Tag: YouTube
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YouTube is Shutting Down Its Ad-Free Premium Lite Subscription Service
Today, YouTube started to notify customers who use its ad-free Premium Lite service that it will be shutting down the plan. YouTube’s Premium Lite is a cheaper, ad-free subscription service offered in select European countries. It is cheaper than the full YouTube Premium service but offers fewer options. This was first spotted by The Verge…
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YouTube Lets Members Find a Song by Humming
YouTube is testing an experimental search feature that allows you to find a song on the platform by humming. To use it, switch from YouTube voice search to the new song search option, then hum the song for at least 3 seconds. You can also look for a song currently being played by recording it…
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Would You Give Out Your Social Security Number To Watch a Video? Some People Say Yes
Ads are usually part of the deal when you’re watching a video online. Unless you’re paying for a subscription that removes ads, a few minutes of your time is the sacrifice to access content. According to a new report from tech company Connatix, some viewers are willing to go a step further and share personal…
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YouTube TV & YouTube Have More NFL Sunday Ticket Subscribers Than DIRECTV Did
Last weekend was the first time NFL Sunday Ticket was offered on YouTube TV and YouTube. Now the NFL said yesterday that NFL Sunday Ticket has more subscribers now than it did when DIRECTV used the service, according to a report from NBC Sports. Many wondered if Google could handle the demand, and from what…
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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…