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Wed, Oct 21, 3:16 AM ET

Feed18 stories ›

Netflix beats Q3 estimates but warns of weaker Q4 ad sales, sending shares lower
Netflix reported a Q3 earnings beat but guided below expectations on advertising and revenue growth, its fourth straight quarter of declining sales growth, prom
The Hollywood Reporter · +9 outlets
Musk says Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to discuss a possible merger
Elon Musk disclosed the merger talks on SpaceX's Q3 earnings call, a move that would combine the electric automaker with the rocket and satellite company he lea
The Verge · +14 outlets
SpaceX says AI growth fueled 161% revenue jump to $14.6 billion in Q3
SpaceX attributed the surge to its Super Intelligence segment and accelerated connectivity growth.
The Verge · +14 outlets
SpaceX to attempt catching Starship and its booster for the first time next month
Musk said a successful catch would mark the first full recovery of the orbital launch system.
The Verge · +13 outlets
YouTube tests hiding the dislike button in the three-dot menu
Users shared screenshots showing the dislike option moved into a secondary menu, echoing a similar 2021 experiment.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Twitch launches Stream Recaps highlight reels for missed streams
The recaps compile streamer and editor clips by default, with streamers able to add, remove or edit them.
The Verge · +5 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

UK TV licence could be extended to cover YouTube and Netflix under reported proposal
A report claims the UK's TV licensing regime, unchanged in scope since 1946, may be widened to require payment for streaming and video platforms not currently c
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Spotify tightens account sharing rules with verification checks, ads, and 12-month bans for unverified users
The crackdown could push Premium Family subscribers who fail verification onto ad-supported listening, part of a broader industry move against credential sharin
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Meta pauses Muse conversation-sharing feature after researchers find AI chats exposed on the web
Security researchers found shareable AI conversation URLs publicly accessible, prompting Meta to halt the feature while it investigates.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Xbox CEO reportedly planning three more rounds of layoffs through January
The reported cuts follow July's organizational reset, in which Sharma announced layoffs affecting 3,200 staffers.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Microsoft reportedly plans Xbox handheld for holiday 2027, next-gen Project Helix console for 2028
The reported roadmap would put Xbox hardware on a staggered release schedule, with the handheld arriving a year ahead of the next-generation console.
The Verge · +9 outlets
AMD brings FSR 4.1 upscaling to Xbox Series S and X, laptops, and handhelds
The rollout extends AMD's latest upscaling tech beyond discrete GPUs to consoles and handheld devices like the Xbox Ally X.
The Verge · +14 outlets

Twitch18 stories ›

Spotify cracks down on account sharing with verification checks, ads and 12-month bans for unverified users
Spotify is tightening Premium Family verification, a monetization change that could push freeloading users back onto ad-supported tiers.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Bungie and DICE reportedly in talks to develop Star Wars Battlefront 3
Lucasfilm is said to be weighing both studios for a long-requested sequel, a notable bet on live-service scale shooters.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Disney reportedly bids $20 million for Character.ai
A deal would give Disney a foothold in AI character chat tied to its IP library.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Ofcom says foreign courts may block it from collecting 4chan online safety fines
The regulator's admission highlights the enforcement limits of the UK Online Safety Act against offshore platforms.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
GTA 6 developers tried many weapon wheel alternatives as RDR2 realism clashes led some to quit
Rockstar's design struggle underscores the pressure and scale of the most anticipated game release.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Google lets anyone build and use their own Android apps with AI, no coding required
The rollout lowers the barrier to app creation and expands AI tooling into consumer devices.
Dexerto · +14 outlets

Platforms18 stories ›

Netflix beats Q3 estimates but warns of 2026 ad sales shortfall as viewing time declines
Netflix's Q3 report topped estimates while management flagged a coming ad sales miss and falling engagement, signaling the streaming leader's growth wall.
The Verge · +8 outlets
SpaceX and Tesla form special committees to discuss possible merger, Musk says
Musk confirmed the two companies he leads are exploring a combination, a deal that would tie the rocket maker to the automaker.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Netflix film head Dan Lin out as studio says it needs better U.S. execution under Peter Rice
Lin's exit comes as Netflix publicly concedes its domestic film operation needs stronger execution, with Peter Rice positioned to take over.
The Hollywood Reporter · +11 outlets
SpaceX posts $14.6B Q3 revenue, up 161%, says AI segment fueled growth
SpaceX reported a sharp revenue jump driven by its Super Intelligence segment, whose AI unit posted a $431 million operating profit.
The Verge · +11 outlets
Judge dismisses sexual abuse lawsuit against Sam Altman brought by his sister
A federal judge dismissed Ann Altman's suit against the OpenAI CEO, closing one legal front facing him.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Spotify says it removed 50 million AI slop and spam tracks from recommendations
The purge targets machine-generated filler flooding streaming catalogs and recommendation systems.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

Spotify cracks down on account sharing, unverified Premium Family users face ads and 12-month ban
The verification checks target Premium Family subscribers who share accounts outside their household, potentially cutting off a widely used workaround.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Robert Downey Jr. becomes lead spokesman for Snap's $2,200 Specs AR glasses
Snap is betting a celebrity face on its push to make augmented-reality eyewear a mainstream consumer product.
Variety
UK TV licence could be extended to cover YouTube and Netflix viewing
A reported proposal would broaden the funding model for UK public broadcasting to streaming platforms, a precedent other markets may watch.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Elon Musk says he will give one SpaceX share to every kid in America
Musk framed the giveaway, which Variety estimates would cost over $10.5 billion, as the first of many.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Daft Punk reportedly turned down GTA 6 soundtrack offer despite unlimited budget
The duo's refusal is one of the few details to emerge about Rockstar's music plans for the highly anticipated title.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
Bungie and DICE reportedly in talks to develop Star Wars Battlefront 3
Lucasfilm is said to be weighing studios for a long-requested sequel to the Battlefront series.
Dexerto · +13 outlets

Podcasts18 stories ›

Spotify launches paid podcast memberships in 34 markets, creators keep 90% of revenue
The subscription add-on lets listeners pay shows directly for perks like exclusive episodes and bonus content, positioning Spotify against Patreon and Apple for
Business Upturn · +15 outlets
Netflix partners with Rob Lowe, bringing 'Literally!' video podcast and a documentary to the service
The deal adds the actor's existing weekly video podcast plus a Rob Lowe documentary profile to Netflix, extending its push into podcast-native video content. (T
What's on Netflix · +10 outlets
African podcasts draw higher engagement but earn far less, report finds
The SemaBOX study says African shows are priced about 71% below global benchmarks, leaving roughly $1.4M in potential ad revenue unrealized despite stronger lis
Capital FM Africa · +5 outlets
Signal Awards announce 2026 winners, with Amy Poehler, Khloe Kardashian and Monica Lewinsky among honorees
The fifth annual awards' 'Recognizing the Risk Takers' theme drew a near-doubling of video submissions, another sign of the industry's shift toward visual podca
Rainnews · +4 outlets
Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper gives birth to her first child
The announcement from one of podcasting's highest-profile hosts circulated widely across entertainment outlets.
The Irish News · +13 outlets
Bowen Yang's 'Las Culturistas' podcast heads to Disney+ and Hulu
The comedy podcast becomes the latest audio-native show to land a streaming video home.
Resonate Voices · +6 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

Netflix Q3 revenue meets estimates, but forecasts Q4 slowdown and will miss full-year ad sales target
Netflix's earnings call was dominated by an admission that softer US viewing drove the content leadership shakeup that removed film chief Dan Lin amid Greta Ger
Variety · +9 outlets
Xbox CEO reportedly planning three more rounds of layoffs, with cuts this month, in November and January
The reported cuts add to a bruising year of restructuring across Microsoft's gaming division under new Xbox leadership.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Next-gen Xbox consoles could reportedly cost up to $1,800 under Project Helix
Microsoft reportedly expects the hardware to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 unless it subsidizes the console.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Twitch launches Stream Recaps feature to let viewers catch up on streams they missed
The recap tool is the latest Amazon-owned platform push to keep viewers engaged with VOD content beyond live broadcasts.
The Verge · +5 outlets
Spotify removes 50 million AI-generated tracks from recommendations this year
The purge is part of Spotify's widening effort to police low-quality AI uploads as it also tightens account-sharing verification rules.
Variety · +13 outlets
Spotify cracks down on account sharing, with unverified users facing ads and a 12-month ban
New verification checks could leave Premium Family subscribers listening to ads if household members cannot be confirmed.
Dexerto · +6 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Musk says SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to explore a potential merger
A SpaceX-Tesla tie-up would rank as the largest corporate merger ever and would consolidate Musk's rocket, satellite and EV businesses under one entity.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Anthropic could spend $750 billion on computing power as it prepares for an IPO, WSJ reports
The scale of the projected compute commitment underscores how capital-intensive the frontier AI race has become ahead of Anthropic's planned listing.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Ken Griffin says AI is 'almost certainly' in a bubble right now
The Citadel founder's warning lands amid a broad reassessment of AI valuations and rising investor scrutiny of data-center spending.
Bloomberg · +13 outlets
Netflix says viewing is falling and flags monetization as a top priority
Netflix's Q3 report acknowledged declining viewing time while emphasizing ads and monetization improvements as growth slows for a fourth straight quarter.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Nextdc cuts earnings guidance by a third as protests delay Melbourne data center power
The Australian operator's warning wiped about $2 billion off its market value and highlights local backlash risks to the data-center buildout.
Bloomberg · +5 outlets
Nvidia in talks to invest hundreds of millions in Firmus after its IPO was abandoned
The reported talks follow Firmus Grid's failed public listing, which a pension CIO framed as investors applying more scrutiny to AI-buildout opportunities.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets