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
Elder Scrolls 6 named Sentinel, but reportedly still years away
Bethesda revealed the subtitle, logo and setting, while reporting indicates a release more than two years out.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Apple sets 18+ App Store age ratings for dating apps and romantic AI companions
Apple is tightening age-rating requirements to block users under 18 from apps with sexual or romantic AI content.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake earns historic Metacritic scores
Reviews praise Nintendo's remake as a faithful, visually overhauled version of the most critically acclaimed game ever released.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
X launches Video Kickstart bonuses for creators who post consistently
The program pays creators who upload new videos regularly, mirroring YouTube-style consistency incentives.
Tubefilter · +8 outlets
ChatGPT adds animated GIF creation with new Images 2.6 model
OpenAI's update lets users generate GIFs from prompts or photos and edit frames, animation speed and sharing options.
The Verge · +8 outlets
Rockstar confirms GTA 6 physical map, preload date and launch time
New details include an earlier preload window, a large file size and a physical map for the retail release.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Xbox previews phone-as-controller and direct Wi-Fi cloud gaming options
Microsoft is rolling out two cloud gaming previews, including the Xbox Nano controller that connects directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming over Wi-Fi.
The Verge · +10 outlets
UK plans to restrict in-game voice chat for under-16s
The UK government confirmed it intends to impose age-based limits on game voice chat, drawing pushback.
Dexerto · +9 outlets
Druski signs multi-year Netflix deal; Collect & Praise premieres December 1st
Netflix is betting on one of its biggest creator signings with a comedy series spoofing megachurch culture.
Tubefilter · +13 outlets
Netflix leans on Peter Rice as it prioritizes member joy and closes YouTube viewership gap
Netflix is betting on Rice to lift stagnant US viewing hours as it competes with YouTube for attention.
Forbes
Apple services revenue hits record $31.6 billion in September quarter as growth slows
The quarter was the first earnings report under CEO John Ternus, with iPhone sales also rising.
Variety
Democrat El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, DDHQ projects
The projection adds a Democratic Senate pickup as midterm results continue to come in.
Bloomberg.com