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Tue, Oct 13, 3:16 AM ET

Feed18 stories ›

RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, dies at 34
Mitte's portrayal of Walt Jr. made him a recognizable figure in one of TV's most-watched dramas, and his death drew immediate tributes across entertainment outl
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Meta launches two new AI models to challenge rivals
The releases are the latest from Meta's revamped Superintelligence Labs as it tries to close the gap with leading AI developers.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Google AI Overviews take clicks without improving searcher satisfaction, study finds
The findings add evidence that AI-generated summaries reshape web traffic patterns for publishers while not necessarily improving user experience.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Elon Musk has donated over $276 million to Republican midterm efforts
The sum makes Musk the largest known donor to Republican groups ahead of the midterms, according to a New York Times report.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Epic reportedly delays Disney extraction shooter and pushes devs toward more AI use
The reported direction reflects how major studios are weighing AI tooling against extended production timelines.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Nvidia reportedly halts RTX 5090 supply to prioritize AI GPUs
The shift would put more manufacturing capacity behind data center chips, where margins are higher than in consumer graphics.
Dexerto · +14 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

Shane Gillis' SNL monologue joke about women draws backlash from Dan Levy, Ego Nwodim and critics
Gillis' return to SNL has reignited criticism over his humor about women, with former cast member Ego Nwodim and actor Dan Levy among those publicly objecting.
The Hollywood Reporter · +11 outlets
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, dies at 34
Mitte's portrayal of Walt Jr. made him one of television's most visible actors with cerebral palsy, and his death was reported by TMZ.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Elon Musk has donated at least $276 million to Republican midterm efforts since July
The New York Times reporting makes Musk the party's largest known donor heading into the 2026 midterms.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning underperforms at box office with $5.5M weekend
The follow-up to The Social Network is drawing attention for its weak theatrical returns despite the topical subject matter of its messaging.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Meta launches two new AI models as it tries to close the gap in the AI race
The models follow Muse Spark and the Muse agent from Meta's revamped Superintelligence Labs division.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Nvidia reportedly halts RTX 5090 supply to shift capacity toward AI graphics cards
The move would prioritize more profitable data center AI chips over the company's flagship consumer GPU.
Dexerto · +14 outlets

Twitch18 stories ›

Nvidia reportedly halts RTX 5090 supply to shift capacity to AI GPUs
The reported move underscores how AI accelerator demand is reshaping allocation decisions for consumer graphics cards.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
GTA 6 leaker "Cyberleek" claims playable 200GB build, threatens another release
Rockstar's unreleased title has been the target of repeated leaks, and the claimed size of a playable build raises the stakes for the studio ahead of launch.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Cartoon Network leak exposes years of internal files from Powerpuff Girls, Robot Chicken, more
The breach puts a large volume of internal production material from Warner Bros. Discovery-owned shows into public circulation.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
Nintendo says it has no plans to stop selling physical Switch 2 games
The commitment keeps physical retail in the Switch 2 strategy as other platform holders push toward all-digital libraries.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Free Steam demo's $1,000 daily AI bill forces developer to take out bank loan
The developer said demo player numbers grew more than twentyfold in a month, exposing the infrastructure costs of AI-driven games.
Dexerto · +3 outlets

Platforms18 stories ›

Meta launches two new AI models amid claims they match leading rivals
Meta's Superintelligence Labs is releasing Muse Wonder and Full models as it tries to close a perceived gap in the AI race.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Microsoft unveils new AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia GPUs
The in-house silicon push is part of a broader effort by hyperscalers to cut costs and dependency on Nvidia hardware.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Elon Musk has given over $276 million to Republican midterm efforts, report says
The donations make Musk the GOP's biggest known midterm donor as he also attacks Texas Democrat James Talarico.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Anthropic red team says some AI models may be months from self-replication capability
Anthropic's Frontier Red Team warning adds to debate over how quickly frontier AI systems could act autonomously.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Getty Images to file for bankruptcy and go private in restructuring deal
The licensing giant's restructuring reshapes a key supplier of imagery to media and creative industries.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Google officially launches Fitbit Edge fitness tracker
The Edge slots between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5, targeting users who want more than screenless tracking.
The Verge · +14 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

Epic reportedly orders devs to use more AI after delaying Marvel x Star Wars extraction shooter
The reported directive reflects mounting pressure on large studios to offset delays and costs with generative AI, a flashpoint for both developers and players.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr., dies at 34
Mitte, who had cerebral palsy and became an advocate for performers with disabilities, was a widely recognized face from one of TV's most-watched dramas.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Nvidia reportedly halts RTX 5090 supply to shift capacity to AI GPUs
The move would extend Nvidia's prioritization of data-center AI chips over consumer graphics cards, squeezing high-end PC builders and gamers.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Netflix to adapt Gary Paulsen's Hatchet with director Derek Cianfrance
The survival novel is a long-running staple of school curricula, giving Netflix a built-in audience for a family adventure title.
Variety · +6 outlets
Cartoon Network leak exposes years of internal files from Powerpuff Girls, Robot Chicken and more
The breach adds to a run of entertainment-industry leaks that expose production documents and unreleased material.
Dexerto
Dhar Mann outlines Creator City plans and Hollywood studio partnerships at Mipcom
Mann's pitch is a notable case of a digital-first creator building physical production infrastructure and studio-style deals.
Variety · +1 outlets

Podcasts18 stories ›

Spotify renews Joe Rogan's podcast deal for multiple years, keeping him at center of strategy
Spotify is extending its exclusive relationship with its biggest podcast property, reaffirming its strategy of anchoring podcast spend on marquee talent.
KVUE · +14 outlets
Apple hires team and licenses tech from AI podcast startup Huxe
The deal signals Apple's interest in personalized, AI-generated audio and could reshape how podcast feeds are produced and consumed.
Music Ally · +10 outlets
Spotify to expand audiobooks from 22 markets to 181 by end of 2026
The global audiobook rollout deepens Spotify's push beyond music and podcasts into adjacent audio formats.
PPC Land · +1 outlets
Goalhanger launches Goalhanger X, expanding beyond shows into multiplatform creator ventures
The publisher behind hit history shows is betting that creator-led media ventures, not individual podcasts, drive the next phase of audio growth.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +3 outlets
Podcast publishing activity approaches record highs, new data shows
Rising episode output suggests supply is rebounding even as the industry debates audience saturation and discovery.
Barrett Media · +5 outlets
Maple Media acquires indie podcast app Castro, its fourth app purchase
Consolidation among third-party podcast players continues as independent apps struggle to compete with platform-native listening.
Podnews

Gaming18 stories ›

GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek claims playable build over 200GB, threatens full release with story mode
The group behind recent GTA 6 leaks says it holds a playable build of the game and is threatening to release the full story mode, escalating a leak campaign aga
Gamesindustry · +6 outlets
Epic Games delays Marvel x Star Wars extraction shooter, tells developers to go "AI first"
Epic has pushed back its Disney collaboration and reportedly instructed staff to adopt an AI-heavy production model, a notable signal on how major studios are r
Gamesindustry · +9 outlets
Nvidia reportedly ends RTX 5090 production to shift capacity toward AI GPUs
Nvidia has reportedly stopped manufacturing its flagship consumer GPU, including China-market D variants, as it prioritizes more profitable AI accelerators.
Gamesindustry · +13 outlets
Nintendo says it has no plans to stop selling physical games
Nintendo's Latin America VP said the company remains committed to physical media alongside digital on Switch 2, addressing persistent speculation about an all-d
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Games industry M&A hits $57.8bn in Q3, including EA's $55bn leveraged buyout
Investment bank Aream & Co reports 54 transactions in the quarter, with EA's take-private deal accounting for nearly all of the value.
Gamesindustry
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., dies at 34
Mitte, also an advocate for actors with disabilities, was best known for the AMC series role, according to TMZ.
Dexerto · +13 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Meta releases Muse Wonder AI models, claims parity with OpenAI and Anthropic
Meta's Superintelligence Labs pushed out two new models as it tries to close the gap with leading AI labs, lifting its stock.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for around $7 billion
The reported deal would be among Amazon's largest AI acquisitions as it races to build out generative and real-time AI capabilities.
WSJ · +14 outlets
Tencent markets $5 billion bond sale to fund AI investment
The dollar and offshore yuan offering underscores how heavily Chinese tech majors are borrowing to finance AI infrastructure.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
IMF sees AI-driven global growth pickup in 2027 while warning risks are building
The fund said AI investment should lift output next year but flagged an energy squeeze and financial vulnerabilities as limits to resilience.
Bloomberg · +8 outlets
IonQ to acquire cybersecurity firm for up to $1.3 billion
The quantum computing company is expanding into security through a deal that broadens its enterprise offering.
WSJ · +14 outlets
Tech giants on track to out-issue the US government in long-term debt by 2027, Sunak says
The former UK prime minister pointed to the scale of capital demand generated by AI investment as a structural shift in global credit markets.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets