YouTube: News
YouTube Shorts now supports 2x playback speed
YouTube has announced a major update for its Shorts player, introducing a new "Clear Screen" mode and the ability to double playback speed.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has little effect: Study
Australia's ban on social media for users under 16 years of age has had little effect on their online behavior, a study published in the British Medical Journal has concluded.
Facebook launches AI companion app to help creators grow
Facebook has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) companion app, reimagining its Creator Studio tool.
Samay Raina gives green light to 'IGL' reaction videos
Comedian Samay Raina has given YouTubers the green light to make reaction videos on public episodes of his show, India's Got Latent, without worrying about copyright issues.
Google settles teen claims against YouTube before trial
YouTube has settled a lawsuit filed by a Florida teenager, adding to the growing number of legal challenges against social media platforms for their impact on children's mental health.
'Hot Ones' set to get spinoff on Netflix
Netflix has announced a new spinoff of the popular YouTube series Hot Ones, titled Hot Ones: Extra Heat.
Google invests $75M in A24 to develop AI filmmaking tools
Google's DeepMind AI lab has partnered with indie film studio A24 to develop innovative movie production technologies.
MrBeast becomes 1st YouTuber with more than 500M subscribers
YouTube sensation MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has become the first individual creator to cross 500 million subscribers on the platform. The milestone was confirmed by Donaldson himself this week.
KEM Hospital student sent on leave over 'male corpses' joke
Sejal Pawar, a final-year MBBS student at Mumbai's KEM Hospital, has been placed on a 15-day forced leave.
YouTube reintroduces direct messaging after 6 years
YouTube is bringing back its private messaging feature, allowing users to share videos and chat within the app.
Uploading songs to YouTube? Google may use for AI training
Google is facing a copyright lawsuit from independent artists, songwriters, and producers.
Google lets popular creators build custom search result pages
Google has introduced a new feature called "Search Profiles," allowing popular creators and publishers in the US to customize their search result pages.
Smash hit 'Backrooms' is getting a sequel
The film Backrooms, directed by 20-year-old YouTuber and filmmaker Kane Parsons, has taken the box office by storm with a $118 million opening. Following this success, a sequel is in the works.
Why UK blocked entry of 2 prominent left-wing streamers
Cenk Uygur, a prominent YouTube political commentator and founder of the left-wing channel The Young Turks, has been denied entry into the United Kingdom.
Are YouTube creators disrupting Hollywood?
In a historic turn of events, two films by YouTube creators have outperformed Hollywood's biggest franchise, Star Wars.
How to create custom YouTube feeds using Gemini AI
YouTube has launched a new 'custom feeds' feature, leveraging the power of its Gemini AI.
Spotify introduces 'Podcast Clips' to let you share segments
Spotify has launched a new feature called "podcast clips," letting users share specific parts of their favorite podcasts via a link.
Internet sensation Dhinchak Pooja announces wedding with glam pictures
Internet star and Bigg Boss 11 contestant Dhinchak Pooja has announced her wedding.
YouTube to prominently auto-label videos with significant AI-generated content
YouTube is taking a major step in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) content on its platform.
AI mind maps that make planning easy
Revamping project planning becomes a lot easier when an AI mind-mapping tool transforms scattered notes into a clear visual plan.
YouTuber arrested for using AI evidence against actor Kim Soo-hyun
A South Korean YouTuber, Kim Se-ui, has been arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) to spread false claims about actor Kim Soo-hyun.
Meta settles lawsuit over social media addiction in children
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has settled a major lawsuit with the Breathitt County School District in Kentucky.
Police conclude Kim So-hyun never dated Sae-ron as a minor
The long-running legal battle involving South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, the late actor Kim Sae-ron, and YouTube channel Hoverlab (GaroSero Research Institute) has reached a major turning point.
TikTok, YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids: UK regulator
The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has flagged TikTok and YouTube as platforms that are "not safe enough" for children.
YouTube Shorts users can now reimagine videos with AI
Google has announced a new feature for its Shorts platform, allowing users to remix other people's videos using Gemini Omni. The update was revealed at the Google I/O 2026 event.
Google's new 'Universal Cart' will make your online shopping easier
Google has launched a new tool called Universal Cart, designed to simplify online shopping.
YouTube gets a feature similar to Google Search's AI Mode
YouTube has introduced a new feature called "Ask YouTube," which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help users find specific content on the platform.
Shekhar Suman promises sharp jokes, political satire in new show
Veteran actor and talk show host Shekhar Suman has returned with a new late-night talk show, Shekhar Tonite.
Keanu Reeves to voice samurai in stop-motion film 'Hidari'
Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves will voice the lead character in Hidari, a full-length stop-motion samurai film by Japanese animation house Dwarf Studios and director Masashi Kawamura.
YouTube, TikTok, Snap settle social media addiction case
YouTube, TikTok, and Snap have settled a case related to social media addiction.
YouTube expands AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users
YouTube has announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) likeness detection program to all adult users.
For next-level live streaming, try these AI tools
Live streaming has exploded in popularity, and AI tools are revolutionizing how creators are producing, enhancing, and engaging with audiences in 2026.
YouTube Shorts rack up 2B monthly viewing hours on TVs
YouTube is witnessing a major shift in viewer behavior, with its Shorts content being consumed on televisions.
YouTube hit by outage as users report video upload issues
YouTube is facing a major outage, with users reporting issues while trying to upload videos and other content.
Android Auto now comes with immersive maps, Gemini AI assistance
Google has announced a major update for Android Auto.
Animators, this is for you!
Animation has come a long way with AI. Nowadays, animators have the luxury to focus entirely on storytelling and artistic vision, as AI tools take care of the repetitive work.
YouTube app for Google TV revamped: What has changed?
The YouTube app on Google TV is getting a major makeover with a redesigned sidebar.
Content creators, make these AI tools your work besties!
In 2026, AI has revolutionized content creation by automating repetitive tasks, generating new ideas, and scaling production without sacrificing quality.
Why Meta is being probed by Ireland's media regulator
Ireland's media regulator has launched an investigation into Meta.
17 years after death, Michael Jackson tops music charts
Michael Jackson, the late pop icon, has reclaimed his position as the world's number one artist on streaming platforms.