Patreon has long provided a space for creatives in much the same way Twitch has, but with different connotations. Twitch is usually viewed as being strictly for gaming (although that isn’t the case), while Patreon caters to a more artistic subset. The company just announced plans to launch a livestreaming service this summer that could position it as a true rival to Twitch, and it’s currently undergoing extensive testing.
Patreon says it hopes the feature can “boost real-time fan engagement and provide new experiences to encourage free-to-paid member conversion.” It’s an ideal option for users that want to create video-based content, whether that’s streaming their favorite video game or providing tutorials on specific crafts.
According to the site, “Video is one of the top highest earning categories on Patreon and a core offering for its creators. We’re looking forward to seeing how creators and artists integrate livestreams into their exclusive Patreon perks and experiences.” It’s more than just an afterthought, too; Patreon plans for creators to be able to go live in the app without the use of any third party tools, and enable both free and paid member access levels for videos.
Of course, the live video will also have a chat system so creators can talk with fans, as well as moderation tools for keeping the inevitable malicious elements under control. Patreon also says the service will work with third-party tools like OBS and Streamlabs, and that VOD downloads will be available after streams end for cross-posting on other platforms or for selling as one-time purchases.
Right now, Live Video is being tested through a limited-access beta with “select creators.” Sorry, folks — if you didn’t get the invite, you can’t sign up now. Fortunately, Patreon plans to launch the service to all its users over the summer. This will open up a wide range of possibilities for content creators of all types.
Nearly a month after announcing the GPT-6.1 Sol model, OpenAI unveiled GPT-6.1 Terra today. The latest addition to the family focuses on computer use, visual reasoning, coding, and professional work, while costing 50% less through the API than GPT-5.6 Terra.
OpenAI says Terra can handle everything from filling out browser forms and working inside spreadsheets to interpreting technical drawings and editing videos. The company says it can also complete computer-based tasks more than three times faster than GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol.
ASUS has started selling its UGen Intel Arc Pro B70 graphics card in Europe, bringing its take on Intel’s workstation GPU to customers with a hefty €1,799 recommended price. The card is available in Germany and Austria, while ASUS lists it at CHF 1,799 in Switzerland.
Intel first introduced the Arc Pro B70 in March 2026, with its own branded model starting at $949. ASUS’s version arrives several months later with the same core GPU architecture but a different cooling design and a higher power rating. The price also places it well above Intel’s original starting point, although the two prices are not directly comparable because ASUS’s European figure includes VAT.
Anthropic has officially filed to go public, and buried inside its S-1 is a blunt warning about the technology at the center of its business. The maker of Claude AI says advanced AI could cause everything from large-scale cyberattacks and geopolitical instability to catastrophic or even existential risks for humanity.
The warnings take up a surprisingly large part of the filing. Axios notes that more than 90 pages, or roughly a third of the prospectus, focus on risk factors. Many of them warn about what could happen as AI systems become more capable and autonomous.