[ad_1] In this Karate Kid sequel/reboot, William Zabka’s Johnny Lawrence is no longer just a villain that fades into the background. He shares equal billing with Ralph Macchio’s Daniel Larusso, and both of their characters feel more nuanced and relatable than before. Seeing as the show’s first episode, which was released for free, amassed 50 […]
Category: Youtube
YouTube Kids is getting its own website
[ad_1] The Google-owned video platform has been under intense scrutiny over the past few years due to various issues related to videos targeting children. It had to grapple with the rise in child-exploitative videos that masqueraded as family-friendly content, and it even had to shut down the comments section in videos with young children, because […]
YouTube pulls hundreds of channels tied to Hong Kong influence campaign
[ad_1] On Monday, both Twitter and Facebook announced they’d blocked accounts from China that were involved in disinformation attempts around protests in Hong Kong. Now YouTube revealed it has disabled 210 channels this week that “behaved in a coordinated manner while uploading videos related to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.” Google Security’s Shane Huntley […]
YouTube is removing its direct messaging feature in September
[ad_1] YouTube didn’t elaborate on why it decided to retire the feature, but it said it’s going to focus on beefing up the site’s comments section. “We’re constantly reevaluating our priorities and have decided to discontinue YouTube’s native direct messaging feature while we focus on improving public conversations,” the page reads. We hope that means […]
YouTube sues user who extorted others through fake takedown requests
[ad_1] According to Ars Technica, Brady made the false claims against three well-known Minecraft streamers. He then demanded they make payments of $150 to $300 via PayPal (or $75 to $200 in bitcoin). If they refused, he threatened to make a third copyright claim, which could get their accounts terminated. One of the targeted YouTubers […]
YouTube Originals will be free to watch starting on September 24th
[ad_1] Premium subscribers will still enjoy the better viewing experience, of course. They won’t have to sit through any ads, and they’ll get immediate access to every episode in a show’s new season. Plus, they’re the only ones who can enjoy director’s cuts and bonus scenes whenever they’re available. Non-paying members will have to wait […]
YouTube is testing paid online hangs with influencers
[ad_1] According to Variety, YouTuber Jessi Vee used Fundo to host group chats with fans last month. Mexican YouTuber creator Key Riqué has used the platform to sell shoutouts to fans for as little as $4, while KreekCraft has charged $10 per ticket for fans who want to attend an online meet and greet. Style […]
YouTube warns its copyright changes could result in more takedowns
[ad_1] YouTube said it’s making the move to push back against music companies that are overzealous about enforcing copyright claims. “One concerning trend we’ve seen is aggressive manual claiming of very short music clips used in monetized videos,” it wrote. “These claims can feel particularly unfair, as they transfer all revenue from the creator to […]
Russia demands Google stop advertising ‘illegal’ protests on YouTube
[ad_1] The company won’t have much choice but to respond. The Russian agency said it would treat continued promotion as “interference in the sovereign affairs” of the country and consider Google a “hostile influence” ostensibly bent on obstructing elections. Officials would have the “right to an adequate reaction,” Roskomnadzor said. We’ve asked Google for comment. […]
YouTube moderators say the site goes easy on its big stars
[ad_1] According to the Post’s sources, YouTube “made exceptions for popular creators including Logan Paul, Steven Crowder and Pew Die Pie.” The publication reported that YouTube has denied those claims, “saying it enforces rules equally and tries to draw the line in the right places.” YouTube makes money from ads on high-traffic videos, and shares […]