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
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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.
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Nintendo pulls SmileBASIC 4 from eShop after researcher uses it to jailbreak Switch 2
The jailbreak claim prompted Nintendo to remove a Switch 1 coding title from its storefront, raising questions about Switch 2 security.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
Google updates privacy policy to allow Gmail, Photos and Drive data in targeted ads
The policy change widens the data Google may use for ad targeting, drawing scrutiny from privacy advocates.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
YouTube publishes NRG survey saying creators are enthusiastic about generative AI
The survey is part of YouTube's push to normalize generative AI tools across its creator ecosystem.
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Shigeru Miyamoto becomes first game industry figure to receive Japan's Order of Culture
Miyamoto becomes the first game industry figure to receive the honor, a notable moment for gaming's cultural recognition in Japan.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Have you heard? PlaqueBoyMax vs. Trump, a ‘Cheese Tax’ lawsuit, and a subscriber guessing game.
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Discord doubles Nitro upload limit to 1GB and adds server organization features
The upload increase and server tools are Discord's latest bid to keep community infrastructure competitive with rival platforms.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Change.org redesign uses AI to turn TikTok posts into local activism tools
The redesign aims to convert short-form video engagement into concrete local organizing rather than passive petition signing.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Former Call of Duty League pro Temp arrested in Texas on domestic violence charge
The arrest of a former Call of Duty League pro is the latest misconduct case to hit the competitive gaming scene.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
GothamChess dismisses viral TikToker's Meta glasses chess cheating stunt
The dispute over Meta glasses used to cheat in a public match highlights growing concern about wearables in competitive settings.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Epic Games launches vibe-coding competition with $50,000 grants for AI-made games
The contest is one of the largest publisher-backed pushes to fund AI-assisted game development.
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The Verge: retro gaming communities are being overrun by AI
AI-generated content and tooling are spreading into retro gaming communities and marketplaces.
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Influencer banned by two airlines after inflating life jacket during flight prank
The bans follow a safety-demonstration prank that drew widespread criticism of stunt-driven creator content.
Dexerto · +1 outlets