Instagram tests 90-minute uploads in push for YouTube-style TV watch time
Instagram is expanding beyond short-form video to court living-room viewing, though creator payment terms remain unclear.
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Discord to let public server messages appear in Google and other search results
The change makes some public communities indexable by web search engines, a significant shift in Discord's privacy posture.
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Canada may extend under-16 social media ban to Roblox, Minecraft and Discord
Canadian officials could add gaming and chat platforms to a proposed ban aimed at minors under 16.
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Kai Cenat sends cease-and-desist to former friend Reggie over grooming allegations
The letter follows allegations from a former friend involving the streamer and creator Rakai, escalating a dispute within the creator community.
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Netflix viewing time declines years after password-sharing crackdown
Subscriber engagement on the app continues to fall, raising questions about the durability of the streaming giant's growth model.
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MrBeast's Beast Industries partners with Mastercard on creator economy perks
The deal integrates Mastercard services into the creator economy through the YouTube star's holding company.
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Twitch streamer El Komanche found dead at home in Mexico aged 30
Salvadoran streamer Carlos Mauricio Gomez, known for his Spanish-language broadcasts, was a popular figure in the Latin American streaming scene.
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GTA 6 download size reportedly revealed ahead of November 19 launch
The reported file size has players planning storage upgrades before release.
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Pokemon Unite shutting down after five years
The Pokemon Company confirmed service will end March 23, 2027 on Nintendo Switch and mobile.
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Calls grow for Alinity to be banned on Twitch after livestream accident
Viewers are pressing Twitch to act after an on-stream incident involving the long-running streamer.
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Apple brings OLED display to iPad Mini in biggest upgrade yet
The new model adds an OLED screen, thinner design and A20 Pro chip.
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Pokimane addresses Atrioc deepfake controversy as streamer responds to criticism
Pokimane explained why she revisited Atrioc's 2023 deepfake controversy, drawing a response from the streamer.
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League of Legends world champion Cyanide dies aged 31
The Finnish player won the inaugural League of Legends World Championship with Fnatic in 2011.
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Apple acknowledges iPhone Duo inner display cracking within hours of use
The company responded after reports of screens cracking shortly after customers began using the $2,000 device.
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Mass Effect petition passes 200,000 signatures after BioWare shutdown
Fans are urging EA to revive the sci-fi franchise following the studio closure.
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Valorant 13.09 patch adds Hush as new Agent with buff ability changes
The update also revises how buffs work and adjusts the Warden.
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Sakurai criticizes AI-generated games for copying rather than creating
The Super Smash Bros creator said AI tools cannot match the originality of human developers.
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Analyst says GTA 6 will not hurt Fortnite or Roblox as fears are overblown
A video game analyst argues not everyone will play GTA 6, easing concerns about rival releases launching nearby.
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