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
Nvidia and TCV invest in generative AI video startup Higgsfield's Series B
The San Francisco company spans marketing and entertainment with AI video and image generation, extending its round with backing from Nvidia and the investment
Variety · +7 outlets
Google updates privacy policy so Gmail, Photos, and Drive data could inform targeted ads
The quiet policy change expands how personal information from Google services may be used for advertising, reviving long-running privacy scrutiny.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Bloomberg: Netflix struggles to find its audience as content strategy shifts
Netflix's search for American hits comes amid a major shake-up of its content leadership, with Banijay Entertainment eyeing U.S. scripted expansion and market c
Bloomberg.com · +5 outlets
UK online content regulator admits it has failed to protect children
The admission undercuts the credibility of Britain's Online Safety Act enforcement regime, which has been a model for other governments weighing platform regula
Forbes · +13 outlets
Mass Effect 5 details surface after cancellation, including a post-shutdown trailer
New information about the cancelled BioWare project arrives alongside commentary from its laid-off director, fueling debate over the franchise's future and IP o
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Modern Warfare 4 earns best Call of Duty Metacritic score in 15 years as Infinity Ward addresses SBMM backlash
Strong critical reception for the new entry is complicated by player complaints over skill-based matchmaking that the studio says is meant to ensure good matche
Dexerto · +9 outlets
Cyberpunk 2077 hits second-highest player count since launch and adds free Witcher 3 gear
The CD Projekt Red title's resurgence continues years after release, boosted by a surprise update with Witcher-themed items.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Nintendo pulls SmileBASIC 4 from eShop after researcher jailbreaks Switch 2 with it
A researcher says he used the Switch 1 coding game to break the Switch 2's security, prompting Nintendo to remove the title from sale.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
Apple's 'Pro and tell' event expected to focus on MacBook Pro, possibly with touchscreen
The launch follows Apple's Welcome Home and iPhone Duo announcements, with speculation centering on a long-rumored touchscreen MacBook and stylus support.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Epic Games launches vibe-coding competition with $50,000 in grants for AI-made games
The contest signals continued platform investment in AI-assisted game creation, a fast-growing but contentious corner of development.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Glasgow museums remove Egyptian mummies from display over consent concerns
Two museums pulled remains from exhibit amid ethical debates about displaying human bodies without consent, part of a broader reckoning in museum practice.
Dexerto
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders unionize after years of wage and working-condition disputes
The squad's formal unionization follows long-running complaints about pay, arriving as the death of creator Dee Brock at 96 spotlights the organization's histor
Dexerto · +1 outlets