Sky Sports Shuts Down Its “Halo” Women-Focused Channel After Just Three Days
Halo launched as a TikTok channel marketed as the network’s “lil sis,” aimed at appealing to women. But instead of highlighting women’s sports or offering meaningful coverage, the account posted…
Netflix Expands TV Gaming and Social Play as It Pushes Toward a New Entertainment Model
Netflix is deepening its push into gaming with a new slate of interactive titles built directly into its TV platform, marking the company’s most ambitious effort yet to blend watching,…
Jury Rules Apple Must Pay Masimo $634M for Infringing Blood Oxygen Monitoring Patent
A federal jury in California has determined that Apple must pay medical device company Masimo $634 million in damages for infringing a patent related to blood oxygen monitoring technology. Reuters…
TikTok Adds Direct Sharing From Amazon Music for Songs, Playlists and Listening Stats
TikTok is introducing a new feature that lets Amazon Music users share content directly to the platform, the company told TechCrunch. A “Share to TikTok” button within Amazon Music will…
Meta Revamps Facebook Marketplace With Collaborative Tools, Social Features and Expanded Meta AI Support
Meta is rolling out a major update to Facebook Marketplace that introduces collaborative shopping tools, expanded social interactions and deeper Meta AI integrations aimed at improving discovery, communication and checkout.…
Google Adds New ‘Images’ Tab to Mobile App in Push Toward Personalized Visual Inspiration
Google is rolling out a dedicated “Images” tab in its mobile Search app for iOS and Android, a feature positioned to offer users a curated feed of visual inspiration and…
TikTok Introduces ‘Bulletin Board’ for One-to-Many Messages from Creators and Brands
TikTok is rolling out a new feature called “bulletin board” that lets creators and brands send public, one-to-many messages to followers, offering a tool similar to Instagram’s broadcast channels launched…
Valve Announces New Steam Machine Console and Wireless VR Headset Ahead of 2026 Launch
Valve has introduced a new version of its Steam Machine console, positioning it as a competitor to Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation as the company pushes further into living room gaming.…
Ryanair Ends Acceptance of Printed Boarding Passes as Airline Shifts to Fully Digital System
Ryanair will no longer accept printed boarding passes at airports, introducing a full transition to digital-only check-ins and mobile passes starting Wednesday. The airline said the shift is intended to…
Elden Ring: Nightreign DLC ‘The Forsaken Hollows’ Arrives December 4
FromSoftware has announced The Forsaken Hollows, the first major DLC for Elden Ring: Nightreign, its co-op survival spinoff of the acclaimed open-world RPG. The expansion will release on December 4,…
First Permanent Pokémon Theme Park, PokéPark Kanto, to Open in Tokyo in February 2026
Pokémon fans will soon have a year-round destination of their own. The first permanent Pokémon theme park, called PokéPark Kanto, is set to open on February 5, 2026, inside Yomiuriland…
Threads Targets Podcasters With New Features to Foster Show Discussions
Meta’s social platform Threads is turning its attention to podcasters, introducing new features designed to make the app a central hub for podcast-related conversations and community engagement. Announced Tuesday, the…
YouTubers Move Beyond Ads: Creators Turn to Brands, Businesses, and Billion-Dollar Ventures
YouTube’s creator economy continues to grow, but many of its biggest stars are no longer relying on ads and sponsorships for income. As advertising policies shift and monetization becomes less…
Venmo Launches “Venmo Stash” Rewards Program, Offering Up to 5% Cash Back on Debit Card Purchases
Venmo is expanding its payment ecosystem with a new cash back rewards program for debit card users. Announced Monday, the feature — called Venmo Stash — offers up to 5%…
Amazon Music Launches “Fan Groups” in Canada, Letting Users Chat and Stream Together
Amazon Music is testing a new social feature called “Fan Groups” that lets listeners create and join communities centered around their favorite artists and genres. The beta rollout, announced Monday,…
AI Struggles to Match Human-Level Toxicity on Social Media, Study Finds
Artificial intelligence may surpass humans in math, programming, and strategic games, but it continues to falter in one uniquely human domain—picking fights online. A new study conducted by researchers from…
AI-powered blog from Anthropic ends shortly after launch
Anthropic has quietly discontinued its “Claude Explains” blog, an experimental platform showcasing its Claude AI model’s ability to generate blog content. Just a week after launching and receiving some public…
Vance Sparks Controversy at Munich Conference with Critique of European Democracy
The Munich Security Conference, attended by global defense and security officials, took an unexpected turn as U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a strongly-worded critique of European democratic institutions. Held…