Ukrainians have created a YouTube viewer — AI provides video design after analyzing the scenario and audience
Two Ukrainians have created Thumbnailed it, an artificial intelligence-based tool for improving YouTube views. The startup is attracting investment and planning to expand.
Warner Bros. and Paramount monetize fake trailers on YouTube, — Deadline
Major Hollywood studios have invented a new method of fighting fake trailers on YouTube by simply turning them into another source of revenue.
Webcam video in ASCII in real time — YouTuber used his own program, which can be downloaded
ASCII is fascinating even in the age of 4K HDR video, with hundreds of tiny printed characters creating a unique aesthetic. Video in ASCII, coming straight from the camera, is impressive.
YouTube automatically lowers the video quality to 144p and does not allow you to increase it — and the Internet is not to blame
YouTube users complainYouTube has started to automatically lower the video quality to 144p or 360p — even though the Internet connection remains stable at this time.
«Play a game on YouTube»: how video bloggers harm sales
YouTube bloggers are changing the gaming industry in unexpected ways. A new study in the journal Marketing Science reveals an interesting situation: while they can significantly increase engagement with video games, developers can lose millions of dollars due to lower sales.
The Internet in Ukraine «has accelerated» to 83.81 Mbps, and the number of users has grown to 31.5 million people — DataReportal report
Research company DataReportal has released a global report Digital 2025, which, among other things, shares data on the use of services and devices in Ukraine.
YouTube launches Premium Lite subscription without «most» ads
YouTube has announced the launch of a new premium subscription plan called Premium Lite. It will allow users to watch «most» videos without ads for $7.99 per month.
YouTube views on TVs overtake smartphones for the first time with over 1 billion hours
We now sit in front of the TV like our grandparents — YouTube has become the main source of entertainment. Every day, viewers spend more than 1 billion hours watching videos on TVs, which is more than on phones.
YouTube started showing 3-hour ads without the «skip» — option to overcome blockers
YouTube users complain that the platform now streams very long ads that cannot be skipped.
You can lose cryptocurrency through comments on YouTube
There’s a new type of crypto scam picking up steam, revolving around multi-signature wallets. Basically, the rule of thumb here is: if it seems sketchy, it probably is. Even crypto newbies know you should never share your secret (seed) phrase with anyone, and always double-check who and what kind of access you’re granting to your wallet…
Tired of scrolling? YouTube is testing a button that will select videos for you
YouTube is testing a new feature to automatically select videos on the platform. By information According to The Verge, the company is testing a floating «Play Something» button in its Android app, but it is currently available only to a limited number of users.
Youtuber defeats fake Nintendo lawyer — fraudster filed fake demands for video removal
YouTuber Beats Fake Nintendo Lawyer — Scammer Filed Phony DMCA Claims
YouTube launches a crackdown on clickbait — so far, a mild one
Clickbait is annoying because it misleads about the actual content of the message. On YouTube, this is a common phenomenon and Google is starting to fight it.
YouTube is testing voice responses to comments from content creators
Next time you drop a comment on a YouTube video, you might just hear the creator hit you back with a voice reply. YouTube has announced it’s testing this feature with a “small number” of creators. It lets them record an audio response to comments on their videos.
Gamers watch YouTube and Twitch more than they play, — study
In the report by MIDiA Research, researchers concluded that players spend more time watching videos on Twitch and YouTube than playing games.
YouTube brings back Premium Lite tariff — but not the same and not everywhere
In September 2023, YouTube canceled the Premium Lite subscription in the few countries where it operated. But after the Premium price hike, it seems to be resuscitated
YouTube gets a major update: sleep timer, improved mini-player, and many more improvements
Google is rolling out a number of new features and enhancements to YouTube apps and services across all supported platforms.
Bloody broadcast: a streamer crashes a $200,000 McLaren and persuades a wounded cameraman to film
Famous YouTuber and streamer Jack Dougherty was banned from the Kick streaming service for life after crashing a car with a passenger on air.
YouTube users complain that the «skip ads» button has disappeared on mobile devices
From now on, it will be much harder to hide ads on YouTube, as the skip button is hard to notice at first.
YouTube will increase the length of Shorts to 3 minutes instead of one
Starting October 15, content creators will be able to upload Shorts videos up to three minutes long. YouTube explains this decision by numerous user requests.
YouTube raises prices for Premium subscriptions up to 50%
Reports of an increase in the cost of YouTube subscriptions come from Europe, South America, and Asia.
YouTube has found a new way to show ads — now and on pause
Video hosting service YouTube has officially confirmed the widespread implementation of pause screen ads for all advertisers after a successful test period.
Ubisoft accused of using bots to promote Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Gamers have exposed suspicious activity in the comments under the new trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, accusing Ubisoft of artificially inflating positive reviews. The video received approximately 18,000 likes and 80,000 dislikes from viewers.
YouTube vs. Deepfakes: the platform announced new tools to protect authors
YouTube has begun developing new tools to protect artists and authors from unauthorized use of their appearance and voice.
Clickbait for millions. How much do Ukrainian YouTube channels earn from videos about the war?
YouTube remains one of the key sources of information for Ukrainians — in 2024, 59.5% of citizens surveyed used the service to find out the latest news. Viewership figures increased sharply with the outbreak of a full-scale war — in 2021, according to Internews, only 25% of respondents watched news on YouTube, while in 2022 this number more…
«Don’t bark at me!»: Chinese robot dog sets a YouTuber on fire because of his behavior
American video blogger IShowSpeed decided to show a Chinese robot dog. When he asked the robot to bark and started barking himself, the dog poured fire on him.
Can a YouTube video really dry a wet smartphone? An experiment by The Verge and iFixit
For four years now, people have been liking and thanking each other in the comments section of the same YouTube video. It’s not very attractive, but that’s not the point. Journalists The Verge together with iFixit decided to check whether a YouTube video can really save a drowned smartphone.
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks YouTube’s all-time record with the launch of a new channel — 1 million subscribers in 1.5 hours
Cristiano Ronaldo has added another victory to his list of regalia — his new YouTube channel has become the fastest to reach one million subscribers in the history of the service (it took only 1.5 hours).
The end of YouTube and website monetization: Google AdSense deactivates Russian accounts
Russia continues to implement large-scale technological import substitution. Although sometimes it is forced. The other day Russian authorities decide to block YouTube in the country. And now Google has decided to block AdSense for Russia. We are talking about a contextual advertising service that allowed video authors and website owners to earn…
YouTube, goodbye – the largest video hosting service has stopped working in Russia
Russia is confidently moving towards self-isolation and creating its own information bubble with an alternative reality. YouTube has become another victim of import substitution.
YouTube on iOS will ask for tracking permission to show more personalized ads
Starting with iOS 14.5, Apple required app developers to notify users about broader tracking so that they could opt-in or opt-out. In 2021, Google apps have stopped certain tracking methods (IDFA) to comply and do not have to show this notification. However, YouTube will soon start asking iOS users if they want to enable «more personalized ads»…
YouTube cancels Premium subscriptions purchased via VPN using cheaper Ukrainian prices
YouTube doesn’t just encourage users to upgrade to a Premium subscription instead of using ad blockersand takes steps to ensure that subscriptions are priced correctly – without taking advantage of cheaper regional prices in other countries.
YouTube launches its own fact-checking system — users will be able to add notes to disinformation in videos
The YouTube team has launched a new experiment to combat the spread of fake news and disinformation on the platform.
YouTube tests experimental features: video search with Google Lens, channel QR codes, and AI chat summaries
The YouTube team shared information about some experimental features that are being tested on the platform. These features are usually available for a short period of time and only to a small group of people.
YouTube is testing server-side ad integration to better counter ad blockers
The developer of SponsorBlock, an extension designed to skip sponsored video segments, said that YouTube is experimenting with server-side ad integration.
YouTuber charged for shooting fireworks at Lamborghini from helicopter
American YouTuber Alex Choi faces federal charges after posting a video on YouTube showing two women shooting fireworks from a helicopter targeting a Lamborghini. The blogger with nearly 1 million subscribers usually posts videos about cars.
YouTube will limit the age of viewing videos with weapons, ban some altogether — from June 18
YouTube is changing its rules for videos with guns. They will be age-restricted, and some will be banned outright. Content depicting homemade and automatic firearms will be banned for viewers under the age of 18, and safety device removal training videos will be banned regardless of age. The new policy will come into effect on June 18.
Nintendo game leaked by a Google contractor with YouTube admin rights — just shared with a friend
A Google contractor used administrator rights to access private information on Nintendo’s YouTube account. According to a copy of Google’s internal database that was leaked several years ago, in 2017, images of a trailer for the upcoming, untitled and unannounced Nintendo game Yoshi’s Crafted World were leaked to Reddit.
Meta has launched an ad on Instagram that can’t be missed
Advertising is Meta’s biggest source of revenue, so the company plans to make it even more intrusive on Instagram.
YouTube Playables games are now available on Android, iOS, and in the browser — but not yet in Ukraine
After starting testing last year, YouTube is expanding its Playables games to Android, iOS, and the web. These are free, small games that can be accessed on YouTube in mobile apps and on your computer. Google calls them «a fun, interactive way to watch YouTube».
YouTube immediately rewinds the video to the very end if the user has an activated ad blocker
It seems that YouTube continues to encourage users to disable ad blockers. The new restriction is indeed quite severe – it does not allow you to watch videos at all if you have an ad blocker activated for YouTube.
YouTube Music will be able to find a song by humming or playing it — the feature is already being rolled out on Android
The YouTube Music app for Android is rolling out a feature that’s been begging to be used for a long time — find a song by humming. You can sing, whistle, or play a recording of a song to find it.
Microsoft Edge will translate videos from YouTube, LinkedIn, Reuters, and some other sites — not yet in Ukrainian
Microsoft Edge will soon offer real-time video translation on sites like YouTube, LinkedIn, Coursera, and more. At this year’s Build event, Microsoft announced that a new AI-powered feature will be able to translate voice content with dubbing and subtitles while you watch.
Watch out, YouTube — TikTok is testing 60-minute video uploads
TikTok has started testing the uploading of long hour-long videos, and YouTube is unlikely to like it.
YouTube for Android TV gets updated sidebar interface
The YouTube app for Android TV has received an interface update. The developers have added a new animation when accessing the side menu bar with updated highlighting of items during navigation.
AI-powered Jump ahead feature is being tested for YouTube Premium subscribers, allowing them to quickly navigate to interesting video segments
In March, YouTube started testing the new Jump ahead feature, and now it is available to a wider range of users via the youtube.com/new section. It is available to subscribers of the Premium version of the service.
YouTube blocks access to its videos for apps that block ads and considers «ad breaks»
The YouTube administration continues its war against ad blockers and this time strikes at tools that allow you to watch videos on mobile devices without displaying ads.
Scrum, «Deadline», and Kaizen Hub. What are the best books, podcasts, and YouTube channels about management
Nowadays, you can use open information on the Internet to learn a profession and develop your skills. You can find everything from podcasts to checklists. However, finding really useful resources takes a lot of time. We decided to simplify this task and put together a selection of books, YouTube channels, and podcasts that project managers…
YouTube is stepping up its fight against third-party apps that block ads
YouTube continues its fight against ad blocking. In June last year, the service conducted a small experiment in this regardthen in October launched a full-fledged attack on ad blockers. Now the company once again tightens restrictions in this area.
YouTube tests new design, users compare it with «interesting» sites
Although YouTube’s design has been updated over the years, there have been no drastic changes for a long time. However, the online video service is now testing a more radical update that shifts many elements to the sidebar. So far, the online reaction to this is not very favorable.
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