After two agonizing weeks of darkness for sports fans, we finally have a potential light at the end of the tunnel. According to a new report from The Athletic, YouTube TV and Disney have found "fresh momentum" in their negotiations to bring ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels back to the … [Read more...] about Finally, some hope: YouTube TV and Disney find ‘fresh momentum’ in talks to end the blackout
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How to go get your one-time $20 credit from YouTube TV for the Disney fallout
As the frustrating YouTube TV vs. Disney blackout continues with no end in sight, Google is now making good on its promise to offer compensation. Subscribers are beginning to receive notifications that the $20 credit for the "extended period" without channels like ESPN and ABC is now available. … [Read more...] about How to go get your one-time $20 credit from YouTube TV for the Disney fallout
YouTube TV vs. Disney: subscribers are canceling and Disney’s ratings are dropping
We are now a full week into the massive blackout of all 21 Disney-owned channels on YouTube TV, and this ugly contract dispute is having a very real, very negative impact on everyone involved. While subscribers are left scrambling to find ways to watch Monday Night Football, new reports (via 9to5 … [Read more...] about YouTube TV vs. Disney: subscribers are canceling and Disney’s ratings are dropping
YouTube TV’s $20 ‘Disney Blackout’ credit is reportedly rolling out tomorrow
It's been just over a week since the massive, frustrating blackout of all 21 Disney-owned channels (including ESPN, ABC, and FX) on YouTube TV. While subscribers have been left in the dark, anxiously waiting for a resolution, it appears the compensation Google promised is about to arrive. When … [Read more...] about YouTube TV’s $20 ‘Disney Blackout’ credit is reportedly rolling out tomorrow
From bad to worse: the ongoing feud between Disney and Google hits Movies Anywhere
The ongoing, bitter contract dispute between Google and Disney has claimed another major casualty, and this one hits right at the heart of your digital movie library. Just days after Disney pulled all its live channels from YouTube TV and yanked its entire movie catalog from Google's sales and … [Read more...] about From bad to worse: the ongoing feud between Disney and Google hits Movies Anywhere
More Disney content disappears from YouTube and YouTube TV
If you thought the contract dispute that pulled 21 Disney-owned channels (including ESPN and ABC) from YouTube TV last week was bad, the news is getting even worse. The tense battle between the two companies has escalated further, moving beyond live TV and into Google's entire digital content … [Read more...] about More Disney content disappears from YouTube and YouTube TV
Bad news: ESPN, ABC, and all other Disney-owned channels have vanished from YouTube TV
In a massive and sudden blow to subscribers, YouTube TV and Disney have failed to reach a new contract agreement. As a result, 21 major Disney-owned channels—including essentials like ESPN, ABC, and FX—went dark on the service last night, October 30th. This is the nuclear option in a carriage … [Read more...] about Bad news: ESPN, ABC, and all other Disney-owned channels have vanished from YouTube TV
YouTube is adding a helpful feature to keep you from scrolling Shorts all day
We've all fallen down the rabbit hole. You open YouTube Shorts (or any other short-form video service) for a quick break, and suddenly, an hour has disappeared in a blur of endless scrolling. Recognizing the addictive nature of short-form video, YouTube is introducing a helpful new tool to give … [Read more...] about YouTube is adding a helpful feature to keep you from scrolling Shorts all day
YouTube is getting a modern makeover with a new UI rolling out now
Get ready for a big visual change on your favorite video platform. Starting this week, Google is rolling out a refresh to the YouTube experience, designed to be "cleaner, more immersive, and more fun to interact with." The update includes a few big changes to the video player and to the comments … [Read more...] about YouTube is getting a modern makeover with a new UI rolling out now
YouTube Premium is getting even better with new features for all platforms
While the ad-free experience is the main draw for most YouTube Premium subscribers, the service also comes with a host of other perks and experimental features designed to enhance your viewing experience. In a new announcement, YouTube has confirmed that several of these great features are now … [Read more...] about YouTube Premium is getting even better with new features for all platforms
YouTube is getting powerful new AI tools, including free Veo 3 video generation in Shorts
At its annual Made on YouTube event, Google just unveiled a powerful new suite of generative AI features that are designed to make creating content on the platform more playful and effortless than ever before. This is a massive leap forward for mobile video creation, putting some of Google … [Read more...] about YouTube is getting powerful new AI tools, including free Veo 3 video generation in Shorts
New fear unlocked: the YouTube Premium device authorization limit you likely didn’t know about
I’m a huge fan of YouTube Premium. For our family, the combination of ad-free YouTube and the included YouTube Music subscription is a fantastic value. One of the best perks, of course, is the ability to download videos for offline viewing, which is perfect for flights, road trips, or just saving on … [Read more...] about New fear unlocked: the YouTube Premium device authorization limit you likely didn’t know about












