OpenAI's Dots agent platform launches as enterprise-first product starting at $100 per month
OpenAI's new agent platform positions it directly against Meta's Muse in the race to sell autonomous AI assistants to businesses.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Meta open sources code for Muse AI gadgets, letting developers build custom hardware
Meta's move to open source its Muse agent code is part of a broader push to seed an ecosystem of AI-powered devices beyond its own hardware.
The Verge · +8 outlets
Jury finds Facebook liable for 43 million privacy and content violations, penalties could reach billions
The verdict adds to mounting legal pressure on Meta over how it handles user data and platform moderation.
Dexerto · +6 outlets
Apple to restrict Mac full disk access, citing risks from AI agents
Apple's new controls respond to concerns that AI agents with broad file access could expose user data.
The Verge · +4 outlets
Netflix scales back prestige film deals, pivoting strategy away from auteur partnerships
The shift away from multiyear deals with directors like David Fincher and Greta Gerwig signals a change in how Netflix weighs awards prestige against cost.
The Verge
Live Nation funds Creator Nation startup to build live events business for creators
The Ticketmaster parent's entry into creator services expands its live entertainment reach into the influencer economy.
Tubefilter · +13 outlets
YouTube targets more live sports rights but not necessarily full events
YouTube's sports strategy focuses on flexible rights packages as it competes with traditional broadcasters for live content.
CNBC
Netflix acquires Amelia Dimoldenberg's 'Chicken Shop Date' after 12 years on YouTube
The deal brings a long-running YouTube interview franchise into Netflix's streaming catalog.
Tubefilter · +4 outlets
Dan Houser discusses leaving Rockstar, GTA 6, and his new studio's projects
The Rockstar co-founder's first detailed comments on his post-GTA ventures come as anticipation builds for GTA 6.
Variety · +13 outlets
Xbox CEO says the gaming business is 'not for sale' amid sale rumors
Asha Sharma's denial follows speculation about Microsoft's commitment to its gaming division.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Rivian Q3 deliveries rise as R2 ramp begins to pay off
Rivian reported 19,751 vehicles produced and 19,248 delivered in the quarter as its cheaper R2 model gains traction.
The Verge · +14 outlets
European chip stocks rally after report Samsung is raising prices
The report points to firmer memory pricing, lifting semiconductor shares across Europe.
WSJ · +14 outlets
Steam projected to top $20 billion in annual revenue for the first time
Valve's storefront recorded its biggest September and third quarter ever, extending its dominance in PC game distribution.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Retailers split on adopting agentic shopping tools, from QVC to Kohl's
Divergent strategies show the industry has yet to settle on how AI shopping agents fit into retail operations.
WSJ · +1 outlets
Beehiiv raises prices, drawing backlash from newsletter creators
The Substack rival's price increase tests loyalty among creators who use the platform as a publishing alternative.
The Verge
SoftBank investors weigh AI upside against credit risks
Investors are looking past balance sheet concerns to focus on SoftBank's exposure to AI-related bets.
Bloomberg.com · +8 outlets
Adobe adds music, speech, and sound effect generation to Firefly
Adobe's expansion of Firefly into audio generation aims to serve creators producing video and other media.
Tubefilter
Sling TV discontinues its one-day cable passes
Dish-owned Sling is dropping the short-term pass option less than a year after launch, a sign of the difficulty in selling flexible cable bundles.
The Verge