Google can do whatever it wants with its products and services - I know that there's really no stopping it or changing its mind when it's made it up. We see this most evidently in the death of Stadia, and no matter what the end user thinks or feels, money speaks. What really bothers me though is … [Read more...] about After 12 years, YouTube’s 4K streaming option may soon be locked behind a Premium paywall
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YouTube TV may finally be worth trying out again thanks to new “standalone” pricing
In my opinion, YouTube TV took a nosedive when it started losing a bunch of networks to content provider negotiations going south. On top of that, the base pricing of $64.99 USD was untenable for me and many others. Sure, it may be a great deal for those seeking cable replacements, but in the world … [Read more...] about YouTube TV may finally be worth trying out again thanks to new “standalone” pricing
YouTube creates ad-free player for students, brings courses and quizzes to educational videos
Whether you're a student working on class assignments, studying a foreign language, or exploring new career opportunities, YouTube has content for you. Unfortunately, that content isn't always perfectly tailored or appropriate for all audiences, and when it comes to young learners, YouTube's … [Read more...] about YouTube creates ad-free player for students, brings courses and quizzes to educational videos
YouTube’s latest experiment lets you watch videos with friends in real-time via Google Meet
Not a month ago, Google announced that it would be bringing direct integration of YouTube, Spotify, 'Kahoot!', and more into your live Meet calls to make them more fun and interactive, and today, we get the very first show of this with YouTube's latest experiment. By visiting youtube.com/new, … [Read more...] about YouTube’s latest experiment lets you watch videos with friends in real-time via Google Meet
You’ll soon be able to mindlessly scroll through YouTube Shorts on your living room TV
Google's "Shorts" have done anything but fall short of the company's expectations. In the time since the feature has been released, it's amassed 30 billion daily views in an effort to compete with TikTok, Instagram and Facebook Reels, and so on. The jury is still out on how badly placing Shorts on … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to mindlessly scroll through YouTube Shorts on your living room TV
YouTube Music begins to show users their Summer 2022 Recap
The YouTube Music Recap for the Summer is finally here, or at least rolling out to its users starting today. This follows the Spring Music recap released in June and offers a look back at all the songs you listened to the most during the summer. Global views from May 30th to August 17th counted … [Read more...] about YouTube Music begins to show users their Summer 2022 Recap
Google Podcasts begins its YouTube merger with a new, dedicated Explore page category
Last year, we learned that Google had big plans to absorb its Podcasts content directly into the YouTube user experience and even appointed a new leader to clean it all up and make it presentable in the video streaming app. At that time, we had no idea what that would look like in practicality, but … [Read more...] about Google Podcasts begins its YouTube merger with a new, dedicated Explore page category
YouTube Shorts begin appearing in Google Discover
I was browsing through Google Discover on my Pixel 6 Pro last night - you know, checking out the latest #FloridaMan news - and I happened upon a grid-based section of videos that I'd never seen before. Apparently, YouTube's Reels or TikTok-style videos called "Shorts" are now being promoted directly … [Read more...] about YouTube Shorts begin appearing in Google Discover
Streaming services want to invade and ruin your YouTube experience, and Google may let them
I may be biased in saying this, but it seems like Google will do anything to force YouTube TV down your throat, even if it must mix it with a little bit of what you love in order to make it palatable. Now, I'm not talking about cable channels themselves, per se, but the incessant need the company … [Read more...] about Streaming services want to invade and ruin your YouTube experience, and Google may let them
Latest YouTube Premium experiment enables pinch to zoom
YouTube Premium subscribers enjoy certain features as part of their membership. Some of them I cannot live without, such as an ad-free experience and background play, and some that are not that well-known and taken advantage of, such as an included membership to YouTube Music Premium. While the … [Read more...] about Latest YouTube Premium experiment enables pinch to zoom
Google Meet’s YouTube live streaming feature rolling out now
Back in March, Google announced their plans to add a live streaming option to Google Meet this year, thus allowing your meetings to be viewed by more than the amount supported to join a Meet. This would also allow your stream to be viewed by large groups of people outside of your organization, … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s YouTube live streaming feature rolling out now
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
