Instagram tests videos up to 90 minutes and launches on Apple TV, but still shares no ad revenue with creators
Meta is pushing Instagram toward longer-form, TV-style viewing to compete with YouTube, but its refusal to offer a revenue share leaves creators without a monet
Variety · +14 outlets
Disney+ signs landmark content deal with UK's Channel 4, adding network and on-demand shows in UK and Ireland
Disney calls it its most ambitious EMEA partnership to date, with Channel 4 programming arriving on the streamer as local broadcasters seek new distribution.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
Netflix hires former Apple Podcasts exec Steve Wilson to lead podcast content acquisitions
The contract hire signals Netflix is building out a podcast strategy as it expands beyond video into audio programming.
The Hollywood Reporter · +8 outlets
Netflix viewing time keeps declining years after password-sharing crackdown
Subscribers are spending less time in the app, a concern for a company whose growth increasingly depends on engagement and advertising.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Twitch streamer El Komanche, Salvadoran creator Carlos Mauricio Gomez, found dead at home in Mexico aged 30
The death of the popular Salvadoran streamer prompted an outpouring from the Spanish-language streaming community.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
League of Legends world champion Cyanide, Fnatic's 2011 title winner, dies aged 31
The Finnish player won the inaugural League of Legends World Championship with Fnatic, making him part of esports' earliest championship history.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Petition to save Mass Effect passes 200,000 signatures after BioWare shutdown
Fans are pressing EA to revive the sci-fi franchise following the closure of its longtime developer.
Dexerto · +12 outlets
Ted Sarandos visits Seoul as Netflix marks 10 years in Korea
The co-CEO joined Korean stars for a fan festival and previewed upcoming titles, underscoring Korea's outsized role in Netflix's global content strategy.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
Apple brings OLED display and A20 Pro chip to the iPad Mini
The refresh adds a thinner design and a major performance jump, its biggest update to the small tablet line in years.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Apple acknowledges iPhone Duo inner screens cracking within hours of use
Apple has responded to reports of display failures on the $2,000 device shortly after customers began using it.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Pokemon celebrates 30th anniversary with EDM concert featuring Marshmello at Intuit Dome
The Pokemon Night Out show mixed franchise characters with DJ sets, extending the brand's push into live events.
Variety · +8 outlets
'Madison' horror game to get film adaptation from Story Kitchen
The production company specializing in game-to-screen adaptations has signed a pact with developer Bloodious Games.
Variety · +13 outlets
Airbnb hosts threaten boycott over new rules banning checkout chores
Some hosts warn the change could raise costs, escalating friction over guest expectations on the platform.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Rare Pokemon Red prototype cartridge sells for $100,000 at auction
The 1998 development cartridge drew 20 bids and sold for four times its opening listing price.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Liquid Death partners with Swig on Halloween dirty soda energy drink
The canned water brand's limited-edition release leans into the dirty soda trend for a seasonal collaboration.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Massive Super Smash Bros. Melee mod turns GameCube classic into a 3D arena fighter
The fan project reworks the fighting game's mechanics into a fully three-dimensional brawler.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
GTA 6 fans resell limited-edition Miami merch for more than the $400 Collector's Edition
Scarcity around the game's promotional items has fueled a resale market ahead of release.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
University professor refuses to grade homework as students keep using AI
The instructor says there is no point in assigning marks given widespread AI use, adding to debate over assessment in education.
Dexerto · +1 outlets