HeyWhatsNew: Fortnite Teams Up with KPop Demon Hunters and Snapchat Users Push Back on Paid Memory Storage
Heyuppers, welcome! Here’s your roundup of the biggest headlines making waves since October 5, 2025.
Sora 2 Hits a Snag: OpenAI Listens to Rights Holders
OpenAI’s new AI video app, Sora 2, has caused quite a stir after users began generating videos featuring copyrighted characters such as SpongeBob, Pikachu, and Rick and Morty in some rather unusual scenarios. Initially, content owners had to actively opt out to protect their characters, but OpenAI soon recognized that this approach was ineffective. CEO Sam Altman has since announced a policy change stating that rights holders will now have greater control over how their characters appear, or whether they appear at all.
The app is now moving toward providing creators with more detailed control options, allowing them to flag or block specific characters. OpenAI is also exploring ways to share revenue with rights holders as user engagement continues to grow. Altman acknowledged that there will be adjustments along the way, but the goal remains clear: to encourage creative expression through interactive fan fiction while ensuring that both characters and creators are properly protected.
Facebook Gives You More Control Over What You Watch
Meta is shaking up Facebook with a new algorithm update that puts users in the driver’s seat when it comes to Reels. The platform will now show more videos tailored to your preferences, with AI-powered search suggestions and new friend bubbles to see what your friends are enjoying. Users can easily hit “Not Interested” on Reels or flag comments, helping the app learn what you like and don’t like.
The update also makes it simpler to save your favorite Reels in one place and prioritizes newer content, showing 50% more videos uploaded the same day you’re scrolling. With these tweaks, Meta aims to cut down on annoying, low-quality, or scammy content while keeping discovery fun. Friend bubbles let you peek at what pals are watching and even start a private chat with a tap, bringing a more social vibe to your feed.
Elon Musk’s xAI Is Making a Fully AI-Generated Game
Elon Musk has revealed that his AI company, xAI, is working on a fully AI-generated video game, aiming to release it before the end of 2026. Musk shared the news on X, promising fans a “great AI-generated game.” Known for its conversational AI Grok, xAI is now bringing in gaming experts to teach its models about design, mechanics, and storytelling.
While AI has been used in games before, for dialogue or assets, no fully AI-made game has hit the mainstream yet. xAI is clearly serious, offering roles up to $100 an hour to prepare its technology. This project could be a big step for AI in gaming, and with Musk at the helm, it’s shaping up to be one of the most closely watched experiments in the space.
Fortnite x KPop Demon Hunters: Limited-Time Collaboration
Fortnite is launching a KPop Demon Hunters crossover, running from October 2 to November 1, 2025, bringing the popular K-drama-style action film directly into the game. Players can access Rumi, Mira, and Zoey skins with themed accessories, unlock emotes inspired by iconic film moments, and complete Battle Royale and Blitz quests to earn exclusive rewards, including loading screens and special emotes. Signature in-game items, such as Rumi’s Sword and Mira’s X-tra Spicy Ramyeon, will also be available.
The event reimagines Horde Rush as Demon Rush, allowing squads to battle waves of demons while leveraging unique KPop Demon Hunters perks. Additionally, creators can utilize Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) to design collab-themed islands with NPCs, film-inspired backdrops, and enemy demons. This collaboration underscores Fortnite’s ongoing commitment to major crossovers, following partnerships with franchises like Marvel and Dragon Ball.
Snapchat Users React Strongly to Paid Memory Storage
Snapchat is facing an outcry after announcing that users with over 5GB of saved Memories—their old photos and videos—will now have to pay. For many, these Memories are priceless snapshots of life’s milestones, from teenage moments to family celebrations. Users have flooded app stores with negative reviews, called the move “corporate greed” and a “memory tax,” and some are already downloading their archives or planning to leave the platform entirely.
While Snap says storing all those Memories isn’t cheap and compares its fees to Apple and Google, many feel it’s unfair after years of free access. For users, Memories aren’t just files; they’re emotional keepsakes. As Snap rolls this out globally, it faces the challenge of balancing storage costs with the sense of trust and nostalgia that has kept people coming back to the app for years.
Ferrari Enters the Electric Era
Ferrari has officially unveiled its first all-electric supercar, built on a brand-new Elettrica platform. This four-door model delivers impressive performance with over 1,000 horsepower, accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 192 mph. Equipped with a 122 kWh battery, it supports 350 kW fast charging and offers a range of up to 323 miles, blending Ferrari’s hallmark performance with modern practicality.
Designed in collaboration with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom studio, the model is set to debut in 2026, marking a defining moment in Ferrari’s evolution. CEO Benedetto Vigna described it as even more significant than the F80 hybrid, a statement that underscores its importance. With four Ferrari-built motors and the brand’s signature driving dynamics, this EV represents Ferrari’s confident step into the future of high-performance electric mobility.
And that’s a wrap, Heyuppers! Catch you next time with more of the latest in tech, innovation, and gaming.
