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.
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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.
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Disney reportedly bids $20 million for Character.ai
A deal would give Disney a foothold in AI character chat tied to its IP library.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Daft Punk reportedly turned down a GTA 6 soundtrack offer with an unlimited budget
The reported refusal is a rare detail about Rockstar's music licensing push for its next flagship title.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 revealed as its biggest patch since Phantom Liberty
CD Projekt continues post-launch investment in Cyberpunk years after release, a model other studios have copied.
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Twitch star Asmongold says years without brushing his teeth and heavy soda drinking cost him his teeth
A top Twitch creator's health disclosure that crossed from stream culture into mainstream coverage.
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UK TV licence could be extended to cover YouTube, Netflix and other streaming services
A proposed funding overhaul could reshape how UK audiences pay for video, including creator platforms.
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Hacker shows 68,000 AI toys could be hijacked to deliver disturbing messages to owners
The finding adds to scrutiny of security and safety in connected children's devices.
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Nintendo apologizes for underestimating Zelda 40th anniversary demand as products sell out
Supply shortfalls on anniversary merchandise have become a recurring issue for Nintendo's fan-facing launches.
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Chinese crime ring hacked Staples to steal millions in gift cards in a $100 million spree
The case illustrates the scale of organized retail fraud targeting gift card systems.
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Nearly $500,000 of Nvidia RTX 5090 GPUs vanish from a Brazilian airport
The disappearance of high-value GPUs highlights demand and theft risk in the hardware supply chain.
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Nearly $1 million in Pokemon and sports cards stolen from a FedEx truck in California; PSA parent Collectors responds
Rising collectible values have made card shipments a target for large-scale theft.
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Pokimane addresses being called a Twitch thot, saying the insult does not bother her
The comment reflects ongoing harassment dynamics faced by women on streaming platforms.
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xQc charity debate turns personal as Ninja, Jessica Blevins and Alinity feud escalates
A public spat among major streamers over a charity event drew wide attention across the creator community.
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SeatGeek and other ticket resale sites sue DC over law capping resale prices at 10% above face value
The lawsuit tests how far cities can regulate ticket resale markets dominated by online platforms.
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