YouTube TV finally gets the 4K Plus plan’s price right
The 4K Plus add-on for YouTube TV has always been an extravagance. But cutting the price in half makes it a much easier pill to swallow.
Nintendo is erasing its music, and community, from YouTube
For these creators, sharing Nintendo music on YouTube isn't just a hobby. It's a community, a legacy, and an act of preservation.
Unspeakable talks YouTube and tech at CES 2021
We speak with YouTuber Unspeakable, who has turned his hobby of Minecraft into a veritable empire, with over 65 million views per month.
How to stream on a PS5
Stream your PS5 endeavors to Twitch or YouTube to show off your skills and kickstart your streaming empire. Here’s how to get started and set up your console.
YouTube vs. misinformation, apps v.s App Store, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top stories in tech, including YouTube’s battle against voter misinformation, and more.
TikTok saga, Microsoft buys Bethesda, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech news, including the continuing saga of TikTok and WeChat, Microsoft acquires Bethesda, and more.
Google brings back humans to take over moderating YouTube content from A.I.
More human moderators are going back to work to oversee YouTube content, taking over from automated systems that admittedly took down some videos erroneously.
YouTube reveals why it’s been removing far more videos than usual
YouTube relied more on technology to remove 11 million videos in the last three months, as the coronavirus pandemic meant fewer human reviewers.
Facebook reportedly considering ‘kill switch’ if Trump contests 2020 elections
Facebook is reportedly preparing for various scenarios after the U.S. elections. including President Donald Trump falsely declaring on the platform that he won.
YouTube bans over 2,000 Chinese accounts for ‘coordinated influence operations’
Google's threat analysis team has banned over 2,000 Chinese YouTube channels for engaging in 'coordinated influence operation campaigns.'
Apple’s latest MacOS Big Sur beta brings 4K YouTube to Safari
Apple's latest macOS Big Sur beta release just supercharged the company's Safari web browser. Now, Safari can play YouTube videos in up to 4K resolution.
YouTube is trying to crack down on QAnon videos. It’s not working
Digital Trends found that YouTube's algorithm recommends QAnon-related content, despite the company's claim that it's trying to hide the videos.
Steve Wozniak sues YouTube, Google over Bitcoin scam videos
Steve Wozniak claims YouTube has failed to take down the scam videos that feature photos of his face and offer a cryptocurrency giveaway.
Spotify’s video podcasts bring hosts — and advertisers — closer to fans
With its new Spotify video podcast experience, Spotify is making is podcast ambitions clear: It wants to be YouTube for podcasts, and it's all about the ads.
Black creators urge their audiences to sustain social activism for the long term
Black creators who have long been using their platforms to speak about inequality say that it is now up to their new audiences to help sustain social activism.
WWDC wrap-up, robotic lawnmower review, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech stories, including a wrap-up of WWDC 2020, Square withholds some money from small businesses, and more.
How to turn off Restricted Mode on YouTube
YouTube's Restricted Mode feature can prevent you or your loved ones from viewing mature content. But if you don't need it anymore, here's how to turn it off.
YouTube has a lot more misleading coronavirus videos than we thought
About one in four videos analyzed in the study contained misleading information about the coronavirus and racked up a total of more than 62 million views.
How to edit a Zoom recording for free using YouTube
If you have a YouTube account, you can edit your Zoom recordings with it for free. In this guide, we'll show you how to do just that, in just a few quick steps.
YouTube one-ups Facebook’s virtual graduation with stream featuring the Obamas
Barack and Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, the members of BTS, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and more will appear as commencement speakers during the June 6 ceremony.
YouTube partners with Tribeca, Cannes, Sundance for free film festival
YouTube is partnering with Tribeca, Cannes, Sundance and several others to offer a free film festival on its platform from May 29 to June 7, 2020.
Digital Trends Live: YouTube turns 15, NFL draft goes virtual
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech stories including YouTube turning 15, Twitter may ban 5G conspiracies,robotic tele-medicine, and more.
Facebook to take on Twitch and YouTube with a stand-alone gaming app
Facebook Gaming is ramping up its efforts with a new, stand-alone Android and iOS app that will let users easily discover, stream, and watch live gameplay.
How to make thumbnails for YouTube
Here's how to easily create eye-catching YouTube thumbnails to get more views, gain new subscribers, and engage a wider audience to help grow your channel.
YouTube DIY tool makes it easy for small businesses to create short ads
YouTube is increasing the availability of a handy online video builder that helps small businesses to make short ads in just a few clicks.
Digital Trends Live: Zoom’s privacy, YouTube Shorts, NBA2K, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including Zoom’s privacy struggles, Microsoft cancels for another year, YouTube Shorts, and more.
YouTube reduces default video quality for all users for one month
Following similar measures already taken in Europe, YouTube has decided to switch the default quality of its videos to standard definition for all of its users.
Google and YouTube launch remote-learning tools for parents and teachers
Google and YouTube launched two separate features aimed at giving caregivers and educators the tools they need to provide homeschooling amid the coronavirus.
Amazon Prime, YouTube, and Netflix agree to throttle streaming quality in Europe
YouTube and Amazon Prime will join Netflix in capping streaming quality in an effort to avoid bandwidth overload in the EU during the coronavirus outbreak.
Fox Sports, YES still available on YouTube TV for now
A contract dispute between YouTube TV and Sinclair was expected to cause the removal of Fox Regional Sports and YES networks, but a temporary truce prevailed.
YouTube copies Twitch with feature that lets you tip your favorite stars $2
Viewers can now clap at their favorite YouTube stars, added as another way for creators to earn money through the Google-owned video platform.
Twitch remains king of livestreaming, but YouTube is catching up
Amazon's Twitch remains the most-viewed livestreaming platform in 2020, but YouTube is catching up, with tool integration and better streamers discoverability.
The best cameras for YouTube
Upgrading from your phone to a dedicated camera is a surefire way to boost the production value of your YouTube channel with better quality and more control.
The time you lost watching YouTube ads last year netted Google $15 billion
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, revealed YouTube’s revenue from advertising: $15 billion. That's just under 10 percent of Alphabet’s total revenue for 2019.