YouTube first talked about its focus on AI-generated content in November 2023, but now it mandates the creators to label their content. News 

YouTube is now asking creators to identify AI-generated videos to prevent potential problems.

YouTube looks for AI-generated content on the platform and asks its users and content creators to flag synthetically generated content. Labels for AI content clearly show that the platform is concerned about videos created with AI tools, and there are cases where the video or audio can trick viewers. YouTube is aware of the need to be clear about the details of the content you see, and seeks transparency from content creators and hopes that the self-tagging mandate is properly followed. “In Creator Studio, we’re introducing a new tool that…

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YouTube users will need to sign in with their account because the recommendations will only show with your search history from now. News 

If you log out of YouTube, you will no longer receive video recommendations

When you go to YouTube, the main screen shows a number of recommendations. In most cases, people keep their accounts logged in using their local history, which gives them relevant videos. This does not happen when you visit the streaming platform without logging in. Now it looks like Google has finally stopped giving video recommendations to new, logged out users. The YouTube homepage now shows a blank page and the message “Start trying search – Start watching videos to help us create your favorite video feed” when using it in…

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Xiaomi phones run on a customised version of Android which allows the brand to bake in more features than most Android flavours. News 

Xiaomi Users Are No Longer Able to Access This Handy YouTube Premium Video Feature

Xiaomi users are getting more features on their Android phones and one of them is the popular YouTube feature reserved for premium users. But if you have been using a Xiaomi phone, this premium feature is available for free. Now it seems that YouTube has realized the loophole and the benefit that Xiaomi users will get, which is why the mobile brand is finally removing support. We are talking about the ability to play YouTube videos in the background, which is offered as part of the Premium service with a…

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Musk has been promising to make X an 'everything app' and bringing long videos to the platform does seem like a big move. News 

Elon Musk Announces X Will Soon Provide YouTube-Like Service on Smart TVs

Elon Musk is still aiming for the sky and his next big target is YouTube. His platform X is ready to serve a larger audience with a new version of the streaming service that will also be played on big screens. Musk shared details of the upcoming feature in a post on the platform where he talked about people watching long videos on their smart TV screens. He has repeatedly talked about making X an app for everything, and it looks like the platform will soon have a long list…

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Shortly after Instagram and Facebook returned to normalcy, Google's Gmail and YouTube began experiencing issues. Here's what you need to know. News 

Gmail and YouTube Experience Outage Following Restoration of Instagram and Facebook

Late Tuesday, Meta’s Instagram and Facebook and other services struggled with prolonged outages that affected a significant user base. Meta recognized the problems and successfully solved them. Meanwhile, Google, another tech giant, also faced brief disruptions. While Facebook users encountered error messages and unintentionally logged out and were unable to log back in, Instagram users found themselves stuck in their feeds and unable to update and access new content. Soon after the normalization of Instagram and Facebook, problems started to appear in Google’s services. According to outage tracking website Downdetector,…

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Here’s a guide on how to enable dark mode on iPhones, Androids and Windows devices for a more comfortable browsing experience. News 

Reducing Eye Strain: How to Activate Dark Mode on Chrome and YouTube

In today’s digital age where screens dominate our lives, eye strain is a constant concern. The bright white light emitted by the devices can cause eye fatigue and irritation, especially during long browsing sessions. Fortunately, popular platforms like Chrome and YouTube offer a dark mode that reduces eye strain by using dark backgrounds. However, implementing dark mode on these platforms is not always straightforward. Here’s a guide to enable dark mode on iPhones, Android phones, and Windows devices for a more comfortable browsing experience. Turn on Chrome dark mode on…

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Have you ever wondered how someone as busy as Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, manages to watch videos on the platform? Well, here's the answer. Gadgets 

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Discloses His Preferred Speed for Watching YouTube Videos: 1x or 2x?

If you’re reading this, you probably use YouTube a lot to watch videos – whether it’s for entertainment or work. In that case, you probably need to know about YouTube’s playback speed feature. People have different preferences when it comes to free time or work. But keeping this in mind, have you ever wondered how someone as busy as Google CEO Sundar Pichai manages to watch videos on the platform? Well, we finally have an answer. Sundar Pichai, quoting popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, revealed that…

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YouTube introduces live video previews in Shorts feed and expands podcasting features. (@TeamYouTube) Reviews 

YouTube introduces live video previews similar to TikTok in Shorts feed

YouTube has introduced a fresh feature that incorporates live videos into the Shorts feed. While scrolling through YouTube Shorts, users now have the chance to come across previews of live broadcasts in progress. They can effortlessly join the stream by simply tapping on the “Watch Live” button. This feature is reminiscent of TikTok’s experience, where users can easily navigate through a feed of live content that is optimized for mobile devices. Improved discoverability for live broadcasts Including live video previews in the Shorts feed expands user discovery and provides easy…

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YouTube feeds will soon have content in colour-coded feeds but what does that mean and how will it look for the users? News 

Here’s the Meaning Behind YouTube’s Testing of Color-Coded Feeds for Videos

YouTube brings colors to its video feeds and the tests sound like an interesting move for its users. According to reports, the platform uses Red Green Blue (RGB) color codes in the feed and you will see videos based on these colors. Color-coded feed is a new concept, and the fact that YouTube is only testing it with a select group suggests that the feature’s rollout isn’t a sure thing. The video streaming app understands that its monotonous feed needs to be freshened up, and reports say YouTube sees the…

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Ambient mode on YouTube is a lighting effect that enhances your video-watching experience. Read on to know how you can enable it. News 

How to Enable YouTube’s Ambient Mode in a Matter of Seconds

In the ever-evolving social media, YouTube is the undisputed center of content for creators. Watching hours of videos has become the new normal as the app has become more and more user-friendly over time. It is the source of many entertainments, which is why it has added a bunch of new features like YouTube app hum and song discovery to enjoy in dark mode of the app, which makes the consumption process much easier and more. fun One such feature is Ambient Mode, which is made to make the user…

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YouTube Premium and Music have been quite successful since launch and have now garnered a user base of 100 million users. News 

YouTube Premium Achieves 100 Million Subscribers Milestone

Google-owned YouTube has surpassed 100 million Music and Premium subscribers worldwide, including trial periods, in January of this year. Adam Smith, YouTube’s chief product officer, said that from a small beginning to a community of 100 million in more than 100 countries, “we are grateful to our subscribers for their support.” “We remain focused on delivering a best-in-class experience to our global YouTube community,” he said in a blog post. Over the past year, YouTube improved the Premium playback experience, added the ability to continue watching YouTube on different devices,…

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Recent findings indicate that YouTube and Meta's Facebook enjoy significant popularity among American adults. Here are the details. News 

Report: US Adults Prefer YouTube and Facebook as the Top Social Platforms

Social media platforms YouTube and Facebook are the most used online platforms by US adults, according to Thursday’s report. Findings from the Pew Research Center showed that about eight out of ten US adults (83 percent) report using YouTube. Facebook, with a user base of 68 percent, is also a dominant player in the online world, while 47 percent of US adults said they use Instagram. Recent findings from the center also show that YouTube also dominates social media among US teenagers. “YouTube and Facebook are the only platforms used…

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YouTube and Facebook maintain dominance, but TikTok's rapid growth shines in the latest Pew survey on US social media use among adults. (Pexels) News 

Pew reports TikTok as the fastest-growing social platform, despite YouTube’s continued dominance.

According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, conducted from May 19 to September 5, 2023, the digital platform landscape is undergoing significant changes. Although YouTube and Facebook continue to be the most popular platforms, TikTok has rapidly gained traction and is now the fastest-growing social platform, with over a third of adults surveyed using it. YouTube maintains a significant lead as the most used platform, with 83 percent of respondents reporting using it, according to the survey. Facebook follows closely behind, with 68 percent of users reporting…

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TikTok is known for its short videos but soon it could give you long video features as well, which brings it closer to YouTube. News 

TikTok’s Latest Move Aims to Compete with YouTube

TikTok is apparently testing to help users upload 30-minute videos in an effort to catch up with Google-owned YouTube. Social media consultant Matt Navarra first noticed the new option in the iOS beta version of the app. “It’s happening. TikTok is testing 30-minute video uploads!”, he posted on Meta’s Threads. “TikTok is coming for your long YouTube videos. Will Instagram Reels join the fray and add longer video uploads? I noticed this in the TikTok beta. A few others did too,” he wrote. TikTok has yet to comment on the…

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Want to watch YouTube videos on Apple Vision Pro when it launches on February 2? Well, you will need to open YouTube in a web browser. Read on to find out why. News 

YouTube Emulates Netflix’s Approach, Opts Against Releasing Apple Vision Pro App

Google-owned YouTube has now followed in the footsteps of streaming giant Netflix by deciding not to launch its own app for Apple’s much-anticipated mixed reality (MR) headset ‘Vision Pro’. As with Netflix, viewers must switch to the web browser version to watch YouTube content, TechCrunch reported. “We’re excited to see the launch of Vision Pro, and we’re supporting it by making sure YouTube users have a great experience in Safari,” a YouTube spokesperson said. However, YouTube did not reveal the reason for this decision, and it is also unclear whether…

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Kickstarted by Google, Amazon, and others, in the latest tech layoff, YouTube has now let go of at least 100 employees from its creator management and operations team. Here are the details. News 

YouTube’s Creator Management & Ops Team Faces Layoffs as 100 Employees are Let Go

Google-owned YouTube is reportedly laying off at least 100 employees from its management and operations teams for content producers. YouTube’s Business Director Mary Ellen Coe announced the layoffs internally, according to Tubefilter. “YouTube is consolidating its content creator management team under centralized management in each country,” the report states. YouTube’s music and support teams have also reportedly been reorganized. In an internal staff memo, Coe said these changes are intended to streamline YouTube’s business operations. However, he did not reveal how many employees this affects. “As we’ve seen over the…

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YouTube is doing more to stop use of ad blockers and making people pay to watch ad-free videos but the recent changes weren't its fault. News 

What actually occurred when YouTube claims it did not decrease loading time for users with ad-blockers?

It was recently reported that YouTube was loading slowly if people were using ad blockers. Many of you were understandably upset by this platform’s strong push to get people to pay for its service. However, a new report was released on Wednesday that says YouTube actually had nothing to do with the platform’s slowdown, and definitely nothing to do with the use of ad blockers. YouTube has commented on these claims and assured that its efforts to end the use of ad blockers are not yet very aggressive. The platform…

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YouTube ads are now increasing and if you try to block them YouTube will work slow on your system. Here are the details. News 

Are you experiencing slow performance on YouTube? It could be due to your use of an ad-blocker.

YouTube’s war on ad blockers has become global news, and now the platform appears to be taking further action against those who use a tool that blocks ads while watching videos. YouTube claims that blocking ads limits its ability to pay content creators, so it wants people to stop using these tools and or simply pay for the Premium service, which offers ad-free content. A recent update suggests that many YouTube viewers will see the entire website slow down if they didn’t disable ad blockers in their browsers. The platform…

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YouTube tackles medical misinformation with new first-aid shelves, offering easy-to-follow how-to videos from accredited sources. (Pexels) News 

YouTube improves accessibility for emergency how-to videos

In an effort to tackle medical misinformation and provide quick access to vital first-aid information, YouTube is undergoing a transformation. Known for its wide range of content, the platform has joined forces with reputable health organizations to prioritize easily available and trustworthy instructional videos on emergency response. In its latest update, YouTube has introduced first aid information shelves attached to the top of search results. These shelves contain step-by-step videos from accredited sources covering important topics such as CPR, choking, bleeding, heart attack, stroke, seizures, and opioid overdose. A partnership…

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Fines imposed by Russian courts on Alphabet's Google and YouTube, Meta, TikTok and Telegram appear to have been settled. News 

Russian Database Erases Debt of Google, Meta, and TikTok

LONDON: Fines imposed by Russian courts on Alphabet’s Google and YouTube, Metal, TikTok and Telegram appear to have been settled as the companies are no longer registered as debtors in the government bailiffs’ database. But a database accessed by Reuters on Wednesday still lists X (formerly Twitter) and Twitch with fines totaling 51 million rubles ($560,730) and 23 million rubles ($252,879) respectively. Google, Meta, TikTok and Telegram did not immediately respond to requests for comment. State bailiffs could not immediately be reached. Russia has been at odds with foreign tech…

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