YouTube is testing a policy to block video playback for ad blockers, warning users of three strikes before their video player is disabled. The policy aims to encourage viewers to allow ads or try YouTube Premium, a subscription service offering ad-free viewing, offline downloads, and exclusive content. YouTube ...
During the YouTube Brandcast event, it was announced that top-performing content watched on connected TVs will soon have 30-second (instead of two 15-second ads) unskippable ads. More YouTube Ads? Advertisers will be allowed to access the 30-second ads through YouTube Select (these are reserved media ...
Google Trends data has revealed that the Philippines is the top country in the world that searches for terms like "fake news" and "misinformation" in 2023 and is among the top ten nations in the world for searching topics like "disinformation" and "fact-checking." This implies that more Filipinos are becoming ...
YouTube announced that it will start rolling out the new 1080p Premium among other new features for YouTube Premium subscribers. Other features include Smart Downloads and being able to watch YouTube with friends for FaceTime users on iOS via SharePlay. New YouTube Premium Features The most familiar of ...
For viewers streaming YouTube through a mobile app, it looks like YouTube is trying a new option. Reddit user u/KZedUK (from This is Tech Today) reports that a new stream quality choice named "1080p Premium" with an "Enhanced bitrate" has arrived. YouTube 1080p Premium option Users with the platform's ...
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has just announced that she will be stepping back from her role in the company. Source: Google “Today, after nearly 25 years here, I’ve decided to step back from my role as the head of YouTube and start a new chapter focused on my family, health, and personal projects I'm passionate ...
After celebrating its 17th birthday this year, YouTube announced a small makeover to its platform. This includes a visual refresh as well as new features. YouTube Visual Update Among the visual upgrades include a more modern and immersive design when you watch videos on the YouTube app. Additionally, it now ...
YouTube is gearing up to roll out channel handles as a way to give users and channel creators an easier way to connect. These are somewhat similar to Instagram handles that are uniquely assigned to each profile. YouTube unique handles These unique handles make it easier for the community to tag someone in the ...
It looks like Google might be experimenting with offering 4K quality videos on YouTube to be offered only for YouTube Premium as revealed by Redditor Ihatesmokealarms. The Redditor posted a screenshot of the YouTube app where the 4K or 2160p video option accompanied by “Premium – Tap to upgrade” right below it. It ...
According to reports, YouTube is looking to include YouTube Shorts in the Partner Program soon, making monetization available for creators of the brand's answer to TikTok. YouTube Shorts Monetization and More The YouTube Partner Program has paid out to creators for many years. To be eligible for the Program, a ...
YouTube celebrates all things gaming through the first-ever YouTube: Game On, a two-hour interactive livestream event premiering on August 28 at 4 AM, Philippine Time. The event brings together more than 60 gaming content creators including: ...
YouTube has just released an update on its Help page covering comment spam and impersonation on the platform. They mention that the updates are part of their ongoing work and are committed to continuously evolving their strategies to combat spam detection and reduction. Here are the updates on the platform: ...
Google and YouTube announced a series of product features, partnerships, and programs that will help the Filipino voters avoid misinformation and to help them know more about the candidates they are planning to vote for. Raising Authoritative Election Information As the Philippines Election draws near, a ...
YouTube introduced the Premium service as the way you are supposed to watch videos without the ads while content creators still earn from their works. To experience the ad-free experience without paying, the YouTube Vanced app allowed users to block ads for free. The team recently announced that it is shutting down. ...
YouTube announced the expansion of its information panel giving topical context in the Philippines. This is part of the brand's efforts to help fight misinformation and bring transparency and context for content on the platform. Users in the Philippines will now begin to see information from party sources like ...
YouTube and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) officially announced the 12 finalists for NextUp Philippines 2021. NextUp Philippines is a contest that gives Filipino content creators a chance to realize their full potential and grow their YouTube careers. The 2021 batch features a diverse pool of emerging talents ...
YouTube has just announced that it will start hiding the dislike counts on all videos across its platform. This comes after the platform started experimenting with hiding dislike counts on videos earlier this year to help reduce dislike attacks. They did clarify though that the button won't be removed ...
Smart Communications Inc. has teamed up with YouTube for NextUp, a search and training program for the next generation of Filipino content creators. 12 Filipino content creators will be given a chance to take part in an online creator camp that brings together NextUp alumni, production mentors, and current ...
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