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YouTube's new news hub directs you toward reliable sources
YouTube has announced two new efforts to help people find news from authoritative sources. A new hub will host a range of content related to a topic or story, while it's helping established outlets to create news-focused Shorts.
Kris Holt10.18.2023
YouTube is rolling out a new 'You' section as part of a substantial update
YouTube just unveiled a spate of new tools to improve the experience for average users. These features include a lock screen for mobile devices, an updated library and much more.
Lawrence Bonk10.18.2023
YouTube warned by EU official to keep a close eye on Israel-Hamas war content
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton is asking Alphabet to be "very vigilant" when it comes to Israel-Hamas-related content posted on YouTube.
Mariella Moon10.14.2023
Google Podcasts, which is an actual thing, to shut down next year
Google Podcasts is shutting down next year to make room for expanded YouTube Music functionality. Google's dedicated podcasting app never really caught on.
Lawrence Bonk09.27.2023
YouTube's ad-free Premium Lite tier is going away
After October 25, YouTube users paying for Premium Lite will have to pay for the more expensive full-fledged Premium tier if they don't want to see ads in their videos without resorting to ad blockers.
Mariella Moon09.26.2023
YouTube’s upcoming AI-powered creator tools include a generative green screen
YouTube announced upcoming AI-based features today, including a generative green screen tool for Shorts.
Will Shanklin09.22.2023
YouTube is testing fewer, longer ad breaks on its TV apps
YouTube is experimenting with having longer ad breaks but fewer of them on its TV apps. You may also see exactly how long you have to wait until you can skip ads.
Kris Holt09.07.2023
YouTube is testing bitesize games on desktop and mobile
YouTube is launching an in-app platform for minigames, adding to the ways you can interact with content on the popular video service, but the games are bite-size in nature, rather than full-fledged cloud-gaming experiences.
Lawrence Bonk09.07.2023
YouTube Music's Now Playing tab adds everyone's least-favorite feature: YouTube comments
YouTube Music's latest redesign of the Now Playing page is making its way to iOS and Android devices everywhere. There's a new feature that brings an extra social element to the app. You'll now be able to read and post comments on the Now Playing page.
Kris Holt09.01.2023
Instagram reportedly making Reels longer to take on TikTok and YouTube
It looks like Instagram is about to significantly increase the maximum length of Reels, according to reputable mobile developer and leaker Alessandro Paluzzi. The current hard limit for these videos is three minutes, but screenshots provided by Paluzzi indicate a forthcoming leap to 10 minutes. This would effectively transform the social media site into a more robust video-sharing platform like YouTube.
Lawrence Bonk08.31.2023
YouTubers can take training courses to remove warnings from their permanent record
YouTube is updating its enforcement policies to give creators who break its rules a chance to wipe the slate clean. . As long as they complete a training course and avoid violating the same policy within a 90-day period, YouTube will remove a warning from their account.
Kris Holt08.30.2023
Google TV is integrating NFL Sunday Ticket ahead of the new season
Google TV is about to get a heavy dose of NFL Sunday Ticket. The service, which Google won the bidding rights for last year, will soon be available (and likely promoted with gusto) on the platform. Google also offers the NFL subscription service on YouTube and YouTube TV.
Will Shanklin08.24.2023YouTube wants to benefit from AI-generated music without the copyright headaches
YouTube's new principles for AI-generated music welcome the technology, but also play nicely with labels protecting their copyrights.
Jon Fingas08.22.2023
YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket includes live chat and highlights in Shorts
YouTube has revealed some more NFL Sunday Ticket features for the upcoming season, including replays and live chat. The service is also offering monthly payment plans in most states starting today.
Kris Holt08.17.2023
YouTube Music debuts Samples, a TikTok-style feed for music discovery
In the last few years, basically every platform of consequence has made its own take on TikTok's signature scrolling feed of vertical videos. YouTube Music is the latest. Today, the app will get a vertical video feed called Samples that YouTube describes as a one-tap way to quickly sample and find new music.
Nathan Ingraham08.16.2023YouTube will tackle cancer misinformation as part of its updated health policy
New guidelines lay out how health content will be reviewed.
Sarah Fielding08.15.2023
YouTube is deactivating links in Shorts videos to combat spam
The move follows other anti-spam measures.
Sarah Fielding08.11.2023
YouTube will show a minimalist home page if your watch history is turned off
YouTube announced today that it’s changing how its home page works if you have your watch history disabled. Starting today, the video service’s home feed will stop appearing for those with their viewing history turned off and “no significant prior watch history.” The change will provide a more streamlined browsing experience, showing only the search bar and guide menu.
Will Shanklin08.09.2023
MrBeast's burger company countersues the YouTube megastar for over $100 million
The ghost kitchen company that runs MrBeast Burger has countersued Jimmy Donaldson, aka YouTube megastar MrBeast. Virtual Dining Concepts alleges that Donaldson and his company have "materially damaged the reputation of MrBeast Burger and VDC." It's seeking over $100 million in damages.
Kris Holt08.08.2023
YouTube's enhanced 1080p playback option is rolling out to Premium users on the web
You might see a new option in YouTube's dropdown resolution menu on the web if you're paying for the video hosting platform's Premium subscription service.
Mariella Moon08.05.2023