YouTube tests letting creators delete rule-breaking videos to avoid permanent channel bans
The policy would give some creators a chance to remove violating content and keep their channels, a shift in how YouTube handles enforcement.
Dexerto
Instagram reportedly offering YouTubers up to $500,000 to post long-form horizontal videos
Meta is paying creators to seed its new long-form horizontal format as it competes with YouTube for TV watch time and ad dollars.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
YouTube living room TV viewership now accounts for one-third of its ad revenue
YouTube reported $11.2 billion in Q3 2026 ad revenue and 150 million Premium and Music subscribers, with TV screens driving a growing share.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
Binance responds to $6.3 billion crypto hack as it covers all customer losses
The exchange confirmed the scale of the incident and said it would absorb losses, amid reports blaming a single laptop.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion in major delivery consolidation
The deal would combine two major delivery platforms and could reshape subscription offerings for food and grocery ordering.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Voicemod signs Disney deal to add Star Wars and Marvel soundboards to its platform
The AI voice-modifier is licensing major Disney franchises, extending branded IP into creator audio tools.
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Reddit splits home feed into 'For You' and 'Following' with TikTok-inspired update
The feed change mirrors algorithmic patterns from short-form video platforms while letting users choose a chronological alternative.
Tubefilter · +11 outlets
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 removes real South Korean tragedy footage after backlash
Activision apologized after footage from the Itaewon crowd crush appeared in the game and said the clip would be removed.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Streamer Awards trophies stolen from a producer's doorstep ahead of 2026 ceremony
The theft of the awards comes just before the ceremony, adding an unwanted wrinkle to the creator-industry event.
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Disney brands head to TikTok Shop for week-long holiday shopping push
TikTok is leaning on Disney IP to drive holiday shopping on its commerce feature, deepening brand-creator retail tie-ups.
Tubefilter · +5 outlets
Pornhub calls on its community to upload safe-for-work content and get paid
The Aylo-owned site is testing whether a platform known for adult content can become a home for mainstream creator video.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Reddit is making a major change to how users access the platform
The change would restrict logged-out access to Reddit, a platform many users reach through search results.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Discord says it will not make server content discoverable on Google Search
Discord is clarifying its stance on search discoverability as users increasingly seek human-written results outside LLM-dominated search.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
Hololive parent company settles with a minor over false VTuber privacy claims
The settlement closes a dispute over false statements about a VTuber's private life, a recurring issue for talent agencies.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
GTA 6 reportedly blocks players from speedrunning the main story
Rockstar's design appears to push players toward a paced playthrough, a notable departure for the open-world series.
Dexerto
Binance founder CZ urges Elon Musk to act after hack fuels crypto price crash fears
The plea comes as the Binance hack stoked broader worries about crypto market stability.
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Elder Scrolls 6 name and setting reportedly confirmed as Sentinel ahead of reveal
Bethesda may unveil The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel next month, with fans having guessed the name earlier in the year.
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Modern Warfare 4 review calls it one of the most complete Call of Duty titles in years
The review lands alongside controversy over the game's reuse of real-world tragedy footage.
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