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Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion to settle social media addiction lawsuits with states
Meta will pay up to $18 billion over 10 years and implement child-safety reforms across Instagram and Facebook as part of a settlement with 52 state attorneys g
Digital · +2 outlets
Meta paying over $17 billion to settle social media lawsuits with states
Meta's settlement with 52 state attorneys general includes up to $18 billion in payments and requirements to set time limits for kids on Instagram and Facebook.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Judge rules Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally blacklisted AI lab Anthropic as a supply chain risk, delivering a legal win for the company.
The Verge · +1 outlets
GTA VI extended look premieres on YouTube and Netflix
Rockstar Games published its 27-minute extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI featuring PS5 gameplay footage, with Netflix experiencing outages during the prem
The Verge · +2 outlets
Jensen Huang says Nvidia achieved AGI, then dismisses the claim
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced on the company's earnings call that it had achieved AGI, then immediately downplayed the significance of the milestone.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Rockstar details GTA VI gameplay features: realistic NPCs, relationships, body changes
Rockstar confirms ambitious gameplay systems for GTA VI including reactive NPCs, deeper relationships, and a social media system set in Vice City.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

Meta reaches $17B+ settlement with states, agrees to daily time limits and other teen safety measures on Instagram and Facebook
Meta will pay over $17 billion and implement strict daily limits, default private accounts, and other youth protections as part of a settlement with U.S. states
Dexerto Latest Posts · +4 outlets
GTA 6 trailer event disrupted by Netflix issues as Rockstar reveals ambitious gameplay features
The premiere of GTA 6's Extended Look on Netflix was marred by streaming problems, while Rockstar confirmed details about realistic NPCs, relationship systems,
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Jensen Huang says Nvidia has achieved AGI, then dismisses his own claim
On Nvidia's earnings call, Huang claimed the company had reached artificial general intelligence but immediately walked back the statement as insignificant.
The Verge · +1 outlets
BBC launches Deepwatch fund, paying £50,000 for YouTube-first documentary films
The BBC's new commissioning fund targets original documentary content created specifically for its YouTube channel, aimed at the 16-34 demographic.
Tubefilter
Waymo warns that cameras alone are not enough for safe autonomous driving, taking a swipe at Tesla
Waymo's VP of onboard software argued that lidar and other sensors are necessary for full autonomy, pushing back on Tesla's camera-only Cybercab approach.
The Verge
YouTube expands custom feeds feature, adding Bluesky-style topic-based recommendation pages
YouTube is rolling out more custom feeds to let users build landing pages around specific topics, curating their own video discovery experience.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets

Twitch18 stories ›

Meta agrees to $17B+ settlement over social media lawsuits, with strict teen daily limits
Meta will pay over $17 billion to settle lawsuits with US state attorneys general and introduce new restrictions on teen social media use, including daily time
Dexerto Latest Posts · +2 outlets
OnlyFans turns 10, says 5,076 creators have earned seven figures on the platform
OnlyFans announced on its 10th anniversary that thousands of creators have reached million-dollar earnings, highlighting the platform's continued financial impa
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Suspect arrested after shootout in killing of TikToker Cesar Gastelum during Kick livestream
Mexican authorities arrested a man accused of fatally shooting TikToker Cesar Gastelum while he was livestreaming on Kick, following a shootout with police.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Australia's social media ban for kids has backfired, usage data shows
About nine months after Australia enacted sweeping youth social media restrictions, data suggests the ban has actually increased usage among the target age grou
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Kick streamer Ed Matthews jailed 12 weeks for livestreamed 'predator sting' assault
A UK court sentenced the Kick streamer for assaulting a man during a livestreamed confrontation styled as a pedophile sting, after he violated a previous court
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
BBC to pay 50,000 pounds for YouTube-first documentary submissions
The BBC launched a call for original documentaries designed specifically for its YouTube channel, offering 50,000 pounds per film and targeting 16-34 year olds.
Tubefilter

Platforms16 stories ›

Anthropic blacklisting by Trump administration ruled unconstitutional by judge
The Pentagon's blacklisting of AI lab Anthropic was ruled unconstitutional, marking a legal win in the company's battle with the administration.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Meta reaches up to $18B settlement with states over child safety, social media addiction claims
Meta will pay up to $18 billion over 10 years and implement child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook under a settlement with 52 state attorneys general.
Digital · +1 outlets
Rockstar publishes GTA VI extended look on YouTube after Netflix premiere
The nearly 27-minute preview of Grand Theft Auto VI, initially debuted on Netflix, is now available on YouTube and Rockstar's website.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says company achieved AGI on earnings call, then dismisses milestone
Jensen Huang casually announced Nvidia had achieved artificial general intelligence on its earnings call, but immediately downplayed the significance.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Meta's settlement allows it to drag TikTok and YouTube into safety reforms, analysis says
Under its agreement with state AGs, Meta gets to tout the high road while potentially pulling competitors into similar obligations.
theverge · +1 outlets
Meta closes privacy loophole on Ray-Ban smart glasses that allowed covert recording
Meta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to prevent recording when the front-facing LED is covered, addressing privacy concerns.
The Verge · +1 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

Meta to pay up to $18B in settlement with 52 states over social-media addiction claims
If approved, the settlement would be one of the largest in U.S. history and requires Meta to implement broad child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook.
Digital · +1 outlets
Netflix goes down as millions tune in for GTA 6 extended look, Twitch also reports outages
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 Netflix event drew massive viewership that overwhelmed the streaming service, while Twitch also suffered outages as fans turned to
Dexerto Latest Posts · +2 outlets
Man accused of killing TikToker Cesar Gastelum on Kick stream arrested after shootout with police
Mexican authorities arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of TikToker Cesar Gastelum, which was livestreamed on Kick.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Kick streamer Ed Matthews jailed for 12 weeks over livestreamed predator sting assault
The popular Kick streamer was sentenced after failing to comply with a court order related to an assault that was broadcast live.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Second YouTuber arrested over abandoned mall video faces up to 6 years in prison
Another creator faces felony charges for filming inside a shuttered Louisiana mall, part of a crackdown on urban exploration content.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
GameSquare pivots Stream Hatchet into creator marketing analytics platform
The rebranded Hatchet platform aims to serve brands seeking creator matching and campaign measurement beyond gaming.
Digital · +1 outlets

Podcasts

Marvel launches 'Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast' ahead of December movie debut
Marvel's new video podcast, hosted on Disney+, YouTube and audio platforms, recaps the MCU's Infinity Saga leading up to the December release of 'Avengers: Doom
Digital · +1 outlets
PodcastOne acquires sales, distribution rights to Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes' podcast 'Dropping Names... and Other Things'
PodcastOne picked up exclusive ad sales and distribution for the interview podcast co-hosted by the two 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' actors.
Digital · +1 outlets
Magellan AI report reveals July's top podcast advertiser is not BetterHelp
Podcast ad tracking data from Magellan AI names the top podcast ad spender for July, a brand other than perennial leader BetterHelp.
Podnews Daily
Study: radio and podcast advertising can help AI brands reach consumers
Research from Westwood One and Oxford Road examines how radio and podcast advertising can support AI brands, flipping the usual focus on AI's role in audio prod
RAIN News · +1 outlets
Audible shares lessons from 7,000 listeners at NYC bookless bookstore pop-up
Audible's Story House pop-up in New York offered insights into making audiobooks tangible, set against APA data estimating 157 million US audiobook listeners.
Digital · +1 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

GTA 6 Extended Look debuts 27 minutes of new gameplay on Netflix
Rockstar Games and Netflix released a 30-minute extended gameplay preview for Grand Theft Auto 6, with Netflix experiencing outages due to high demand.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +5 outlets
Newzoo says 2026 console revenue would be flat without GTA 6 launch
Analyst firm Newzoo estimates the broader console market would see no year-over-year growth if not for the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +1 outlets
Rockstar responds to GTA 6 leaks: 'This is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game'
Rockstar issued a statement addressing recent GTA 6 leaks; leaker Cyberleek reportedly made over $250,000 from a meme coin tied to leaked footage.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +2 outlets
GTA 6 confirms realistic NPCs, relationships, body changes, and social media system
Details from Rockstar and developers reveal ambitious gameplay features including a reactive Vice City, four planned protagonists scaled back to two, and cautio
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Xbox to let Insiders convert physical game discs into digital entitlements starting August 31
Microsoft will begin testing disc-to-digital conversion with Xbox Insiders, allowing owners of supported physical games to unlock digital copies.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +2 outlets
Xbox outlines next-gen console strategy focused on efficiency, affordability, and AI
Xbox is prioritizing cost efficiency and performance balance for its next-generation hardware amid rising development and component costs.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +1 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Meta to pay up to $18 billion in settlement with states over social-media addiction claims
Meta will pay up to $18 billion over 10 years and implement child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook under a nationwide settlement with 52 state attorneys
Digital · +1 outlets
Nvidia's outlook fuels AI optimism after earnings
Nvidia delivered earnings that reinforced the AI investment theme, though analysts warn rising rates and heavy corporate borrowing could shape market returns.
Bloomberg Technology · +2 outlets
Advent and Stripe consortium abandons PayPal acquisition effort
A consortium including Advent International and Stripe has ended its pursuit of PayPal, abandoning a deal that would have ranked as one of the biggest leveraged
Bloomberg Technology
Court rules Pentagon illegally blacklisted Anthropic, judges supply-chain risk label unconstitutional
A US judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI lab Anthropic earlier this year was unconstitutional, delivering a legal win against the Trump administr
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
SoftBank seeks another $10 billion loan for OpenAI stake funding
SoftBank Group is looking for additional debt financing to help refinance debt used for its investment in OpenAI, signaling continued leveraged exposure to AI f
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
US FTC probes YouTube over account suspension policies
The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Alphabet's YouTube violated consumer protection laws when it suspended user accounts.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets