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fromThe Verge
23 hours ago

'It's all chaos and panic'

We've also had a lot of great questions and comments this year from you, our audience. It's now an annual tradition for us to turn the tables on Nilay for our final episode of the year, so we pulled together all the feedback we've received on topics like CarPlay, Monday episode guest suggestions, and - of course - AI. We also received a lot of great questions over the last few weeks asking about how Decoder is put together,
Gadgets
fromPitchfork
23 hours ago

YouTube Streams Will No Longer Count Towards Billboard Charts

Songs streamed on YouTube will no longer count towards the Billboard charts, the platform announced in a blog yesterday (December 17). The change will take effect on January 16, 2026, according to Lyor Cohen, YouTube's global head of music. Cohen blamed a long-running dispute over Billboard 's decision to weight subscriber streams more favorably than ad-supported streams in its chart tallies.
Music
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

Alphabet Has Another Hidden Asset, and Its Value Is About to Go to the Moon in 2026 | The Motley Fool

Alphabet is best known for Google, which is the most dominant search engine on the planet. Google commands an approximate 90% market share in search, in large part due to the distribution advantages it has. The company owns both the world's leading web browser in Chrome and the No. 1 smartphone operating system in Android. Alphabet also has a search revenue-sharing deal with Apple to be the default search on all its devices.
Artificial intelligence
#netflix
#oscars
Music
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Billboard's charts are increasingly weighted towards on-demand streaming, but not enough for YouTube

YouTube will stop sharing data with Billboard after January 16, 2026, citing that Billboard's weighting favors paid streams over ad-supported streams and is unfair.
#academy-awards
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

YouTube to pull music data from Billboard's charts because it doesn't like its ranking formula | TechCrunch

Billboard uses an outdated formula that weights subscription-supported streams higher than ad-supported. This doesn't reflect how fans engage with music today and ignores the massive engagement from fans who don't have a subscription,
Music
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
2 days ago

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

AI-driven tools across major platforms are enhancing ad targeting, creator monetization, and content creation to boost personalization, shopping, and brand partnerships.
Tech industry
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

YouTube rolls out voice comments, while creators criticize AI moderation

YouTube's massive user base and growing subscriptions drive AI-powered creator tools and viewer features to retain and engage users.
#teen-social-media
fromCNET
1 week ago
Digital life

Study Finds Most Teens Use YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok Daily

fromCNET
1 week ago
Digital life

Study Finds Most Teens Use YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok Daily

Tech industry
fromtechsciencetoday
3 days ago

YouTube Looking to Beat TikTok With Useful New App Features

YouTube added a mobile Create mode with editing tools, filters, music, and experimental AI to simplify making short-form videos, currently beta on select devices and countries.
fromSocial Media Today
5 days ago

YouTube Looks to Streamline Sponsored Content Partnerships

YouTube creators are able to tag their videos as sponsored content within the upload flow, which will add a "Paid promotion" label to the relevant video clip/s.
Online marketing
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Google pulls AI-generated videos of Disney characters from YouTube in response to cease and desist

the company removed dozens of videos featuring Deadpool, Moana, Mickey Mouse, Star Wars characters and other Disney IP as of Friday, just days after Disney accused it of "infringing Disney's copyrights on a massive scale." The letter, seen by both publications earlier this week, called out Google not just for hosting these videos on YouTube, but also for using copyrighted works to train models including Veo and Nano Banana.
Artificial intelligence
Media industry
fromMen's Journal
4 days ago

YouTube Issues Harsh Response to Creator Backlash That Is Going Viral

YouTube terminated animator Nani Josh's channel citing "incentivization Spam," prompting public backlash and debate over termination reviews and creator appeals.
Gadgets
fromwww.cnbc.com
6 days ago

YouTube's CEO limits his kids' social media use other tech bosses do the same

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan limits his children's social media use with stricter weekday rules, endorses moderation, and acknowledges imperfect enforcement.
UX design
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

YouTube made its video player easier to navigate on TVs

YouTube redesigned the TV watch screen: title moved, Description button added, controls reorganized, and new Multiview and Display Mode features introduced.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Journalism will become the center of gravity for YouTube's next era

Journalism will become the backbone of YouTube's growth, prestige, and cultural relevance as creators adopt institutional roles and civic responsibilities.
UK news
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: More Brits Use YouTube than Google Search; Tencent Drops Out of Paramount's Warner Bros Bid; Cadent Acquires VuePlanner - ExchangeWire.com

UK adults average 4.5 hours online daily with YouTube at 51 minutes; Tencent withdrew from Paramount's Warner Bros bid; Cadent acquired VuePlanner.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 week ago

Professional Skier Pretends To Be A Beginner And Signs Up For Lessons

A professional skier, Alex Hackel, disguised himself as a beginner in Austria to see how long his instructor would take to detect his true skill level.
Mental health
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Most US teens use YouTube and TikTok daily, some 'almost constantly,' survey says

Most U.S. teens use YouTube daily; many use TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and AI chatbots frequently, with about one-third using platforms almost constantly.
#antitrust
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Long-form video is the next big thing for young audiences

Young audiences consume both short-form and increasing long-form video and podcast content, indicating a rising appetite for long-form news formats.
#smosh
fromInc
1 week ago
Startup companies

20 Years in, This OG YouTube Channel Is Opening a New Studio

fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

Exclusive: 20 years in, this OG YouTube channel is opening a new studio to support its growth

fromInc
1 week ago
Startup companies

20 Years in, This OG YouTube Channel Is Opening a New Studio

fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

Exclusive: 20 years in, this OG YouTube channel is opening a new studio to support its growth

Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

Who should take advantage of IGTV first?

IGTV can challenge YouTube by offering one-hour vertical videos and a potentially more curated, brand-safe platform that appeals to advertisers concerned about YouTube's safety issues.
Social media marketing
fromAwful Announcing
2 weeks ago

WWE surpasses 100 billion lifetime views on YouTube channel; 12th channel to hit milestone

WWE leads sports media innovation by leveraging YouTube to build superstar brands, expand audience engagement, and generate significant revenue and viewership.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Boomers are starting to devour influencer content

More than half of people aged 55–64 watch influencer content weekly, driven by TikTok and YouTube growth and increased smart‑TV viewing among that age group.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

YouTube says it will comply with Australia's under-16s social media ban, with Lemon8 to also restrict access

YouTube will sign out under-16 users in Australia from 10 December to comply with the federal under-16s social media ban.
#creator-economy
fromVariety
4 weeks ago
France news

YouTube's Paris Bash Draws Banijay, Mediawan as French Giants Embrace Creator Economy

fromVariety
4 weeks ago
France news

YouTube's Paris Bash Draws Banijay, Mediawan as French Giants Embrace Creator Economy

fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

An Immersive, ASMR-Style Look at Japanese Woodblock Printing

While not every Open Cul­ture read­er dreams of mov­ing to Japan and becom­ing a wood­block print­mak­er, it's a safe bet that at least a few of you enter­tain just such a fan­ta­sy from time to time. David Bull, a British-Born Cana­di­an who got his first expo­sure to the art of ukiyo‑e in his late twen­ties, actu­al­ly did it. Though he's been liv­ing in Japan and steadi­ly pur­su­ing his art there since 1986, only in recent years has he become known around the world.
Arts
#social-media-usage
fromal
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

America's most-used social media site isn't Facebook, Instagram or TikTok

fromcleveland
4 weeks ago
Digital life

One platform still dominates as Americans' social media habits shift

YouTube reaches 84% of U.S. adults and remains the most widely used social platform, with Facebook at 71% and Instagram at 50%.
fromPew Research Center
4 weeks ago
Digital life

Americans' Social Media Use 2025

YouTube (84% of U.S. adults) and Facebook (71%) are the most-used platforms; many Americans use multiple social platforms daily.
fromal
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

America's most-used social media site isn't Facebook, Instagram or TikTok

#social-media
#facebook
fromWHNT.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Can you guess Americans' most-used social media site? It's not Facebook, IG or TikTok

fromThe Hill
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Can you guess Americans' most-used social media site? It's not Facebook, IG or TikTok

fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

The most popular social media platform among US adults isn't Instagram or TikTok

YouTube is the most-used social platform among U.S. adults (84%), with Facebook (71%) and Instagram (50%); usage frequency and daily engagement vary widely by age.
fromWHNT.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Can you guess Americans' most-used social media site? It's not Facebook, IG or TikTok

fromThe Hill
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Can you guess Americans' most-used social media site? It's not Facebook, IG or TikTok

fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

The most popular social media platform among US adults isn't Instagram or TikTok

fromSocial Media Today
3 weeks ago

YouTube Expands Access to Gen AI Features, Adds Communities Features

YouTube's expanding access to some of its experimental generative AI features, while it's also got some new updates for Communities, as per this week's update. First off, on AI tools. YouTube says that it's expanding to various AI editing features, including standalone clips, green screen backgrounds, its "AI playground," and more. That could be an interesting addition, providing all new ways to create with YouTube's evolving AI tools, though YouTube has presumably also enacted restrictions on the use of such with copyright-protected characters and scenes.
Gadgets
UX design
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

YouTube is working on a feature that will fix the messy home feed | TechCrunch

YouTube is testing "Your Custom Feed", letting users enter prompts to actively tailor recommendations and avoid irrelevant algorithm-driven suggestions.
fromSocial Media Today
3 weeks ago

YouTube Expands Pre-Publish Checks to Cover More Violations

We know how much effort you put into your content, and that sometimes, Community Guidelines violations are unintentional. To help you avoid the frustration of a removal or strike, we've been testing a new feature that checks for some Community Guidelines violations in the video upload flow, similar to Copyright and Advertiser-friendly Guidelines checks.
Media industry
#direct-messaging
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How one couple turned a few found golf balls into the booming live-selling site Stacked Golf

A couple turned thrifted golf-ball reviews into Stacked Golf, a video-driven live-commerce marketplace generating millions in sales and a large active community.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Subway Oracle Morris Cornbread talks growing online through humor and connection | amNewYork

Morris Cornbread is the charismatic force behind one of New York City's most recognizable TikTok shows, Subway Oracle. Born and raised in Queens, Cornbread began his creative journey with pranks, subway stunts, and fortune teller bits, all recorded with friends on YouTube. He later moved to Instagram and TikTok before returning to YouTube with the Cornbread Show, a late-night-style talk show on the train.
New York City
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guide #218: For gen Zers like me, YouTube isn't an app or a website it's the backdrop to our waking lives

YouTube became a dominant, innovative media platform that created new content formats and reshaped younger viewers' everyday media habits.
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

YouTube tests an in-app private messaging feature again | TechCrunch

After YouTube discontinued its private messaging feature in 2019, the platform is now reintroducing this functionality for a select group of users. Users with access to the test are able to share videos directly on the mobile app, including long-form videos, Shorts, and even live streams. They'll be able to tap the Share button to open a full-screen chat within the app, allowing them to start a private one-on-one conversation or a group chat. Friends can reply with a video of their own, or simply type a response or use emojis.
Digital life
Mindfulness
fromYoga Journal
4 weeks ago

Trouble Falling Asleep? You Need These Soothing Sleep Meditations from YouTube.

Ten-minute guided sleep meditations on YouTube can quiet the mind and ease the transition from wakefulness to restful sleep.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Here's how YouTube became the most-watched video provider in the U.S.

In its early days, the odds seemed good that YouTube was destined for failure. After a false start as a dating website, it wasn't clear whether the company could cover the cost of streaming video content, or avoid the fate of Napster, which was sued out of business for copyright infringement.
Tech industry
#enshittification
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The five top video editors for YouTube creators in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hey! You want to get noticed on YouTube. It's tough. Videos are uploaded every minute. You must have high-quality video. That's why you need a smart, quick workflow. This is not optional. It's your channel's foundation. Your best partner? A great YouTube video editor. This tool is your magic. It takes raw footage and builds a great, polished story. This hooks your viewers.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

YouTubers aren't relying on ad revenue anymore - here's how some are diversifying | TechCrunch

However, many YouTubers have reduced their reliance on ad revenue and brand deals. There are several reasons for this shift. First, ad revenue can be unpredictable. With YouTube continually updating its policies, some creators find it challenging to secure ads for their videos, which can negatively impact their earnings. They've also realized that income from these streams can vanish unexpectedly.
Business
from9to5Google
1 month ago

YouTube suddenly stopped loading for some users with ad blockers

That appears to be what's going on today. Earlier this morning, a spike on DownDetector made it seem as though YouTube was experiencing a partial outage, but users quickly found out that ad blockers were to blame. Affected users saw a mostly blank webpage when trying to load up YouTube, as pictured below. As would be the case with any outage, some users tried to access YouTube via other browsers and found that the platform started working again. The difference? Ad blockers.
Digital life
Film
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Films from YouTube and Google Play are no longer available on Movies Anywhere

Movies purchased on Google Play and YouTube are no longer added to Movies Anywhere as of October 31, 2025; existing synced titles remain accessible.
US politics
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

YouTube Removes Pro-Palestinian Content After Government Request

YouTube deleted the human rights groups' accounts after a review, citing State Department sanctions imposed for the groups' work with the ICC.
fromMashable
1 month ago

5 big tech settlements you might be eligible for in 2025

There's hardly ever such a thing as truly free money. We pay for everything, in some way: with labor, with time, with suffering. So getting a payment from a tech or social media settlement isn't exactly free - it's likely the company messed up in some way and it legitimately owes you that cash - but it certainly can feel like getting free money. And if you're already using the tech or platform, then you might as well get paid for the issue.
Privacy professionals
fromInc
1 month ago

These Social Media and PR Firms Are Turning Influencer Marketing Into a Science

Influencer marketing can be a challenge for business owners. Working with content creators can be expensive, time-consuming, and-worst of all-risky. It's not uncommon for marketing teams to shell out thousands of dollars to influencers in exchange for social media posts that result in sparse engagement and shockingly few sales. Still, if done right, influencer marketing can help elevate a small business into a household name. Just this year, better-for-you soda brand Poppi sold to PepsiCo for $1.95 billion after blowing up on TikTok.
Marketing tech
#ai-upscaling
fromForbes
1 month ago
Television

YouTube Deploys AI To Upscale Old Videos For TV As Living Room Viewing Surges

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

YouTube is upgrading old videos to HD and 4K automatically - but you can opt out

fromForbes
1 month ago
Television

YouTube Deploys AI To Upscale Old Videos For TV As Living Room Viewing Surges

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

YouTube is upgrading old videos to HD and 4K automatically - but you can opt out

National Football League
fromDigiday
1 month ago

After early success, the NFL plans more creator-led broadcasts

NFL will increase creator-hosted alternative broadcasts to broaden global reach and accessibility, prioritizing international markets and experimental digital distribution.
Gadgets
fromAndroid Authority
1 month ago

YouTube somehow found a way to make ads on mobile even worse

YouTube removed the close 'X' from mobile horizontal ad side panels, preventing users from dismissing those side-panel ads that occupy half the screen.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

Why Do Brands Buy YouTube Ads But Ignore YouTube Creator Partnerships?

YouTube is the dominant television platform, commanding living-room viewing and rapidly scaling branded creator integrations while mainstream TV advertisers lag in direct creator partnerships.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

YouTube will age-restrict more content showing 'graphic violence' in video games

YouTube will age-restrict more video-game scenes depicting graphic violence against realistic human characters, blocking under-18 and signed-out viewers starting November 17.
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

YouTube Provides Opt Out for Livestream Leaderboards

Originally announced back in July, YouTube's live leaderboards list the most engaged viewers within a broadcast, ranked by "XP," which is a cumulative score based on how many comments, Super Chat, Super Stickers, and/or gifts that each viewer has submitted during a stream. One of the main pieces of feedback we heard from creators is that you would like to be able to opt out of the leaderboard experience, either before or during a live stream. We're happy to share that this is now possible.
Digital life
Television
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

TV-focused YouTube update brings AI upscaling, shopping QR codes

YouTube is enhancing its TV experience with bigger thumbnails, automatic AI upscaling to 1080p (planned 4K), labeled originals, and new shopping and channel-surfing features.
Media industry
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

YouTube Adds New CTV Display Updates, Including AI Upscaling

YouTube viewers watch over a billion hours daily on TV, Shorts TV views doubled, and upscaling is making footage appear AI-generated.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Read the memo YouTube's CEO sent about employee buyouts and a reorganization

YouTube is reorganizing into three product teams and offering voluntary exit buyouts to U.S. employees to prepare the platform for AI-driven opportunities.
US news
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

YouTube announces 'voluntary exit program' for US staff | TechCrunch

YouTube is offering a voluntary exit program with severance for U.S.-based employees while reorganizing product teams into three groups reporting to CEO Neal Mohan.
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