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Meet Flipperachi, Bahraini rapper behind viral 'Dhurandhar' hit 'Fa9la'
The latest Bollywood film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has not only been a box office success but is also creating a musical sensation.
Humans are starting to write, speak like ChatGPT: Study
A new study from the Max Planck Institute has found that humans are increasingly adopting the language patterns of AI chatbots like ChatGPT.
Pankaj Tripathi's production 'Perfect Family' crosses 2 million YouTube views
Pankaj Tripathi's first project as a presenter, the popular mini-series Perfect Family, has crossed two million YouTube views in just its first week, reported Zoom.
Russia bans Snapchat, FaceTime citing terrorism and fraud concerns
Russia has banned popular social media platform Snapchat and imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service, FaceTime.
Meta removes under-16 users ahead of Australia's social media ban
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has started removing Australian children under the age of 16 from its platforms.
Why YouTube is opposing Australia's social media ban for teens
YouTube has warned that Australia's new laws to block teens from its platform could make children less safe.
YouTube's first-ever Recap reveals your yearly viewing habits
YouTube has launched a new feature called "Recap," similar to Spotify's popular Wrapped. The feature gives users a summary of their viewing habits over the past year.
Google Messages has changed how links appear on Android
Google is revamping the way links and YouTube previews are displayed in its Messages app for Android.
Why Pankaj Tripathi chose YouTube over OTT for debut production
Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi recently shared his concerns about the increasing restrictions imposed by streaming platforms on creative freedom.
YouTube now lets you customize your home feed
YouTube is working on a new experimental feature called "Your Custom Feed" to improve user experience.
X dominates social media landscape in US
A recent report by the Pew Research Center has revealed that X maintains a strong presence within its specific niche of social apps focusing on short, real-time text posts.
Google offers voluntary exit packages in UK amid AI-focused restructuring
Google is offering voluntary exit packages to certain employees in the UK as part of a broader restructuring initiative centered on artificial intelligence (AI).
TV and YouTube creators can't misuse Ilaiyaraaja's name, photo anymore
The Madras High Court has granted an interim injunction in favor of renowned musician R Ilaiyaraaja, protecting his personality rights.
'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' spin-off 'Joey' finally releases unaired episodes on YouTube
The final eight episodes of Joey, the short-lived F.R.I.E.N.D.S spin-off series that aired from 2004-2006, have been released on the F.R.I.E.N.D.S YouTube channel.
Pankaj Tripathi turns producer with YouTube series, 'Perfect Family'
Pankaj Tripathi, the acclaimed star of Mirzapur, is making his production debut with the upcoming dramedy Perfect Family.
YouTube now lets creators upload multiple thumbnails for each video
YouTube has launched a major update that lets creators upload multiple thumbnails for each video.
Disney channels back on YouTube TV after weeks of dispute
Disney and YouTube TV have finally resolved their two-week-long standoff.
After losing $4M/day, Disney reaches deal with YouTube TV
Disney and YouTube TV have struck a new carriage deal, ending a 14-day blackout that left subscribers without access to popular Disney-owned channels like ABC, ESPN, and FX.
SRK, Alia Bhatt among 'most dangerous celebrities,' thanks to deepfakes
Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt have topped the 2025 edition of McAfee's Most Dangerous Celebrity: Deepfake Deception List.
Do you know: Billboard's top country song is AI-generated
The country song Walk My Walk by Breaking Rust has topped Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart, raising questions about its authenticity.
YouTube dismisses bot-view claims for Vijay's 'Thalapathy Kacheri'
The first song from actor Vijay's upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, was released on November 8.
Disney losing over $4M a day amid YouTube TV channel blackout
Disney is losing an estimated $4.3 million every day due to its ongoing dispute with YouTube TV over a new content distribution contract, Morgan Stanley has estimated.
Why YouTube TV is offering $20 credit to subscribers
YouTube TV is compensating its subscribers with a $20 (around ₹1,770) credit, due to the unavailability of Disney-owned channels like ESPN and ABC.
YouTube has stopped working for users with ad blockers
YouTube is facing issues for some users, but the problem isn't with the platform itself. Rather, it's a problem with ad blockers.
Watch: Google has released its 1st AI-generated TV ad
Google has released its first television commercial created entirely using generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Why Disney channels are missing from your YouTube TV
YouTube TV subscribers have lost access to a number of Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and ABC.
YouTube enhances old videos to HD and 4K using AI
YouTube has announced a major upgrade for its platform, using artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically enhance low-quality videos.
YouTube offers voluntary exit program amid major restructuring
YouTube is offering a "voluntary exit program" with severance for its US-based employees, according to TechCrunch.
QR codes, AI upscaling: What's new in YouTube's TV app
YouTube has announced a series of updates to enhance its TV user interface.
YouTube to restrict clips showing graphic violence in video games
YouTube has announced an update to its policy, aimed at age-restricting content that shows graphic violence in video games.
'Ekaki' trailer out: Ashish Chanchlani goes supernatural with directorial debut
Social media influencer-turned-actor Ashish Chanchlani is all set to make his directorial debut with the upcoming web series Ekaki.
YouTube paid over $8B to music industry in 2025
YouTube has announced that it paid over $8 billion to the music industry between July 2024 and July 2025.
14 MP children blinded after playing with 'desi firecracker gun'
This year's Diwali celebrations in Madhya Pradesh turned dangerous, with over 122 children hospitalized due to severe eye injuries after playing with the "carbide gun" or "desi firecracker gun."
YouTube now lets you set daily scrolling limit for Shorts
YouTube has introduced a new feature for its mobile app, aimed at helping users manage their time spent on Shorts.
YouTube's new tool helps creators protect themselves from AI deepfakes
YouTube has introduced a new feature, the "likeness detection" tool, to help creators protect their identities from AI-generated content.
Apple lawsuit moves forward as Jon Prosser misses deadline
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has accepted Apple's request to enter default against YouTuber Jon Prosser in a lawsuit filed in July.
MrBeast poses with SRK, Salman, Aamir; sparks collaboration rumors
YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has sent fans into a tizzy by posing with Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan.
Why YouTube faced a global outage today
YouTube and its associated services, YouTube Music and YouTube TV, experienced a major global outage today. The disruption affected over 800,000 users worldwide.
YouTube video player gets a fresh look: Check what's new
YouTube is getting a major makeover with a new video player design.
YouTube introduces dedicated mental health section for teens
YouTube has launched a new dedicated section for mental health and wellbeing content aimed at teenagers.
Spotify's video podcasts are coming to Netflix next year
Spotify has announced a strategic partnership with Netflix, bringing select video podcasts to the popular streaming platform.