Twitch streamer Nina Lin's channel is unavailable following her arrest during New York Knicks' championship celebrations. The suspension notice suggests a permanent ban due to guideline violations, adding to her recent controversies.
An internal Meta AI presentation was hijacked by an employee expressing extreme dissatisfaction with their work and management. The incident highlights widespread low morale within Meta's AI division, attributed to forced assignments, layoffs, and invasive monitoring programs.
TikTok's 'Surprise Sets' feature, where users bid on items in live auctions, is facing backlash for allegedly misleading customers with high-value item lures that often result in winning cheap plushies or chargers. Following viewer complaints and WIRED's inquiry, TikTok updated its policies to ban high-value items like iPhones and gift cards from these auctions.
Keir Starmer, leader travailliste, a annoncé son intention d'interdire aux moins de 16 ans l'accès aux principaux réseaux sociaux comme Facebook et TikTok, citant des contenus dangereux et addictifs. Des restrictions nocturnes et des limitations de défilement infini sont aussi envisagées pour les moins de 18 ans.
Keir Starmer, leader travailliste, a annoncé son intention d'interdire aux moins de 16 ans l'accès aux principaux réseaux sociaux comme Facebook et TikTok, citant des contenus dangereux et addictifs. Des restrictions s'appliqueront aussi aux 16-17 ans et des "couvre-feux" nocturnes sont envisagés pour les moins de 18 ans.
Keir Starmer, leader travailliste, a annoncé son intention d'interdire l'accès aux principaux réseaux sociaux pour les moins de 16 ans, citant des préoccupations de sécurité et de contenu dangereux. Des mesures supplémentaires pour les 16-17 ans et les moins de 18 ans sont également envisagées.
The UK's Online Safety Bill has passed Parliament, aiming to protect children online by restricting their ability to interact with strangers in online games and going further than any other country in its regulations.
YouTuber Vlad Ncl was punched during a Dublin livestream while dressed as his female character Natalia. The incident, captured on video, has sparked debate about hostility towards gender non-conformity and the risks of public social experiment content.
An inmate in Hoshiarpur jail, Manpreet Singh, livestreamed videos claiming drugs like methamphetamine are available inside and named a female jail official. Police registered a case, and an inquiry is underway. Opposition parties questioned the government's anti-drug campaign and law and order.
A UK government consultation on children's online safety is considering an under-16 ban for "high-risk" social media platforms. While 90% of parents support such a ban, teenagers express mixed opinions, with some concerned about business marketing and others about privacy and addiction.
Kick streamer Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, became emotional during a livestream after a viewer mocked his facial surgery results via a text-to-speech donation. The 20-year-old content creator, who focuses on looksmaxxing, was recovering from cosmetic procedures when the incident occurred, sparking debate about online criticism and the trend itself.
YouTuber MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, is on the verge of reaching 500 million subscribers, initiating a livestream to capture the historic moment in real-time. The milestone highlights the growth of digital creators and online entertainment.
Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, a 40-year-old Indian expat in the UAE, was killed in Sharjah following a dispute linked to a TikTok livestream. His childhood friend, Jeevan OV, remembers him as a calm and creative collaborator, contrasting with the violent circumstances of his death.
Summer Game Fest showcases a resurgence of single-player games, a surge in horror titles, and a strong Y2K aesthetic. Trends include a move away from live-service games, a focus on narrative-driven experiences, and a revival of early 2000s gaming styles.
Bà Nga, 38 tuổi, trú Hà Tĩnh, bị khởi tố về tội Trốn thuế với hơn 675 triệu đồng qua hoạt động kinh doanh livestream không kê khai đúng doanh thu.
Kick streamer Oblivion was compared to Johnny Somali after a confrontation at a FamilyMart in Japan. The incident occurred when the streamer filmed inside the store without permission, leading to a dispute with an employee and police involvement.
Công an An Giang bắt giữ một cơ sở kinh doanh kích điện bắt cá tại chợ Kênh Ranh, thu giữ 216 bộ kích điện, với người bán khai bán trung bình 40-50 bộ mỗi tháng.
On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident, China has implemented unprecedented censorship on Douyin livestreams, banning phrases like "sorry" and "I love you," as well as all numbers and loud speaking, leading to widespread user frustration and confusion.
In Guizhou, Miao embroiderers are transforming their craft by combining traditional skills with modern e-commerce. Hou Changju manages a factory of 100 workers, while Yang Shuzhen livestreams sales, together generating millions annually. Support from the Youcheng Foundation provided training in design, marketing, and AI, enabling them to overcome poverty and create a complete industry chain.
Chinese actor Han Dong, known for "Scarlet Heart," revealed his struggles with a "cliff-like" career decline during a livestream, admitting he has "no roles to film." He now relies on short dramas and live-streaming sales to survive, facing financial pressure and platform restrictions.
Việt Nam đang đối mặt với vấn nạn sử dụng nhạc trái phép tràn lan, từ các nền tảng trực tuyến đến địa điểm kinh doanh công cộng. Các chuyên gia và cơ quan chức năng kêu gọi biện pháp xử lý mạnh mẽ, phối hợp liên ngành và tăng cường chế tài để xây dựng thị trường âm nhạc chuyên nghiệp.
Streamer Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, broadcast his rhinoplasty surgery live on Kick, attracting thousands of viewers. The event, featuring celebrity surgeon Dr. Michael Salzhauer, sparked debate about cosmetic surgery as live entertainment.
China is rapidly developing a 'village livestreamer' workforce to boost rural economies. These individuals use online platforms and live streaming to sell local products, promote tourism, and increase farmer incomes, with rural online retail sales exceeding 3 trillion yuan in 2025.
Stephen McCullagh, 36, has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for the "cold-blooded and calculated" murder of his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally. He used a prerecorded YouTube video of himself gaming as a false alibi.
