Feed18 stories ›
Netflix lays off around 1,000 employees, its largest staff cut since 2022
The cuts, roughly 6 percent of the workforce, follow slowing subscriber growth and hit senior film and TV executives.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT is unsafe for children
The separate suits from Iowa, Kansas and other states accuse OpenAI of harming minors and misleading customers about ChatGPT safety.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Apple joins Nvidia in the $5 trillion valuation club
Apple becomes the second company to reach the milestone as AI-driven investor enthusiasm continues to lift megacap tech.
WSJ · +14 outlets
Disney named stalking horse bidder as Character.AI files for Chapter 11
Disney, which recently hired the AI firm's former CEO, is bidding for certain assets while state AGs seek protections for user data sold in bankruptcy.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
YouTube is looking to expand into audiobooks, challenging Spotify and Audible
The Alphabet-owned streamer is working on an audiobooks feature, per WSJ, extending its push into paid audio content.
The Wall Street Journal · +14 outlets
YouTube adds "Made with AI" labels to altered or AI-generated music tracks
The label mirrors YouTube's existing AI disclosure system for videos and applies to music that was altered or fully generated by AI.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube18 stories ›
YouTube adds "Made with AI" labels to tracks altered or fully generated by AI in YouTube Music
The labels extend YouTube's existing AI disclosure system from videos to music tracks, affecting how AI-generated songs are surfaced and attributed.
The Verge · +14 outlets
New York AG reveals multi-state investigation into Character.AI as company seeks bankruptcy
Forty bipartisan attorneys general are seeking consumer data protections for users as Character.AI's bankruptcy proceedings move forward.
The Verge
OpenAI accuses ex-employee of taking over 100 product-plan files before joining Apple
The filing escalates tensions between the two companies as Apple pushes further into AI products.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube reports €8.4 billion economic contribution to Europe amid regulatory push
The platform is using its second annual Economic Impact Report to argue for more favorable treatment under European Union rules.
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Apple unveils HomeView smart display with facial recognition and a major Siri upgrade, shipping November 13
The device is Apple's first smart display and marks a new front in the smart home market.
Dexerto · +12 outlets
An OpenAI engineer was arrested after a hidden recording device was found in a meeting room
The arrest adds to a run of security and conduct issues at the AI lab.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Twitch18 stories ›
PaymoneyWubby calls Twitch's 50/50 sub split "robbery," urges streamers to leave the platform
Creator complaints about Twitch's standard 50/50 subscription revenue share have intensified amid a broader industry push for better platform terms.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Facebook adds AI chatbot that lets users adjust their own recommendation algorithm
Meta follows YouTube in offering users a conversational tool to tune the feed, shifting responsibility for algorithm changes onto users.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
TikTok star Bryce Hall arrested and charged with felony domestic violence
Hall faces felony coercion involving domestic violence and a misdemeanor domestic battery charge tied to an alleged incident with his ex-girlfriend.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Apple unveils HomeView smart display with facial recognition and major Siri upgrade at $300
The device combines smart home control, security, and entertainment; MKBHD's early review calls it a skip for most buyers.
Dexerto · +11 outlets
Report: GTA 6 PC version targeting Q1 2027 launch
A GamesBeat report points to an earlier than expected PC release following the console debut.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
YouTube cites 8.4 billion euro European economic contribution in push for friendlier EU regulation
The company's second annual Economic Impact Report presents its European contributions as it seeks more favorable dealings with regulators.
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Platforms18 stories ›
Netflix lays off around 1,000 employees in largest cuts since 2022
The cuts hit TV and film executives including Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad, marking the streamer's biggest workforce reduction in years.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT is unsafe for children
The separate suits from Iowa, Kansas, and other states accuse OpenAI of harming minors and misleading customers about ChatGPT's safety.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Character.AI files for bankruptcy, raising questions about users' data
New York's attorney general is among 40 bipartisan AGs seeking protections for consumer data that could be sold through the bankruptcy proceeding.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube adds 'Made with AI' labels to AI-generated or altered music tracks
The label mirrors YouTube's existing approach to disclosing AI use in videos, extending the policy to music.
The Verge · +14 outlets
TikTok inks second major microdrama deal, partnering with Made By Us Studios
The vertical-series agreement follows TikTok's earlier deal with Issa Rae's Hoorae, which produced the hit drama 'Screen Time'.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
R.J. Mitte of 'Breaking Bad' dies by suicide; cast and colleagues mourn
The actor, known for playing Walter White Jr., was remembered by co-stars Dean Norris and Anna Gunn and his longtime manager.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Creators18 stories ›
PaymoneyWubby calls Twitch's 50/50 sub split "robbery," urges streamers to leave the platform
A prominent streamer's public attack on Twitch's revenue split adds pressure on the platform as rival services court creators unhappy with monetization terms.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
TikTok star Bryce Hall arrested and charged with felony domestic violence
The charge against a high-profile TikTok creator draws mainstream attention to how platforms and talent agencies handle creator misconduct.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Hillary Clinton to co-host Vox Media podcast "High Stakes" on 2026 midterms with Kara Swisher
The limited series marks another high-profile name entering podcasting through a major digital publisher ahead of the US midterm elections.
Variety · +10 outlets
YouTuber Grace Helbig says she needs brain surgery to remove two tumors
The veteran YouTube creator's disclosure of a possible cancer recurrence highlights how personal health news travels through creator audiences.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
Ironmouse designs official Halloween Hatsune Miku outfit
The crossover pairs a leading VTuber with a major virtual singer brand, underscoring the growing commercial pull of VTuber talent.
Dexerto
Epic Games reports second AI push after delaying Marvel x Star Wars extraction shooter
Epic's internal AI mandates and its "vibe coded" launcher reflect how major game studios are reshaping development workflows around AI tools.
Dexerto · +10 outlets
Podcasts18 stories ›
Hillary Clinton to co-host 'High Stakes' political podcast with Kara Swisher for Vox Media
The former Secretary of State is launching a limited-series podcast on the 2026 midterms under a deal with Vox Media, co-hosted by journalist Kara Swisher.
Variety · +15 outlets
Audioboom posts record Q3 results, citing programmatic ads and video growth
The global podcast company reported record performance across key financial metrics for its third quarter, driven by programmatic advertising and video.
Rainnews · +2 outlets
Apple brings podcasts to the smart home with new HomeView device
Apple is pushing podcast playback into the connected home through a new device, extending the format beyond phones and speakers.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +14 outlets
Podcast clips generate billions of views as publishers rethink their value
Short-form clips are drawing massive view counts and prompting publishers to reassess how clip content is monetized and measured.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +2 outlets
Triton Digital and Lenovo bring programmatic podcast ads to Japan
The partnership marks an expansion of programmatic podcast ad buying into the Japanese market.
Insideradio.com · +2 outlets
Podcast Landscape Study: 34% of podcast consumers started listening in the past year
New research indicates a large share of the podcast audience is newly arrived, signaling continued listener growth.
Yahoo Finance · +8 outlets
Gaming18 stories ›
Netflix lays off about 1,000 employees, 6% of staff, in its biggest cutbacks yet
The cuts hit about 6% of the workforce and include film and TV executives, as Netflix trims costs across its content organization.
Variety · +14 outlets
Ubisoft to close Trials studio RedLynx and cut jobs at Ubisoft Singapore
The proposed closure of the Finnish studio behind Trials and cuts at the Skull and Bones lead developer continue Ubisoft's restructuring.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Epic refreshes PC launcher with Linux support, saying new version is 'vibe coded'
Epic says the rebuilt launcher is faster and adds Linux support, and it acknowledged using AI assistance to write it.
The Verge · +7 outlets
GTA 6 PC version reportedly set to launch in Q1 2027
A new report suggests the PC release will arrive much sooner after the console versions than past Rockstar titles.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Xbox CEO reportedly warns the firm will 'not survive' on existing franchises alone
Asha Sharma's reported internal warning underscores pressure on Xbox to build new IP beyond its established series.
Gamesindustry · +7 outlets
Rockstar says its next games will not take as long as GTA 6 to make
The studio says the engine, tools and expanded team built during GTA 6 will let future projects move faster.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Economy18 stories ›
TSMC Q3 net income jumps 69% to NT$763.1B as AI orders drive beat-and-raise outlook
The chipmaker's results and guidance affirm strong AI demand even as investors question the sustainability of the global AI buildout.
Bloomberg · +1 outlets
Asia tech rout deepens as SK Hynix falls 10% on Fed rate hike fears and AI funding worries
A broad selloff in Asian chip and AI hardware stocks is pushing investors to look past near-term panic, with some eyeing China as a relative bright spot.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Anthropic tells prospective investors Q3 revenue reached $16.8 billion ahead of IPO
The disclosure puts the AI developer's scale on par with leading software firms as it prepares for a public listing.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
CoreWeave shares plunge as yields top 15%, CEO calls market reaction irrational
The AI cloud provider's debt costs underscore investor skepticism about the borrowing-heavy economics of AI data center expansion.
Bloomberg · +8 outlets
Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT is unsafe for children
The separate suits by Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and other states add to mounting legal and regulatory pressure over AI harms to minors.
The Verge · +14 outlets
GlobalFoundries to build two chip plants with up to $21B Japanese backing, US takes 4% stake
The US-Japan arrangement expands government involvement in domestic semiconductor capacity.
Bloomberg · +8 outlets