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Fri, Oct 9, 3:15 AM ET

Feed18 stories ›

Paramount and Warner Bros. complete merger to form Skydance, reshaping streaming
The combined company consolidates HBO Max, Paramount+ and Discovery+ assets, raising questions about streaming pricing and platform consolidation.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Joe Rogan renews multiyear Spotify deal reported to be worth nine figures
The renewal extends a partnership that began in 2020 and keeps Spotify handling ad sales and licensing for the top podcast in the US.
Variety · +9 outlets
USA Today sues OpenAI over copying 'hundreds of thousands' of articles for training
USA Today Co. and its local papers join a growing set of publishers pursuing copyright claims against AI model trainers.
The Verge · +10 outlets
Anthropic updates usage policy to ban 'abusive or cruel behavior' toward Claude
The first policy update in over a year also targets election interference, weapons development, surveillance and health and financial misuse.
The Verge · +8 outlets
New York lawsuit accuses TikTok of giving users 'placebo' versions of safety features
The updated filing claims thousands of users, including minors, received non-functional 'ghost' safety settings.
The Verge · +9 outlets
Trump administration suspends Microsoft from worker visa program, citing abuse
The move cuts off some tech employers from an immigration program that lets them hire foreign workers for permanent US residency.
The Verge · +14 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

New York alleges TikTok gave users "ghost" versions of safety features in updated lawsuit
The state claims thousands of users, including minors, received non-functional placebo versions of TikTok's safety tools, escalating regulatory pressure on the
The Verge · +7 outlets
USA Today and its local newspapers sue OpenAI over copyright claims
The publisher joins a growing list of news organizations suing OpenAI over the use of articles to train AI models.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Discord disables new bot installs after hijacked bot leaked millions of users' IP addresses
The breach of the Double Counter moderation bot exposes how third-party integrations can compromise user data at scale on the platform.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Joe Rogan renews Spotify deal reportedly worth nine figures as JRE keeps topping charts
The renewal locks in Spotify's most valuable podcast exclusive amid continued dominance of the podcast charts.
Dexerto
Trump administration suspends Microsoft from worker visa program over alleged abuse
The immigration program suspension marks an escalation in the administration's pressure on large tech employers.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Anthropic updates usage policy to ban "abusive or cruel behavior" toward Claude
The first policy revision in over a year adds election interference, weapons, surveillance, and health and financial misuse to restricted categories.
The Verge · +3 outlets

Twitch16 stories ›

Twitch adds Shopping category with live product-selling streams in Amazon tie-up
Twitch's new Shopping category leans on Amazon to turn live streams into shoppable, QVC-style programming.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Discord disables new bot installs after Double Counter hack exposed millions of IPs
The incident highlights security risks in third-party bots that hold broad permissions across large server networks.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Joe Rogan renews Spotify deal reportedly worth nine figures as JRE tops podcast charts
The renewal keeps Spotify's most-listened podcast exclusive to the platform as it battles for audio ad revenue.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Former Twitch director djWheat says platform mishandled hot tub and Dr Disrespect controversies
The ex-exec criticizes Twitch for secrecy around major bans and for not defending creators during the hot tub streaming backlash.
Dexerto
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses face privacy and security scrutiny
Coverage questions whether Meta's advanced wearables can be used for covert recording and surveillance.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
Norway moves to become first country to ban AI glasses in public spaces
The proposed temporary ban targets covert recording by camera-equipped glasses, setting a precedent for regulation.
Dexerto · +13 outlets

Platforms18 stories ›

Joe Rogan renews multiyear Spotify podcast deal, reportedly in nine-figure range
Spotify keeps ad sales and licensing for The Joe Rogan Experience, extending a partnership that began in 2020 and remains one of podcasting's largest deals.
Variety · +4 outlets
USA Today sues OpenAI, alleging it copied hundreds of thousands of articles to train models
The publisher and its local newspapers join a growing wave of copyright lawsuits against OpenAI over training data.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Trump administration suspends Microsoft from worker visa program, alleging abuse
Vance said the administration is cutting off some tech companies from an immigration program that lets employers hire foreign workers for permanent US residency
The Verge · +14 outlets
New York accuses TikTok of serving kids 'placebo' safety features
An updated suit alleges thousands of users, including minors, were given nonfunctional versions of safety tools.
The Verge · +9 outlets
Anthropic revises usage policy to ban 'abusive or cruel behavior' toward Claude
The first policy update in over a year adds restrictions on election interference, weapons development, surveillance, and health and financial misuse.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Disney Plus will stream Super Bowl LXI and New Year's Rockin' Eve
Disney is putting the NFL's biggest game and its annual special on its streaming service, a first for the platform.
The Verge · +14 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

Joe Rogan renews Spotify deal reportedly worth nine figures, keeping JRE exclusively on the platform
Spotify will continue to handle ad sales and licensing for The Joe Rogan Experience under a new multiyear agreement extending a relationship that began in 2020.
Variety · +2 outlets
Massive GTA 6 leaks show 25 minutes of gameplay, first-person mode and nudity
The leaked footage, attributed to leaker Cyberleek, contradicts Rockstar's stated launch features and arrives ahead of the game's release.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Discord disables new bot installs after hijacked Double Counter bot exposed millions of users' IP addresses
The hacked bot spammed 50 servers and copied user IP addresses, prompting the platform to pause new bot installations.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Former Twitch director Marcus 'djWheat' Graham calls secrecy around Dr Disrespect ban a 'big mistake'
The ex-Twitch executive criticized the platform's lack of transparency on major bans and said it should have defended hot tub streamers.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Man sentenced to 18 months for $8M in royalties from bot-streamed AI songs
The North Carolina case is among the first criminal sentencings over artificial streaming fraud.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Alex Warren to host 2026 Kids' Choice Awards as show airs on CBS for the first time, Taylor Swift leads nominees
The Nickelodeon franchise moves to CBS for its 2026 edition, with Swift heading the nomination list.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets

Podcasts18 stories ›

Spotify renews Joe Rogan's podcast deal for multiple years, reported at up to $250M
Spotify will continue to handle ad sales and licensing for The Joe Rogan Experience under a new multiyear agreement, extending a relationship that began in 2020
Variety · +15 outlets
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson move 'Calm Down' podcast to Colin Cowherd's The Volume
The sportscasters' hit show joins The Volume network, adding a well-known sports podcast to the Colin Cowherd-founded media company's roster.
Variety · +8 outlets
Edison study finds YouTube leads podcast platforms, with listeners moving between audio and video
Edison Research data shows YouTube remains the most-used source for podcasts weekly as consumption increasingly spans both audio and video formats.
RADIO ONLINE · +14 outlets
Walmart opens retail ad dollars to podcasts and streaming audio
The retailer's ad business is extending into podcast and streaming audio inventory, a potential new revenue channel for audio publishers.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +7 outlets
'A Different World' stars Darryl M. Bell and Kadeem Hardison launch weekly rewatch podcast on iHeart's Black Effect
The actors reunite for 'A Different World View,' a weekly rewatch podcast distributed through iHeartMedia's Black Effect Podcast Network.
Variety · +14 outlets
Louis Theroux Podcast doubles output and returns for Series 9 with Tyson Fury, Judd Apatow and Jon Ronson
The Spotify-hosted interview show expands to two episodes a week for its ninth season, with a guest lineup including Tyson Fury, Judd Apatow and Jon Ronson.
The Irish News · +5 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery complete $111bn merger, games units merged under Skydance
The completed acquisition folds Paramount Games Studio and WB Games into one Skydance unit, reshaping a major games publisher.
Gamesindustry · +4 outlets
Rockstar's GTA 6 hit by 25-minute gameplay leak plus first-person and nudity footage
A large batch of alleged GTA 6 gameplay footage surfaced ahead of launch, showing first-person driving, nudity mechanics and details Rockstar had not confirmed,
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Discord disables new bot installs after Double Counter breach exposes millions of IP addresses
The breach of moderation bot Double Counter exposed roughly a million email addresses and IP data for millions more Discord users.
Dexerto · +8 outlets
Joe Rogan signs nine-figure Spotify renewal as JRE stays atop podcast charts
Spotify keeps its most-listened podcast exclusive in a deal reportedly worth nine figures, reinforcing its podcast strategy.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Wizards of the Coast union expands, demands Hasbro halt generative AI push
Unionizing D&D and Magic: The Gathering staff are pressing Hasbro leadership over the use of generative AI in its games.
Gamesindustry · +7 outlets
Xbox announces XP division for transmedia spinoffs spanning film, TV and theme parks
The new business unit will extend Xbox franchises like Fallout and Minecraft into non-game media.
Gamesindustry · +1 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Nvidia-backed Firmus abandons Australian data center IPO on investor AI valuation worries
The pulled listing is an early market test of whether AI infrastructure demand can keep attracting public equity capital.
Bloomberg · +13 outlets
SoftBank seeks up to $100 billion from Gulf investors for its AI bets
The reported raise would be one of the largest pools of sovereign capital committed to AI infrastructure.
Bloomberg · +13 outlets
OpenAI expects $70 billion in annualized revenue by end of 2026 on enterprise growth
The projection is the clearest signal yet of how fast enterprise AI spending is scaling.
Bloomberg · +12 outlets
Joe Rogan renews nine-figure Spotify licensing deal
Spotify keeps its most-listened podcast and ad sales in house, a benchmark for creator licensing economics.
Variety · +7 outlets
China tech hardware shares extend selloff as AI valuation concerns mount
The slide shows how quickly the AI trade's momentum can reverse in high-multiple hardware names.
Bloomberg · +13 outlets
Netflix and streaming rivals now pay half of all Asian sports broadcast fees
Streaming's growing share of a $6 billion market underscores its shift from challenger to primary sports buyer.
Bloomberg · +7 outlets