Archive snapshot
Wed, Sep 16, 3:15 AM ET

Feed18 stories ›

Sony Music and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over copyright infringement
Major music publishers seek up to $150,000 per work in a lawsuit alleging Anthropic used tens of thousands of copyrighted songs without permission.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Apple TV+ raises prices for Ted Lasso, Severance, and other titles
Apple TV+ subscription costs are increasing for several popular shows, joining broader streaming price hikes across the industry.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Google further buries search results under AI mode
Google is auto-expanding AI overviews at the top of some search results, pushing traditional links further down the page.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Meta's $18 billion settlement complicates brand-creator deals on social media
The massive settlement over data practices is reshaping how brands and creators structure partnerships on Meta platforms.
Forbes · +10 outlets
Xbox CEO says Project Helix will be a 'family of devices'
Microsoft's next-generation console strategy shifts from a single device to a family of hardware under the Project Helix codename.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Musicians-turned-detectives hunt for AI grifters using generative tools
Artists are tracking down individuals who use AI to clone their voices and generate unauthorized music at scale.
The Verge · +1 outlets

YouTube8 stories ›

Netflix brings YouTube creators aboard but may lose YouTube viewers
Netflix's push to license YouTube creators is sparking a bidding war with Google's video platform.
Tubefilter · +6 outlets
YouTube is TV, and it isn't: Tubefilter on Pedro Pina's MacTaggart Lecture
YouTube's VP of EMEA argued at the Edinburgh TV Festival that the platform straddles traditional TV and new media.
Tubefilter · +5 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
YouTuber Chris Sails blames brownies after police allege he lied about kids falling into lake
A YouTuber accused of fabricating an emergency involving his children claimed that consuming brownies caused him to act erratically.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
GTA VI extended look now streaming on YouTube and Netflix
Rockstar published an in-depth preview of Grand Theft Auto VI featuring PS5 gameplay footage, as previously promised.
The Verge · +1 outlets
GTA VI extended look now streaming on YouTube after Netflix premiere
Rockstar published the full extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and its website, featuring PS5 gameplay footage.
The Verge · +1 outlets

Twitch13 stories ›

Man accused of killing TikToker Cesar Gastelum on Kick stream arrested after shootout with police
Mexican authorities arrested a suspect in the murder of TikToker Cesar Gastelum, who was shot dead during a livestream on Kick.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
YouTube and Amazon partner to let creators sell curated product catalogs
YouTube's new shopping partnership with Amazon allows creators to sell a curated catalog of products directly within the YouTube app.
Tubefilter
Netflix bringing YouTube creators aboard may cost YouTube viewers, report suggests
As Netflix licenses top YouTube channels, YouTube is making seven-digit counter-offers to retain creators amid concerns about viewer migration.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Viral Oreogate mom drama was a paid AI ad, creator won't confirm authenticity
The viral 'Oreogate' mom group-chat saga was a paid partnership with Suno AI, but the creator has refused to confirm whether the exchange was real.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
YouTuber Chris Sails blames brownies after police accuse him of lying about kids falling into lake
YouTuber Chris Sails claimed edibles made him 'tweak' after police alleged he falsely reported his children had fallen into a lake.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +1 outlets
YouTube VP Pedro Pina delivers MacTaggart Lecture on platform's role as TV
YouTube's EMEA VP Pedro Pina delivered the prestigious MacTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival, arguing YouTube is both TV and not TV.
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

Podcasts7 stories ›

Marvel launches 'Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday' official podcast ahead of December film debut
New video podcast from Marvel recaps the MCU's Infinity Saga on Disney+, YouTube and audio platforms leading up to the next Avengers movie.
Digital · +1 outlets
Magellan AI Q2 podcast advertising benchmark report analyzes 95,000 podcasts across four languages
Quarterly report examines ad counts, download estimates, CPM costs and ad types across the podcast industry.
RAIN News
Podcast advertising lifts brand perception, Signal Hill Insights survey finds
Large-scale survey of nearly 39,000 consumers shows podcast ads improve how listeners view advertisers.
RAIN News · +1 outlets
PodcastOne inks 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' from the Star Trek: The Next Generation stars.
Digital · +1 outlets
Keynotes announced for Podcast Movement NYC conference
Two keynote speakers revealed for the upcoming Podcast Movement event in New York, sponsored by Magellan AI.
Podnews Daily · +1 outlets

Gaming10 stories ›

Rockstar says GTA 6 gas stops take 10 seconds after hands-on preview backlash
Rockstar defended Grand Theft Auto 6's controversial refueling system, saying each stop takes only about 10 seconds, following negative fan reaction to previews
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Ex-Old School RuneScape dev sentenced for stealing over $400K in virtual gold from players
A former Jagex content developer was sentenced after stealing more than $400,000 worth of virtual gold from Old School RuneScape players.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Neil Druckmann confirms Naughty Dog not involved in The Last of Us Season 3
Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann said the studio will not be involved in HBO's The Last of Us Season 3, though the company has other plans for the franchise.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Pokemon fan builds adapter enabling Game Boy Advance to trade directly with Switch 2
A fan-made adapter lets original Game Boy Advance consoles trade Pokemon directly with a Nintendo Switch 2, bridging more than two decades of console generation
Dexerto · +2 outlets
GTA Vice City playable in browser again after Take-Two takedown
A browser-based version of GTA Vice City returned online months after Take-Two forced a previous unofficial port offline.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Twitch streamer builds GTA San Andreas mod letting viewers call CJ's phone live
Streamer Kreyg created a custom Twitch integration for GTA San Andreas that lets viewers spend bits to call CJ's in-game phone during live broadcasts.
Dexerto · +3 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