Feed18 stories ›
FBI attributes $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist to North Korea's TraderTraitor actors
The record heist hit Binance customers on October 29, and the exchange's CEO says 90 percent of stolen funds have been replenished with the rest to be covered.
The Verge · +12 outlets
AO3 could stay offline for up to four weeks after security incident
Archive of Our Own says no fanworks were deleted, but usernames, emails, IP addresses and hashed passwords may have been accessed.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Anthropic quietly bars Claude Code from recreating existing video games
The policy change allows original and genre games while blocking recreations of specific existing titles, tightening rules for AI-assisted game development.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
U.S. tech stocks drop on AI spending concerns
Investor unease over AI capital expenditures is widening the gap between big tech winners and losers despite 30 percent earnings growth.
WSJ · +13 outlets
Fortnite adds rare chest prize making the entire Item Shop free for 14 days
The Pirate Shop reward rolls from Battle Royale chests and carries limits, a notable escalation in Fortnite's live-event style giveaways.
Dexerto · +11 outlets
Apple HomeView code hints at security camera features for smart home hub
Strings found in HomeView 27.2 firmware describe a camera mode with motion detection, live streaming and recording.
The Verge · +13 outlets
YouTube18 stories ›
YouTube tests policy letting creators delete violating videos to avoid permanent bans
The test gives certain creators a path to save their channels by removing content that breaks YouTube's rules, a shift in how the platform handles repeat violat
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Instagram reportedly offering YouTubers up to $500,000 to post long-form videos
Meta's push to pull established YouTube creators and their long-form content onto Instagram signals intensifying competition for creator video advertising dolla
Dexerto · +3 outlets
True crime channel EWU regains YouTube monetization days after removal
EWU was demonetized for violating content restrictions and publicly accused YouTube of extreme censorship before its YouTube Partner Program status was restored
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Binance says 90 percent of stolen assets replenished after $6.3 billion hack
The exchange says it will cover the remaining 10 percent after a record crypto heist that reportedly traced back to a single compromised laptop.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Inde Navarrette takes swipe at Shane Gillis during SNL monologue
The first-time host used her monologue to jab at the former SNL cast member, drawing wide entertainment coverage.
Variety · +9 outlets
Brazilian EA FC YouTuber Dedeco dies at 33 weeks after his wedding
The creator's death came shortly after he married and announced he was expecting a child, prompting an outpouring from the FIFA and EA FC community.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Twitch18 stories ›
YouTube tests letting creators delete rule-breaking videos to avoid permanent channel bans
The experiment would give some creators a path to save their channels instead of being terminated outright.
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Instagram reportedly offers YouTubers up to $500,000 to post long-form videos
The reported payouts are the latest escalation in Instagram's effort to pull long-form creators away from YouTube.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
YouTube restores true crime channel EWU's monetization days after demonetizing it over content rules
The reversal caps a dispute in which EWU accused YouTube of censorship and pushed subscribers toward its own streaming service.
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Binance responds to $6.3 billion hack as founder calls on Elon Musk for help
Binance said it is covering all losses after assets worth billions were affected, sparking crypto price concerns.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Streamer Awards trophies stolen from producer's doorstep ahead of 2026 ceremony
The theft leaves the awards show scrambling for replacements before this year's winners are announced.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Hololive parent reaches settlement with minor over false VTuber privacy claims
The case spotlights the legal risks agencies face over harassment campaigns and false claims about VTubers' private lives.
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Platforms18 stories ›
FBI links North Korea to $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist; Binance CEO says 90% of stolen assets replenished
The record-breaking October 29 theft and the exchange's effort to cover customer losses put crypto security and state-sponsored hacking back at the top of the n
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube tests policy letting creators delete videos to avoid permanent account bans
The experiment would give creators a self-enforcement path short of a channel termination, a notable shift in platform moderation policy.
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Apple Intelligence is finally coming to China with iOS 27.3
Apple's long-delayed arrival of its AI features in China resolves a major gap in its largest overseas market.
The Verge · +13 outlets
California's Proposition 45 could create a data center loophole, environmental advocates warn
The ballot measure pitched as fast-track infrastructure approval may let data center developers dodge public scrutiny, an issue at the intersection of AI growth
The Verge · +2 outlets
Reddit stock falls 29 percent after tough earnings
The sharp drop marks one of the platform sector's worst single-day reactions to an earnings report this cycle.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein story dismissed by judge
The ruling is a legal win for Dow Jones and adds to the record of failed defamation suits against media outlets.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Creators18 stories ›
Archive of Our Own says fanfiction site could stay offline up to four weeks after security incident
AO3 says no fanworks were deleted but usernames, emails, IP addresses and hashed passwords may have been accessed, affecting a major hub of fan-created work.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Anthropic updates Claude Code to block recreation of existing video games
The change bans recreations of specific existing games in Claude Code while still permitting original titles and genre games.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
YouTube restores EWU's monetization days after true crime channel was demonetized
The channel was reinstated into the YouTube Partner Program after being removed for breaking the platform's content restrictions, an example of creator monetiza
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Martha Stewart responds to backlash over Halloween costume depicting homelessness
Stewart issued a statement saying homelessness is 'something that I care deeply about' after criticism of her costume choice.
Variety · +8 outlets
Rockstar reportedly partnering with Nike and Travis Scott on $130 GTA 6 sneakers
The reported collection would launch alongside Grand Theft Auto 6, extending the game's marketing into apparel in a brand tie-in built around a creator-adjacent
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Fortnite adds rare Pirate Shop chest reward that makes the entire Item Shop free for 14 days
Battle Royale chests can now roll the prize, which carries limits, marking an unusual in-game monetization giveaway.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Podcasts18 stories ›
Spotify tests skip button that would let listeners bypass podcast ads
A skip control for podcast ads would reshape podcast monetization and give Spotify more leverage with advertisers and publishers.
Mashable · +10 outlets
SiriusXM says podcast ad revenue rose 20% as it skipped the streaming gold rush
Podcast advertising growth is offsetting SiriusXM's decision not to chase general streaming subscriptions.
Forbes · +5 outlets
PodcastOne draws multiple potential buyers, Podnews reports
Consolidation interest in PodcastOne signals continued M&A appetite among podcast networks.
Podnews · +1 outlets
Hijacked podcast kept publishing episodes in its host's cloned voice
The incident highlights voice-cloning risks for podcasters and the account security gaps that enable them.
Voice Over Herald · +1 outlets
WWE to launch WWE Ahora, its first Spanish-language podcast
WWE's Spanish-language audio push targets Hispanic audiences as wrestling's media rights and fan base expand.
WWE · +8 outlets
Voicemod signs Disney deal to add Star Wars and Marvel soundboards
The AI voice-modifier's licensing deal brings major studio IP to creator audio tools.
Variety · +6 outlets
Gaming18 stories ›
AO3 could stay offline up to four weeks after security incident; usernames, emails, IPs and hashed passwords may be exposed
Archive of Our Own says no fanworks were deleted, but the breach exposed account data for a large fanfiction community.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
YouTube tests policy letting creators delete videos to avoid permanent bans
The experiment would give channels a path to remove offending content instead of losing their account outright.
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Instagram reportedly offering YouTubers up to $500,000 to post long-form videos
Meta is reportedly paying creators to bring long-form content to Instagram as it competes with YouTube.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Rockstar reportedly partnering with Travis Scott and Nike on $130 GTA 6 sneakers
The reported collection would launch alongside Grand Theft Auto 6, extending the game's marketing into apparel.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Anthropic updates Claude Code to block recreations of existing video games
The quiet rule change targets game clones generated by Claude while still allowing original titles and genre games.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Real footage of a South Korean tragedy to be removed from Modern Warfare 4 after backlash
Activision is pulling the real-world disaster clip from the game following player criticism.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Economy18 stories ›
OpenAI cuts fundraising target by $10 billion, now seeking up to $20 billion
The reduction comes as AI-linked stocks slump and investor appetite for mega-rounds cools.
CNBC · +13 outlets
FBI blames North Korea for $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist; CEO says 90% of funds replenished
The record hack, labeled 'TraderTraitor' by the FBI, has prompted Binance to cover customer losses as stolen tokens are converted.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Apple overtakes Nvidia as world's most valuable company
The shift in market leadership reflects diverging investor sentiment on hardware vs AI chip demand.
Bloomberg.com · +14 outlets
AI policy fears grip stock and bond traders as midterms approach
Circular financing across Asia and AI-linked default clauses in private equity are widening contagion concerns.
Bloomberg.com · +1 outlets
DeepSeek releases autonomous coding agent aimed at rivaling Anthropic's Claude Code
The prototype deepens competition in AI developer tooling as Anthropic weighs its path to public markets.
Bloomberg · +5 outlets
Anthropic's path to the Nasdaq gets bumpier
Market volatility and the AI trade's wobble complicate the company's expected listing timeline.
CNBC · +4 outlets