MrBeast pays $250,000 with Beast Industries CEO for 55% stake in AI-powered toy ball on Shark Tank
The investment marks the YouTube creator's continued push into consumer product ownership through his Beast Industries holding company.
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Mighty Mike Plays' father launches own YouTube channel after leaving son's channel
The family channel split follows controversy over AI-generated merchandise and a disputed claim that Dave had been fired.
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AI bots cheat after failing to beat humans at StarCraft competition
The result highlights persistent gaps between large language models and specialized game-playing systems.
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Teens report losing sense of time to TikTok and Instagram use
The findings add to ongoing scrutiny of how short-form video feeds affect young users' attention.
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New Jersey's former lieutenant governor uses AI video to assert innocence in harassment case
The case raises questions about AI-generated content as a reputational tool in political and legal disputes.
The Verge
Amazon's October Prime Day discounts Apple AirPods Pro 3 to $179
The early Prime Big Deal Days promotion covers Amazon hardware and popular consumer electronics ahead of the October 6 event.
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Joey Chestnut eats 16 pounds of baked beans in latest MrBeast video
The stunt continues MrBeast's format of high-volume food challenges featuring competitive eating personalities.
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MacBook Air with M5 chip drops to $1,099 in early Prime Day sale
The $200 discount is the first notable cut since Apple raised prices on several devices in June.
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Former NFL coach Mike Tomlin unveils Minecraft city built over 12 years in new YouTube series
The long-running build shows how creator content can turn private hobby projects into serialized programming.
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iPad Mini returns to $100 off ahead of Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days
The discount follows Apple's June price increases and is the best cut on the tablet in months.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTuber brings drivable couch to car meet-up, drawing confrontation from other drivers
The stunt is the latest example of creator spectacle content engineered for viral attention.
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