Tag: YouTube
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YouTube Is Making It More Difficult To Use Ad-Blockers
YouTube is further cracking down on the use of ad-blockers. A Cord Cutters News reader pointed out multiple Reddit discussion threads focused on the same issue: if a viewer had an ad-blocker installed on their browser, YouTube wouldn’t load properly — sometimes not at all. “Recently, many netizens on Reddit reported that the YouTube website…
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After Fears of a Huge YouTube TV NFL Sunday Ticket Delay, Google Surprised Viewers & Experts
The Cleveland Browns might’ve beat the Cincinatti Bengals yesterday, but in terms of streaming services, YouTube was the clear winner with only a 20-second delay time. This was a huge improvement over the fear many had expressed that NFL Sunday Ticket would see massive delays behind cable TV. YouTube TV kicked off its NFL Sunday…
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YouTube Tests ‘Glowing’ Subscribe Button to Draw Your Eye
“Like, comment and subscribe” is the catchphrase of most YouTubers. YouTube is working on emphasizing the “subscribe” aspect of a video sharing platform with a new visual flourish. YouTube is testing a new feature that makes the subscribe button glow whenever it’s mentioned in the video, according to 9to5Google. In a short animation clip, the…
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TV No Longer A Top Ad Channel For the First Time As Cord Cutting Takes it Toll
For the first time ever, TV isn’t considered a preferred ad channel for marketers. That’s according to Kantar’s annual Media Reactions report, which breaks down the top ad channels and brands from both a consumer and marketing perspective. TV has always been a major part of ad campaigns, but its appeal has fallen thanks to…
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YouTube Testing Longer Ad Breaks
Nothing is more irritating to me than when I’m listening to eight hours of medieval tavern ambience on YouTube and it’s interrupted by an ad. If you’re like me, the “Skip Ads” button is your best friend whether you’re going down a video rabbit hole or giving your workday a niche soundtrack. Unless you subscribe…
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YouTube’s New Gaming Experiment Goes Live For Test Users
YouTube is trying out a new feature for gamers called Playables, testing the waters as Google takes another shot at creating a gaming platform. Playables lets YouTube members play games from their computer or mobile devices. Yesterday’s YouTube update briefly explains the test but doesn’t list games participants can try. Google employees, however, began testing…
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Is Ditching YouTube As He Tries to Make X a YouTube Competitor
SpaceX recently broke the record for the most launches in a single year and now appears to be breaking away from YouTube. This comes as Elon Musk has been working to make X a competitor to YouTube. The latest Falcon 9 launch this weekend was absent from its typical spot on SpaceX’s YouTube channel, with…
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New Five Nights at Freddy’s Trailer Spotlights Killer Animatronics Ready To Terrorize Peacock
Peacock shared a new trailer for the upcoming horror flick, Five Nights at Freddy’s, set to premiere on the streaming service October 27. The latest trailer shows the infamous puppets – Foxy, Bonnie, Chica and, of course, Freddy Fazbear – in action. Where the first trailer outlined more of the movie’s plot and merely teasing…
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Paramount+’s Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Is Free on YouTube for A Limited Time
You can watch season three of Star Trek: Lower Decks in its entirety on YouTube right now. Paramount+ released a new trailer for season four on Thursday. The adult animated sci-fi series’ new season premieres on Paramount+ September 7. Star Trek: Lower Decks spotlights one of Starfleet’s less important ships, the USS Cerritos and the…
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YouTube Music Rolling Out Refreshed “Now Playing” Interface That Adds Comments
YouTube Music is rolling out a redesign of the “Now Playing” interface for Android and iOS following the launch of real-time lyrics last week, according to 9to5 Google. The update adds a comment section, a feature that was originally only available on playlists. There are dozens of music apps to choose from these days and…