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Feed18 stories ›

Apple posts record September-quarter iPhone and services revenue in first report under CEO John Ternus
Apple's $57.58 billion iPhone quarter and record $31.6 billion services revenue landed as growth in services slowed, with supply constraints still limiting the
Variety · +14 outlets
Nasdaq 100 enters correction as megacap earnings amplify AI financing fears
Pimco's CEO separately warned AI financing is on a path to become 'too much,' adding to investor anxiety over data center spending.
Bloomberg.com · +4 outlets
Google dismantles backdoor that turned 1.3 million Android set-top boxes into a botnet
Google says an Android manufacturing partner in Shenzhen secretly built the backdoor and that it has cut ties with the company.
The Verge · +8 outlets
Meta to end OS updates for Quest 2 and Quest Pro by March 2027
The last update, v213, will be followed by security fixes only, marking the wind-down of Meta's first mainstream VR headsets.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Spotify plans paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists
The reported feature would let users generate remixes of songs for a fee, with additional payouts routed to the underlying rights holders.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Anthropic updates Claude Code prompt to block AI re-creations of existing video games
The change comes as retro gaming sees a wave of AI-generated decompilations and clones of classic titles.
The Verge · +14 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

California law lets children of family vloggers force parents to delete footage of them once they turn 18
Senate Bill 1247 gives adults whose parents or guardians used them in social media content as minors the right to demand removal, a first-of-its-kind takedown r
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
New York Times and other publishers sue Brave over AI scraping and paywall circumvention
The suit alleges the browser maker unlawfully scraped content to train AI and let users bypass paywalls, adding to a growing docket of publisher litigation agai
The Verge · +10 outlets
OpenAI pilots Grid Protectors data center program it says frees up power for nearby areas
The first deployment is planned at a Georgia data center, with the company promising up to 1,000 megawatts of relief during extreme weather or emergencies.
The Verge · +7 outlets
Spotify reportedly to launch paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists
The paid tier would let users generate remixes of songs with AI while routing additional compensation to the underlying rights holders, extending streaming plat
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Data center backlash becomes a factor in Florida governor's race
Even lifelong Republican voters in the state say the issue is scrambling their ballots, a sign that AI infrastructure siting is becoming an electoral matter.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Anthropic updates Claude Code prompt to block recreation of existing video games
The change comes as retro gaming sees a wave of AI-made decompilations and recompilations, prompting the AI vendor to restrict game-cloning uses.
The Verge · +14 outlets

Twitch18 stories ›

Dead by Daylight developer responds after gifting free DLC to Twitch streamer TheBurntPeanut sparks backlash
Behaviour Interactive's livestream giveaway to a popular Twitch creator drew player accusations of unfair treatment, prompting the studio to address the controv
Dexerto
Forbes: streamers fill the cable news gap for young voters ahead of the midterms
With younger audiences increasingly skipping cable news, livestreamers are emerging as a primary source of political coverage heading into the 2026 midterms.
Forbes
Spotify reportedly to charge users for AI song remixes while paying original artists more
The planned paid add-on would let listeners generate remixes of licensed songs, with additional payouts directed to the artists behind the originals.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
California law lets children of family vloggers demand removal of footage of them as minors
Senate Bill 1247 grants adults the right to have content featuring them as children taken down, a first-of-its-kind protection for kids raised on family channel
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
Archive of Our Own could stay offline up to four weeks after security incident
The fanfiction archive says no works were deleted but usernames, emails, IP addresses and hashed passwords may have been accessed.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Nearly half of all new Steam games now disclose AI-generated content, analysis finds
The share of AI disclosures jumped across more than 63,000 titles analyzed on the platform since January 2024, signaling rapid adoption in game development.
Dexerto · +11 outlets

Platforms18 stories ›

Apple reports record iPhone revenue and $31.6B services high in first quarter under CEO John Ternus
Apple's iPhone and services records came even without a new standard iPhone model, though services growth is slowing.
Variety · +7 outlets
Google dismantles backdoor that turned 1.3 million Android set-top boxes into a botnet
Google says it cut ties with a Shenzhen-based manufacturing partner that secretly built the backdoor into its devices.
The Verge · +8 outlets
New York Times sues Brave for AI scraping and bypassing paywalls
The suit targets the browser's AI data practices and paywall circumvention, adding to publisher litigation over AI training data.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Apple says it cannot predict when iPhone Duo supply constraints will ease
CEO John Ternus told Reuters the company is working to get the device to as many customers as quickly as possible.
The Verge · +10 outlets
Meta and Lionsgate partner to bring new Hunger Games film to Quest VR glasses in 3D
The deal converts new Lionsgate movies into 3D for Meta's headsets as Meta courts premium entertainment content for VR.
The Hollywood Reporter · +6 outlets
Meta to end Quest 2 and Quest Pro OS updates by March 2027
Meta says the final update for the older headsets will be v213, after which it will only ship security patches.
The Verge · +14 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

Spotify to launch paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists more, report says
Spotify is reportedly planning a paid tier feature letting users generate AI remixes while compensating rights holders, a test case for AI licensing economics o
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Nearly half of games released on Steam in October 2026 disclosed AI use, analysis finds
An analysis of more than 63,000 Steam releases since January 2024 shows AI-generated content disclosure has become mainstream on the platform.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
MrBeast says he spent $7M and hired 250 artists for Beast Labs animated series season 2
The YouTube creator's animated project features voice actors from Marvel and Star Wars franchises, underscoring creator budgets moving toward premium scripted c
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Apple Services revenue hits record $31.6B in September quarter but growth slows
The first earnings report under CEO John Ternus showed services at an all-time high, a key barometer for app and subscription spending by consumers.
Variety · +3 outlets
Fox profit rises as World Cup and election ad spending lift sales
Live sports and political advertising drove growth at the broadcaster, a signal of where streaming and TV ad money is flowing.
WSJ · +5 outlets
AO3 says fanfiction archive could stay offline up to four weeks after security incident
Archive of Our Own said no fanworks were deleted but usernames, emails, IP addresses and hashed passwords may have been accessed.
Dexerto · +14 outlets

Podcasts18 stories ›

Bartlett's Diary Of A CEO tops YouTube podcast charts, beating Rogan in subscriptions
YouTube's podcast charts now crown a British interview show over Joe Rogan, underscoring video's growing role in podcast discovery and rankings.
Podnews · +9 outlets
Google's AI can turn almost anything you read into a podcast
Google's audio-generation feature extends AI-produced podcast content beyond its own tools, raising questions for publishers and creators.
PCWorld · +14 outlets
Spotify brings podcast memberships to Australia and expands Music Quiz
Spotify's November product update extends creator monetization tools to a new market as it pushes interactive features.
Women Love Tech · +1 outlets
SiriusXM lands Giggly Squad deal, seen as shift from podcast networks to creator ecosystems
The deal illustrates how top creators are increasingly negotiating directly with platforms rather than through traditional podcast networks.
Digiday · +9 outlets
Forbes: most podcasts cannot make money selling ads
The analysis highlights the persistent gap between podcast audience growth and viable advertising revenue for the long tail of shows.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Libsyn adapts product strategy as video podcasting gains momentum
The long-time podcast hosting company is repositioning around video as YouTube becomes a primary consumption surface.
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Gaming18 stories ›

Spotify plans paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists more
The reported add-on would let users generate AI remixes while adding a new royalty stream for the original rights holders.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Nearly half of all new Steam games disclose AI-generated content
An analysis of more than 63,000 Steam releases since January 2024 finds AI disclosure rising sharply on the platform.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Anthropic adds rule to stop Claude Code from recreating existing games
The AI coding tool will no longer build clones of existing video games, a change that touches on copyright and developer concerns.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Nagoshi Studio closed months after NetEase withdrew funding
The Gang of Dragon developer shuts down as NetEase continues to pull back from overseas studio investments.
Gamesindustry · +13 outlets
Warzone Season 1 removes Verdansk and Rebirth Island, with both maps returning later
The two iconic maps leave rotation when Season 1 begins on November 6, before returning with updates.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
Overwatch director says PvE could return but a full campaign would need a whole new game
Aaron Keller opened the door to story missions again while noting the scale of work required.
Dexerto · +2 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Apple beats estimates but slides on thin holiday margins; iPhone revenue sets record $57.58B
Apple's first earnings report under new CEO John Ternus topped revenue estimates with a record iPhone quarter, but narrower gross margin guidance disappointed i
The Verge · +6 outlets
Marvell to buy Lumentum for roughly $103 billion in all-stock AI connectivity deal
The megadeal, blessed by Nvidia's Jensen Huang, is one of the largest ever semiconductor tie-ups and centers on AI data center optical connectivity.
Bloomberg · +12 outlets
Wall Street leaders see up to $15 trillion AI investment wave, split on bubble risk
At the HKMA Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, Morgan Stanley projected $10T to $15T in cumulative AI spending over the next decade while some asset m
Bloomberg · +5 outlets
Oracle raises $9.9 billion in share sale priced at 11% discount
The discounted equity raise comes amid choppier trading and heavy spending on AI data center infrastructure.
Bloomberg · +9 outlets
Nvidia tells data center clients to scale back exposure to Chinese companies, FT reports
The directive reflects widening US-China tech restrictions touching cloud and AI computing supply chains.
Bloomberg · +7 outlets
Binance resumes withdrawals after biggest-ever crypto hack
The exchange's recovery follows an incident that has renewed scrutiny of crypto exchange security and cyber hygiene.
WSJ · +13 outlets