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Redditors Claim YouTube Deliberately Slowing Down Videos For Ad-Blocker Users
Users noticed that the videos were being blacked out on first load, approximately for the length of pre-roll ads.
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YouTube Announces Gemini-Powered ‘Peak Points’ to Pinpoint Optimal Ad Moments in a Video
YouTube unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its advertisers on Wednesday. The new feature, dubbed Peak Points, was showcased at the company’s Brandcast event held in New York. The Google-owned video streaming giant said that the feature will use Gemini to determine the moment in a video where viewers are most engaged.
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YouTube Reportedly Confirms Reducing Elements on the Ads as Users Claim ‘Skip Button’ Is Being Hidden
YouTube might be hiding the “skip button” that appears on its ad interface. Some users have reported that the skip button is entirely missing whereas others have found it appearing after the countdown duration has passed. The video-streaming giant has reportedly stated that the skip button is not being tampered with, however, the company is tes...
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YouTube Faces Criminal Complaint for 'Spying' on Users While Detecting Ad Blockers: Report
YouTube could face criminal charges in Europe for allegedly violating Ireland's computer abuse law by detecting ad blockers on users' computers, according to a report. A privacy consultant has claimed that YouTube is spying on users after it recently introduced restrictions on ad blockers, preventing users who used specific browser extensions from ...
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YouTube Premium Price Raised in Seven Countries Following Crackdown on Ad Blockers
YouTube Premium is now more expensive in seven countries, days after the firm recently began rolling out a mechanism to prevent users with ad blockers from accessing the service. The firm will offer a grace period of three months for existing customers while subscribers will be charged immediately.
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YouTube Tests Redesigned 'Skip Ads' Button, Rounded Corners for Video Player: Reports
YouTube is reportedly bringing two new design changes - a redesigned ‘Skip Ads’ button and rounded corners to the main video player. Both of the changes are said to be introduced in line with the updated look of YouTube which was announced last year.
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"Small Experiment": YouTube Tests Disabling Videos For People Using Ad Blockers
The statement comes after some people began noticing a new prompt warning that video playback could be cut off if YouTube detects repeated use of ad blocking tools.
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YouTube to Stop Removing Content Spreading Misinformation on Past Elections as Part of New Policy
Alphabet's YouTube said on Friday that the platform would stop removing content that might have spread false claims related to US presidential elections in 2020 and before. "In the current environment, we find that while removing this content does curb some misinformation, it could also have the unintended effect of curtailing political speech," Yo...
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YouTube Announces 30-Second Unskippable Ads for Connected TVs: All Details
YouTube announced at its Brandcast 2023 event that it was introducing 30-second unskippable ad to YouTube Select on CTVs (connected televisions) along with new pause experiences to show brand content when a video is paused.
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YouTube Spotted Testing Video Blocking for Non-Premium Ad Blockers
YouTube is reportedly planning to disable the ability to block ads for non-premium users. The video streaming platform has been spotted testing a new feature to block ad blockers on the platform. This means that users who have been using the ad blockers for non-premium accounts will not be able to play videos until they disable the settings.
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YouTube Concludes Experiment Displaying Large Number of Unskippable Ads
YouTube was reportedly playing up to 10 non-skippable adverts in a row making it harder for free users to avoid ads on the platform. As per a new report, YouTube has confirmed that this experiment with advertisements has now "concluded".
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YouTube Working on ML That Flips Landscape Video Ads Into Vertical Formats
YouTube is experimenting with a new machine learning technology that will flip landscape video advertisements into vertical formats. The technology is based on how the person is watching videos on the platform and will keep the important elements in the centre of the frame in both formats.
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Google Said to Place Rival Ads on YouTube to Settle EU Antitrust Without Fine
Google is said to have offered to let rivals companies place ads on YouTube in order to settle the EU antitrust investigation without paying hefty fines. The company is facing an EU probe alleging unfair advantage over its rivals.
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Russia Fines Google Over YouTube "Fakes": Report
Russia fined Alphabet Inc.'s Google 4 million roubles ($50,000) for failing to delete what it terms "fake" information about its special operation in Ukraine, the TASS news agency reported on Thursday.
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YouTube Updates Terms of Service to Run Ads on Videos by Small Creators, Without Offering Revenue Share
YouTube has updated its Terms of Service to start rolling out ads on small channels that aren’t a part of the YouTube Partner Programme. The new change is initially applicable in the US, though it is planned to go live in all regions by the end of next year.
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Redditors Claim YouTube Deliberately Slowing Down Videos For Ad-Blocker Users
Users noticed that the videos were being blacked out on first load, approximately for the length of pre-roll ads.
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YouTube Announces Gemini-Powered ‘Peak Points’ to Pinpoint Optimal Ad Moments in a Video
YouTube unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its advertisers on Wednesday. The new feature, dubbed Peak Points, was showcased at the company’s Brandcast event held in New York. The Google-owned video streaming giant said that the feature will use Gemini to determine the moment in a video where viewers are most engaged.
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YouTube Reportedly Confirms Reducing Elements on the Ads as Users Claim ‘Skip Button’ Is Being Hidden
YouTube might be hiding the “skip button” that appears on its ad interface. Some users have reported that the skip button is entirely missing whereas others have found it appearing after the countdown duration has passed. The video-streaming giant has reportedly stated that the skip button is not being tampered with, however, the company is tes...
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YouTube Faces Criminal Complaint for 'Spying' on Users While Detecting Ad Blockers: Report
YouTube could face criminal charges in Europe for allegedly violating Ireland's computer abuse law by detecting ad blockers on users' computers, according to a report. A privacy consultant has claimed that YouTube is spying on users after it recently introduced restrictions on ad blockers, preventing users who used specific browser extensions from ...
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YouTube Premium Price Raised in Seven Countries Following Crackdown on Ad Blockers
YouTube Premium is now more expensive in seven countries, days after the firm recently began rolling out a mechanism to prevent users with ad blockers from accessing the service. The firm will offer a grace period of three months for existing customers while subscribers will be charged immediately.
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YouTube Tests Redesigned 'Skip Ads' Button, Rounded Corners for Video Player: Reports
YouTube is reportedly bringing two new design changes - a redesigned ‘Skip Ads’ button and rounded corners to the main video player. Both of the changes are said to be introduced in line with the updated look of YouTube which was announced last year.
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"Small Experiment": YouTube Tests Disabling Videos For People Using Ad Blockers
The statement comes after some people began noticing a new prompt warning that video playback could be cut off if YouTube detects repeated use of ad blocking tools.
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YouTube to Stop Removing Content Spreading Misinformation on Past Elections as Part of New Policy
Alphabet's YouTube said on Friday that the platform would stop removing content that might have spread false claims related to US presidential elections in 2020 and before. "In the current environment, we find that while removing this content does curb some misinformation, it could also have the unintended effect of curtailing political speech," Yo...
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YouTube Announces 30-Second Unskippable Ads for Connected TVs: All Details
YouTube announced at its Brandcast 2023 event that it was introducing 30-second unskippable ad to YouTube Select on CTVs (connected televisions) along with new pause experiences to show brand content when a video is paused.
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YouTube Spotted Testing Video Blocking for Non-Premium Ad Blockers
YouTube is reportedly planning to disable the ability to block ads for non-premium users. The video streaming platform has been spotted testing a new feature to block ad blockers on the platform. This means that users who have been using the ad blockers for non-premium accounts will not be able to play videos until they disable the settings.
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YouTube Concludes Experiment Displaying Large Number of Unskippable Ads
YouTube was reportedly playing up to 10 non-skippable adverts in a row making it harder for free users to avoid ads on the platform. As per a new report, YouTube has confirmed that this experiment with advertisements has now "concluded".
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YouTube Working on ML That Flips Landscape Video Ads Into Vertical Formats
YouTube is experimenting with a new machine learning technology that will flip landscape video advertisements into vertical formats. The technology is based on how the person is watching videos on the platform and will keep the important elements in the centre of the frame in both formats.
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Google Said to Place Rival Ads on YouTube to Settle EU Antitrust Without Fine
Google is said to have offered to let rivals companies place ads on YouTube in order to settle the EU antitrust investigation without paying hefty fines. The company is facing an EU probe alleging unfair advantage over its rivals.
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Russia Fines Google Over YouTube "Fakes": Report
Russia fined Alphabet Inc.'s Google 4 million roubles ($50,000) for failing to delete what it terms "fake" information about its special operation in Ukraine, the TASS news agency reported on Thursday.
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YouTube Updates Terms of Service to Run Ads on Videos by Small Creators, Without Offering Revenue Share
YouTube has updated its Terms of Service to start rolling out ads on small channels that aren’t a part of the YouTube Partner Programme. The new change is initially applicable in the US, though it is planned to go live in all regions by the end of next year.
