Feed18 stories ›
Paramount and Warner Bros. complete merger into Skydance; Fitch downgrades credit on $80B debt
The newly merged studio begins operations under David Ellison with roughly $80 billion in debt, drawing immediate credit-rating scrutiny.
Variety · +13 outlets
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT 'Intelligent UI' with interactive visuals alongside GPT-6
The update lets the chatbot answer with charts, images, and buttons, part of a broader push to make ChatGPT outputs more interactive.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Discord disables new bot installs after hack leaked millions of users' IP addresses
Attackers hijacked the Double Counter moderation bot, exposing user IPs and prompting a temporary halt on new bot installations.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
TikTok outlines 2027 ad push using global placement network and agentic AI
At Advertising Week New York, TikTok pitched brands on automated, AI-driven ad planning as it seeks larger budgets.
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Meta's smart glasses draw scrutiny over privacy and security risks
Meta's latest Ray-Ban-style glasses raise questions about covert recording and data collection as wearables add entertainment apps.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
Microsoft gives Copilot access to local files and OS actions in 'Hybrid Intelligence' push
Microsoft detailed the upgrade at its Windows and Surface event, deepening Copilot's control over the operating system.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube18 stories ›
YouTube cracks down on clipping channels in Shorts update that prioritizes original content
The change targets channels that repost other creators' content as Shorts, shifting distribution toward original uploads.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
ChatGPT's Intelligent UI update answers with pictures, charts, and buttons
The interactive-visuals feature rolls out to all users alongside OpenAI's GPT-6 release.
The Verge · +8 outlets
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra launches October 16 starting at $2,599
The Nvidia RTX Spark-powered laptop is Microsoft's bid to compete with high-end MacBook Pros.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Microsoft gives Copilot access to local files and OS-wide actions under 'Hybrid Intelligence'
The upgrade lets the assistant search a PC's files and take actions across Windows.
The Verge · +5 outlets
Twitch adds a Shopping category with streaming deals via Amazon
The Amazon-owned platform is populating a new category with streamers selling products, extending live shopping to its audience.
Tubefilter · +13 outlets
YouTube and Google.org give Mark Rober's Crunchlabs a $2.5 million grant
The funding extends the reach of the science-teaching class launched by the YouTube star, with Google's charitable arm co-funding it.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Twitch18 stories ›
Twitch launches Shopping category with Amazon-backed streaming deals
Twitch is adding a live shopping category populated by streamers selling products, linking with parent Amazon as live commerce grows across platforms.
Tubefilter · +7 outlets
El-Sayed reportedly called Hasan Piker to say his rhetoric is hurting campaign
The Michigan Senate candidate, who campaigned with Piker before the primary, has said he does not plan to appear with him again before the general election.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Discord anti-alt bot Double Counter hijacked, leaking millions of users' IP addresses
A hacker used the moderation bot to spam 50 servers and copy IP addresses, raising fresh concerns about third-party Discord tooling.
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Epic replaces Fortnite Meow track art after Ironmouse flags Google Gemini watermark
The VTuber publicly demanded the swap after fans spotted the AI watermark, spotlighting scrutiny over generative AI assets in game collaborations.
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Call of Duty caster Maven steps away after revealing relationship with co-caster Merk's ex-wife
The longtime CDL casting duo is breaking up on air, with Maven saying he is leaving for the foreseeable future.
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Lyrical Animation taps MoistCr1TiKaL to lead RuneScape adaptation
The studio behind Jacksepticeye's Bloodborne film is building a slate of creator-led video game adaptations.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Platforms18 stories ›
Paramount completes Warner Bros. takeover, creating new Hollywood giant under Skydance
Skydance closed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, consolidating two major studios under David Ellison, who addressed employees and outlined plans for o
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
HBO Max and Paramount+ to merge into a single streamer under Skydance
David Ellison confirmed plans to combine the two streaming services, raising questions about the fate of Discovery+ and the merged service's structure.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark at Windows event
Microsoft detailed its MacBook Pro competitor and a broader Windows push, with first RTX Spark laptops priced as high as $7,000.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Skydance's merger debt draws Fitch downgrade as analysts question $80B burden
Fitch downgraded the merged company's credit rating amid roughly $80 billion in debt, while RedBird added $4 billion more to the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal.
Variety · +2 outlets
OpenAI rolls out 'Intelligent UI' in ChatGPT alongside GPT-6
The update lets ChatGPT answer with interactive visuals, charts and buttons, and is rolling out to all users with the new model.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Microsoft gives Copilot access to local files and the ability to act across Windows
The upgrade, part of what Microsoft calls Hybrid Intelligence, expands Copilot from a chat assistant into a system-level agent operating over user files.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Creators18 stories ›
Skydance plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming app; Discovery+ future unclear
David Ellison outlined the combination as the long-term plan for the newly merged Paramount-Warner Bros., raising questions about where Discovery+ fits.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Disney+ to stream Super Bowl LXI and New Year's Rockin' Eve in 2027
The move makes Disney's streaming service the digital home for the company's biggest live events, a first for a Super Bowl broadcast.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Discord disables new bot installs after hijacked bot leaked millions of users' IP addresses
A hacker took over the Double Counter moderation bot to spam 50 servers and copy user IP data, prompting a platform-wide pause on new bot installations.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Skydance credit rating downgraded by Fitch over debt from Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Fitch questioned the combined company's ability to repay the debt taken on in the megamerger.
Variety · +13 outlets
PlayStation to launch Crunchyroll anime hub on PS5 home screen in spring 2027
Sony is tying its anime service directly into the PlayStation console interface to link anime series with anime-inspired games.
Variety · +10 outlets
Google launches Playground, an experimental AI platform for creating games from text prompts
The tool lets users build and play games without coding, extending AI generation into game development.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Podcasts18 stories ›
Raj Shamani signs with WME as 'Figuring Out' podcast nears 20 million YouTube subscribers
The Indian creator's signing marks a push to take his YouTube-native interview show to a global audience.
StoryBoard 18 · +3 outlets
YouTube leads podcast platforms in Edison Research study
The finding reinforces YouTube's position as the default discovery and consumption surface for podcasts.
news.radio-online.com · +14 outlets
Walmart opens retail ad dollars to podcasts and streaming audio via Spotify Ad Exchange inventory
Bringing Spotify audio inventory into Walmart's DSP signals retail media budgets moving further into podcasting.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +3 outlets
Amazon Ads taps Barometer for podcast brand suitability as part of DVA+
Brand-safety tooling has been a key blocker for bigger advertisers buying podcast inventory programmatically.
Podnews · +5 outlets
Podcast ad spending hits six-month high in September
The monthly uptick is a signal that podcast ad demand is recovering ahead of the holiday buying season.
www.podcastnewsdaily.com · +11 outlets
Skydance credit rating downgraded by Fitch over debt after Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Fitch's action raises questions about the merged company's ability to service its debt load.
Variety · +13 outlets
Gaming18 stories ›
Paramount completes $111bn Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, both units now operate under Skydance
The deal creates a combined studio and streaming operation, with HBO Max and Paramount Plus to merge under the Skydance banner and WB Games folded into Paramoun
Gamesindustry · +6 outlets
Discord disables new bot installs after Double Counter breach exposes around 1 million emails and millions of IPs
The incident raises fresh questions about third-party bot security on Discord, which has paused new bot installations while it investigates.
Gamesindustry · +3 outlets
Google launches Playground, a browser-based platform for creating games from AI prompts, with Unity on board
The launch pushes prompt-based game creation into the mainstream and adds a generative AI version of Unity to the platform, drawing attention from engine makers
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Disney+ to stream Super Bowl LXI alongside ABC and ESPN broadcasts
The 2027 Super Bowl becomes the first to appear on Disney's direct-to-consumer service, underscoring the push of live sports onto streaming.
Forbes · +13 outlets
Xbox confirms GTA 6 will not stream on PC, denying exclusive cloud streaming rights report
Microsoft is also opening Xbox Cloud Gaming to a pay-as-you-go option, and the dispute over GTA 6 streaming rights highlights the platform fight ahead of the ga
Dexerto · +14 outlets
GamesIndustry.biz: Gravity Well lays off more than 40 developers after losing its funding
The studio, founded by Respawn Entertainment alumni, has cut the majority of its team in the latest sign of funding pressure on independent developers.
Gamesindustry · +6 outlets
Economy18 stories ›
TSMC quarterly revenue jumps 51% as AI infrastructure demand holds up
The chipmaker's growth offers a key signal on the sustainability of the global AI infrastructure buildout.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Fed minutes show hawkish unity behind September rate hike
Policymakers signaled broad agreement on tightening as inflation pressures persisted.
Bloomberg.com · +8 outlets
Samsung posts record operating profit on high-bandwidth memory windfall
The near nine-fold profit rise was still shy of expectations inflated by relentless AI infrastructure spending.
Bloomberg · +13 outlets
Alphabet's Isomorphic Labs in talks to raise at $40B valuation
The Google DeepMind drug-discovery spinoff is seeking new funds as AI biotech valuations climb.
Bloomberg · +4 outlets
DeepSeek considers doubling latest funding round to up to $15B
China's AI champions are raising billions ahead of planned IPOs.
CNBC · +4 outlets
Nvidia-backed Firmus closes IPO books as Australian listing struggles
Investor skepticism grew over the data center operator's deal, among the biggest planned listings in Australia.
Bloomberg · +5 outlets