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Advertising platforms have reportedly declined to run ads promoting a documentary about Elon Musk, according to a widely shared claim circulating on social media. The reported rejections have drawn attention amid ongoing tensions between Musk and major tech and advertising companies, with commenters debating whether the move reflects content standards, brand-safety concerns, or political bias.

A user shared an explicit adult post titled 'Spreading legs to have some fun' on a federated social network's adult community. The content is attracting modest engagement, with a small number of likes so far, and is part of the ongoing flow of adult material circulating on decentralized platforms where communities dedicated to such content operate outside mainstream moderation rules.

A children's toy entertainment channel is drawing large audiences with a video showing a remote-controlled army truck digging and building a secret underground tunnel. The clip has gathered hundreds of thousands of likes, suggesting strong ongoing interest in military-themed toy play content aimed at young viewers.

A live-action Spider-Man television series set in Sony's Spider-Man universe is close to receiving a green light at Amazon, according to TheWrap. The project would expand Sony's slate of Marvel-adjacent shows following earlier deals that brought Spider-Man universe content to the streaming platform, though casting and story details have not been announced.

Mexico is moving to require digital storefronts, such as online game and app stores, to clearly disclose the license terms attached to digital purchases. The change would force platforms to be upfront that customers are often buying a revocable license rather than permanent ownership of digital content. Consumer advocates have long pushed for such transparency, and the proposal has drawn attention from gamers and digital-rights watchers worldwide.

A guide to new TV shows and movies arriving on Amazon Prime Video in September 2026 has been published. It outlines the streaming additions expected on the platform next month. Viewer interest is focused on which original series and licensed films will be available to stream.

LT Game has introduced its new electronic table game 'Crapless Craps', a range of slot titles, and its entertainment platform Livo at the G2E trade show in Las Vegas. The rollout marks the company's push to expand its product line beyond its established offerings, showcasing new gaming content and digital entertainment options to casino industry buyers and operators attending the event.

Streaming platforms that built their businesses on music and television are increasingly adding video games to their offerings, raising the question of whether gaming is becoming a core part of their strategy rather than an experiment. Industry commentary suggests entertainment companies see interactive content as a way to keep subscribers engaged and attract new audiences as competition for screen time intensifies.

AI and licensing company Veritone has struck a deal with ATP Media to license the men's professional tennis archive. The agreement gives Veritone rights to manage and distribute ATP Media's footage, opening the sport's historical content to broadcasters, brands and digital platforms. The move reflects growing demand for sports archives as media companies look to monetize back catalogs.

Paramount+ has acquired three British series from A24: 'It Gets Worse', 'Major Players' and 'The Ministry Of Time'. The deal brings the shows to the streaming platform's audience. Deadline reported the acquisition. Further details on release dates or the scope of the deal were not immediately provided.

Google's YouTube has announced it will close its dedicated YouTube Gaming app and site, folding all gaming content and features into the main YouTube platform. The standalone service had been launched to compete with Twitch, but struggled to gain traction. Gamers and streamers are now discussing how the transition will affect discoverability, live streams, and gaming-specific features.

The Switched to Linux podcast released a new episode at 5:00 PM Eastern titled "AI Agents Are Spamming the Universe..." The episode centers on the host receiving a spam email sent by an AI agent, prompting a wider discussion about automated bots flooding the internet with unwanted content. The episode is available via the podcast's RSS feed and usual listening platforms.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Audacy's News Talk 830 WCCO have announced a multi-year, multi-platform partnership that will carry the NBA team's programming on the Minneapolis-St. Paul news talk station. The agreement keeps Timberwolves game broadcasts and related team content on WCCO's airwaves and digital platforms for the length of the deal, extending the club's reach with Twin Cities radio audiences.