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
TikTok outlines global placement network and agentic AI ad push for 2027
The announcements at Advertising Week New York underscore TikTok's pitch to brands as its US future remains uncertain.
Tubefilter
YouTube and Google.org give Mark Rober's Class Crunchlabs a $2.5 million grant
The funding signals YouTube's push to keep creator-led education initiatives running long term.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Lyrical Animation taps MoistCr1TiKaL for a RuneScape adaptation after Bloodborne film
The studio behind Jacksepticeye's Bloodborne film is building a slate of video game adaptations fronted by creator talent.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Dhar Mann pledges to broker $100 million in creator-brand deals and open Creator City in LA
Announced at Advertising Week New York, the plans position Mann as a go-between for brands and the creator economy.
Tubefilter · +4 outlets
Study finds some TikTok users trust medical influencers over their own doctors
The research adds to scrutiny of health misinformation spreading through short-form video.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
Netflix backs Australian screenwriters in local talent search
The program reflects streamers' continued investment in region-specific content pipelines.
Variety Australia
Digital rights groups stage 'day of action' defending VPNs
Tech companies and activists are pushing back on moves that could restrict VPN use in the fight over social media feeds.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Canon brings back $100,000 First Cut Contest to fund creator projects
The contest puts cash directly toward creator and filmmaker productions, part of brands courting the creator economy.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Call of Duty caster Maven steps away after revealing relationship with co-caster's ex-wife
The departure of a longtime CDL broadcaster is a notable shakeup in the esports commentary scene.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Streamer builds homemade jail cell, locks himself in until his mom beats an Elden Ring boss
The stunt is a typical engagement-driven format in Twitch's variety streaming scene.
Dexerto · +1 outlets