Feed18 stories ›
GTA 6 pre-orders pass $750 million, nearing GTA 5's entire launch sales
Estimates put Rockstar's sequel at roughly 7.71 million digital pre-orders across PS5 and Xbox Series X|S ahead of launch.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Apple to scan shared iCloud links for harmful content starting with iOS 27.3
Apple says items shared via Anyone with the Link will be checked for harmful content, a change privacy advocates are likely to scrutinize.
The Verge · +10 outlets
YouTube gives some creators a 30-day fix-it period before channel termination
Creators flagged under YouTube's spam policy will get a grace window to correct violations before losing their channels.
Tubefilter · +8 outlets
AMD forecast beats estimates as AI chip demand soars
The company's guidance surpassed expectations on strong demand for AI accelerators.
Bloomberg.com · +13 outlets
Big Tech stocks rally as traders bet Democrats will slow AI spending
Investors are betting a Democratic win could temper the pace of AI infrastructure spending, lifting major tech shares.
Bloomberg.com · +9 outlets
Apple launches beta Apple Watch AI listening tools and new health app
Apple is beta testing Watch features that transcribe and rewind in-person conversations alongside a redesigned health app.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
YouTube18 stories ›
YouTube gives some creators a 30-day grace period before channel termination on spam violations
The change softens YouTube's historically harsh spam enforcement, letting flagged creators fix issues and appeal before losing their channels.
Tubefilter · +7 outlets
Binance says hackers used fake job interviews and an internal AI tool in $6.3B crypto theft
Binance's postmortem details a months-long operation combining social engineering with an internal AI system.
The Verge · +14 outlets
AMD posts record $13.4B quarterly revenue on data center demand
CEO Lisa Su called Q3 2026 the most profitable quarter in the company's history as AI infrastructure spending continues.
The Verge · +6 outlets
X rolls out Video Kickstart Bonus, paying creators who consistently upload new videos
X is copying YouTube's upload-consistency incentive model as it pushes to become a video-first platform in the creator monetization race.
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
Google will cut student Search access at schools that disable its AI tools
The policy ties a widely used core product to schools' adoption of Google's AI offerings.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
YouTube taps educational creators to promote interactive games hub after classroom-utility debate
YouTube is quietly enlisting edu creators like Veritasium to demonstrate its playable interactive elements as a learning tool.
Tubefilter
Twitch18 stories ›
YouTube gives some creators a 30-day grace period before channel termination over spam violations
YouTube is adding an appeals window for channels flagged under its broad spam policy, which covers viewbotting and low-effort uploads, softening a historically
Tubefilter · +6 outlets
X launches Video Kickstart Bonus program, paying creators who consistently upload new videos
The bonus scheme mirrors YouTube-style creator payouts as X pushes to compete for video uploads four years after Elon Musk's takeover.
Tubefilter · +6 outlets
Dead by Daylight pulls Twitch streamer TheBurntPeanut's free DLC after backlash, admits it broke community trust
Behaviour Interactive removed gifted content for the Twitch creator and apologized after criticism of how it handled the controversy, a notable case of a game s
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Netflix signs Druski to multi-year deal, his Collect & Praise comedy series premieres December 1
The deal makes Druski one of Netflix's largest creator signings as streamers and social talent move into subscription streaming programming.
Tubefilter · +13 outlets
Spotify reportedly to charge users for AI song remixes while paying original artists more
The paid add-on would monetize generative remixing while directing additional revenue to rights holders, a template for AI licensing in music.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
YouTube taps educational creators to showcase its interactive gaming hub and playables
The push comes as educators and policymakers debate YouTube's classroom utility, with creators demonstrating learning applications for interactive elements.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Platforms18 stories ›
Democrats flip House and Senate in 2026 midterms as Musk's $474 million bet fails
A sweeping Democratic wave recaptured both chambers of Congress, prompting Republican recriminations and a costly loss for Elon Musk's record political spending
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Apple will scan publicly shared iCloud links for harmful content starting with iOS 27.3
The change extends Apple's client-side content scanning to links accessible by anyone, reviving encryption and privacy concerns.
The Verge · +6 outlets
Binance says hackers used fake job interviews and an internal AI tool in $6.3 billion heist
The exchange attributes one of the largest crypto thefts to social engineering plus misuse of its own AI tooling.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Netflix rolls out AI Discover tab for mood-based themed recommendations
Netflix's AI-driven discovery push comes as the company works to lift engagement, not just subscriber counts.
The Verge · +11 outlets
Google disables Search entirely in schools that opt out of its AI features
The policy ties Google's core search product to acceptance of Gemini AI in classrooms, raising antitrust and education questions.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Canva lays off 22 percent of staff amid product changes
The design platform's deep cuts signal continued pressure on tooling companies as AI reshapes creative software.
The Verge · +6 outlets
Creators18 stories ›
Paris Creator Week doubles in size as study forecasts $1.2 trillion creator economy
The creator-industry gathering draws 8,000 professionals and executives from YouTube, Twitch and LinkedIn as a new study sizes the global creator market at $1.2
Variety · +2 outlets
GTA 6 has reportedly passed $750 million in digital pre-orders
Estimates put pre-orders near 7.71 million across PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as Rockstar confirms a physical map and preload timing.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Apple services revenue hits record $31.6 billion but growth slows
The September-quarter result, the first earnings report under CEO John Ternus, marks an all-time services high with decelerating growth.
Variety · +6 outlets
Bethesda reveals Elder Scrolls VI subtitle Sentinel, but report says it is still years away
The long-awaited RPG got a name and logo from Todd Howard, while reporting indicates the release remains more than two years out.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
UK government confirms plan to restrict in-game voice chat for under-16s
The proposed limits on voice chat for younger players draw pushback from parts of the games industry and community.
Dexerto
Nearly $1.9 billion wagered on prediction markets for US midterm races
Betting on House and Senate outcomes reached the total as voters headed to the polls, with Democrats favored.
Variety · +5 outlets
Podcasts18 stories ›
The Diary of a CEO overtakes Joe Rogan as YouTube's most-subscribed podcast
Steven Bartlett's interview show now leads YouTube's podcast charts, displacing Joe Rogan's long-held top spot as video podcasting grows.
Podnews · +9 outlets
Podcast ad spending shifts toward trusted hosts as networks face pressure
New reports show advertisers consolidating spend around established host-read shows, a shift that squeezes smaller podcasts that rely on programmatic ad revenue
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +4 outlets
Libsyn adapts strategy as video podcasting gains momentum
The hosting and monetization company is repositioning around video podcasting as YouTube's dominance reshapes how shows are distributed and consumed.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/
Ausha expands automatic monetization to podcasters worldwide with SoundCast
The French podcast host is extending its dynamic ad insertion program internationally, widening access to automated monetization for independent creators.
Podnews
Captivate launches new ad marketplace for podcast monetization
The podcast hosting platform is adding a marketplace to connect publishers and advertisers, joining a wave of companies building direct-sales tools.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +3 outlets
Sofia Franklyn revisits Call Her Daddy split in new memoir
The former co-host's book revisits the 2021 breakup of one of the most commercially successful podcasts, a split that reshaped the show's ownership.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +7 outlets
Gaming18 stories ›
GTA 6 passes $750 million in digital pre-orders, Rockstar confirms physical map and preload date
The estimated 7.71 million pre-orders across PS5 and Xbox Series X/S would put the unlaunched game among the biggest entertainment releases ever.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
UK government plans to restrict in-game voice chat for under-16s
The proposal would add age-based controls to online voice comms in games, drawing pushback from parts of the industry and playerbase.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Ubisoft reportedly seeking to acquire Arkane Lyon from Xbox
The reported move follows an extension of Ubisoft's consultation period with Xbox over the Lyon studio.
Gamesindustry · +10 outlets
Netflix launches its first AI-branded content recommendations feature on TVs
The rollout marks Netflix's most visible AI product push, tied to its broader effort to lift member engagement.
Variety · +13 outlets
Analysis: one in three acquired game studios has shut down since 2000
The study of over 300 acquisitions found half of the closed studios were shuttered within five years of being bought.
Gamesindustry · +12 outlets
Elder Scrolls VI named Sentinel, but reportedly still more than two years away
Bethesda finally attached a name to the long-teased RPG, while reporting indicates the wait is far from over.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Economy18 stories ›
Democrats Sweep 2026 Midterms, Winning Congress and Texas Governor's Race
The Democratic sweep reshapes the US political balance of power and sets up new constraints on the Trump administration heading into 2027.
Bloomberg.com · +14 outlets
Wall Street Warns Democrats' Midterm Wins Pose Risks to the AI Data Center Boom
Investors fear slower data center construction and tighter financing after candidates opposed to rapid buildouts won key races, hitting CoreWeave bonds.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Oil Prices Sink as Midterm Results Raise Hopes for Middle East Resolution
Traders are repricing crude on expectations the new Congress could shift US policy toward Iran and the wider region.
WSJ · +13 outlets
CVS Health to Spin Off $117 Billion Retail Pharmacy Business by 2028
The breakup separates the drugstore chain from Aetna insurance and Caremark pharmacy benefits, a major restructuring of a healthcare conglomerate.
Bloomberg · +8 outlets
Meta Raises €9 Billion in Debut Euro Bond Sale With Record €53 Billion of Orders
The record oversubscribed deal shows strong demand for AI-related corporate debt even among cautious European investors.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Qualcomm to Supply Equipment for SpaceX's Planned US Mobile Network
The deal signals SpaceX's intent to challenge incumbent US wireless carriers with a nationwide terrestrial network.
Bloomberg · +12 outlets