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Mon, Oct 26, 3:16 AM ET

Feed18 stories ›

Ted Sarandos Visits Seoul as Netflix Marks 10 Years in Korea and Teases New Korean Slate
Netflix is marking a decade of Korean originals as Sarandos previews new titles and the streamer faces scrutiny over its global audience strategy.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
Teardowns Point to Hinge Flaw Behind iPhone Duo Screen Cracking Complaints
Multiple teardowns and durability tests point to a hinge and screen defect in Apple's first foldable, drawing broad user complaints.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Google's AI Search Overhaul Is Upending Online Publishing Economics
AI Overviews and related search changes are reshaping traffic and revenue for online publishers.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Pennsylvania Signs Law Requiring Labels on AI-Generated Ads
Pennsylvania becomes an early US state to mandate disclosure on AI-generated advertising across all media formats.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Hollywood and Creator Agencies Compete With Madison Avenue for Brand Budgets
Talent agencies including CAA and WME are building creator businesses to capture brand spending as holding companies consolidate.
Forbes · +1 outlets
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Named CEO of SAG-AFTRA as Guild Extends Contract
Crabtree-Ireland's elevation and contract extension come as the union navigates AI and streaming-era negotiations.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

Ethan Klein to give up all ownership and financial stakes in h3h3 businesses after admitting affair
The h3h3 co-founder said he is urgently working to transfer ownership of the podcast and related businesses to his wife and co-creator after she discovered he h
Tubefilter · +7 outlets
YouTube tests Shorts bonus program that rewards creators for uploading on a regular schedule
YouTube is testing a bonus program that pays extra to Shorts creators who upload at consistent intervals, a shift toward rewarding cadence rather than raw view
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
Google's AI search changes upended online publishing, analysis finds
A Stepback column examines how Google's AI-generated search results have reshaped traffic and revenue for online publishers.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Google updates privacy policy so Gmail, Photos, and Drive data can be used for targeted ads
The updated policy would let personal data from Gmail, Google Photos, and Drive feed targeted advertising, drawing user backlash.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania law requires disclosure labels on AI-generated ads
Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act, requiring disclosures on AI-generated image, video, audio, and text ads.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Instagram Reels arrive on Apple TV as Meta pushes further into living rooms
Meta is expanding Instagram's TV app to Apple TV, pushing Reels, live streams, and other video into living rooms.
The Verge · +7 outlets

Twitch16 stories ›

Ethan Klein to give up all ownership and financial stakes in H3 and h3h3 after cheating admission
Ethan Klein said he is urgently working with wife and co-creator Hila to remove his ownership and financial stakes in their podcasts and joint ventures after sh
Tubefilter · +6 outlets
Google updates privacy policy so Gmail, Photos and Drive data could inform targeted ads
The quiet policy change expands how personal data from Google's consumer services may be used for advertising, drawing scrutiny from privacy watchers.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
YouTube tests Shorts bonus program that pays creators for consistent upload schedules
The pilot adds a consistency-based earnings path for Shorts creators as YouTube prepares to raise the entry threshold for its Partner Program.
Tubefilter · +7 outlets
Have you heard? PlaqueBoyMax vs. Trump, a ‘Cheese Tax’ lawsuit, and a subscriber guessing game.
Tubefilter's weekly industry snapshot covers PlaqueBoyMax's political push, a Cheese Tax lawsuit and a subscriber guessing game as examples of the creator econo
Tubefilter
PSA confirms FBI is investigating $1 million Pokemon and trading card heist; 6,400 items stolen
The full stolen list from the card grading company theft has been released as federal investigators take over the case, highlighting the growing value of collec
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders unionize after years of wage and working condition disputes
The squad's unionization follows prolonged complaints over low pay and conditions, adding to a broader wave of organizing among performers and creators.
Dexerto · +1 outlets

Platforms18 stories ›

Apple's iPhone Duo draw scrutiny over cracking screens and hinges
Owners and teardown outlets report the foldable's hinge catching on debris and screens failing quickly, raising questions about the phone's durability weeks aft
The Verge · +11 outlets
Anthropic sued over use of Elvis Presley music to train AI models
The suit adds a high-profile music-rights claim to the growing wave of copyright litigation over how generative AI systems are trained.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
OpenAI acquires streaming talk show business TBPN in media push
The deal marks an unusual move by an AI lab into owning media programming, extending its reach beyond model development.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania law requires disclosure labels on AI-generated ads
Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act, extending state-level regulation of AI content in political and commercial a
The Verge · +14 outlets
Google's AI search changes upended online publishing
The shift to AI-summarized search results has reshaped traffic and revenue for publishers who depend on referral visits from Google.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Ted Sarandos visits Seoul as Netflix marks 10 years in Korea
The milestone underscores how Korean originals have become central to Netflix's international content strategy.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets

Creators15 stories ›

Ethan Klein exits H3 Podcast ownership after admitting to affair, wife Hila says
The YouTube creator's departure from his long-running podcast follows public disclosure of an affair, a significant shakeup for one of the platform's flagship c
Dexerto · +8 outlets
Netflix marks 10 years in Korea as Ted Sarandos visits Seoul for fan festival
The co-CEO's trip underscores how central Korean originals like Squid Game have become to Netflix's global content strategy.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
YouTuber CuriousHagi teardown points to hinge as cause of iPhone Duo crackgate
Independent durability testing and a full teardown have amplified scrutiny of the foldable's screen reliability before wider adoption.
The Verge · +3 outlets
Pokemon celebrates 30th anniversary with EDM concert at LA's Intuit Dome
The Marshmello and Alison Wonderland show is part of the franchise's push to extend its brand into live entertainment and music audiences.
Variety · +14 outlets
FBI investigating $1 million Pokemon card heist, PSA confirms 6,400 items stolen
The scale of the theft and federal involvement highlight the growing value and theft risk in the collectible trading card market.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Bravo puts The Real Housewives of Miami on pause
A hiatus for an established reality franchise reflects continued scheduling and cost recalibration across unscripted TV.
Deadline · +13 outlets

Podcasts18 stories ›

Ethan Klein exits H3 Podcast ownership after wife Hila alleges affair, crew cuts ties
The H3 Podcast's co-host is severing his financial and ownership stakes in the show after his wife publicly accused him of a months-long affair, upending one of
Variety · +13 outlets
Spotify says direct ad sales fell 53 million euros as biddable channels drove 9% growth
The shift from direct to biddable audio ad buying is reshaping how podcast and streaming ad revenue is booked across the industry.
PPC Land
Bob Pittman says iHeartMedia will not chase podcast deals that lose money
The comments signal tighter economics for podcast network acquisitions and exclusivity deals as the audio advertising market normalizes.
Barrett Media · +3 outlets
WWE to launch WWE Ahora, its first Spanish-language podcast
The debut extends WWE's audio push into Spanish-speaking audiences ahead of its international live-event expansion.
WWE · +8 outlets
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers' Las Culturistas to stream on Disney+ and Hulu
A flagship comedy podcast moving to a major streaming video service underscores the ongoing crossover between audio and TV distribution.
IMDb · +10 outlets
Stefanovic cancels radio appearance amid podcast furore
The Australian broadcaster pulled out of a scheduled appearance as fallout from a podcast segment continues.
The Canberra Times · +3 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

Ethan Klein to give up H3 Podcast ownership after admitting to affair
The YouTuber confirmed his withdrawal via Instagram Stories after his wife Hila Klein said he had admitted to the affair.
Dexerto · +10 outlets
PSA confirms FBI investigating $1M Pokemon and trading card heist, 6,400 items stolen
A theft of more than 6,400 trading card items from PSA is now the subject of an FBI investigation, with the full stolen list released.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Phantom Blade Zero review calls it the best action game of the year
Dexerto's review lands as Chinese studios push out more ambitious action and Soulslike titles.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders unionize after years of wage disputes
The squad has formally unionized following long-running disputes over low pay and working conditions.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
WWE legend Ric Flair shares health update after hospitalization
The 77-year-old wrestling icon was taken to hospital on October 23 after reportedly falling and injuring his face in Tampa.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Apple's iPhone Duo fails JerryRigEverything's durability test
The foldable's exterior display survived initial scratching before the test ended in failure.
Dexerto · +14 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Asia's busiest earnings week tests AI trade as investors demand proof of profit
Investors are watching whether massive AI capex is translating into profits, with three of the largest tech companies reporting this week.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Lula wins Brazil presidential election in surprise comeback
The result marks a political comeback for the leftist former president in Latin America's largest economy.
Bloomberg.com · +14 outlets
Meta's unending AI spending draws scrutiny
Meta's continued heavy AI capital spending is drawing scrutiny as investors question returns.
WSJ
Musk says SpaceX closed $40 billion chips debt deal, talks reportedly ongoing
The reported debt deal to fund AI chips is central to SpaceX's artificial intelligence ambitions, though pricing talks were said to continue.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
SoftBank's Son plans $50 billion Malaysia tech investment, PM says
The planned outlay would accelerate SoftBank's global bet on AI infrastructure.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
SK Hynix leveraged ETFs to be delisted in US as AI rally cools
The delisting of two leveraged funds tied to the memory maker signals cooling investor appetite for the AI trade.
Bloomberg · +5 outlets