YouTube locks down Coachella exclusive streaming rights through 2030
The extension continues a nearly 15-year partnership with festival parent Goldenvoice and keeps the festival free to stream on YouTube.
Variety · +5 outlets
Sam and Colby bring annual Halloween spectacle to Netflix
The creator duo's Halloween series moves from YouTube to a major streaming platform, a notable crossover for creator-led content.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
YouTube rolls out video A/B testing as MKBHD raises concerns about the feature
The test lets creators publish alternate versions of a video, but questions remain about how variants will be served to viewers.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Meta reveals $1,300 IMAX Enhanced VR glasses with cinema and workspace features
The headset pushes Meta further into premium entertainment hardware, competing for living-room viewing and virtual workspace use.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
Disney+ raises US prices about 13%, ad-free monthly plan tops $250 a year
The increase, less than a year after the last hike, raises the cost of the ad-free Premium tier to $21.49 a month.
Dexerto
K-pop star Lisa partners with Meta on $400 glasses with pet-inspired charms
The Blackpink member becomes the latest creator-adjacent celebrity fronting Meta's smart glasses lineup.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
GTA 6 collector's edition confirmed at $400
Rockstar's premium bundle is priced well above prior releases as anticipation builds for the game's launch.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Meta unveils pocket-sized AI companion device in Tamagotchi style
The companion gadget extends Meta's push into AI hardware beyond glasses and into on-the-go conversational devices.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Sesame Street movie in development at Netflix
The long-running children's franchise is the latest legacy property being adapted into a feature for the streamer.
hollywoodreporter.com · +13 outlets
Roblox dev sues for $35M after being cut from Tower Defense Simulator
The dispute over the hit Roblox game centers on a partnership formed on Discord and lost Robux revenue.
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Liquid Death and BARK launch $1 human-sized coffin for dog owners to be buried with their pets
The limited-edition collaboration between the water brand and the pet company expands a Halloween-timed stunt partnership.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Chinese livestream shopping host reportedly kidnapped, family faces $90K ransom
The reported abduction of a 24-year-old host traveling to Thailand highlights risks facing live commerce creators.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
People Playground disables mods after malware hijacks accounts and messages players' friends
A malicious Steam Workshop upload prompted the developer to shut off mod support while it investigates.
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Former GTA 6 dev says Switch 2 port doesn't make sense, but phone play could happen
The comments add to speculation about which platforms will receive Rockstar's next flagship title.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Blair Witch Project creators return with found-footage influencer horror film
The new project centers on a real creator stalked on camera, folding influencer culture into the found-footage genre.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
Sony patent would let players tap a credit card on a PlayStation controller to buy games
The filing points to Sony exploring contactless payment hardware for its consoles.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Glee co-creator says reboot scripts are finished with original cast on board
Ryan Murphy's update suggests the musical series could return to screens with its original stars.
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Forza Horizon 6 players in Japan say anime paint jobs got them banned
Players claim enforcement of the liveries is inconsistent with how similar designs were treated in earlier titles.
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