Video sharing platform YouTube has been running a test that places its 4k video playing capabilities behind its premium subscription. According to The Verge, it has been reported by some users in recent weeks that they have been seeing playback of 2160p resolution video restricted with text labelling it as […]
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YouTube concludes experiment that showed some users 10 unskippable ads
Over the years, advertisements have crept into the YouTube experience as a way to support creators financially and maintain the platform. However, it appears like YouTube is now going above and beyond with its advertising, playing up to 10 non-skippable adverts in a row. According to 9to5 Google, YouTube has […]
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YouTube TV app now connects to YouTube app on phone
YouTube is revealing an intriguing new feature that might be quite handy for individuals who have the YouTube app installed on their TV. According to GSM Arena, previously, using your phone to control that app required going through the cast process, which was cumbersome. Also, while this worked when you found a video on […]
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I&B Ministry blocks 22 YouTube channels for spreading disinformation related to India
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, utilizing the emergency powers under the IT Rules, 2021, has issued orders for blocking 22 YouTube-based news channels, three Twitter accounts, one Facebook account, and one news website for spreading disinformation related to India’s national security and foreign relations. A statement issued by the […]
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YouTube working on a dedicated podcasts homepage
Google-owned video streaming platform YouTube is currently working to add a dedicated podcasts homepage. As per the details published by Podnews, YouTube is planning to improve podcast ingestion by piloting the ability to pull in podcast RSS feeds, TechCrunch reported. The company will centralise podcasts on a new homepage at YouTube.com/podcasts. The URL does not yet […]
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YouTube removes channel of Russian prankers Vovan, Lexus after hoaxing UK Ministers
YouTube removed the channel of Russian hoaxers Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, known as Vovan and Lexus, respectively, where footage of prank telephone calls with UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel was published. “The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated,” a YouTube message […]
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YouTube begins rolling out transcription feature to the Android app
YouTube introduced the transcription feature on its desktop website some time ago. As per GSM Arena, some users have reported that the new feature is being implemented in the native Android app. There’s a dedicated “Show Transcript” button below the video’s description. The transcript itself is quite similar to its desktop version, it’s just adapted […]
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YouTube’s video player getting a new look on Android, iOS
American online video sharing and social media platform YouTube is rolling out a new interface for its mobile app’s full-screen player. As per The Verge, the new interface will introduce some fresh features which should make it easier to like or dislike a video (privately, of course), view comments, and share what […]
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YouTube will no longer be making most original shows
YouTube is going to scale back a significant portion of YouTube Originals, which produced original content including scripted series, educational videos, and music and celebrity programming. As per The Verge, going forward, the company will only fund originals in the YouTube Kids Fund and the Black Voices Fund, a program created in 2020 that committed […]
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Google puts Smart Downloads to test on its Android YouTube app
YouTube is reportedly testing out a new Smart Downloads feature, which downloads 20 videos each week based on a user’s watching preferences. Of course, the app will download the content only using Wi-Fi. The mission is to save up mobile data when you are on the run and watching your […]
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YouTube app rolls out ‘listening controls’ for Android, iOS users
American video streaming giant YouTube has rolled out a ‘listening controls’ feature for YouTube app users on Android and iOS. As per GSM Arena, the feature appears to be exclusive to Premium subscribers for now. To access the controls, a user has to go to the settings menu although some music videos automatically suggest bringing up the controls for users through […]
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Youtube rolls out personalized ‘New to you’ feed
YouTube has finally rolled out “New to you” tab on its platform after testing the feature earlier this year. The new tab is available on the YouTube homepage across mobile, desktop and TV devices, reported TechCrunch. According to YouTube, the latest feature will help users discover new creators and content beyond the recommended videos […]
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Google to demonetise YouTube videos on climate misinformation
Amid an increasing pressure to tackle misinformation on climate change on the world’s largest video platform- YouTube, the parent company Google has announced that it will start demonetising content on the platform that includes climate change denial. As per Mashable India, not only Google will demonetise the content but will also limit monetisation tools to creators who post videos that deny climate change. The […]
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R. Kelly’s YouTube channels removed following his sex trafficking conviction
R. Kelly’s YouTube channels have been removed after the singer-songwriter was found guilty on all nine counts in his sex trafficking case. As a result, the singer will not be allowed to create any new channels going forward on the platform. As per Variety, YouTube has not banned Kelly’s music and it will continue […]
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YouTube bans videos with vaccine misinformation
In an attempt to stem the flow of anti-vaccine misinformation, YouTube said that it will not allow videos that claim vaccines approved by health authorities are dangerous or don’t work. As per The Verge, the Google-owned platform is also banning prominent anti-vaccine accounts, including Joseph Mercola’s channel and the Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-linked Children’s […]