YouTube: News
Modi 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.
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.
YouTube 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.
Shane 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.
Over 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.
Top 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.
Google's war on ad blockers intensifies with Manifest V3
Google is stepping up its battle against ad blockers.
BTS 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.
YouTube 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.
Google Bard can now 'watch' YouTube videos and answer queries
Google has updated its AI chatbot, Google Bard, to answer specific questions about YouTube videos.
YouTube 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.
YouTube 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.
YouTube 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.
#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.
Audio 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.
YouTube 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.
YouTube 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.
How 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.
Who's viral American Youtuber-rapper IShowSpeed, why he's in India
American Youtuber-rapper IShowSpeed is in India.
Curious 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.
YouTube 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.
YouTube 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.
Apple 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.
YouTube 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.
YouTube 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.
Russell 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.
YouTube 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.
YouTube 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.
YouTube 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.
#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.
Centre 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.
Bajrang 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.
How 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.
YouTube TV's multiview feature goes live: How to enable it
YouTube has officially launched the multiview feature for YouTube TV.
How earnings from YouTube videos are taxed
YouTube has become the go-to platform for sharing creativity and knowledge with people all over the globe.
YouTuber 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.
#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.
Animation 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.
ZEROBASEONE debuts; what makes this K-pop act promising
ZEROBASEONE has arrived!
YouTuber 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.