YouTube wants to reinforce the notion that vertical short-form video is here to stay and what better way to do it than to continue expanding the platform to more devices? This is exactly what is happening right now with YouTube shorts, which, starting today, will debut a brand-new experience on TVs. … [Read more...] about You can now watch YouTube Shorts on your Smart TV, Streaming Device, or Gaming Console
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YouTube TV celebrates reaching 5 million subs in 5 years
I've been a YouTube TV customer from the start, and during that time, I've had a love/hate relationship with the service. From its beginnings as a promising alternative for those who wanted to cut the cord to later disappointments as certain RSNs (Regional Sports Networks) started dropping off, … [Read more...] about YouTube TV celebrates reaching 5 million subs in 5 years
Some users unable to switch to their brand accounts on their TV’s YouTube app
I noticed something odd happening this weekend as I tried to switch to my YouTube brand account on the YouTube app (version 2.17.006) of my Chromecast with Google TV. I got an error that stated, "This account is not supported on the YouTube on TV app at this time. To continue, sign in with a … [Read more...] about Some users unable to switch to their brand accounts on their TV’s YouTube app
