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When, where to watch Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' music video online
Taylor Swift has announced the release of a new music video for her song Opalite from her latest album The Life of a Showgirl.
YouTube's revenue tops $60B in 2025, outpaces Netflix
YouTube's total revenue crossed the $60 billion mark in 2025, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai revealed during an earnings call on February 4.
Google hits record $400B revenue
Google's parent company Alphabet has reported a record-breaking revenue of over $400 billion for the first time in its history.
NASA's Artemis II mission to be launched in March
NASA has officially delayed the launch of its crewed Artemis II mission from February to March 2026.
YouTube deletes top AI slop channels, billions of views gone
YouTube has removed some of its most popular "AI slop" channels, according to a report by Kapwing.
YouTubers sue Snap for using their videos to train AI
A group of YouTube creators has sued Snap for allegedly using their videos without permission to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Did Disha Patani and singer Talwiinder confirm relationship at Lollapalooza?
Actor Disha Patani and Punjabi singer-songwriter Talwiinder have seemingly confirmed their relationship status.
Google wants to make kids lifelong customers, internal docs reveal
Internal documents revealed as part of a child safety lawsuit have exposed Google's strategy to "onboard kids" into its ecosystem by investing in schools.
YouTube will let creators make their AI clone for Shorts
YouTube is gearing up to introduce a new feature that will allow creators to make Shorts using their own AI likeness.
BBC to make shows for YouTube under new content deal
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has signed a landmark deal with American video platform YouTube.
Sony's new open earbuds let you hear surroundings too
Sony has unveiled its latest addition to the audio accessory market, the LinkBuds Clip.
When, where to watch Oscars 2026 nominations live in India
The much-anticipated nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced on Thursday, January 22.
YouTube now allows more controversial content to earn full revenue
YouTube has updated its advertiser-friendly content guidelines, allowing more videos on controversial issues to earn full ad revenue.
US senators demand answers from tech giants over explicit deepfakes
A group of US senators has written to tech giants Meta, Alphabet, X, Snap, Reddit, and TikTok.
YouTube now lets parents block kids from watching Shorts endlessly
YouTube has announced new parental control features, specifically designed to manage the time children and teens spend on YouTube Shorts.
Gemini AI now uses your personal data for better responses
Google has launched a new feature called "Personal Intelligence" for the Gemini AI app.
Google Veo AI now lets you generate 4K vertical videos
Google has updated its Veo 3.1 AI video model, adding new visual enhancements to the "Ingredients to Video" tool.
Meta blocks 500,000+ accounts under Australia's under-16 social media ban
Meta has deactivated over half a million accounts across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Meta urges Australia to rethink its under-16 social media ban
Meta, the tech giant led by billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, has called on the Australian government to reconsider its world-first ban on social media accounts for users under 16.
Spotify no longer runnig ads for US immigration agency
Spotify is no longer running advertisements for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Tired of Shorts flooding YouTube search? There's finally a fix
YouTube is updating its search filters to allow users to specifically look for Shorts or long-form videos.
Musk hints at higher creator pay on X than YouTube
Elon Musk has hinted that X (formerly Twitter) is considering increasing creator payouts, possibly even surpassing YouTube.
Most-viewed AI slop YouTube channel makes $4.5M/year. It's from India
A new study by video-editing company Kapwing has revealed that the most-viewed "AI slop" channel on YouTube is based in India.
AI-generated slop makes up 20% of YouTube's new user recommendations
A recent study has revealed that over 20% of the videos recommended by YouTube's algorithm to new users are "AI slop," or low-quality AI-generated content.
Indian Army personnel can now use Instagram, WhatsApp
The Indian Army has updated its internal policy on social media and messaging apps.
Aamir Khan Productions releases 'Sitaaron Ke Sitare' documentary on YouTube
Aamir Khan Productions released a special documentary titled Sitaaron Ke Sitaare on YouTube.
Soon, AI-generated content will have to be labeled: IT Secretary
The Indian government is all set to introduce rules for mandatory labeling of AI-generated content.
How Instagram's algorithm is different from TikTok and YouTube
Instagram's head Adam Mosseri has revealed how the platform's algorithm works and how it differs from those of TikTok and YouTube.
Dhruv Rathee slams 'Dhurandhar' as 'propaganda'; gets brutally trolled
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has slammed the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar for its political narrative, calling it "false propaganda."
Google Play, YouTube return to Movies Anywhere: Why it matters
Google Play and YouTube have rejoined the movie syncing service Movies Anywhere.
Oscars go digital: YouTube to host Academy Awards from 2029
In a historic move, the Oscars will transition from broadcast television to streaming in 2029.
YouTube creators can now make games using Gemini AI
YouTube Gaming has launched an open beta for a new project called Playables Builder. The tool lets select YouTube creators create small-scale games without any coding knowledge.
You can now watch Instagram Reels on your TV
Instagram has launched a dedicated TV app, Instagram for TV, to let users watch their favorite Reels on the big screen.
Google takes down AI-generated videos of Disney characters
In a recent development, Google has taken down several artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos featuring Disney characters.
YouTube CEO joins tech leaders limiting kids' social media use
YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan has joined a growing list of tech industry leaders who are limiting their children's social media usage.
Netflix's $72B Warner deal faces scrutiny over YouTube rivalry claims
Netflix's $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and HBO Max is likely to face regulatory hurdles from US and global authorities.
Pankaj Tripathi's 'Perfect Family' will return with Season 2
Pankaj Tripathi's debut production venture, Perfect Family, has received a positive response from viewers. The success of the series has prompted the makers to start planning for its second season.
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.