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Feed18 stories ›

Alphabet Q3: YouTube ad revenue rises 9% to $11.2B as living room TV drives one-third of ads
YouTube's ad growth slowed from prior quarters and lagged Alphabet overall, though living room TV viewing now accounts for a third of its ad revenue.
Tubefilter · +4 outlets
Apple unveils first touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED, priced up to $14,549 fully specced
The new MacBook Pro brings OLED and touch input to Apple's laptop line at higher prices, and macOS is being reworked to accommodate touch.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Hasan Piker sues CNN commentator Scott Jennings for $72.5M over allegedly manipulated Twitch clips
The lawsuit alleges Jennings stripped context from a Twitch clip, escalating a political dispute between a major streamer and a cable news commentator.
Dexerto · +11 outlets
Google releases Gemini 4 Carbon, citing 'significant gains' in coding and cybersecurity
Google's latest frontier model claims top placement on intelligence benchmarks, deepening the competition among major AI labs.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Microsoft posts $92.3B quarterly revenue, up 19%, on strong cloud growth
The results are Microsoft's first under a financial reporting overhaul and show continued cloud expansion driving revenue and profit.
The Verge · +6 outlets
Hacker steals records of more than 41,000 DHS employees
The breach exposes names, job titles, phone numbers, emails, and office locations of staff including ICE and CBP personnel.
The Verge · +14 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

YouTube ad revenue tops $11B in Q3 as Premium and Music subscribers pass 150 million
YouTube's ad business grew 9% year over year and its subscription tiers hit a record 150 million users, making the platform a rare bright spot in an otherwise s
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
Alphabet says AI investments are driving search growth but earnings disappoint investors
Alphabet reported growth in Search queries tied to AI features, yet the quarter still fell short of expectations in most segments, sending the stock lower.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Google releases Gemini 4 Carbon, citing gains in coding, agents and cybersecurity
The new frontier model is positioned by Google as its strongest yet on agentic tasks and security work, escalating competition among AI labs.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube tests lower AdSense payout thresholds for creators in the US, India and Indonesia
The change would let smaller YouTube Partner Program creators in developing economies cash out revenue they have already earned but could not previously withdra
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Apple unveils first touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
The redesigned high-end laptop adds touch input and a new chassis, with a fully specced configuration priced at $14,549.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Discord will make public server messages discoverable through Google Search
Discord says only certain public servers will be indexed, a shift toward open discovery as search engines lean on community platforms.
Dexerto · +14 outlets

Twitch18 stories ›

Hasan Piker sues CNN commentator Scott Jennings for $72.5M over manipulated Twitch clips
The defamation suit claims Jennings falsely told viewers Piker endorsed lynchings by playing decontextualized Twitch clips on a podcast.
Dexerto · +11 outlets
YouTube tests lower AdSense payout thresholds in the US, India and Indonesia
Some YouTube Partner Program members in developing economies can now cash out revenue at smaller balances.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Instagram pushes 90-minute uploads as it chases YouTube's TV watch time
Instagram is courting living-room viewing and leaning on a TV version of Reels, with creator payouts still unresolved.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Kai Cenat sends cease-and-desist to former friend Reggie over grooming allegations
The letter follows allegations involving Cenat and fellow creator Rakai made by a former friend.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
Discord will let public server messages surface in Google search results
The change makes certain public community content indexable, a major shift in how Discord servers are discoverable online.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Canada weighs extending under-16 social media ban to Roblox, Minecraft and Discord
The proposed restrictions would pull gaming and chat platforms into the country's child safety legislation.
Dexerto · +2 outlets

Platforms18 stories ›

Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon, claiming big gains in coding, agents, cybersecurity
Google's new frontier model tops external intelligence rankings as the company races rivals on enterprise-grade capabilities.
The Verge · +7 outlets
Alphabet Q3: AI investments drive Search growth as YouTube ad revenue rises 9% to $11.2B
YouTube ad growth slowed versus prior quarters even as Alphabet said AI is lifting overall Search queries, and the company missed earnings estimates.
Variety · +14 outlets
Microsoft posts $92.3B quarterly revenue, up 19%, on strong cloud growth
The results are Microsoft's first under a revamped financial reporting structure, with net income up 32% to $33.6B.
The Verge · +6 outlets
Apple unveils touchscreen MacBook Pro lineup, new OLED iPad Mini, and pages AI features
Apple's Pro event centered on touchscreen Macs starting at $2,899 and an OLED iPad Mini, with macOS interface changes to support touch input.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Anduril says its BlueChip laptop will meet Buy American standards at launch
Palmer Luckey's defense contractor and Qualcomm plan a US-built laptop starting in 2027 while pushing for domestic computer manufacturing.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Instagram's Adam Mosseri says AI backlash is going to get worse
The Instagram head acknowledged broad public antipathy toward AI beyond young people and creatives.
The Verge · +14 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

Hasan Piker sues Scott Jennings for $72.5M over allegedly manipulated Twitch clips
The suit claims Jennings stripped context from a Twitch clip, escalating a dispute between the streamer and the political commentator over how creator footage i
Dexerto · +9 outlets
YouTube Q3 ad revenue rises 9% to $11.2B as Alphabet misses earnings estimates
YouTube's ad growth decelerated versus recent quarters and lagged Alphabet overall, a signal for creator ad rates and platform payouts.
Variety · +1 outlets
Canada weighs extending under-16 social media ban to Roblox, Minecraft and Discord
Expanding the proposed child ban to gaming and chat platforms would directly affect where younger creator audiences congregate.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Kai Cenat sends cease-and-desist to former friend Reggie over grooming allegations
The letter follows allegations involving the streamer and fellow creator Rakai, part of a broader wave of personal-conduct disputes in the streaming world.
Dexerto · +10 outlets
Rockstar staff vote on union plan as GTA 6 launch nears
IWGB said employees will cast anonymous online ballots from Nov. 12 to 26, a notable labor test at a flagship game studio.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Discord to let public server messages surface in Google search results
The change exposes previously walled community conversations to web search, with implications for creator communities and moderation.
Dexerto · +10 outlets

Podcasts18 stories ›

Netflix hires former Apple podcast exec Steve Wilson to lead podcast content acquisition
Netflix is building a podcast acquisitions team under a veteran of Apple's podcast marketing, signaling a push into video podcasts against YouTube.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
beehiiv launches podcast advertising tools with no minimum download requirement
The newsletter platform's dynamically inserted ad tools lower the barrier for smaller shows to monetize, extending its creator push into audio.
Net Influencer · +7 outlets
Triton Digital completes first AI-to-AI audio ad sale, calls it an industry first
An agentic media buy executed entirely by Triton's Seller Agent marks an early test of automated audio ad trading.
Rainnews · +6 outlets
MeidasTouch Network to launch 24/7 streaming news channel with Swerve TV
The progressive podcast network is moving into always-on streaming television, widening the podcast-to-TV pipeline.
Podnews · +4 outlets
Acast reports record Q3 results on North American growth
The podcast company's North American ad performance drove its strongest quarter yet.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +4 outlets
Podnews: Spreaker is enabling wholesale copyright theft of podcasts
A copied podcast charting within days points to hosting loopholes that let third parties redistribute shows they do not own.
Podnews · +1 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

Hasan Piker sues CNN commentator Scott Jennings for $72.5 million over "manipulated" Twitch clip
The lawsuit alleges Jennings stripped context from a Twitch clip to falsely suggest Piker endorsed lynching, escalating legal fights over creator content reuse.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Pokemon Unite to shut down on March 23, 2027, five years after launch
The Pokemon Company is sunsetting TiMi Studio Group's free-to-play MOBA, one of the franchise's early mobile live-service experiments.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Rockstar staff vote on unionization in November ballot running alongside GTA 6 launch
The IWGB says Rockstar employees will cast anonymous online votes from November 12 to 26, testing labor organizing at a studio about to ship its biggest game.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Canada weighs extending under-16 social media ban to Roblox, Minecraft and Discord
Proposed rules could pull major gaming and chat platforms into a youth social media restriction regime, a first for game services.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 24 staff after Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition launch
The PlayStation studio's cuts add to a continuing wave of layoffs across the games industry.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Studio71 sold to Fixated, handing buyer a network of 1,000-plus digital creators
The deal reshapes the creator management and media landscape by consolidating a large roster of talent under new ownership.
Variety · +2 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Samsung hikes AI capex over 60% as chip profit misses, shareholder return plan delayed; shares slide
Samsung sold out high-end chips for 2027 but its failure to outline new shareholder returns sent the stock down as much as 6.6%, reviving doubts about AI spendi
Bloomberg · +5 outlets
Alphabet Q3 revenue misses across core businesses; shares fall on AI spending concerns
Alphabet's search and ad sales disappointed investors, and YouTube ad growth slowed to 9% ($11.2 billion), deepening unease over billions in AI outlays.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Microsoft cloud sales beat estimates, showing AI spending payoff
Microsoft reported accelerating cloud growth and contained capital expenditures, giving investors reassurance amid broad AI payback skepticism.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Tech rally stalls as Alphabet and Samsung earnings revive AI return doubts
Disappointing results from two bellwethers cooled a global tech advance and refocused markets on whether AI borrowing and capex will pay off.
Bloomberg · +4 outlets
Anthropic's IPO plans come with warning it will need far more cash
Anthropic's filing signals heavy future funding needs, prompting Asian investors shut out of the offering to seek proxy bets on the AI sector.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Tesla and SpaceX directors weigh merger that would formalize decades-old partnership
Boards stacked with Musk allies are considering a combination of the automaker and rocket company, building on long-standing operational ties.
WSJ · +3 outlets