Tag: YouTube
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Disney’s Lawsuit Against YouTube is Dealt a Major Setback
In a significant setback for Disney, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant on Wednesday rejected the entertainment giant’s bid to temporarily block YouTube from hiring Justin Connolly as its global head of media and sports. The ruling marks a key development in the legal battle between Disney and the Google-owned platform, highlighting tensions over…
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YouTube Ends App Support for Older iPhones and iPads
In a move that has left many Apple users scrambling, YouTube has officially discontinued support for its iOS app on a range of older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models. The latest app update, version 20.22.1, now requires iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 or later to install and run, effectively cutting off several devices that…
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Disney Sues YouTube
In a dramatic escalation of corporate rivalry, Disney has filed a lawsuit against YouTube in California state court, alleging that the tech giant’s hiring of longtime Disney and ESPN executive Justin Connolly violates a recently signed contract. The lawsuit, confirmed by Variety, accuses YouTube of breach of contract, interference in a contractual relationship, and “unfair…
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38% of YouTube Users Are Using the App to Watch Shows and Movies, Study Shows
YouTube users aren’t just using the app for watching vlogs, clips, and other short-form content anymore. A new study from Ampere Analysis shows that 38% of YouTube’s monthly active users are watching full-length TV shows and movies on the platform. When looking at the most-watched content on YouTube, documentaries, TV shows, and films are all…
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An NFL Opening Weekend Game Could Stream for Free on YouTube
A Friday game during opening weekend of NFL season could air on YouTube for free, according to a course for The Athletic. The game will be played at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. We know that the Los Angeles Chargers will be playing and we’ll find out soon who they’ll be going up against,…
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U.S. Department of Justice Seeks to Break Up Google’s Ad-Tech Empire Impacting YouTube in Landmark Antitrust Case
In a bold move to curb Google’s dominance in the digital advertising industry, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a sweeping plan on Monday, urging a federal court to force the tech giant to divest two cornerstone components of its ad-tech business: its Ad Exchange (AdX) and its ad management platform, Google Ad Manager…
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YouTube is Testing Two-Person Accounts to Make Premium More Affordable
YouTube is testing a new subscription tier that would allow two people to share a paid account, in an effort to convert free users to paid YouTube Premium accounts. Moneycontrol reports that the test is being done in India, France, Taiwan, and Hong Kong and allows users to share an account for Premium or Music…
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YouTube Announces a New Viewing Experience on TVs with Enhanced Playback
YouTube has rolled out a suite of updates to its Smart TV and gaming console app, aimed at improving user experience and providing creators with deeper insights into viewership. The latest enhancements, announced this quarter, focus on making content discovery seamless, enhancing playback options, and offering creators a new analytics tool to track watch time…
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Rotten Tomatoes Launches “RT’s Watch List” for Streaming and TV Fans
Rotten Tomatoes is giving viewers a closer look at the stories behind the shows with the launch of RT’s Watch List, a new video series spotlighting the biggest names in television and streaming. Each 20- to 30-minute episode features in-depth interviews with stars and creators, providing fans with exclusive access and fresh perspectives on their…
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20 Years Ago Today The First YouTube Video Was Uploaded: A Look Back at The History of YouTube
Today marks the 20th anniversary of a digital milestone that changed the internet forever. On April 23, 2005, YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim uploaded the platform’s very first video, a 19-second clip titled “Me at the Zoo.” Filmed at the San Diego Zoo, the simple video shows Karim standing in front of two elephants, casually commenting…