Twitch uses AI to scan what streamers say and do, deciding which ones get ad dollars
CEO Dan Clancy said Twitch already transcribes live streams with AI and is now applying AI to brand-safety evaluation of streamers, a change that shapes who adv
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Twitch viewership up year over year as company points to clips as driver
Twitch says its traffic is growing again, and execs tie part of the rise to clipping, now a widely used growth tactic across live and long-form creator content.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
YouTube lets creators react live to other channels' long-form videos and keep the ad revenue
YouTube's Watch With feature formalizes reaction content on-platform, with reacting creators taking live ad money while original uploaders receive credit.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
TikTok introduces fintech feature to pay creators for brand deals within 30 days
With TikTok Shop forecast to top $100 billion in GMV this year, TikTok is adding payment infrastructure to speed up creator brand-deal compensation.
Tubefilter · +7 outlets
Twitch builds Clips-based recap feed to surface streamer highlights
Twitch is developing a feature that turns a streamer's Clips into highlight recaps, aimed at reaching fans who miss multi-hour live broadcasts.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Rockstar details GTA 6 weather system with hurricanes, tropical storms and dynamic wind
Rockstar confirmed the long-rumored advanced weather simulation for GTA 6, detailing hurricanes, tropical storms and dynamic wind behavior.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Apple ordered to pay $5.7 billion after jury finds vibration patent infringement, will appeal
A federal jury found Apple infringed patents covering vibration technology used in its devices; the company plans to appeal the damages award.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Meta launches Forum, a community-focused Facebook app
Facebook has officially released Forum, an app centered on community discussion that it had been testing, reviving the naming of early web message boards.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
FBI says Dutch police arrested alleged ShinyHunters leader in Pokemon-themed hacking probe
FBI Director Kash Patel linked the arrest to the group's alleged involvement in the FBI breach and a Rockstar hack.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Academy execs defend YouTube Oscars broadcast: 'almost feels risky not to do it'
AMPAS, which will move the Academy Awards to YouTube starting in 2029, is making the case for the streaming deal on the film festival circuit.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
GTA 6 to include more than 170 animals, some classified as Legendary
Rockstar revealed new GTA 6 details including the number of animals players can study and additional in-game activities.
Dexerto · +12 outlets
Rockstar takes legal action against modders who ported GTA 5 to Nintendo Switch
The modding group behind an unofficial Switch port of GTA 5 is shutting down after Rockstar Games pursued legal action.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Over $100 million stolen from Italian bank in AI voice scam
The theft of roughly 95 million euros involved an AI-generated voice impersonating a worker plus fake WhatsApp messages.
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Sony requires Japanese PS5 Pro buyers to show 60 hours of playtime under lottery system
Applications opened September 28 for the latest console batch, with Sony adding a playtime requirement on top of its existing lottery.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Pokemon promo card sells for $8.4 million, second most expensive ever
The card, never released to stores, drew 64 bids at Fanatics Collect and ranks behind only the most expensive Pokemon card sale on record.
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Neil Druckmann confirms new The Last of Us projects in development
The Naughty Dog studio head said more titles set in The Last of Us universe are currently in the works.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Walmart says it will not use AI or personal data to secretly charge shoppers higher prices
The retailer publicly committed against algorithmic personalized pricing after scrutiny of the practice.
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$1,000 smart glasses recalled over overheating that burned users' faces
The recall follows reports of burns, particularly on the left side of the face, from the $1,000 eyewear.
Dexerto · +7 outlets