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YouTube has reportedly been spotted testing a feature that would limit 4K Ultra-HD resolution videos to Premium users only after recently being spotted introducing 5 bumper ads of 6 seconds that free users cannot choose to skip before a video plays. The tests are being reported as a push by the company to increase revenue generation.

Chromecast With Google TV (HD) launched in India on Thursday. It supports full-HD (1080p) streaming with HDR. The new Chromecast also comes with a voice remote that features dedicated Google Assistant, YouTube, and Netflix buttons.

YouTube on Tuesday announced that it will bring ads to YouTube Shorts, while creators would be paid 45 percent of ad revenue from the short video service. The move comes as Google faces intense competition from rival TikTok, which offers a $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,000 crore) to pay creators and has grown to over 1 billion users.

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".

YouTube, Facebook and Microsoft on Thursday have announced plans to tackle violent content and extremism online. The Alphabet-owned streaming service will educate younger users on identifying misinformation and manipulation tactics, and remove content glorifying violence. Meta will work with researchers, and Microsoft will share a cheaper version o...

YouTube Shorts are reportedly coming to smart TVs, while YouTube TV is said to receive a Mosaic Mode which will allow users to view four feeds at the same time. YouTube employees are said to have shared these plans at an internal partner event with hardware manufacturers a month ago, but the company is yet to officially announce details of these fe...

The government has ordered blocking of eight YouTube channels, including one operating from Pakistan, for allegedly spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order. The blocked YouTube channels had over 114 crore views.

Amazon has joined other companies like Google and Facebook to Introduce replica of TikTok’s feed. The e-commerce giant has been testing a feed on its app that enables shoppers to scroll through TikTok-style feed. Using the feature, called Inspire, customers can like, save and share posts of products, and purchase items directly from the feed.

YouTube is reportedly planning to launch an online store for streaming video services. The company has also renewed talks with entertainment companies about participating in the platform, as per the report. With the new platform, YouTube will join companies like Roku and Apple in a bid to gain a portion of the already crowded streaming market.

YouTube has started testing updated media notification controls from Android 13 on the latest beta version of the app, according to a report. The additions appear to be minimal for the main YouTube app as compared to the other three- Chrome, YouTube Music and Google Podcasts, which already support the redesigned media controls of Android 13.

Google Meet will now feature live sharing that will enable users to interact with the content that is being shared during a video conference. The company said that this lets users interact with YouTube videos, curate playlists on Spotify, and play games like Heads Up!, Uno! Mobile, and Kahoot!. Last month, the company had started rolling out the up...

Facebook could see a massive drop in US teens on the platform, according to a new survey. Data from a Pew survey of teens in the US suggests that they have left the Meta-owned platform in droves over the past seven years. Instead, they use YouTube and TikTok, as well as apps like Instagram and Snapchat, which remain popular among younger users in t...

Government has issued 105 directions to social media platforms under the new IT rules, MoS for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in his written reply to Rajya Sabha. Chandrasekhar said that the government's policies are aimed at ensuring open, safe and trusted and accountable internet for its users.

Google has been asked to remove YouTube channels of banned groups in Nigeria in an effort to regulate social media usage in the country. Meanwhile, Google's sub-Saharan African director for government affairs and public policy said in a statement the company already has measures to address the Nigerian government's concerns.

YouTube is testing the Pinch to Zoom experimental feature that will let its users zoom in and zoom out any part of the video by pinching the video player with two fingers. It is available for testing for YouTube Premium subscribers.

YouTube has reportedly been spotted testing a feature that would limit 4K Ultra-HD resolution videos to Premium users only after recently being spotted introducing 5 bumper ads of 6 seconds that free users cannot choose to skip before a video plays. The tests are being reported as a push by the company to increase revenue generation.

Chromecast With Google TV (HD) launched in India on Thursday. It supports full-HD (1080p) streaming with HDR. The new Chromecast also comes with a voice remote that features dedicated Google Assistant, YouTube, and Netflix buttons.

YouTube on Tuesday announced that it will bring ads to YouTube Shorts, while creators would be paid 45 percent of ad revenue from the short video service. The move comes as Google faces intense competition from rival TikTok, which offers a $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,000 crore) to pay creators and has grown to over 1 billion users.

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".

YouTube, Facebook and Microsoft on Thursday have announced plans to tackle violent content and extremism online. The Alphabet-owned streaming service will educate younger users on identifying misinformation and manipulation tactics, and remove content glorifying violence. Meta will work with researchers, and Microsoft will share a cheaper version o...

YouTube Shorts are reportedly coming to smart TVs, while YouTube TV is said to receive a Mosaic Mode which will allow users to view four feeds at the same time. YouTube employees are said to have shared these plans at an internal partner event with hardware manufacturers a month ago, but the company is yet to officially announce details of these fe...

The government has ordered blocking of eight YouTube channels, including one operating from Pakistan, for allegedly spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order. The blocked YouTube channels had over 114 crore views.

Amazon has joined other companies like Google and Facebook to Introduce replica of TikTok’s feed. The e-commerce giant has been testing a feed on its app that enables shoppers to scroll through TikTok-style feed. Using the feature, called Inspire, customers can like, save and share posts of products, and purchase items directly from the feed.

YouTube is reportedly planning to launch an online store for streaming video services. The company has also renewed talks with entertainment companies about participating in the platform, as per the report. With the new platform, YouTube will join companies like Roku and Apple in a bid to gain a portion of the already crowded streaming market.

YouTube has started testing updated media notification controls from Android 13 on the latest beta version of the app, according to a report. The additions appear to be minimal for the main YouTube app as compared to the other three- Chrome, YouTube Music and Google Podcasts, which already support the redesigned media controls of Android 13.

Google Meet will now feature live sharing that will enable users to interact with the content that is being shared during a video conference. The company said that this lets users interact with YouTube videos, curate playlists on Spotify, and play games like Heads Up!, Uno! Mobile, and Kahoot!. Last month, the company had started rolling out the up...

Facebook could see a massive drop in US teens on the platform, according to a new survey. Data from a Pew survey of teens in the US suggests that they have left the Meta-owned platform in droves over the past seven years. Instead, they use YouTube and TikTok, as well as apps like Instagram and Snapchat, which remain popular among younger users in t...

Government has issued 105 directions to social media platforms under the new IT rules, MoS for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in his written reply to Rajya Sabha. Chandrasekhar said that the government's policies are aimed at ensuring open, safe and trusted and accountable internet for its users.

Google has been asked to remove YouTube channels of banned groups in Nigeria in an effort to regulate social media usage in the country. Meanwhile, Google's sub-Saharan African director for government affairs and public policy said in a statement the company already has measures to address the Nigerian government's concerns.

YouTube is testing the Pinch to Zoom experimental feature that will let its users zoom in and zoom out any part of the video by pinching the video player with two fingers. It is available for testing for YouTube Premium subscribers.