Patrick Stewart, Star Trek's Captain Picard and X-Men's Professor X, dies at 86
Stewart's death prompts tributes across film, TV, and games, with Star Trek Online players holding in-game vigils for Captain Picard.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Binance CEO says 90 percent of assets stolen in $6.3 billion hack have been replenished
The exchange says it will cover remaining losses after a record-breaking crypto heist, with reports citing a single compromised laptop as the entry point.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Instagram reportedly offering YouTubers up to $500,000 to post long-form horizontal video
Meta's platform is paying creators directly to seed its new long-form horizontal format as it competes with YouTube for talent and TV watch time.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
YouTube tests letting creators delete violating videos to avoid permanent bans
The policy test gives some creators an off-ramp from channel termination, signaling a shift in how YouTube handles repeat rule-breakers.
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Apple Intelligence to launch in China with iOS 27.3, company says
The China rollout clears a major regulatory hurdle for Apple's AI features in its largest overseas market.
The Verge · +14 outlets
U.S. tech stocks drop on AI spending concerns as earnings jump 30%
Investors are weighing soaring AI capital expenditures against strong earnings, with the market punishing perceived overspenders.
WSJ · +14 outlets
Meta's new Style Sketch app uses AI to plan your outfit of the day
The experimental app, first aimed at Southeast Asia, extends Meta's push to wrap consumer products around its LLMs.
Tubefilter · +13 outlets
TikTok launches user-generated restaurant guide Must Eat
The feature turns food creator recommendations into a browsable local guide, expanding TikTok's push into search and discovery.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Netflix's Ted Sarandos touts $135 billion in film and TV spend and 425,000 jobs
The co-CEO framed Netflix's production outlay as an economic engine amid scrutiny of streaming's impact on the industry.
Yahoo Finance · +7 outlets
Amazon Q3 ad revenue growth slows, earnings miss estimates
Amazon cited Prime Day timing and unfavorable foreign exchange rates for softer advertising growth in the quarter.
Variety · +13 outlets
People Inc. lays off 195 staffers, about 6% of workforce
The publisher of People and Entertainment Weekly joins a wave of media job cuts, with its CEO citing rapid changes in media.
Variety · +5 outlets
Anthropic adds Claude rule banning recreation of existing video games
The quiet change to Claude Code restricts generation of specific existing games while allowing original titles and genres.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
SiriusXM podcast ad revenue rises 20% after skipping streaming gold rush
The audio company's bet on podcasts and subscriptions, rather than chasing general streaming, is showing up in ad results.
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Activision to remove real South Korean tragedy footage from Modern Warfare 4 after backlash
The publisher apologized after footage of the Itaewon crowd crush appeared in the game.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Nintendo announces first annual Pikmin Day, Pikmin 4 news for Switch 2
Shigeru Miyamoto used a dedicated Direct to detail Pikmin 4 on Switch 2 and a mobile update ahead of the November 1 event.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Voicemod signs Disney deal for Star Wars and Marvel AI voice soundboards
The voice-modifying platform will add licensed Disney character sounds, deepening AI tools' reach into franchise licensing.
Variety · +4 outlets
Pornhub calls on community to upload safe-for-work content and get paid
Aylo's platform is testing whether a site known for adult video can become a home for mainstream creator content.
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Rockstar reportedly teaming with Travis Scott and Nike on $130 GTA 6 sneakers
The reported collaboration would tie a major music and footwear brand to the game's launch marketing.
Dexerto