The YouTube Music homepage has been a bland black color since the service launched, and to be honest, I thought this was because Google was attempting to find ways to implement Material You or perhaps a light mode (I've reached out to support about this). I kind of feel awkward saying this, but I do … [Read more...] about YouTube Music gets some color in its cheeks, all but confirming we won’t see a light mode
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YouTube will now let you hide more sensitive ad categories to further protect your privacy
It's either fortunate or unfortunate that advertising has to be a part of life, depending on whether you're a business owner or a consumer, but when used appropriately, I'm of the personal opinion that it can lead to an improved quality of life, as well as better revenue for small businesses. That's … [Read more...] about YouTube will now let you hide more sensitive ad categories to further protect your privacy
YouTube TV is getting the family account switcher that Google TV still doesn’t have
I recently discovered that the multi-user account profile switcher on Google TV for families was able to be toggled, even though it has yet to be officially released. Completely by accident, I switched into a secondary account that I had signed in on the television and with that, the profile image, … [Read more...] about YouTube TV is getting the family account switcher that Google TV still doesn’t have
Google users in Europe get an updated cookie consent banner
If you are in the EU, you may be familiar with the infamous GDPR (Data Protection Regulation) cookie banners that appear on sites in order to comply with this very tough privacy and security law. Depending on the site, the banners usually involve a notification that cookies are being used on that … [Read more...] about Google users in Europe get an updated cookie consent banner
For eLearners, YouTube has no way to search playlists while saving and organizing videos
I love YouTube. I actually think it's one of the single most influential pieces of technology that have graced my generation and beyond. The ability for creators worldwide to share their knowledge and wisdom on life and their industry has literally transformed my career path and shaped my existence. … [Read more...] about For eLearners, YouTube has no way to search playlists while saving and organizing videos
[Update: Fixed] It’s not just you: YouTube studio and channel switching is down
Update, April 13th 8:55AM EST: YouTube responded to the issues in the Help Community and advised that a fix has been pushed. You should now be able to log in, switch between accounts, and use the account menu & navigation bar across all services (YouTube, YouTubeTV, YouTube Music, YouTube … [Read more...] about [Update: Fixed] It’s not just you: YouTube studio and channel switching is down
YouTube announces new “Subtitle Editor” role to collaborate on video captions
In September of 2020, YouTube discontinued the "Community Captions" feature that allowed viewers to add high-quality captions for their favorite content creators' videos. At the time, YouTube cited under-utilization and abuse as the main reasons for ending this program. This, of course, didn't go … [Read more...] about YouTube announces new “Subtitle Editor” role to collaborate on video captions
Google Meet will open the flood gates later this year with new YouTube live streaming feature
To date, Google Meet allows you to host meetings for up to 500 active attendees, but no more, and they all have to be a part of your Workspace organization. This limit is probably due to Google's server capacity for the Meet software or perhaps it's in place because most Workspace users don't or … [Read more...] about Google Meet will open the flood gates later this year with new YouTube live streaming feature
Google TV will now show you YouTube videos in response to questions you ask Assistant
Google has officially created a roundup post on its Nest community forum of features that we’ve been tracking and reporting on for some time now. From Birthday cards appearing on Nest Hub devices, to a completely redesigned Hub UI complete with a more Pixel-like functionality in wake of its upcoming … [Read more...] about Google TV will now show you YouTube videos in response to questions you ask Assistant
YouTube rolls out Timed Reactions experiment for mobile apps
If you missed the “Timed Comments” experiment that started last year, it basically allowed you to add and view comments for specific moments in videos, which YouTube is now saying was very well received and fostered a sense of community for the very limited amount of channels and videos that had … [Read more...] about YouTube rolls out Timed Reactions experiment for mobile apps
How to use Picture-in-Picture mode on YouTube videos in Chrome for desktop
One of my favorite features on chromeOS is the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode that allows you to pop-out video players to increase your multitasking capabilities. You get a smaller player and can drag it around the screen to continue watching while you type or do something else. However, anyone … [Read more...] about How to use Picture-in-Picture mode on YouTube videos in Chrome for desktop
YouTube just added almost 4,000 new TV episodes for you to stream for free with ads
As Google TV takes on the migration of Play Movies and TV from the Google Play Store, users are left without a reliable or decent web experience for their content. In the gap, YouTube's interface must be used for anyone who has content they want to watch through Chrome, and let's just be honest - … [Read more...] about YouTube just added almost 4,000 new TV episodes for you to stream for free with ads
