YouTube now draws twice as much U.S. TV watch time as any other platform, Nielsen says
Nielsen's monthly Gauge measurement shows YouTube extending its lead over rival streaming and broadcast distributors on connected TVs.
Tubefilter · +11 outlets
Netflix fires chief content officer and pledges to double down on premium originals as stock hits two-year low
The streamer has lost roughly half its value over the past year and cut profit projections after Q3 earnings.
Tubefilter
SpaceX reportedly in talks to tap 80,000 cell sites for a mobile carrier push
The move would put SpaceX in direct competition with major U.S. wireless carriers via spectrum partnerships.
The Verge · +11 outlets
YouTube rolls out automated protection that blocks suspected hacked channels from uploading or streaming
Channel hijacking has been a persistent problem for creators, and the new safeguard aims to cut off account takeovers before they can broadcast to subscribers.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $25 billion over claims Facebook misled users about data privacy
The penalty follows a state case finding the company misrepresented how it collected and protected personal information.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
YouTube says it is not testing hiding the dislike button, after users report it vanishing from some videos
Reports that dislike counts were disappearing from select videos prompted speculation about a policy change, which YouTube attributed to tests rather than a rol
The Verge · +14 outlets
Hedge funds log widest daily drawdown since Covid in broad market rout
The selloff marked one of the sharpest single-day hits to hedge fund performance in years.
Bloomberg.com · +4 outlets
Google privacy policy update could let Gmail and Photos data inform targeted ads when personalized AI features are used
The change adds an exception to prior commitments as Google expands AI features that access personal data.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Starshield throttling in Ukraine renews scrutiny of Musk's grip on space connectivity
Restrictions that blocked fast-moving terminals affected Ukrainian military operations, raising questions about reliance on a single provider.
The Verge · +11 outlets
Meta delays enforcement of new business terms after publishers flag AI scraping risks
Publishers raised concerns the terms could permit Meta to scrape news sites for AI training, prompting a postponement.
The Verge · +1 outlets
OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia each post record lobbying spending in the third quarter
Federal disclosures show the AI industry ramping up Washington spending as regulation takes shape.
The Verge · +8 outlets
YouTube publishes study arguing creators are positive on generative AI
The platform has been integrating Gemini-based tools across its creator products and is making the case that uptake is welcome.
Tubefilter · +4 outlets
Meta's hunt for AI capital strikes a raw nerve on Wall Street
Investor unease is growing over the scale of spending Meta is committing to AI infrastructure.
WSJ · +5 outlets
NHTSA proposes cyan lights as the standard signal for driverless vehicles
The rule would give robotaxis a uniform way to indicate no human is at the wheel.
The Verge · +8 outlets
Zuckerberg threatened to leave California and Meta's board cut him a deal, WSJ reports
The reporting details board concessions made to keep the CEO in the state, touching on governance and tax questions.
WSJ · +14 outlets
Ibai Llanos to bring his Twitch-born influencer boxing event La Velada del Año to Netflix
The move tests whether a record-setting Twitch spectacle can translate to a mainstream streaming audience.
Tubefilter · +5 outlets
YouTube mobile homepage gets a redesign
The change alters how videos are surfaced to viewers on phones, a core discovery surface for creators.
The Verge
Getty Images files for bankruptcy amid AI competition and mounting debt
The filing follows a failed merger with Shutterstock and pressure from generative AI on stock licensing.
Dexerto