2026 midterm elections under Crooked Media, which acquired the franchise.
Digital · +1 outlets
YouTube creator Kevin Langue signs deal to bring his comedy channels to Netflix
The internet personality known as 'the world's best guesser' is the latest YouTube creator to land a Netflix pact.
Digital · +1 outlets
Nothing OS 5.0 launches with adaptive color icons and new Glyph Interface app
The Android 17-based update brings deeper customization including wallpaper-matched icon tints.
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Creators18 stories ›
OnlyFans says 5,076 creators have earned more than $1 million to date
Since its 2016 launch, OnlyFans has produced over 5,000 millionaire creators on the fan-monetization platform known for porn-friendly policies.
Digital · +1 outlets
YouTube tests prompt-based custom feeds giving users control over homepage
YouTube is expanding an experiment that lets users customize their homepage via text prompts rather than relying solely on algorithmic recommendations.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Roblox bans doomscrolling games for kids following outcry
Roblox is cracking down on games that encourage children to scroll endlessly for rewards or story content, responding to concerns about addictive design.
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Shonda Rhimes renews Netflix overall deal for another five years
The superproducer and Shondaland extend their partnership with Netflix, keeping the prolific showrunner at the streamer through another multi-year pact.
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YouTube creator Kevin Langue brings his comedy channels to Netflix
The YouTube comedian known as 'the world's best guesser' signs a deal to bring his channels The Kevin Langue Show and others to Netflix.
Digital · +1 outlets
Crooked Media revives Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast as 'Still Counting'
Crooked Media acquires the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast ahead of the 2026 midterms, relaunching next month under a new name.
Digital · +1 outlets
Podcasts9 stories ›
Crooked Media acquires, revives FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast as 'Still Counting'
The podcaster and media company brings Nate Silver's political show back ahead of the 2026 midterms under a new name.
Digital · +1 outlets
Spotify reportedly developing ad-skipping button for podcasts
An unconfirmed report about a potential ad-skip feature reignites debate about the listening experience versus advertiser interests.
RAIN News · +1 outlets
Martha Stewart podcast expands to Netflix as video podcast partnership grows
The iHeartMedia property adds Netflix as a distribution partner, reflecting the industry push toward video-first podcast formats.
RAIN News · +1 outlets
Reggie Watts' Comedy Bang Bang theme song pulled after Rolling Stone drug report
The podcast removed Watts' opening music following allegations of reckless drug behavior in his relationships.
Digital · +1 outlets
NYT awards columnist Kyle Buchanan exits paper to launch video podcast
The pop culture writer leaves the Times after eight years to start a Hollywood interview show called 'The Kyle Buchanan Show'.
Digital · +1 outlets
YouTube suddenly pulls podcast channel, 2,300 subscribers lost
An unexplained removal of a podcast from YouTube wiped out its subscriber base in what appears to be an algorithmic action.
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Gaming18 stories ›
Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft, Discord and X over ongoing GTA 6 leaks
Take-Two is taking legal action against platforms to identify sources of GTA 6 leaks, while a fan protested outside Rockstar.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +2 outlets
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcases new trailers and reveals
The eighth edition of Gamescom's digital showcase featured major announcements, trailers, and celebrity appearances in Cologne.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +2 outlets
Newzoo forecasts global games market to reach $213.9B in 2026, up 6.1%
Consumer spending is projected to grow 6.1% year-over-year, with over half coming from China and the US.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +1 outlets
EU games industry generated €24B in 2024 with over 95,000 workers
The European games sector saw 6,600 studios employing more than 95,000 people, underscoring industry growth.
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Double Fine regains IP and publishing rights after leaving Xbox
The Psychonauts studio has reclaimed ownership of its intellectual property and publishing rights following its split from Microsoft's Xbox.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +1 outlets
Roblox bans doomscrolling games for kids after backlash
Roblox is cracking down on titles that let children scroll through content for rewards following public outcry.
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Economy18 stories ›
Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, dies at 80
The legendary singer-songwriter, known for hits like 'Jolene' and '9 to 5', died in Nashville at 80, marking the end of an era in country music.
variety · +1 outlets
Meta and state attorneys general discuss possible mid-trial settlement of teen addiction case
The blockbuster case accuses Meta of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict teens, and a settlement would avoid a potentially damaging verdict.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
Jack Ma buys Alibaba stock to show support for AI buildout
The co-founder joined senior executives in picking up shares to reverse a selloff and ease concerns about Alibaba's rising AI spending.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
Trump administration hikes H-1B visa fee to over $103,000, plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas
The Department of Homeland Security announced a massive fee increase on the tech industry's favored visa category, while the State Department reportedly prepare
The Verge · +1 outlets
Huawei courts Egypt with AI chips in test of US tech diplomacy
Huawei pitched the Egyptian government on AI data centers for military and surveillance use, escalating its global chip ambitions and alarming Washington.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
OpenAI data center executive Chris Malone departs the AI startup
Chris Malone, who oversaw OpenAI's data center buildout, has left the company amid its massive infrastructure expansion.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets