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YouTube Introduces Support Chatbot for Recovering Hacked Channels

 Recovering a hacked social media account can be a daunting and stressful process, especially if the account generates income. YouTube is addressing this issue with the introduction of a new support chatbot. According to a post on YouTube‘s support site, “The new support assistant will guide affected creators through the process of securing their login Read More →
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YouTube Rolls Out New Features for Premium Subscribers

YouTube continues to enhance its service, rolling out five new features exclusively for Premium subscribers. These updates aim to elevate the viewing experience, offering advanced functionalities that cater to diverse user needs. Here’s a look at what Premium subscribers can now enjoy: 1. Enhanced Video Quality YouTube Premium subscribers now have access to enhanced video Read More →
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YouTube introduces a new feature related to Video Comments

YouTube has introduced a new feature related to video comments.  Content creators now have the ability to temporarily halt the addition of new comments to their videos. This feature is optional, and creators can still retain the previous comment moderation options if they prefer. Previously, users had only two moderation choices: either keep comments for Read More →
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The Shift to Streaming: YouTube’s Dominance Over Cable TV

YouTube is revolutionizing the way we consume content on traditional TVs, steadily eclipsing cable television in popularity. A recent report highlights YouTube‘s ascension as a dominant force in the living room, indicating a significant shift in viewing habits. Historically, YouTube was synonymous with short-form content on computers and mobile devices. However, its expansion into the Read More →
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YouTube Unveils Stricter Guidelines and Labels for AI-Generated Content

YouTube is gearing up to implement new guidelines and labels targeting content generated or manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI). In a recent blog post, Jennifer Flannery O’Connor and Emily Moxley, vice presidents of YouTube Product Management, shed light on the platform’s response to AI-generated or altered content. The responsibility falls on content creators to voluntarily Read More →

YouTube Implements Changes to Combat Youtube Shorts Spam and Malicious Links

 YouTube’s Shorts feature is undergoing a significant alteration due to the prevalence of spam. As of August 31st, 2023, YouTube will begin a phased approach to render links in Shorts comments, descriptions, and live verticals non-clickable. This strategic move aims to shield users from the risks associated with malware, phishing scams, and other fraudulent content Read More →

Fourth Price Hike: YouTube TV Monthly Subscription to Cost $72.99

YouTube TV has announced yet another price increase for its basic package, which offers over 100 TV channels. Effective immediately for new subscribers, the monthly subscription will now cost $72.99, an increase of $8 from its previous price of $64.99. Existing subscribers will receive the new price starting on April 18. This marks the fourth Read More →

Campaigner accuses YouTube of Breaching UK Data Privacy Code by Collecting Children’s Viewing Data

YouTube has been accused of breaching a UK data privacy code designed to protect children. Duncan McCann, a campaigner for the 5Rights Foundation, has filed an official complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) claiming that the site is collecting the viewing data of children under 13. The data includes what videos children watch, where Read More →

YouTube to Introduce Podcasts: A New Platform for Creators and Listeners

YouTube Music, the subscription-based music streaming service by Google, has recently undergone a graphical revamp and is gearing up to embrace the addition of podcasts. Kai Chuk, the head of YouTube’s podcasting division, shared the news and elaborated on the company’s aim to compete with the leading industry player, Spotify. The latter’s success in expanding Read More →

YouTube Shorts grows 67% in just one year

Youtube Shorts are growing in popularity, so much so that the number of daily views has gone from 30 billion in January 2022 to 50 billion today. That means an increase of 67% in just one year. Just by itself, 50 billion views per day of YouTube Shorts, that is, these small vertical videos that Read More →

YouTube rolls out a New Feature for Live Streaming

New feature for YouTube creators: A special ring will appear on the profile of the channel on which the content is going live; know its work YouTube has rolled out a new feature for live streaming. With the help of this feature, users will be able to easily find the live streaming channel. For this, Read More →

YouTube #Shorts : A wonderful way to Earn Money!  

If you want to earn money sitting at home, then let us tell you that you can do so with YouTube’s latest feature, YouTube Shorts. You can earn thousands  of dollars every month by making short videos on youtube shorts. Almost everyone is  familiar with the video streaming platform YouTube. YouTube is a platform where Read More →