Feed18 stories ›
Google will disable Search entirely at schools that opt out of its AI features
The policy ties the core Search product to adoption of Gemini and other Google AI tools in classrooms, drawing scrutiny from educators.
The Verge · +14 outlets
OpenAI says ChatGPT search query volume now equals 20 percent of Google's
OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT as a genuine challenger to Google's search dominance, a claim that pressures Google's core advertising business.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Rockstar reveals GTA 6 preload date, launch time, file size and physical map
The details land ahead of the game's release, with the confirmed file size signaling one of the largest installs in console history.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Steam approval backlog leaves indie developers missing planned launch dates
The delays come as Steam faces criticism over a flood of AI-generated releases crowding the storefront.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Reddit begins testing ads inside search results
The move extends Reddit's ad inventory into another surface as it seeks to grow advertising revenue.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Spotify plans paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists extra
The offering would monetize user-made AI remixes while compensating rights holders, a template other platforms may follow.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
YouTube18 stories ›
OpenAI says ChatGPT search query volume now equals 20 percent of Google's
The disclosure marks the clearest signal yet of ChatGPT's shift from chatbot to general search competitor.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Google says it will disable Search entirely in schools that turn off its AI features
Google's education policy ties access to Google Search to adoption of its Gemini AI tools, drawing scrutiny from schools and parents.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Rockstar confirms GTA 6 physical map, preload date, and launch time
New release details include a physical map and an earlier preload window, alongside a large confirmed file size.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Valve's Steam review backlog leaves indie games missing launch dates
Developers report unexpectedly long submission approval waits that push release dates past planned windows.
The Verge
Almost half of new Steam releases now disclose AI-generated content
Analysis of tens of thousands of Steam titles shows AI disclosure rising sharply, alongside complaints from developers about AI flooding the storefront.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
Spotify reportedly plans paid AI remix tool that pays original artists
The add-on would let users generate remixes while routing additional payments to rights holders.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Twitch18 stories ›
California law lets children of family vloggers force removal of footage of them once they turn 18
Senate Bill 1247 gives people filmed as minors by family members a legal right to demand takedowns, a first-of-its-kind check on family vlogging.
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
Spotify reportedly to charge users for AI song remixes, with extra payouts to original artists
A paid AI remix add-on would extend Spotify's creator payout model into generative audio, where rights holders have pushed for compensation.
Dexerto · +8 outlets
MrBeast says he spent $7M on Beast Labs season 2, hiring 250 artists and Marvel, Star Wars voice actors
The disclosure highlights the escalating production budgets YouTube creators are committing to original animated content.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Almost half of new Steam games released in October 2026 disclosed AI-generated content
The analysis of more than 63,000 games since January 2024 shows AI disclosure becoming routine on the platform.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
AO3 could stay offline up to four weeks after security incident exposed usernames, emails, IPs
Archive of Our Own says no fanworks were deleted, but the breach at a major fanfiction hub raises questions about platform security for community archives.
Dexerto · +10 outlets
Tech multimillionaire Adam Robinson, wife and children among nine killed in Florida private jet crash
The crash killed a tech entrepreneur and his family, drawing attention from the online business and creator communities he was part of.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Platforms18 stories ›
OpenAI says ChatGPT search query volume now equals about 20 percent of Google's
OpenAI's disclosure frames ChatGPT as a growing challenger to Google's core search business even as it remains a fraction of Google's query volume.
The Verge · +5 outlets
Netflix launches AI Discover tab with themed, AI-powered recommendations
Netflix is testing experimental AI recommendation features in its TV app as it tries to convert paying subscribers into more engaged viewers.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Google says it will disable Search entirely in schools that reject its AI features
The move ties access to core Search in schools to adoption of Google's AI tools, raising questions about the company's leverage in education.
The Verge · +14 outlets
New York Times sues Brave over AI scraping and paywall bypassing
The lawsuit tests publisher claims that AI-powered browsing tools unlawfully copy and circumvent paywalled content.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Apple Services revenue hits record $31.6 billion but growth slows
Apple's services segment set a new high in the September quarter, though the pace of growth is decelerating.
Variety · +7 outlets
Steam approval backlog leaves indie developers missing planned launch dates
Developers report unexpectedly long waits for game submissions on Valve's storefront, disrupting release schedules.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Creators18 stories ›
Spotify to charge users to make AI remixes of songs, with extra payouts to artists
A paid AI remix tier tests how platforms monetize generative tools while compensating rights holders.
Dexerto · +12 outlets
GTA 6 physical map confirmed as Rockstar reveals preload date and launch time
Rockstar's rollout details land as anticipation for the release dominates gaming conversation.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Ethan and Hila Klein file for divorce after separation, TMZ report says
The H3 Podcast founders' split ends one of YouTube's most prominent creator partnerships.
Dexerto · +8 outlets
Almost half of new Steam games now disclose AI use, analysis finds
AI disclosure is becoming standard on the platform as generative tools reshape indie releases.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
MrBeast says he spent $7M and hired 250 artists for Beast Labs animated series
The spend signals creators pushing into premium scripted-style content with franchise voice talent.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
itch.io says it deleted terabytes of AI-generated content
The indie marketplace's cleanup adds to platform-level debate over AI slop flooding storefronts.
Dexerto · +8 outlets
Podcasts18 stories ›
Diary Of A CEO Becomes Most-Subscribed Podcast on YouTube Charts, Beating Joe Rogan
Steven Bartlett's interview show overtaking Rogan on YouTube's podcast charts marks a shift in which video-first talk formats now lead podcast discovery.
Podnews · +9 outlets
Spotify Brings Podcast Memberships to Australia and Expands Music Quiz
Spotify's rollout of paid podcast memberships in a new market extends direct creator monetization beyond its existing subscription tools.
Women Love Tech · +1 outlets
Podcast Ad Spending Shifts Toward Trusted Hosts, Report Finds
Advertisers increasingly favor host-read placements over programmatic inventory, squeezing shows that cannot sell their own talent.
www.podcastnewsdaily.com · +8 outlets
Sofia Franklyn Revisits Call Her Daddy Split in New Memoir
The former co-host's account of the 2020 split with Alex Cooper revives one of podcasting's most commercially consequential host breakups.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +9 outlets
Apple Services Revenue Hits Record $31.6 Billion but Growth Slows
Apple's services segment, which houses Podcasts and other audio subscriptions, set a record while decelerating.
Variety · +14 outlets
Angel Reese Steps Back From 'Unapologetically Angel' Podcast After WNBA Finals Loss
A marquee athlete-hosted podcast pausing production shows how player-led shows are tied to on-court performance and schedules.
AOL.com · +14 outlets
Gaming18 stories ›
Netflix launches its first AI-branded content recommendation feature on TVs
Netflix is rolling out AI-driven content discovery to its TV apps, the streaming giant's first feature carrying an explicit AI brand.
Variety · +13 outlets
Elder Scrolls VI named Sentinel, but reportedly still more than two years away
Bethesda revealed the long-awaited RPG's title, while reporting indicates a release window remains years off.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
GTA 6 gets physical map, earlier preload date and confirmed launch time
Rockstar detailed physical edition contents and download timing ahead of the game's release.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Almost half of new Steam games now disclose AI content, as itch.io deletes terabytes of AI slop
AI-generated releases are flooding storefronts, prompting itch.io to purge a large volume of AI content while a publisher blames slop for a failed launch.
Dexerto · +8 outlets
Dead by Daylight removes TheBurntPeanut's free DLC after community backlash
Behaviour Interactive pulled gifted content from the Twitch streamer and said its handling of the controversy broke trust with players.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Spotify to charge for AI song remixes, with extra payouts to original artists
The reported paid add-on would let users generate remixes while compensating rights holders on top of existing royalties.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Economy18 stories ›
Marvell to acquire Lumentum for $115 billion in all-stock AI connectivity deal
The all-stock acquisition is one of the largest AI infrastructure deals yet, consolidating optical networking capacity as hyperscalers race to build out data ce
WSJ · +14 outlets
Apple beats Wall Street expectations on higher prices, but narrowing margins cloud outlook
Apple's first quarterly report under CEO John Ternus showed record Services revenue of $31.6 billion alongside tightening profit margins and slowing services gr
Bloomberg · +13 outlets
Anthropic files amended IPO prospectus with third-quarter financials
The AI model maker's move toward a listing comes as the IPO window stays largely closed to other private companies.
CNBC · +13 outlets
Disney plans thousands of layoffs, asking managers to target 20 percent cost savings
The entertainment giant is moving toward significant job cuts as it looks to reduce annual costs.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Binance says hackers used fake job interviews in $6.3 billion heist; withdrawals resume
The exchange's detailed postmortem attributes the record crypto theft to social engineering and malware, a day after withdrawals resumed.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Google turns off Search entirely in schools that reject its AI features
Google is disabling Search access in districts that decline Gemini and related AI tools, escalating a fight over AI in classrooms.
The Verge · +14 outlets