Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalised in Miami after livestreaming acts of self-harm on TikTok, prompting emergency services to respond to his home and safely transport him for medical attention.
Mexican TikTok influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming outside a restaurant in Culiacán by an assailant on a motorbike. Police have made no arrests as violence continues to grip the state of Sinaloa.
Kick streamer N3on was involved in a golf cart accident during his IRL livestream at Toronto's Caribana Grand Parade on August 1. An unnamed woman was injured, and N3on faced backlash for leaving the scene, later claiming he wasn't driving and didn't know the driver.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat returned after a nine-month hiatus, drawing over 1 million concurrent viewers across Twitch and YouTube. The event served as the official reveal for Streamer University 2026, announcing its professors and students.
YouTuber Jidon Armani Adams, known as JiDion, announced he is quitting streaming after a viral arrest in Michigan. He cited self-reflection, stating streaming brought out a negative side of him and contributed to controversies. Adams plans to focus on predator-catching content.
The Weather Channel's dedicated smart TV app subscription has increased by 66.7%, from $3/month or $30/year to $5/month or $50/year. This price hike reflects the challenges legacy media companies face in the streaming industry.
Twitch streamer ExtraEmily's account was restored after a one-day suspension for a distracted driving incident during a livestream. A viral clip showed her looking at her phone while driving, prompting criticism and action from Twitch.
A clip from Kick streamer Jay Cartwright's livestream went viral, showing him kissing a girl in a nightclub who then reveals she is 16. Cartwright appears shocked, pulls away, and ends the stream, sparking online debate about age verification in venues and streamer responsibility.
Artist Morry Kolman is livestreaming traffic camera feeds of the New York Knicks' championship parade via his project GardenCam, offering a unique view for fans celebrating from afar.
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.
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.
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.
Influencers Braden Eric Peters (Clavicular) and Andrew Morales (The Cuban Tarzan) received probation, not jail time, for firing guns at an alligator in Florida's Everglades. They must complete community service and a firearms safety course.
Maya Higa, a Twitch streamer, delivered an official TED Talk, earning a standing ovation for her work in animal conservation through her Alveus Animal Sanctuary, which has raised over $7.5 million since 2019.
Maya Higa, Twitch streamer and founder of Alveus Sanctuary, delivered a TED Talk on wildlife conservation, highlighting how livestreaming can raise awareness and educate millions about wildlife, reaching a milestone as the first Twitch streamer on TED's main stage.
