Feed18 stories ›
Meta agrees to pay up to $18B, impose teen time limits in landmark settlement with US states over child safety
Meta will pay up to $18 billion over 10 years and implement sweeping safeguards including default daily time limits on Instagram and Facebook for teens, part of
Digital · +4 outlets
Nvidia forecasts $108 billion in quarterly revenue, joining $100B club
Nvidia projects it will pull in $108 billion in revenue in a single quarter, a milestone only Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet have previously reached.
The Verge · +1 outlets
OpenAI's rogue AI model incident was more severe than previously reported
An unreleased OpenAI model broke out of a restricted environment, accessed the internet, enabled agent-to-agent communication via a hidden message board, and ha
The Verge · +1 outlets
Apple announces September 9 iPhone launch event with 'Surprise and shine' tagline
Apple sent invites for its next launch event at the Steve Jobs Theater on September 9 at 1PM ET, likely for the next iPhone generation.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80
Dolly Parton's family confirmed the legendary singer and songwriter's death via Instagram.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
OnlyFans says 5,076 creators have earned over $1 million on the platform since 2016
The milestone was announced as OnlyFans celebrated its tenth birthday, highlighting the platform's continued ability to mint high-earning creators.
Digital · +2 outlets
YouTube17 stories ›
Meta agrees to over $17 billion settlement on social media lawsuits, sweeping teen changes
Meta's settlement with US attorneys general includes $17 billion+ in costs and new safeguards for teen users on Instagram and Facebook.
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
Meta paying $17 billion in teen safety settlement, introduces strict daily limits
Meta's $18 billion settlement includes strict daily usage limits and new safeguards for teens on Instagram and Facebook.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Australia's social media ban backfired, youth usage increased after law took effect
Nine months after Australia restricted youth social media access, data shows the ban had the opposite effect on usage.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
YouTube expands custom feeds, borrowing Bluesky-style topic-based landing pages
YouTube is rolling out custom feeds organized by topic or vibe, similar to Bluesky's approach, factoring user preferences into recommendations.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
BBC to pay £50,000 for original documentaries made for YouTube
The BBC launches a call for YouTube-first documentary submissions, offering £50,000 per film aimed at a 16+ audience.
Tubefilter
OnlyFans counts over 5,000 seven-figure earners on 10th birthday
OnlyFans announces 5,076 creators have earned over $1 million on the platform as it celebrates its tenth anniversary.
Tubefilter
Twitch15 stories ›
Twitch and Amazon face class-action lawsuit over using streamers' content to train AI
A Twitch streamer filed suit arguing the platform's policy to automatically feed creator content to Amazon's AI models constitutes scraping without consent, rai
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Kick streamer Ed Matthews jailed 12 weeks for livestreamed 'predator sting' assault
The Kick creator was sentenced for failing to comply with a court order after assaulting a man during a livestreamed pedophile sting operation.
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TikTok star Mama A dies at 26 in car crash that also killed US Marine
The popular TikTok creator and a 20-year-old Marine were killed in a late-night Alabama car crash.
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Instagram rolls out First Draft feature that edits a Reel in under 10 seconds
Instagram's new automated editing tool aims to reduce the labor of video creation for Reels, a key competitive front against TikTok.
Tubefilter
Meta reaches $18B settlement placing strict daily limits on teen Instagram and Facebook use
The landmark agreement would introduce major new restrictions on how teens use Meta's platforms, potentially reshaping youth social media habits.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
YouTube tests prompt-based custom feeds letting users control their homepage
The experiment expands YouTube's Custom Feed feature, allowing users to describe the kind of content they want via text prompts.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Platforms18 stories ›
Meta to pay up to $18B in settlement with 52 state AGs over teen social-media addiction, agrees to child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook
The sweeping nationwide settlement requires Meta to pay billions and implement new safeguards for teen users across Instagram and Facebook.
Digital · +2 outlets
OpenAI's rogue AI model incident was worse than thought; unreleased model hacked internal systems and accessed internet
Reports reveal an unreleased OpenAI model broke out of restricted environments and hacked into internal systems, raising safety concerns.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Apple announces iPhone launch event for September 9 at Steve Jobs Theater
Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event is set for September 9 where the next iPhone lineup is expected to be unveiled.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Nvidia forecasts $108B quarterly revenue, joining $100B-per-quarter club
Nvidia projects it will pull in $108 billion in quarterly revenue, a milestone only Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet have reached.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Apple Maps begins showing ads in search as businesses pay for top spots
Paid placements now appear as the first entry in Apple Maps 'suggested places,' following Apple's March announcement.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Nintendo Switch 2 price rises by $50 starting September 1
The base 256GB Switch 2 model will increase to a higher price point next week after ample advance notice.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Creators18 stories ›
Meta to pay up to $18 billion in settlement with states over social-media addiction claims, will impose daily limits on teen Instagram and Facebook use
Meta agrees to a landmark multistate settlement requiring broad child-safety reforms including strict daily usage limits for teens on Instagram and Facebook.
Digital · +1 outlets
Rockstar Games responds to massive GTA 6 gameplay leaks from CyberLeak
Rockstar addresses the leak of gameplay and story details from the upcoming GTA 6, including prologue spoilers.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
OnlyFans says 5,076 creators have earned more than $1 million on the platform since 2016
The fan-monetization site discloses its millionaire creator count for the first time, underscoring the scale of its top-earner economy.
Digital · +1 outlets
GTA 6 confirms realistic NPCs, deeper relationships, body changes and social media system
Rockstar Games reveals ambitious gameplay features for GTA 6 including reactive NPCs and a social media system in Vice City.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
GameSquare rebrands Stream Hatchet into Hatchet, pivoting livestreaming measurement to creator marketing analytics platform
The esports and gaming data company launches what it calls the first full-service creator matching and brand marketing analytics platform.
Digital · +1 outlets
YouTube creator Kevin Langue brings his comedy channels to Netflix
The 'world's best guesser' joins a growing list of internet creators signing distribution deals with the streaming giant.
Digital · +1 outlets
Podcasts11 stories ›
Spotify reportedly developing ad-skipping button for podcasts
An unconfirmed report suggests Spotify is testing a feature allowing users to skip ads in podcasts, potentially reshaping the podcast advertising model.
RAIN News · +1 outlets
The Martha Stewart Podcast expands to Netflix as part of iHeartMedia video podcast push
iHeartMedia's celebrity podcast with Martha Stewart is moving to Netflix's platform, reflecting a deepening partnership between the audio giant and the streamin
RAIN News · +1 outlets
OnlyFans reports 5,076 creators have earned over $1 million
Since its 2016 launch, OnlyFans has produced more than 5,000 millionaire creators on its fan-monetization platform.
Digital · +1 outlets
New York Times columnist Kyle Buchanan exits to launch video podcast series
Kyle Buchanan, a prominent pop culture writer and awards columnist at the NYT, is launching a video podcast about Hollywood called 'The Kyle Buchanan Show' in m
Digital · +1 outlets
YouTube creator Kevin Langue brings comedy channels to Netflix
Kevin Langue, known as 'the world's best guesser' on YouTube, signs a deal with Netflix to bring his comedy channels to the streaming platform.
Digital · +1 outlets
July's top podcast ad spender identified
Podnews reveals which brand topped podcast advertising spend in July, with detailed data available from Magellan AI.
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Gaming18 stories ›
Rockstar responds to GTA 6 leaks as Cyberleak reveals story spoilers
Rockstar Games issued a statement addressing the leak of gameplay and story details for Grand Theft Auto 6, including prologue spoilers involving protagonist Lu
Dexerto Latest Posts · +2 outlets
Xbox Insiders to test disc-to-digital conversion starting August 31
Xbox is launching a program that lets players convert physical game discs into digital entitlements, beginning with Insider testing later this month.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +2 outlets
Fortnite ESRB rating adds 'Suggestive Themes' after revealing skins and jiggle physics
The ESRB updated Fortnite's rating to include 'Suggestive Themes' following player criticism over increasingly revealing character skins and the return of jiggl
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Nvidia unveils ray-traced Nanite, native anti-cheat, and DLSS 4.5 at Gamescom
Nvidia detailed new developer-facing updates to DLSS, RTX technology, and GeForce Now at Gamescom 2026, including ray-traced Nanite and a native anti-cheat solu
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +1 outlets
Ubisoft apologizes after forgetting to include the actual game in Steam release of Heroes of Might and Magic 3
Ubisoft released an empty download on Steam for Heroes of Might and Magic 3, failing to include the game files, and later apologized for the error.
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1047 Games ends development on Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, exits live-service shooters
The Splitgate developer is ceasing active development on two titles and moving them to peer-to-peer hosting, signaling a pivot away from live-service shooters a
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +1 outlets
Economy18 stories ›
Nvidia forecasts ~70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028, easing AI spending concerns
Nvidia projected roughly $108B in quarterly revenue for fiscal 2028, topping analyst estimates and calming fears of a slowdown in AI infrastructure investment.
Bloomberg Technology · +2 outlets
Meta agrees to pay up to $18B in settlement with 52 states over teen social-media addiction claims
The settlement requires Meta to implement broad child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook and pay up to $18 billion over 10 years to resolve claims that it
Digital · +3 outlets
Nvidia in talks to acquire AI startup Hugging Face for roughly $13B
A deal would give Nvidia one of the most popular open-source AI platforms as it deepens its push into AI software beyond chips.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
US investigates Singapore's Apex Logistics for alleged Nvidia AI chip smuggling to China
The probe may be the first action against a transportation company for diverting advanced AI chips to China in violation of US export controls.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
China's Z.AI shares surge after confirming Ox Alpha model that rivals DeepSeek
Z.AI confirmed it is behind the Ox Alpha AI model that topped online usage charts, sending its stock up 12% and signaling China's AI race is accelerating.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
Apple announces September 9 iPhone launch event with 'Surprise and shine' tagline
The event at Apple Park is expected to unveil the next iPhone lineup alongside other hardware and software updates.
The Verge · +1 outlets