Tag: YouTube
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Update: Google Breaks YouTube on Amazon Fire TV Browsers
The fight between Google and Amazon just took a new turn today as Google cracked down on Fire TV users once again. Today Google blocked Silk or Firefox browser to access YouTube.com version made for smart TVs. Update: AFTVnews has posted a new story saying the YouTube.com/TV support for Fire TV browsers has been restored.…
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How to Watch YouTube on the Fire TV (After Google Pulls The YouTube App This Weekend)
Time is running out, and Google plans to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV. A few weeks ago Google announced plans to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV on January 1, 2018. This is not the first time Google has pulled a YouTube app from an Amazon device. Earlier this year Google…
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Last Night The YouTube App Was Pulled From The Fire TV
Well, it looks like the YouTube app on the Fire TV was pulled early from the Fire TV. A few weeks ago Google announced plans to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV on January 1st 2018. This is not the first time Google has pulled a YouTube app from an Amazon device. Earlier this…
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Amazon is Working on YouTube Competitor Called “AmazonTube” & “OpenTube”
For some time now we have heard that Amazon is reportedly ramping up its digital video ad play in an effort to attract content produces from YouTube to Amazon. Amazon is hoping to attract frustrated YouTube creators who are struggling with the so-called ‘Adpocalypse’ after advertisers pulled their ads for fear of having them appear next to…
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YouTube TV Delays Their Roku & Apple TV App
Earlier this year Google announced that they planned to roll out a YouTube TV app for Roku and the Apple TV by the end of 2017. Now according to Cnet they are delayed until the first quarter of 2018. Google also told Cnet that they now plan to roll out apps for older mart TVs…
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Amazon & Google Are in Talks to Keep YouTube on The Fire TV
Recently Google announced that they plan to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV in the latest fight between the two companies. Now The Verge has reported that a Google spokesperson has told them that they are in “productive discussions” with the hopes of reaching “an agreement for the benefit of our mutual customers.” Google did not…
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YouTube Adds 4K Support to The Xbox One
This week Google updated their Xbox One app with 4K support and says HDR support is on the way. 4K HDR support will be added to the Xbox One S and the Xbox One X. Currently the ability to watch 4K video is limited to the Xbox One and the Xbox One S. If you…
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Google is Pulling YouTube From The Fire TV
Well, the fight between Google and Amazon just took a new step today. As of today, Google is pulling all YouTube apps from the Echo Show and the Fire TV. This is not the first time Google has pulled a YouTube app from an Amazon device. Earlier this year Google pulled the YouTube app from…
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Jess’s Top Ten Streaming Services for Cord Cutters
There’s no denying the success of streaming services, and the industry has caught on. Even many of those who are still paying for cable are subscribing to at least one streaming service to supplement their content options. Each service has unique features, content, and benefits to offer. These are my top ten choices for those…
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YouTube’s Efforts to Become More Transparent Confuses Some Creators
A few weeks ago YouTube made changes to how it informs creators about their monetized videos. With the new system, YouTube now makes it easier for creators to see what videos are fully monetized and what videos are seeing limited ads due to content. This new system seems to be confusing and upsetting to some…