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YouTube has announced that it'll allow potential misinformation on its platform again just in time for the next election. It said it still has measures in place against vote discouragement and more.

All 10 full episodes of the first season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds can be watched free right now on YouTube for a limited time before the second season begins on Paramount+ on June 15.

YouTube Stories launched in 2017 under the name Reels and were supposed to compete with Instagram and Snapchat with videos that would disappear after seven days. Now they are going away for good.

Google has now quietly updated its announcement on the company's plans to delete unused or inactive Google personal accounts, stating that those accounts with YouTube videos will not be affected.

A new report says Google is planning to use generative AI to automate ads, which may include creating media assets and even for suggesting new videos that YouTube creators could make.

If you have a Google account that you have not used or signed into for at least two years, the company may delete that account and its contents like email, photos, and more starting in December 2023

Recent observations from users across the internet, later confirmed by YouTube, have found that when trying to use the site, a prompt comes up preventing playback until ad blockers are disabled.

Google TAG has deleted thousands of Youtube channels in 2023 so far. This was done as part of its investigation into coordinated influence operation campaigns linked to different countries.

Revenues were $69.79 billion for the quarter for Alphabet, as it had to deal with one-time charges relating to layoffs and reduction of its office space, but its cloud business was profitable.

YouTube TV subscribers can get the 2023 NFL Sunday Ticket for $249 until June 6, when it will go up to $349. Non-YouTube TV users can get it for $349 until June 6, when it goes up to $449.

Some more features include watching YouTube videos with friends on Android and iOS devices, Smart Downloads that automatically download videos for offline viewing later and many more.

Google's YouTube is sounding the alarm about a recent email phishing scam that uses YouTube email addresses and asks people to click on a link about "changes in YouTube rules and policies."

Ofcom has looked at the online viewing habits of children in the UK. It found that videos focused on gossip, conflict, and controversy were among the most popular videos being consumed.

Meta has been added to a lawsuit filed by a school board against tech firms which allegedly contribute to social media addiction and mental health problems among children by promoting toxic content.

Linus Tech Tips, which has over 15 million subscribers, was hacked and taken over this morning by a group that used it to run cryptocurrency videos that feature Twitter CEO Elon Musk.

The lifting of the ban by Google's YouTube means that Donald Trump can now upload new videos to his channel, if he chooses to do. His previous bans on other social networks have already been lifted

This is the first price hike for YouTube TV in over 2 years. It goes into effect today for new users and will hit current users on April 18. It's lowering its 4K Plus add-on price to $9.99 a month.

CloudSEK has discovered that threat actors are recently posting YouTube videos that "offer" cracked software downloads. They are even using AI-generated avatars to make the clips look legitimate.

The limited test will allow a small number of YouTube TV subscribers to test pre-selected channels for its multiview screen feature, which lets people watch up to four channels at once.

The overlay ad banners that are only visible on YouTube videos to desktop viewers will no longer show up starting April 6. YouTube admits this ad format was "disruptive for viewers."

Samsung has made the Odyssey Neo G7 available for purchase in the United States. The monitor will set you back $999.99 but delivers a great picture for all your TV-watching and gaming needs.

In a blog post, YouTube's new lead Neal Mohan outlined plans to add features in the streaming service for creators and consumers in 2023, such as additional support for podcasts and more.

An official complaint has been filed against YouTube in the UK for collecting locations, viewing habits, and preferences of up to 5 million children, in violation of the UK Children's Code.

YouTube is seemingly experimenting with a "1080p Premium" video quality option that offers a higher bitrate. If generally released, the offering will likely be exclusive to YouTube Premium customers.

With the European Union (EU) working on tougher rules for political content and advertising on digital platforms, Google has shared five concerns that should be addressed for fairer laws.

YouTube Music has officially introduced a "Create a radio" capability that lets users create customized playlists by selecting their desired artists and the types of songs that appear in such a list.

The rollout of the YouTube TV revamp has been restarted for Apple TV customers again, following a pause earlier. However, yet another crashing issue has been discovered in the latest update.

Susan Wojcicki, who has worked at Google for nearly 25 years, and with the last nine as the head of YouTube, has announced she will soon depart the company to "start a new chapter."

Public schools in Seattle have filed a lawsuit against tech companies behind platforms like TikTok and Instagram for inflicting negative affects on the mental health of young students.

Google revealed a new way of providing uninterrupted listening to its users at CES 2023 in collaboration with Spotify where it offers a convenient way to switch playback between devices.

To reduce the number of instances where users post violent, abusive comments, YouTube has come up with a comment removal warnings & timeout system. It will send warnings to users making such comments.

Amazon has released a new update that brings the Fire TV experience to Echo Show 15. This allows users to access a combination of a smart speaker, smart home hub, and TV-like device at a low price.

The Government of India has asked Google to stop displaying surrogate ads of overseas betting companies in search results and on YouTube as well, amid online gambling crackdown in the country.

Google has introduced new Android and Wear OS features, such as Reading Mode, faster streaming through the Google TV app, new Google Photos collage designs, and easier sharing of digital car keys.

With a new year approaching, YouTube shared a list of top trending content on the platform as a yearly recap. These included top creators, videos, and songs streamed on YouTube for the year 2022.

Google and YouTube have announced a $13.2 million grant to the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) to help fund organizations fighting fake news in 80 languages across 65 countries.

YouTube is rolling out its second YouTube Music Recap, which comes with more personalized statistics like Identity and Top Trends and is accessible on the main YouTube application as well.

In a report released by the UK-based market research firm YouGov, Samsung Electronics has ranked first in the Global Best Brand Rankings for 2022 with 127 points. It is followed by Google and YouTube.

YouTube has announced that it will be launching Primetime Channels, which allows users to sign up, browse, and watch content from platforms such as Paramount+, AMC+, and STARZ to name a few.

After announcing its design changes last week, YouTube is rolling out its Material You redesign on its website and apps to all users globally that makes it more uniform across its apps and the web.