Neowin News Feed for: Pewdiepie

YouTube hints at a completely different approach to YouTube Rewind 2019

Ather Fawaz — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:36:01 +0000

Given how YouTube Rewind 2018 quickly became the most disliked video on the platform after its release, YouTube has hinted at 'something different. for real' in anticipation of this year's rendition. Read more...

Hackers exploit Chromecast bug to advertise PewDiePie

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:56:01 +0000

A team of hackers has recently hijacked thousands of Chromecast devices to display a message that warns users about being exposed to attacks, while also asking them to subscribe to PewDiePie. Read more...

YouTube's Rewind 2018 beats Justin Bieber's Baby to become most disliked video

Usama Jawad — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:58:01 +0000

The most disliked video on YouTube is now a video posted by the website itself. Its Rewind 2018 upload has beaten Justin Bieber's 2011 'Baby' to the ten million dislikes mark in less than eight days. Read more...

PewDiePie bemoans foul play after DMCA takedown

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 09:58:02 +0000

Firewatch's developer recently filed a DMCA complaint against PewDiePie in protest of the YouTuber using a racial slur in an unrelated video. PewDiePie has now cried foul play over the DMCA takedown. Read more...

Following the developer's DMCA threat, Firewatch is now being review-bombed

Florin Bodnarescu — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 23:48:01 +0000

Disgruntled users on Steam have now begun flooding Firewatch's dedicated page with negative reviews, bringing the rating down to 'Mixed', following the developer's comments earlier this week. Read more...

PewDiePie finally issues formal apology for racial slur

John Keefer — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:58:01 +0000

YouTube celebrity PewDiePie again stepped into controversy for shouting a racial epithet during a livestream of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. The ensuing controversy has him now saying he's sorry. Read more...

PewDiePie uses n-word while live streaming to millions

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:36:01 +0000

The world's biggest YouTuber, PewDiePie, used a racial slur while live streaming himself playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. At least one game maker has launched a DMCA takedown in response. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Windows 10 Mobile, security matters, and the Lick of Love

Andy Weir — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:57:18 +0000

From Nokia nostalgia and gaming galore, to Patch Tuesday problems, mobile unlimited, Brexit price hikes, Android updates, and the Pocket PC, it's our handy walkthrough of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Disney, YouTube cut ties with internet star PewDiePie over anti-Semitic imagery

Justin Luna — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:56:01 +0000

Internet video sensation PewDiePie has been dropped by Disney after using racist imagery. YouTube has also canceled his Red series, and has taken him off the Preferred advertising system. Read more...

PewDiePie replies to allegations of taking money from Warner Bros. for positive game reviews

Usama Jawad — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:10:01 +0000

PewDiePie has responded to allegations of taking money from Warner Bros. to review Shadow of Mordor positively back in 2014 without full disclosure, which the FTC deems as misleading to consumers. Read more...