Have you heard? Smosh steps toward Just For Laughs while iDubbbz steps away from Creator Clash

1 year ago

Each week, we handpick a selection of stories to give you a snapshot of trends, updates, business moves, and more…

TikTok pushes its American economy importance with $1 million in free ads for small businesses

1 year ago

In the leadup to TikTok's latest ban deadline (which was, once again, extended), it ran a charm offensive, talking up…

The first YouTube video edited with a brain-computer interface shows Neuralink’s potential

1 year ago

Neuralink's first wave of human trials has led the company to a notable milestone. Bradford Smith, the third person to…

At Google’s NewFronts pitch, execs explain how YouTube helps brands find “the perfect match”

1 year ago

YouTube's annual Brandcast presentation is scheduled for May 14, but NewFronts attendees got an early taste of the platform's new and…

Meta is launching a new ad product (and using AI) to get brands closer to trending Reels

1 year ago

Meta's presentation at the 2025 NewFronts detailed the tech company's plans to turn its owned-and-operated platforms into havens for creators…

Spotify’s podcast “plays” are a new metric for a booming industry

1 year ago

How do you measure a podcast? Spotify is counting the plays. That's the name of the audiovisual platform's newest metric, which will…

Viewership on political streams is up 56% year-over-year

1 year ago

Anyone who followed the so-called "influencer election" knows that political live streams have become a significant cultural force. Now, thanks…

Kai Cenat’s “Streamer University” is really happening. Here’s the trailer.

1 year ago

Kai Cenat is getting ready to begin his first semester as the "headmaster" of a unique scholastic setup. The most-watched Twitch…

Netflix is rolling out a TikTok-style feed and a homepage redesign to help you find your next watch

1 year ago

If you're a Netflix subscriber who struggles to find your next binge amidst an ever-growing ocean of content, the streamer's new look…

20 years of YouTube: In 2007, we all empathized with iJustine and her 300-page iPhone bill

1 year ago

On August 13, 2007, iJustine posted a minute-long clip that vaulted her to a higher tier of internet stardom. But to her,…