SBA grants digital creators an official small business classification, easing access to loans and grants
Content creators can now apply for SBA-backed loans and grants under a formal classification long sought by creator trade groups.
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Security researcher says 68,000 Energize Lab AI companion toys can be hijacked to tell children their parents died
The vulnerabilities in AI companion robots raise child safety questions as the AI toy category expands.
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Riot Games reveals Valorant agent Hush, a telekinetic Duelist from Guangdong, arriving October 27
The new Duelist marks another regional character addition for Valorant as Riot keeps its seasonal agent cadence.
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Rioters vandalize and loot Team Vitality's Paris HQ, stealing an esports trophy during protests
The attack on a major European esports organization's headquarters highlights physical security risks for teams.
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US lawmaker proposes bill forcing game companies to let players keep the games they buy
The proposed ownership legislation targets game shutdowns and delistings that strand purchased titles.
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Developer cancels game demo over fears AI could be used to replicate the game before launch
Alliance Arts pulled the demo citing generative AI's ability to clone unreleased games from public builds.
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Pokemon's $140 mystery TCG skateboards sell out immediately and resell for $1,000
The 30th anniversary collection's instant resale markup continues a pattern of Pokemon merchandise flipping.
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Nvidia denies RTX 5090 discontinuation reports but admits supply remains limited
The statement follows retail shortages that have kept the flagship GPU difficult to buy.
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TCG collector says $100K PSA card order was stolen in a FedEx truck burglary
Other customers have also reported missing PSA-graded card shipments, raising concerns about collectible shipping security.
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TheBurntPeanut responds to Best VTuber nomination backlash with major changes to his model
The joke redesign follows renewed criticism over his Streamer Awards nomination in the VTuber category.
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Developer uses real map data and AI to build a GTA-style sandbox the size of Earth
The project streams real-world map data into an open world, an unusual scale for a solo-developed game.
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LinkedIn launches Advice Sessions, a monetization product built around creator consulting calls
The paid consultation feature is part of a broad update package for the professional network.
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Pokemon TCG veteran iCaterpie says he was banned for life after calling out a World Championships judge
The lifetime ban raises questions about enforcement and appeals in official Pokemon TCG competition.
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VTuber Nuki explains the $27,000 model behind her tracking complaints after backlash
She detailed her production costs and advised creators on cheaper avatar alternatives.
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MoistCr1TiKaL responds to banned Kick streamer Lavlune over dog abuse allegations
The exchange escalated after Lavlune attacked the YouTube creator's appearance and hygiene.
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Keep It Up! balloon-slapping game passes 500,000 demo downloads ahead of launch
The friendslop title's demo traction makes it an early breakout in the co-op party genre.
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Shrek 2 Remastered leaks via Microsoft Store listing with four-player online co-op
The briefly live store page also indicated 4K visuals and new modes.
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Chinese firm NeodraDynamics unveils Neo1, a 13-foot humanoid robot rated to lift over 1,000 pounds
The 1.2-ton machine is pitched for dangerous industrial work.
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