YouTube says microdramas hit 6.5B views in H1 2026, pushes short-form series for TV watch time
The 50% year-over-year jump in microdrama views was a headline stat at Google's Made on YouTube event, where the platform pitched serialized short-form content
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Sam and Colby bring Halloween 'Hell Week' series to Netflix in latest creator deal
The paranormal duo's move to Netflix continues the platform's push to sign YouTube-native talent away from Google's ecosystem.
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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan rejects Meta's push for rivals to adopt its safety features
Mohan's comments to CNN came days after YouTube unveiled new products at its annual Made On event, underscoring tension between platforms over child-safety stan
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Man charged with stalking Twitch chess streamer Hannah Sayce, denied bail
An Australian chess player is accused of a two-year stalking campaign that included a false drugs report made against the streamer.
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Meta unveils $1,300 VR glasses with YouTube, ESPN, and Peacock apps
The Meta VR Glasses, due next spring, lean on entertainment and sports apps to justify their price and pull streaming audiences into wearables.
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Hytale offers $15,000 prize to first streamer who beats its new boss
The studio is dangling a cash bounty to drive streaming attention ahead of the boss fight's release.
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YouTube eating-disorder rules raise questions for the future of mukbang content
Growing concern from parents and platforms about imitable disordered eating in creator content is forcing mukbang channels to adapt.
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Netflix's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' splits critics between 'most boring' and 'best in decades'
The franchise film's sharply divided reviews set up a notable test of Star Wars' theatrical performance.
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PewDiePie ends his vlog series in latest creator career shift
Tubefilter's weekly roundup framed the YouTube veteran's move as one of several notable creator industry transitions this week.
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Meta reveals pocket-sized AI companion that looks like a Tamagotchi
The Muse mascot's design drew commentary about how approachable packaging can mask ambient AI data collection.
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Xbox responds to report GTA 6 pre-orders skew heavily toward PS5
Microsoft's comment follows data suggesting PlayStation is outpacing Xbox on early GTA 6 orders.
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WoW Forever player creates mod that hides all messages from Asmongold's guilds
The addon reflects ongoing community friction around the streamer's in-game presence, which Asmongold publicly responded to.
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AI character Jean Phil and its multimillion-dollar meme coin spark wave of fake personas
The viral account has inspired copycat AI personalities, each paired with its own social presence, storyline, and token.
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Sony surveys developers after backlash over plan to end PlayStation physical discs
The reported outreach follows months of criticism over the disc phase-out.
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Blizzard revokes WoW Forever beta access over offensive character names
A senior producer said he had no sympathy for affected players, signaling a stricter enforcement stance in the beta.
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Rockstar removes GTA 6 map leak spotted in $400 Collector's Edition reveal
A glimpse of the game's map appeared in the collector's edition unveiling before Rockstar scrubbed it.
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Moonbug launches 'fully integrated music company' under Big Feelings brand
The Blippi and CoComelon owner is expanding beyond video with a music division, including a collaboration with Snoop Dogg.
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Mighty Mike's dad accused of being a millionaire after soliciting money over $118K YouTube ad issue
YouTuber Scott Shafer claimed to have found multiple properties owned by Dave, intensifying scrutiny of the family channel's fundraising appeals.
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