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Twitch and Amazon face class-action lawsuit over its automatic opt-in of gen AI training
Twitch and Amazon are facing a class-action lawsuit over their automatic opt-in policy for generative AI training. Streamer Warren Pandiscia alleges that both companies unlawfully copied millions of videos to develop AI models without proper consent, violating creator agreements and unfair competition laws.
Redditor sent empty box instead of Ryzen 5 9600X from Amazon... twice
A Reddit user reported receiving an empty box twice after ordering an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU from a third-party seller on Amazon. The user, who records unboxing videos, provided evidence of the empty packages, highlighting risks associated with online shopping and third-party sellers.
Clutch Picks Up a Publisher as Maverick Games Partners with Focus Entertainment
Focus Entertainment has announced a major publishing partnership with independent racing studio Maverick Games for its upcoming project, Clutch. This deal comes after Amazon withdrew its backing earlier this year, securing a publisher for the new racing title.
Evening Reading - August 24, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news including Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Marvel Snap's Draft mode, The Witcher 4 targeting a 2028 release, and a class-action lawsuit against Twitch. It also mentions new games like Blasterbug: Last Bug Standing and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, as well as updates for Elden Ring and The Duskbloods.
Netflix reportedly explored letting Peacock and Fox One live inside its app
Netflix has reportedly explored integrating competitors Peacock and Fox One within its own app, a significant departure from its long-standing closed ecosystem. Discussions involve either selling subscriptions to these services or blending their content into Netflix's library. This move follows a successful pilot program in France where Netflix integrated local broadcaster TF1's content.
Class-action lawsuit filed against Twitch over Amazon AI training
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Twitch by content creators, alleging the platform unlawfully used user content to train Amazon's AI models without consent or notification. The lawsuit, filed by Warren Pandiscia, claims Amazon had a significant incentive to acquire data on an unprecedented scale for its AI products. Twitch's Chief Product Officer, Mike Minton, admitted uncertainty about whether Amazon had used VODs for training prior to the introduction of an opt-out setting.
Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Bundle Gets a Surprise 15% Discount on Amazon
Amazon is offering a surprise 15% discount on the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes bundle. This deal allows customers to purchase the bundle, which includes promo cards and booster packs, at a reduced price.
Twitch hit with class-action lawsuit over Amazon AI training: 'Twitch sent no email, displayed no pop-up…
Twitch is facing a class-action lawsuit from user Warren Pandiscia, who alleges that Amazon, Twitch's parent company, used Twitch stream content to train its generative AI without proper consent or notification. The lawsuit claims this practice is unlawful and an attack on content creators, as the data collection was opt-out and consent depended on host streamer settings. The article notes that Twitch sent no email or pop-up notification about the feature, which was discovered by a reporter.
Twitch served with class action lawsuit for training AI using streamers’ content
Twitch is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly using streamers' content to train Amazon's AI models without consent. The suit claims this practice violates California unfair competition law. Twitch recently introduced an opt-out feature for AI training, but it is not retroactive and only applies to the specific channel.
Twitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' content
Twitch and its parent company Amazon are facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly training AI models using content from Twitch streamers without their consent. The suit claims that streamers' intellectual property was used without proper authorization.
Twitch faces a class action lawsuit over using streamers' content to train Amazon's AI
Twitch and its parent company Amazon are facing a proposed class action lawsuit from streamer Warren Pandiscia, who alleges his content was used to train generative AI models without consent or payment. This follows Twitch's recent announcement of AI training features, which have been met with community backlash due to their opt-out rather than opt-in nature. Separately, an analyst suggests that Epic Games Store's efforts to compete with Steam may be too late, despite ongoing improvements to its storefront and the continued success of Fortnite.
Amazon devices are the latest casualties of the memory shortage price hikes
Amazon is increasing prices for its devices, including the Echo and Kindle, due to ongoing memory shortages. This impacts the cost of various Amazon hardware products.
Three PS1 Legends Hit Their 30th Birthday in 2026
In 2026, several iconic PlayStation 1 games will celebrate their 30th anniversaries, including Crash Bandicoot, Tomb Raider, and Resident Evil. These titles, launched in 1996, were instrumental in establishing the PlayStation's legacy and introduced characters and franchises that remain popular today. While some original games show their age, their impact on the industry and their respective series is undeniable.
Pokémon ETBs are Surprisingly Easy to Get Hold of Right Now on Amazon
Amazon has restocked high-demand Pokémon Trading Card Game Elite Trainer Boxes, including exclusive and new releases, at prices below the secondary market. This makes these sought-after items more accessible to collectors.
Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Mini Tins Are Back in Stock at Amazon
Amazon has restocked the Pokémon Trading Card Game Prismatic Evolutions Mini Tins. However, TCGplayer is offering them at a lower price and allows customers to choose their preferred Eeveelution.
Dave Bautista is confirmed as the new Kratos for Amazon's God of War series
Dave Bautista has been confirmed as the new Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War television series, replacing Ryan Hurst who stepped down due to injury. The production will reshoot Kratos' scenes with Bautista. The series will adapt the story from the first God of War game and potentially God of War: Ragnarök for its second season.
4 years ago, Dave Bautista's casting as Kratos was manifested in a Guardians of the Galaxy special
Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst who had to leave due to injury. The casting news gained attention as a fan pointed out a four-year-old reference in the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special where Bautista's character Drax was jokingly called the "God of War." Production for the two-season ordered series is expected to resume in Vancouver soon.
God Of War TV Show Has Found Its New Kratos, And It’s Dave Bautista
Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Prime Video's God of War television series, replacing Ryan Hurst due to an injury. Bautista, a former WWE star known for his physicality and acting roles like Drax the Destroyer, is expected to bulk up for the part. The series is planned for two seasons, with a new game, God of War Laufey, set to release on PlayStation 5 in February 2027.
Woot Is Practically Giving Away Sonic Games to New Customers Today
Amazon-owned retailer Woot is offering a significant discount on Sonic titles, including Sonic x Shadow Generations for just $1 for new customers. This promotion aims to attract new users with heavily discounted games.
Following rumoured talks, Guardians of the Galaxy's Dave Bautista has reportedly now signed as Kratos in Amazon's God of War
Dave Bautista has reportedly been cast as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War television series, replacing Ryan Hurst due to an injury. The series, created by Ronald D. Moore, is expected to film two seasons back-to-back. The article also mentions that the new God of War game will feature a character other than Kratos, named Laufey.
