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Feed18 stories ›

Ethan Klein to give up ownership and financial stakes in H3 Podcast after wife Hila reveals affair
The H3 Podcast is on indefinite hiatus after Hila Klein said Ethan had a six-month affair, prompting the crew to cut ties and Ethan to say he is urgently removi
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Netflix marks 10 years in Korea with Seoul fan festival as Sarandos teases 'Tantara' and 'All of Us Are Dead' season 2
Netflix's Korea Decade event showcased the stars behind 'KPop Demon Hunters' and 'Squid Game' while the co-CEO previewed upcoming Korean titles.
Variety · +6 outlets
Pennsylvania signs AI Deceptive Advertising Act requiring disclosure labels on AI-generated ads
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a law requiring disclosures on AI-generated advertising across still images, video, audio, and text, part of a widening state-level
The Verge · +13 outlets
YouTube tests Shorts bonus program that pays creators for consistent upload schedules
The pilot rewards regular posting cadence as YouTube simultaneously prepares to raise the entry threshold for its Partner Program, another shift in creator mone
Tubefilter · +8 outlets
Xbox's first chief operating officer Helen Chiang leaves Microsoft after just a few months
The newly created COO role is empty again after Chiang's departure, adding to a period of leadership churn across Microsoft's gaming division.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Apple's iPhone Duo goes on sale, with demand outpacing supply
The new iPhone draws attention in Hollywood for its larger horizontal canvas aimed at premium long-form video, though durability testing and tight availability
Dexerto · +14 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

Ethan Klein to give up all ownership and financial stakes in h3h3 after affair allegations
Hila Klein said she discovered Ethan had a six-month affair, prompting him to remove himself from the couple's podcasts and businesses and putting the H3 show o
Tubefilter · +7 outlets
YouTube Shorts tests bonus program paying creators who upload at consistent intervals
The pilot pays additional earnings to Shorts creators who post on a regular schedule, as YouTube also prepares to raise the entry threshold for its Partner Prog
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
YouTube accounts for twice the US TV watch time of any other platform, Nielsen says
Nielsen's monthly Gauge measurement shows YouTube's share of US TV screen viewing now doubles that of the next-largest media distributor.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
Google privacy policy update could let Gmail and Photos data target ads
The revised terms tie data shared for AI-powered personalization to more personalized advertising, drawing scrutiny over user consent.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Netflix fires chief content officer, says it will double down on premium originals
The move comes as Netflix shares hit a two-year low after Q3 earnings and lowered profit projections.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Ibai Llanos to bring Twitch-born boxing event La Velada del Ano to Netflix
The influencer boxing spectacle that set Twitch viewership records will test whether creator-led events translate to a major streaming service.
Tubefilter · +7 outlets

Twitch18 stories ›

Ibai to bring Twitch record-breaking influencer boxing event La Velada del Ano to Netflix
Ibai's record-breaking Twitch boxing event is moving to a traditional streaming platform, testing whether creator-native formats can travel to mainstream servic
Tubefilter · +6 outlets
Ethan Klein to give up all ownership and financial stakes in H3 after affair; podcast on hiatus
Ethan Klein's exit from the podcast business he built with Hila is among the biggest creator-business disruptions of the year.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
Nielsen: YouTube now draws twice as much US TV watch time as any other platform
YouTube's dominance of living-room viewing continues to pull ad dollars and creator attention toward TV-length content.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
YouTube tests Shorts bonus program paying creators who upload on a consistent schedule
The pilot adds an earnings route tied to upload cadence as YouTube also plans to raise Partner Program entry requirements.
Tubefilter · +7 outlets
Netflix fires chief content officer, says it will double down on premium originals
The content leadership change comes as the streamer's shares hit a two-year low and it lowered profit projections.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Tubefilter weekly roundup: PlaqueBoyMax vs. Trump, a Cheese Tax lawsuit, subscriber guessing game
The roundup covers a Twitch streamer-turned-rapper taking on the White House, a music-related lawsuit, and an audience guessing game.
Tubefilter

Platforms18 stories ›

H3 Podcast on indefinite hiatus as Hila Klein alleges Ethan Klein's six-month affair
The Kleins' separation and crew departures put the long-running creator-owned podcast's business and ownership in question.
Variety · +14 outlets
YouTube Shorts bonus program rewards creators who upload on a consistent schedule
The early-stage program signals how YouTube is trying to steer Shorts creators toward predictable publishing cadences.
Tubefilter · +7 outlets
Pennsylvania signs law requiring disclosure labels on AI-generated ads
The Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act adds a US state-level labeling regime for AI ads across image, video, audio and text.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Meta delays new business terms after publishers push back on AI scraping
Publishing industry resistance is forcing Meta to slow changes to terms governing how its AI uses news content.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Xbox's first chief operating officer Helen Chiang departs after months in the role
A quick exit from a newly created Xbox operating role adds to uncertainty at Microsoft's gaming division.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Netflix reportedly offered Microsoft $500 million to license Xbox games for adaptations
The reported bid shows Netflix's appetite for game IP as it builds out adaptation and interactive ambitions.
The Verge · +10 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

H3 Podcast goes on indefinite hiatus as Hila Klein says Ethan Klein had a six-month affair
Hila Klein said the couple has separated and the H3 crew has cut ties, while Ethan Klein said he is working to remove his ownership and financial stakes from th
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Google updates privacy policy so Gmail, Photos and Drive data could inform targeted ads
The change expands the personal data Google may use for advertising, drawing scrutiny from privacy advocates.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Nvidia and TCV invest in AI video startup Higgsfield as Series B extends
The San Francisco company generates AI video and images for marketing and entertainment, drawing strategic backing from the chipmaker.
Variety · +13 outlets
Netflix marks 10 years in Korea with Seoul fan festival as Sarandos teases Tantara and All of Us Are Dead Season 2
The anniversary event highlighted Netflix's Korean slate and its growing role in global content production.
Variety · +6 outlets
Nintendo pulls SmileBASIC 4 from eShop after researcher uses it to jailbreak Switch 2
The researcher reported jailbreaking the Switch 2 through a Switch 1 coding game, and the title has left the store.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders unionize after years of wage and working condition disputes
The squad's organizing effort adds to a broader wave of labor activity among performers and creators.
Dexerto · +5 outlets

Podcasts18 stories ›

H3 Podcast crew cuts ties with Ethan Klein as wife Hila alleges six-month affair; show on indefinite hiatus
The H3 Podcast's crew severed ties and the show went on indefinite hiatus after Hila Klein publicly accused her husband and co-host of a six-month affair, a maj
Variety · +13 outlets
Spotify launches Podcast Memberships with paid perks across 34 markets
Spotify is expanding paid podcast subscriptions into 34 markets, deepening its push to monetize podcast audiences beyond advertising.
Technobezz · +14 outlets
Spotify direct ad sales fall EUR 53M as biddable channels drive 9% growth
Spotify's shift toward programmatic and biddable audio advertising is reshaping its ad business mix as direct-sold inventory shrinks.
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iHeartMedia's Bob Pittman says company won't chase podcast deals that lose money
The CEO's comments signal tighter discipline on podcast M&A economics across the audio industry.
Barrett Media · +2 outlets
Triton Digital September rankings: Stuff You Should Know holds No. 1, fantasy football podcasts gain most
Triton's monthly ranker shows podcast network growth into September, with seasonal fantasy football shows posting the biggest audience gains.
Net Influencer · +1 outlets
Edison Research Q3 rankings: Sean Hannity's podcast posts biggest jump
Political and news podcasts continue to climb the Edison podcast rankings, reflecting the category's growing reach.
Barrett Media · +1 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

Capcom data breach compromises over 11.7 million Capcom ID accounts
The breach exposes account data for millions of users of Capcom's online ID system, adding to a run of security incidents at major game publishers.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto becomes first game developer to receive Japan's Order of Culture
The Mario creator is the first person from the games industry to receive the Japanese government's top cultural honor.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
BioWare's end is a tragically familiar tale, as Mass Effect 5 director reflects on layoffs
The closure and layoffs at BioWare follow years of cancellations and restructuring that have reshaped the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age.
Gamesindustry · +4 outlets
H3 Podcast goes on hiatus as Hila Klein alleges Ethan Klein had 6-month affair
The H3 crew has cut ties with Ethan Klein after his wife Hila said he admitted to an affair, and he is giving up ownership of the podcast.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Nintendo pulls SmileBASIC 4 from eShop after hacker uses it to jailbreak Switch 2
A researcher says he exploited the Switch 1 coding game to jailbreak the Switch 2, including running mods such as Hatsune Miku in Mario Kart.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Call of Duty pro Temp arrested in Texas on domestic violence aggravated assault charge
Former Call of Duty League pro Donovan 'Temp' Laroda was arrested on a charge stemming from a domestic violence incident, according to police records.
Dexerto · +2 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

OpenAI targets $1.25 trillion valuation in new funding round
The reported target would make OpenAI one of the most valuable private companies ever and underscores how much capital the AI buildout is absorbing.
Bloomberg.com · +13 outlets
AI funding fears rattle Wall Street, pushing credit spreads to 17-month high
Concern that AI capex is being financed with debt is now spilling from equities into credit markets and portfolio positioning.
Bloomberg.com · +2 outlets
China's $3.5 trillion stock rout deepens as corporate profits sink
Weak earnings have left investors without the forceful stimulus that historically ended Chinese equity selloffs.
Bloomberg · +3 outlets
Blackstone's chip bet drove a debt boom that is upending credit
Private credit financing of AI and semiconductor infrastructure is growing fast enough to reshape broader credit markets.
Bloomberg.com · +6 outlets
Nvidia and TCV invest in AI video startup Higgsfield
The extension of Higgsfield's Series B signals Nvidia's continued push into generative media as well as chips.
Variety · +14 outlets
Bank of Israel rebukes Netanyahu over crypto anti-sanctions proposal
The central bank's pushback highlights the tension between sanction-evasion ambitions and financial stability oversight.
Bloomberg · +3 outlets