If you've ever been lured into clicking a video with a "captivating" thumbnail only to be disappointed by the actual content, YouTube's latest feature may be of interest to you. Team YouTube officially dropped a new experiment today - video summaries automatically generated by artificial … [Read more...] about Scope out a YouTube video before even clicking on it with this AI-generated summary experiment
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YouTube Premium gets a two dollar price hike, now costs $13.99 every month
Google is once again raising the price of YouTube Premium. This time, the service will go up by an additional two dollars, peaking at $13.99 instead of the previous $11.99 USD. That's an increase that, although seemingly small in the monthly scheme of things, leads to an additional $20 per year out … [Read more...] about YouTube Premium gets a two dollar price hike, now costs $13.99 every month
YouTube Premium subscribers can now test a new 2x speed gesture
In today's fast-paced world, it's no surprise that people are constantly seeking ways to consume content more efficiently. Whether it's long-form podcasts, tutorials, or educational videos (like the Dead Internet Theory video that I just watched at 2x speed), there are a lot of people who prefer to … [Read more...] about YouTube Premium subscribers can now test a new 2x speed gesture
YouTube Music goes social: Comments for individual songs begin appearing for some users
YouTube Music recently got a significant UI change with the introduction of the left sidebar for playlists on its homescreen. It also added a sleep timer, episodes for later and more when podcasts came to the app to expand its horizons. Now, per Reddit users in the r/YouTubeMusic community … [Read more...] about YouTube Music goes social: Comments for individual songs begin appearing for some users
The latest YouTube experiment will let you lock your touchscreen while watching videos
YouTube is testing a new experiment called "Avoid accidental taps with Lock Screen". As the name suggests, you'll be able to disable your device's touch input while a video is playing so that you don't accidentally tap another suggested video, scrub through the existing one, or pause and play it … [Read more...] about The latest YouTube experiment will let you lock your touchscreen while watching videos
You can save $50 off NFL Sunday Ticket for a limited time
Since Google and YouTube announced the news that many NFL fans have been waiting ages for - the removal of NFL Sunday Ticket from the clutches of DirecTV - many of us have already locked in the deal that will give us unlimited access to nearly every NFL game every Sunday. And if you signed up … [Read more...] about You can save $50 off NFL Sunday Ticket for a limited time
YouTube may introduce bite-sized playable games in place of some video advertisements
In an internal Team YouTube email sent to a select group of employees and then somehow leaked to The Wall Street Journal, a new gaming initiative was tossed around in conversation. At this time, there's no word on whether it will even be available for public use, but it's called 'Playables', and at … [Read more...] about YouTube may introduce bite-sized playable games in place of some video advertisements
YouTube Music’s new sidebar wants you to stop forgetting about your playlists
I fired up YouTube Music this morning and to my surprise, the user interface had undergone a significant transformation. The addition of a left-hand sidebar caught my attention immediately. The sidebar now includes Home, Explore, and Library navigation options, with a clear emphasis on … [Read more...] about YouTube Music’s new sidebar wants you to stop forgetting about your playlists
Don’t miss this last chance to save $100 on NFL Sunday Ticket for this fall
It was big news back at the end of 2022 when Google announced that they had secured the rights for NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2023 season. If you are a football fan, you know that service has long been with DirecTV and for those of us not interested in buying that particular satellite-based … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this last chance to save $100 on NFL Sunday Ticket for this fall
YouTube is introducing 30-second TV ads that you can’t skip unless you pay for Premium
In a twist of fate, Google is now playing with the idea of introducing a less ideal viewing experience for YouTube users on their living room televisions. Instead of the normal advertisements you get if you're not paying for Premium each month, the platform will soon show you 30-second … [Read more...] about YouTube is introducing 30-second TV ads that you can’t skip unless you pay for Premium
YouTube TV passes 6 million subscribers, and I still can’t understand why anyone would pay for this
I've not been at all subtle about the fact that I don't believe in traditional cable-style streaming in an age of on-demand services. However, I know that it's still a viable option for many, and streaming itself has become the new cable, asking people to pay for something they used to pay to get … [Read more...] about YouTube TV passes 6 million subscribers, and I still can’t understand why anyone would pay for this
“Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube”: Video platform cracks down on workarounds to Premium
In order to avoid paying for YouTube Premium, many users employ an ad blocker in their browser in order to improve their experience and keep their wallet from being drained by Google. However, according to a user on Reddit (Kudos: 9to5Google), who provided the screenshot seen below, the tech giant … [Read more...] about “Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube”: Video platform cracks down on workarounds to Premium
