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Rockstar releases extended GTA 6 look on YouTube after Netflix streaming issues
Rockstar published an in-depth preview of Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and its website after Netflix experienced outages during the premiere.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Google expands AI Overviews to auto-expand on some searches, pushing organic results further down
Google is rolling out automatically expanded AI search summaries at the top of results pages, burying traditional link listings further down.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Court rules Trump administration's blacklisting of Anthropic unconstitutional
A judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI lab Anthropic violated the Constitution, handing the company a win in its legal battle.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Apple TV+ price rises to $14.99 per month, fourth hike in four years
Apple increased its streaming service subscription to $14.99 monthly and $119 annually, continuing a pattern of regular price increases.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Nvidia DLSS 5 code leaks, modders add AI filter to Skyrim, Cyberpunk 2077, and other games
Unreleased Nvidia DLSS 5 code appeared in an early build of NBA 2K27, and modders quickly ported the AI upscaling filter to multiple games.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +2 outlets
YouTube partners with Amazon to let creators sell curated product catalogs
YouTube and Amazon launched a partnership enabling creators to sell a curated catalog of trending products directly through the platform.
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YouTube18 stories ›

GTA 6 extended look streams on YouTube and Netflix after Netflix outage frustrates viewers
Rockstar published a 27-minute extended look at GTA 6 on YouTube and Netflix; Netflix experienced outages during the premiere, and the footage was captured from
The Verge · +2 outlets
Meta pays over $17 billion to settle social media lawsuits with US officials
Meta agreed to pay more than $17 billion to resolve legal disputes with US state attorneys general over social media harms, with changes to platform policies ex
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YouTube and Amazon partner to let creators sell curated product catalogs within YouTube app
YouTube deepens its shopping push with an Amazon partnership enabling creators to sell products directly to viewers without leaving the platform, advancing CEO
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Anthropic illegally blacklisted by Pentagon, court rules
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic was unconstitutional, handing the company a legal victory in its dispute with the
The Verge · +1 outlets
YouTube expands custom feed feature, adopting Bluesky-style topic-driven recommendations
YouTube is rolling out customizable topic-based feeds to give users more control over recommendations, mirroring a feature popularized by Bluesky as that platfo
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Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor who brought Optimus Prime to life in the Transformers franchise, died at his Los Angeles home at age 85.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets

Twitch18 stories ›

Man accused of killing TikToker Cesar Gastelum on Kick stream arrested after shootout with cops
Mexican authorities arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of TikToker Cesar Gastelum, who was killed while livestreaming on Kick.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
YouTube and Amazon partner to let creators sell curated product catalog
YouTube's new partnership with Amazon enables creators to sell a curated selection of products directly within the YouTube app, advancing the platform's shoppin
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
OnlyFans celebrates tenth birthday, counts more than 5,000 seven-figure earners
OnlyFans disclosed that 5,076 creators have earned over $1 million on the platform since its launch, a milestone as the company turns 10.
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Meta paying over $17 billion to settle social media lawsuits
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with U.S. government officials over social media-related legal disputes.
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YouTube expands custom feeds as Bluesky adds more video
YouTube is rolling out broader custom feed capabilities, letting users create topic-focused landing pages, while Bluesky enhances its video offering.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Instagram launches Reels watch party feature for TV app
Meta's Instagram for TV app introduces a Reels watch party feature to bring the short-form video experience to communal living room viewing.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets

Platforms16 stories ›

Google auto-expands AI overviews in search, pushing organic links further down
Google is now automatically expanding AI search summaries for some queries, a change that buries traditional search links deeper on the results page.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Court rules Trump administration illegally blacklisted AI lab Anthropic
A federal judge found the Pentagon's supply-chain blacklisting of Anthropic unconstitutional, handing the AI company a significant legal victory.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Apple TV+ price rises to $14.99 per month, fourth hike in four years
Apple increased Apple TV+ subscription cost by $2 per month to $14.99, with annual plans rising to $119.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Meta's $18 billion settlement complicates brand-creator deals on social media
Meta's massive settlement over teen social media use is creating uncertainty for brands and creators whose sponsorship deals relied on reaching younger audience
forbes · +1 outlets
Xbox CEO says Project Helix will be a 'family of devices', not a single console
Microsoft's next-generation gaming hardware strategy under Project Helix includes multiple devices rather than the single console previously implied.
The Verge · +1 outlets
EPA plans to allow data centers to hide air pollution from public review
The EPA is moving to eliminate a rule that requires air permits for data centers, reducing community oversight amid growing backlash against the facilities.
The Verge · +1 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

GTA 6 Extended Look hits No. 1 on Netflix, boosting streamer's viewership 50-125%
Netflix's exclusive GTA 6 content became a major hit, driving significant viewership gains across platforms despite launch disruptions.
forbes · +2 outlets
Pokemon stop-motion series set at Disney+ as part of larger distribution deal
Disney and The Pokemon Company International's deal brings a new stop-motion animated series and a classic series to Disney+.
hollywoodreporter · +1 outlets
Pokemon responds after official X account hacked to sell memecoin
The official Pokemon X account was compromised and used to promote a memecoin, prompting a response from the company.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has passed away at his Los Angeles home.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Ina Garten launches YouTube channel and interview podcast with Vox Media
The Barefoot Contessa host enters the creator economy with a YouTube channel called Happy Hour, expanding beyond traditional TV.
hollywoodreporter · +1 outlets
Nicola Coughlan, Matt Lucas, Hugh Bonneville back campaign against AI voice cloning
High-profile actors support Save Our Voices Now initiative calling for legal protections against unauthorized AI voice cloning.
Digital · +1 outlets

Podcasts9 stories ›

Marvel launches 'Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday' video podcast on Disney+, YouTube ahead of December film
Marvel's new official video podcast recaps the MCU Infinity Saga leading up to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie, streaming on Disney+, YouTube and audio pl
Digital · +1 outlets
PodcastOne signs ad and distribution deal for Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes interview show
PodcastOne acquires exclusive sales and distribution rights to 'Dropping Names... and Other Things,' a podcast co-hosted by the Star Trek: The Next Generation a
Digital · +1 outlets
Magellan AI Q2 podcast advertising benchmark report analyzes nearly 95,000 shows
The quarterly report tracks ad counts, CPMs, and estimated downloads across podcasts in four languages, providing a broad industry pricing and measurement snaps
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Signal Hill Insights survey finds podcast advertising lifts brand perception
A study of nearly 39,000 consumers shows that exposure to podcast ads (pre-roll, midroll, etc.) improves how listeners view advertised brands.
RAIN News · +1 outlets
Keynotes announced for Podcast Movement NYC 2026
Two keynote speakers have been revealed for the upcoming Podcast Movement NYC conference next month.
Podnews Daily · +1 outlets
Westwood One and Oxford Road research shows how radio and podcast ads can help AI brands
New studies examine how audio advertising, including podcasts and radio, can effectively build brands for AI companies.
RAIN News · +1 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

GTA 6 extended gameplay preview debuts on Netflix, draws massive viewership
Rockstar debuted a 30-minute extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix, drawing millions of viewers and causing streaming issues; Netflix US mobile viewers
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +2 outlets
Cloud Imperium delays Squadron 42 to 2027 to avoid competing with GTA 6
Chris Roberts pushed the long-in-development Star Citizen spin-off to Q2 2027, citing the desire not to launch into GTA 6's attention buzz saw.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +2 outlets
Rockstar formed a new LA team to develop more realistic NPCs for GTA 6
Rockstar Games established a new team focused on building more realistic NPC behavior for Grand Theft Auto 6.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +1 outlets
Xbox prioritizing efficiency and affordability for next-gen console
Xbox said its next-generation console strategy focuses on efficiency and affordability alongside performance amid rising hardware costs and AI innovation.
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +1 outlets
Activision tracks Call of Duty cheat maker to his home in real-life takedown
Activision said it tracked a Call of Duty cheat maker to an Ohio residence and delivered a cease-and-desist notice as part of its RICOCHET anti-cheat efforts.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
Pokemon official X account hacked to promote memecoin
The official Pokemon X account was compromised and used to advertise a memecoin, with Pokemon Company later responding to the incident.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

S&P 500 falls on tech selloff as Fed's Warsh vows to fight inflation
Stocks ended lower Friday after hawkish Jackson Hole remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh led traders to increase bets on rate hikes, with economis
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
Court rules Pentagon illegally blacklisted Anthropic in win for AI lab
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's blacklisting of Anthropic was unconstitutional, delivering the AI company a major legal victory in its months-l
The Verge · +2 outlets
California sues Trump administration over deal to cancel offshore wind project lease
California alleges the federal government's agreement with Golden State Wind to cancel an offshore wind lease violated multiple federal laws.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
Chinese chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon to get off US blacklist
CXMT Corp. filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense seeking removal from a blacklist that identified it as a supporter of China's military.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
Meta runs full-page newspaper ads pressuring TikTok, YouTube on child safety
Meta intensified its public campaign against social media rivals with full-page ads in top US newspapers demanding stronger protections for minors.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets
Andreessen Horowitz raises $1.1 billion for AI infrastructure fund
The prominent venture capital firm closed a $1.1 billion fund dedicated to artificial intelligence infrastructure investments.
Bloomberg Technology · +1 outlets