Tag: YouTube
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Amazon & YouTube Are Reportedly Interested in Buying Fox Regional Sports Networks
As part of the deal to get Department of Justice approval of the Disney and Fox merger was a requirement that the Fox Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) would be sold off. According to the deal, when Disney closes on the sale of most of 21st Century Fox they would sell off the regional sports networks…
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YouTube Is Now Showing Two Ads Before Some Videos
Don’t like ads? We have some bad news for you. It seems that YouTube is still testing two ads before some videos. We are not exactly sure when this started, but as best we can tell in late 2017 YouTube started limited testing playing two ads before some videos. The first ad is your typical…
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The Smithsonian Channel Has Over 2,000 FREE Videos on YouTube
Do you love great programs without having to pay for them? Right now, the Smithsonian Channel has over 2,000 videos including full episodes on YouTube. All 100% free and all ready for you to enjoy. These programs include everything from programming on wild life to historical programming on Egypt and World War II to full…
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YouTube is Rolling Out a Stripped Down App on Android TV
Ever wish there was less clutter on your YouTube app? Now Google has started to roll out a stripped down version of YouTube on Android TV. This version was first reported on by Android Police and seems to be rolling out to Android TV users. It now removes much of the clutter you would see when…
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YouTube Is Rolling Out a Dark Mode on Android
Back in March, YouTube announced a new dark theme for mobile and rolled it out to iOS. This new dark theme replaces the typical white background with a dark background that many have been asking for. According to Tech Crunch, the dark theme on YouTube for Android is in the early phases of a gradual…
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YouTube Is Offering 3 Months of FREE YouTube Premium & YouTube Music
Want an ad-free YouTube experience? Want access to YouTube Originals? Right now, YouTube is offering a 3-month free trial of YouTube Premium. Typically $11.99 a month, right now you can get 3 months free. The best part is this deal includes YouTube Music, giving you full access to a huge catalog of music. There is…
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YouTube Premium & YouTube Music Are Now Live
Today YouTube announced that YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are now live in 17 counties including the United States. YouTube Premium and YouTube Music replace YouTube Red. Here is how it breaks down: The new YouTube Premium includes: The new YouTube Music: ad-free, with background listening and downloads More, bigger original series and movies Ad-free, background…
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YouTube Music is Rolling Out Today With a New Look & Price
Last week YouTube announced that they are breaking YouTube Red into YouTube Music and YouTube Premium. Today YouTube announced that they are rolling out YouTube Music in the U.S., Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea. Invites will start going out later today and you can sign up to get an invite HERE. Here is how…
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YouTube is Rolling Out YouTube Premium to Replace YouTube Red
Today YouTube announced they are replacing YouTube Red with YouTube Premium. This makes way for a new YouTube Music Premium service separate from YouTube Premium. Here is how it breaks down: The new YouTube Premium includes: The new YouTube Music: ad-free, with background listening and downloads More, bigger original series and movies Ad-free, background play,…
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Google Joins Amazon, Verizon, & More in The Video Streaming Alliance
Today Google announced that they are joining The Streaming Alliance (SVA) a group that promotes best practices for video streaming. First formed in 2014 the alliance seeks to work with video streamings to help create best practices for the industry. Google will join Adobe, Amazon Web Services, Arris, Bamtech Media, Beamr, Charter Communications, CenturyLink, Comcast, Conviva,…