Meta’s Own AI Was Exploited to Hijack Instagram Accounts
Meta’s AI‑powered support chatbot was exploited to hijack Instagram accounts by prompting the bot to link a new email address and reset passwords. Hackers demonstrated the flaw in a Telegram video, showing they could take over profiles without multi‑factor authentication. The vulnerability affected high‑profile accounts such as @obamawhitehouse, the US Space Force chief’s profile, and Sephora before Meta patched the issue. The incident coincides with Meta’s aggressive AI rollout and recent staff reductions in its trust‑and‑safety team.
All Your Favorite Channels, All in One Place: FOX One and Peacock Join Primetime Channels
YouTube’s Primetime Channels now includes FOX One, priced at $19.99 per month, and will soon add Peacock Premium Plus at $16.99 per month. The FOX One subscription grants access to live news, sports, and entertainment, including all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches....
Beehiiv Schedules First Summer Release Event to Unveil Next Platform Chapter
Beehiiv will host its first Summer Release Event on July 16, 2026, to unveil the next phase of its platform as it moves beyond newsletters into publishing, audience growth, and monetization. The company recently added native podcast hosting, webinar capabilities,...
TikTok Shop Is Launching in the Netherlands, Opening In-App Commerce to Dutch Brands, Creators
TikTok Shop will go live in the Netherlands on June 15, 2026, extending in‑app commerce to Dutch users through shoppable videos, livestreams, and a dedicated storefront. The rollout is part of a simultaneous expansion into Belgium, Poland and Austria, adding...
Twitch Rolls Out Dual Format Streaming, 2K Resolution at TwitchCon Rotterdam
Twitch unveiled a suite of upgrades at TwitchCon Rotterdam, debuting Dual Format streaming that simultaneously delivers horizontal and vertical video feeds, and launching 2K (1440p) resolution with a 9 Mbps bitrate ceiling for Partners and Affiliates. New creator tools include Auto...
Is Instagram Down? What to Know
Instagram experienced a brief service disruption on Monday morning, with users reporting frozen feeds and Reels that wouldn’t play. Downdetector logged more than 1,000 incident reports, a sharp rise from the usual baseline of around ten. The glitches surfaced around...
Everything New on Hulu in June 2026
June 2026 sees Hulu expanding its library with a flood of titles ranging from classic films to new original series. Highlights include the final season of FX’s critically acclaimed drama “The Bear,” the full Marvel Captain America trilogy, and several...
Omdia: Global Online Video Subscriptions Reach 2.24 Billion in 2025
Omdia reports that global online video subscriptions hit 2.24 billion in 2025, a 17.6% year‑over‑year rise that pushed streaming revenues to $176 billion—surpassing pay‑TV’s $170 billion for the first time. Pay‑TV subscriptions continued to decline, falling 1.8% to 1.03 billion, leaving streaming with 68.4%...
ATSC 3.0 at NAB Show Focused on Brazil, Low-Cost Receivers
The 2026 NAB Show highlighted a surge of low‑cost ATSC 3.0 reception gear, notably ADTH’s $70 dongle that can handle protected content and work with streaming boxes. Broadcasters remain hampered by a shortage of affordable, compatible TV sets, with most consumer...
Agentic AI and the Future of the Byline
The article explores how agentic AI—systems that act toward goals rather than merely respond to prompts—could reshape journalism. It argues that future reporters will spend more time training AI agents to synthesize and deliver news than writing articles themselves. This...
Roku Adds 4 New Free Live Channels on Roku TVs & Roku Players to Start June 2026, Including Free FIFA...
Roku will launch four new free, ad‑supported live channels on its TVs and streaming players in June 2026, expanding its sports and outdoor entertainment lineup. The additions include FIFA Plus Women, FIFA Plus Español, Sports Illustrated, and Stingray Hooked, all...
ElevenLabs Delivers Emotionally Nuanced AI Dubbing
ElevenLabs unveiled Dubbing v2, an AI dubbing model that conditions on the original performance to retain emotional nuance across more than 90 languages. The system’s sync‑aware translation automatically aligns pacing, eliminating most manual adjustments. Integrated with ElevenCreative and ElevenProductions, it...
As Streaming Wars Wear on, Emmy Success Could Give Peacock and Paramount+ a Boost
Peacock and Paramount+ are positioning 2026 as a breakout Emmy year after modest success in 2025. Peacock logged a record 19 nominations, highlighted by a reality‑competition win, while Paramount+ has yet to secure major scripted nods. Both services are banking...
Data: Online Video Subscriptions Reached 2.2bn in 2025
Omdia reports global online video subscriptions hit 2.24 billion at the end of 2025, a 17.6% year‑on‑year increase. The sector’s revenue rose 13.5% to $176 billion, overtaking pay‑TV for the first time as pay‑TV revenue fell to $170 billion. Growth is expected to...
KSI Leaving The Sidemen After 13 Years
British YouTube star KSI announced his departure from the Sidemen collective after 13 years, posting a personal video to his 18.4 million subscribers. The remaining members confirmed the news, expressing sadness but assuring fans of upcoming projects. KSI, who has expanded...