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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: The Witcher 3 remaster, Warlock gameplay, and more
Geoff Keighley's Gamescom showcase featured major announcements including a Witcher 3 remaster launching September 29 and first D&D game Warlock gameplay.
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Microsoft unveils 25th anniversary Halo-themed Xbox accessories collection
Limited-edition designed-for-Xbox accessories pay homage to the original Halo special edition Xbox and are available for pre-order.
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Dreame shuts down rocket car project after government funding dries up
The Chinese vacuum company's ambitious automotive division is reportedly shutting down following loss of government financial support.
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Garmin Fenix 9 launches with brighter OLED display and smoother map panning
The rugged smartwatch line starts at $999.99 with a 3,000-nit OLED display, doubling the brightness of its predecessor.
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Reggie Watts' Comedy Bang Bang theme song removed after report alleging reckless drug behavior
The popular podcast cut Watts' theme music following a Rolling Stone report detailing alleged drug-related misconduct in relationships.
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CAA launches Frame1Games indie game acceleration fund
The agency's new venture pairs multi-million-dollar capital investment with a yearlong accelerator for independent game developers.
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New York Times awards columnist Kyle Buchanan exits to launch video podcast
The pop culture writer leaves the paper after eight years to start 'The Kyle Buchanan Show' in mid-October.
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Shark Tank investor Daniel Lubetzky launches 'Build or Break' interview podcast
The Kind Snacks founder's new show features conversations with figures like Matthew McConaughey and Mark Cuban about defining failures.
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Donnie Darko sequel book from filmmaker Richard Kelly releasing this year
Titled 'The Philosophy of Time Travel,' the approximately 200-page book continues the story of the 2001 cult film.
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Warlock D&D game debuts first gameplay footage at Gamescom
The action-adventure game from Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios revealed its first gameplay at Gamescom Opening Night Live.
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Variety Confidential podcast releases special episode on true crime storytelling business
The episode features producers and executives behind shows like 'Quiet on Set' and 'The Fall of Diddy'.
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