YouTube: News
19 Mar 2024
Noida PoliceElvish Yadav's motive behind supplying venom at parties revealed
The controversial YouTuber Elvish Yadav is embroiled in legal turmoil due to his alleged involvement in the snake venom scandal that surfaced in 2023.
19 Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningYouTube will now label deepfake videos and AI generated content
YouTube is rolling out a fresh policy that mandates creators to reveal when they employ artificial intelligence (AI) to fabricate realistic content.
19 Mar 2024
Amazon Prime VideoMrBeast's new show to offer $5M prize—biggest payout ever!
YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast has announced his latest venture: a reality competition show titled Beast Games, greenlit by Amazon Prime Video.
18 Mar 2024
MalayalamArundhathi Nair on ventilator after road accident, confirms sister
Arundhathi Nair, a celebrated figure in the Tamil and Malayalam cinema, was gravely injured in a motorcycle accident last week (March 14).
17 Mar 2024
YouTube MusicYouTube Music's song search feature leverages AI to generate results
YouTube Music is rolling out a new song search feature, similar to the one previously offered by Google Play Music, where opening the search bar would list an "Identify what's playing" button.
10 Mar 2024
Bigg BossElvish Yadav summoned by police for assaulting YouTuber Maxtern
Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav is facing questioning by Gurugram Police after a video of him assaulting YouTuber Sagar Thakur aka Maxtern went viral.
09 Mar 2024
XX's long-form videos coming to smart TVs soon: Elon Musk
Elon Musk has announced that his social media platform X is working to launch a streaming service for long-form videos, taking on YouTube in the process.
09 Mar 2024
Munawar FaruquiElvish Yadav booked for alleged assault on YouTuber Maxtern
On Friday, X (Twitter) and Instagram were abuzz with a video of Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner and YouTuber Elvish Yadav assaulting fellow YouTuber-gamer Maxtern (whose real name is Sagar Thakur).
08 Mar 2024
Munawar FaruquiWatch: Elvish attacks YouTuber following criticism over friendship with Munawar
Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner and controversies' old friend Elvish Yadav has landed in trouble again.
04 Mar 2024
GoogleUnionized YouTube Music employees axed during ongoing city council meeting
In a surprising turn of events, Google laid off unionized YouTube Music workers in Austin, Texas, during a city council meeting last week.
21 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaAmerican parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke sentenced for child abuse
A 42-year-old parenting advice vlogger from Utah, United States, has been sentenced to at least four years in prison for child abuse.
21 Feb 2024
K-Pop'Bite Me' becomes fastest ENHYPEN MV to surpass 100M views
ENHYPEN fans, assemble!
20 Feb 2024
K-PopLE SSERAFIM makes an 'EASY' record; surpasses 10M YouTube views
FEARNOTs, it's time to rejoice!
20 Feb 2024
NetflixWatch Oscar-nominated film 'Nimona' on YouTube for free
Netflix has made the Oscar-nominated film Nimona available for free on their YouTube channel, just in time for the upcoming 96th Academy Awards.
20 Feb 2024
HBOWhy 'Last Week Tonight' YouTube premiere is getting delayed
HBO is putting an end to sharing next-day clips from the hit comedy talk show Last Week Tonight With John Oliver on YouTube.
18 Feb 2024
University Of CaliforniaFormer YouTube CEO's son found dead at US university
Marco Troper, the son of YouTube's former CEO Susan Wojcicki, was found dead on Tuesday (February 13) in his dormitory at the University of California, Berkeley, in the United States (US), per reports.
16 Feb 2024
GoogleYouTube TV launches 'Last Channel Shortcut': How it works
YouTube's streaming television service, YouTube TV, has launched its "Last Channel Shortcut" feature, making it easier for users to switch between channels they're watching.
16 Feb 2024
GoogleYouTube now lets users crop, remix music videos for Shorts
YouTube has introduced a Remix feature for its mobile app, allowing users to transform music videos into Shorts.
14 Feb 2024
Valentine's DayF.N.S. Cringe Vinash finds nationwide backing for 'Erase Valentine's Day'
Cadbury 5 Star is on a bold mission to "Erase Valentine's Day."
13 Feb 2024
K-PopAteez's 'Crazy Form' MV surpasses 100M views in record time
K-pop sensation ATEEZ has done it again! Their latest music video, Crazy Form, from the group's second full-length album THE WORLD EP FIN: WILL, has racked up a whopping 100M views on YouTube in just two months.
06 Feb 2024
AppleYouTube makes a U-turn, now mulling Apple Vision Pro app
Google has confirmed plans to create a native YouTube app for Apple's Vision Pro headset, after initially stating they had no intentions of doing so.
04 Feb 2024
YouTube MusicYouTube Music rolls out TikTok-style 'Samples' feature: How it works
YouTube Music introduced its Samples feature last year, and now it is showing up on the home screen.
03 Feb 2024
XAdvertisers cut spending on X by 55% before Super Bowl
Ahead of this year's Super Bowl, advertising spending on X has plummeted by 55%, reported MediaRadar, an advertising intelligence and sales enablement platform.
31 Jan 2024
GoogleYouTube TV lets users pick which games to watch simultaneously
YouTube TV has revamped its multi-view feature, giving users the ability to personalize their sports viewing experience by selecting their preferred combination of broadcasts.
26 Jan 2024
South KoreaFirst Lady's Dior bag scandal shakes South Korea's leadership
South Korea's First Lady, Kim Keon Hee, is caught up in a scandal after allegedly receiving a pricey Dior bag from a pastor.
25 Jan 2024
AndroidYouTube app crashing on Android phones for some users
Recently, some Android users have been experiencing issues with the YouTube app crashing, leading to frustration for those who depend on it daily.
17 Jan 2024
K-PopIVE's Jang Won-young wins 100M KRW lawsuit against YouTuber Sojang
K-pop group IVE's Jang Won-young has emerged victorious in a lawsuit against YouTuber Sojang, her agency Starship Entertainment confirmed on Wednesday.
14 Jan 2024
GoogleYouTube intensifies slowdowns for users employing ad blockers
YouTube has implemented a site-wide slowdown for users employing ad blockers.
12 Jan 2024
iOSYouTube discontinues its iMessage app for iPhone, iPad users
YouTube used to be one of the applications that seamlessly integrated with Apple's messaging app. However, it appears that the company has opted to terminate its iMessage mini-app.
10 Jan 2024
Health & WellnessYouTube to prioritize credible first-aid videos in search results
YouTube will now provide reliable first-aid information during emergencies by prioritizing credible explainer videos in search results.
28 Dec 2023
SamsungSamsung's new AI-powered refrigerator lets you watch videos on TikTok
Samsung will showcase its 2024 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+, at the CES 2024.
26 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiModi becomes first world leader to have 2cr YouTube subscribers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's YouTube channel has hit a major milestone, reaching two crore subscribers.
23 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP, BJD spar over YouTuber Kamiya Jani's Jagannath Temple visit
A major controversy has erupted over social media influencer and Curly Tales founder Kamiya Jani's visit to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha.
21 Dec 2023
TechnologyYouTube launches new tools for Indian creators to earn money
YouTube is stepping up its game for podcasters and creators in India with new features and opportunities to help them reach their audience and monetize their content.
12 Dec 2023
CelebrityShane Dawson's fatherhood announcement sparks backlash—who is the controversial YouTuber
YouTubers Shane Dawson and Ryland Adams recently welcomed their twin sons, Jet Parker Adams Yaw and Max Chandler Adams Yaw, into the world last week.
09 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentOver 36,800 URLs blocked by Indian government since 2018
Over the past five years, the Indian government has blocked a whopping 36,838 URLs, as revealed by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
06 Dec 2023
K-PopTop 5 most-watched videos on YouTube within 24 hours
Do you know which are the top five most-watched videos on YouTube within 24 hours? Hint: four of them are K-pop music videos.
02 Dec 2023
GoogleGoogle's war on ad blockers intensifies with Manifest V3
Google is stepping up its battle against ad blockers.
28 Nov 2023
JungkookBTS Jungkook's 'Dreamers' music video surpasses 200M views on YouTube
BTS's Jungkook has hit another major milestone on YouTube, with his music video for the FIFA World Cup 2022 Soundtrack Dreamers (featuring Fahad Al Kubaisi) crossing 200M views on Tuesday at around 7:00am KST.
25 Nov 2023
YouTube PremiumYouTube Premium launches 'Playables' for in-app gaming: How to use
YouTube Premium subscribers are in for a treat with the introduction of "Playables," a feature that lets users enjoy puzzles, racing, and arcade games directly within the YouTube app or desktop website.
23 Nov 2023
GoogleGoogle Bard can now 'watch' YouTube videos and answer queries
Google has updated its AI chatbot, Google Bard, to answer specific questions about YouTube videos.
21 Nov 2023
YouTube PremiumYouTube attributes slow video loading times to ad blockers
YouTube is tackling the issue of prolonged video buffering on its platform, linking the problem to the use of ad blockers by viewers.
16 Nov 2023
GoogleYouTube will allow creators mimic music artists using AI
YouTube is rolling out an innovative feature called Dream Track, which lets select Shorts creators in the US craft original music clips using AI-generated vocals from well-known artists.
14 Nov 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningYouTube working on labels for 'realistic' AI-generated content
YouTube plans to implement new guidelines that will let users know when the content is generated by AI.
05 Nov 2023
Movie Review#NewsBytesRecommends: '1500 Words' on YouTube—ode to love, longing, loss
Andrew Chaplin's 1500 Words is architected on an extremely intriguing and experimental premise; it is the kind of story you think you would have read in a book in your school library.
30 Oct 2023
EntertainmentAudio Drama Day: 5 unmissable series you need to try
In a world dominated by visual media and fast-paced digital content, audio dramas have quietly experienced a renaissance, transporting us to far-off worlds and immersing us in captivating narratives.
28 Oct 2023
GoogleYouTube to soon launch built-in screenshot feature: How it works
YouTube is gearing up to simplify the process of capturing video screenshots with an upcoming built-in feature, which is currently undergoing beta testing and is available to select users.
19 Oct 2023
GoogleYouTube removes over 2 million videos in India: Here's why
Google has revealed that over two million videos were removed from YouTube in India during Q2 2023.
16 Oct 2023
Ministry of Electronics and ITHow Centre plans to combat misinformation ahead of 2024 elections
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has called on YouTube to tackle the problem of "fake news channels" by taking legal action and adding a "news not verified" disclaimer.
13 Oct 2023
Virat KohliWho's viral American Youtuber-rapper IShowSpeed, why he's in India
American Youtuber-rapper IShowSpeed is in India.
07 Oct 2023
HollywoodCurious case of 'Turn-On': Show that ended mid-episode in 1969
The infamous 1969 sketch comedy show Turn-On, which was canceled just 10 minutes into its first episode, is set to make a return.
01 Oct 2023
GoogleYouTube tests new 'You' tab, replacing 'Library' section
YouTube is currently testing a new look for its Android app, swapping out the Library tab for a fresh "You" tab, per 9to5Google.
01 Oct 2023
YouTube MusicYouTube Music introduces auto-downloads for podcasts: How it works
As Google Podcasts gears up to close down next year, YouTube Music has rolled out a nifty feature that allows users to auto-download podcasts for offline listening, per 9to5Google.
30 Sep 2023
AppleApple might remove Facebook, X/Twitter from App Store in China
Due to new regulations, Apple might soon be required to remove several popular social media apps from its App Store in China.
26 Sep 2023
TechnologyYouTube is shutting down its Premium Lite subscription: Here's why
YouTube has announced the discontinuation of its Premium Lite subscription plan, which provides ad-free viewing across YouTube's apps.
22 Sep 2023
GoogleYouTube announces a bevy of AI-backed tools to aid creators
YouTube unveiled a range of AI-powered tools for creators during its annual 'Made on YouTube' event.
19 Sep 2023
Russell BrandRussell Brand assault case: YouTube suspends monetization on comedian's channel
British comedian-actor Russell Brand faced suspension of monetization on his YouTube channel after being accused of rape and sexual assault.
17 Sep 2023
YouTube MusicYouTube Music's new 'Cry' mood filter offers you sad songs
YouTube Music has introduced five new mood filters to its platform, including the intriguing "Cry" filter, which offers a playlist of sad songs.
07 Sep 2023
Latest Tech NewsYouTube restricts advertisement format selection for content creators
YouTube is set to make significant changes to advertisement controls for creators, limiting their ability to choose specific ad formats for new videos.
12 Aug 2023
YouTube PremiumYouTube Premium now offers 1080p Enhanced bitrate support on Android
YouTube Premium subscribers can now enjoy 1080p Enhanced bitrate on Android too. The feature was released on iOS and web platforms earlier this year.
09 Aug 2023
Bigg Boss#BiggBossOTT2: How YouTubers are disrupting norms for TV actors
If you are an avid Bigg Boss OTT 2 fan, then you're likely familiar with the ongoing debate between YouTubers and TV actors—a topic dominating online discussions.
09 Aug 2023
Centre for Science and EnvironmentCentre cracks down on 8 YouTube channels spreading fake news
The Indian government has banned eight YouTube channels with a combined 23 million subscribers for spreading fake news.
02 Aug 2023
HaryanaBajrang Dal's Monu Manesar denies involvement in Nuh violence
Monu Manesar, a Bajrang Dal member whose purported video stirred the violence in Haryana, reportedly denied any involvement in the incident.
02 Aug 2023
TikTokHow YouTube is improving Shorts to take on TikTok, Instagram
YouTube Shorts is stepping up its game against TikTok and Instagram Reels with new creation tools like Green Screen, Cut, and Collab.
29 Jul 2023
Latest Tech NewsYouTube TV's multiview feature goes live: How to enable it
YouTube has officially launched the multiview feature for YouTube TV.
25 Jul 2023
Income Tax ReturnHow earnings from YouTube videos are taxed
YouTube has become the go-to platform for sharing creativity and knowledge with people all over the globe.
21 Jul 2023
NBAYouTuber JiDion faces lifetime ban from NBA: Exploring his controversies
Former Twitch star-YouTuber Jidon Adams—popularly known as JiDion—has been handed a lifetime ban from attending NBA and WNBA games due to his outrageous antics during the matches.
16 Jul 2023
Movie Review#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Barat'—short horror film reinforces how humans are scariest species
The best kind of horror films almost always reinforce the idea that the deadliest horror doesn't lurk in the shadows but often lies in humans' minds and hearts.
13 Jul 2023
Atlantic OceanAnimation video shows how Titan sub's fatal implosion happened
A detailed animated video showing how the Titan submersible might have imploded and caused the death of five passengers has become viral.
30 Jun 2023
Fitness and HealthYouTuber MrBeast reveals dramatic fitness transformation
Popular American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, widely recognized as MrBeast, is renowned for his incredible feats and engaging games showcased on his channel.