YouTube tests policy letting creators delete violating videos to avoid permanent bans
The test gives channels under termination threat a path to stay up by removing rule-breaking content, a shift in how YouTube enforces its community guidelines.
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Instagram reportedly offers YouTubers up to $500,000 to post long-form horizontal videos
Meta's platform is paying creators to adopt its new long-form horizontal format as it competes with YouTube for TV watch time and ad dollars.
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DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion with subscription changes
The deal would consolidate two major US delivery and grocery platforms and reshape their subscription offerings.
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Binance responds to $6.3 billion hack, says it will cover all losses
The exchange answered claims that a single laptop was to blame for the breach that affected billions in assets and stirred crypto market fears.
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YouTube restores true crime channel EWU's monetization days after removal
EWU was demonetized under YouTube's content restrictions and had begun moving content to its own streaming service before reinstatement in the Partner Program.
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Patrick Stewart dies at 86; Star Trek Online players hold in-game vigil for permanent tribute
The actor known as Captain Picard and Professor Xavier died at 86, prompting thousands of Star Trek Online players to gather and request a permanent in-game mem
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Streamer Awards trophies stolen ahead of 2026 ceremony
The trophies intended for this year's winners were taken from a producer's doorstep, days before the event.
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Anthropic updates Claude Code to block recreations of existing video games
The rule prohibits generating clones of specific titles while allowing original games and genre work, part of broader tightening of AI coding assistants.
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Pornhub asks community to upload safe-for-work content and get paid
Aylo's platform is courting SFW creators as it attempts to build an advertising-friendly content business alongside its adult catalog.
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Activision apologizes and pulls real Itaewon crowd crush footage from Modern Warfare 4 after backlash
The publisher confirmed the clip from the 2022 South Korean tragedy will be removed from the game following criticism.
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Voicemod signs Disney deal to add Star Wars and Marvel soundboards
The AI voice-modifying platform gains licensed Disney character audio, a notable step for creator-facing voice tools.
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Hololive parent company settles with minor over false VTuber privacy claims
The settlement closes a case in which false statements about a VTuber's private life were published, an issue that has driven harassment and legal action in the
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Reddit is making a major change to how users access the platform
The change alters how users access the platform and affects how outside tools and search engines surface its content.
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Rockstar reportedly partnering with Travis Scott and Nike on $130 GTA 6 sneakers
The reported collection would tie the game's launch to a major apparel and music collaboration.
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Clavicular sued by landlord over alleged parties, vandalism and a horse in $7M mansion
The lawsuit alleges fart spray, fights and property damage, while public records show his company was dissolved and then reinstated days later.
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Nijisanji VTuber Ars Almal apologizes for 'careless' reports against Splatoon teammates
The streamer acknowledged filing reports against matched players during past Splatoon 3 streams, drawing criticism from the community.
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EA FC YouTuber Dedeco dies at 33 weeks after wedding
The Brazilian creator, who had recently announced he was going to be a father, was a fixture in the FIFA and EA FC community.
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TikTok Shop runs Disney Super Brand Days activation for the holidays
Disney will promote items on TikTok Shop during a week-long holiday shopping event as the platform expands its commerce push.
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