YouTube tests letting creators delete rule-breaking videos to avoid permanent channel bans
The policy would give some creators a chance to keep their channels alive by removing offending content instead of facing termination.
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Instagram reportedly offering YouTubers up to $500,000 to post long-form video
Meta is said to be paying large sums to pull long-form creators and their audiences over from YouTube.
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YouTube restores EWU monetization days after true crime channel demonetized
The reversal follows the channel's public criticism of what it called YouTube's extreme censorship and its shift of content to its own streaming service.
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Anthropic adds Claude rule barring recreations of existing video games
Claude Code will no longer generate clones of specific existing titles, though original games and genre-style projects remain allowed.
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Streamer Awards trophies stolen from producer's doorstep ahead of 2026 ceremony
The theft of the awards intended for this year's winners leaves the ceremony scrambling before it takes place.
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Backlash forces Activision to pull real Itaewon crowd crush footage from Modern Warfare 4
Activision apologized after using real footage of the South Korean tragedy in the game and confirmed the clip will be removed.
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Hololive parent company settles with a minor over false VTuber privacy claims
The settlement closes a dispute over untrue statements about a VTuber's private life.
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EA FC YouTuber Dedeco dies at 33 weeks after his wedding
The Brazilian creator's death came weeks after he married and announced he was going to become a father.
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Voicemod signs Disney deal to add Star Wars and Marvel soundboards
The AI voice-changing platform is adding licensed Disney character voices and effects to its toolset.
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Rockstar reportedly teaming with Travis Scott and Nike on $130 GTA 6 sneakers
The reported apparel collection would land around the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.
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JaackMaate dropped from Christmas lights event over 2014 videos after one complaint
The YouTuber lost the booking after a single complaint about old 'edgy' content resurfaced.
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Nijisanji VTuber Ars Almal apologizes for careless Splatoon reports
The talent admitted filing reports against matched players during past Splatoon 3 streams and apologized.
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Kick streamer Clavicular sued by landlord over alleged parties at $7M mansion
The lawsuit alleges fart spray, fights, vomiting and a horse brought into the rented property, with records showing his company dissolved and reinstated days la
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Pokemon marks 30th anniversary with Red and Green Fender guitars
The two electric guitars include an 8-bit sound feature tied to the original games.
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Rom-com 'Eavesdropping' tests scripted social video as a format
The serialized comedy is being released outside streaming services, testing whether scripted shows can work as social video.
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FBI warns card shops after Pokemon card thefts using stolen credit cards
Seven New Jersey stores were targeted by thieves buying rare Pokemon cards with stolen cards.
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Star Trek Online players hold vigil and seek permanent tribute for Patrick Stewart
Thousands of players gathered in-game to honor the actor and are pushing for a lasting Captain Picard memorial.
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Meta's new app uses AI to plan an outfit of the day
The app extends Meta's AI features into personal styling and consumer recommendations.
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