[ad_1] It’s not entirely clear why YouTube has released this particular algorithm tweak, though Bloomberg insinuates that it’s to appease the FTC, which investigated the company over its handling of kids’ privacy. The publication says some creators saw a huge drop in traffic, while others enjoyed a spike in viewership. Established companies like PBS Kids […]
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Cruel Google Maps trick marked livestreamer’s mansion as a homeless shelter
[ad_1] The people behind the prank named the San Fernando Valley home “Ice Poseidon Homeless Shelter” and created a listing on Google Maps to make it appear as though it was equipped to house and feed people in need. They added photos of beds and a large dining area. To make the shelter seem legitimate, […]
YouTube will stream Lollapalooza live starting August 1st
[ad_1] The festival will also include some YouTube-exclusive canned segments, including backstage moments that will sometimes pop up inside the live streams. In that light, Lollapalooza is as much a opportunity for YouTube to flex its creative muscles as it is about raking in views. Don’t be surprised if you see the company leaving more […]
YouTube TV will carry PBS and PBS Kids
[ad_1] In a press release, PBS said this partnership is an important step toward expanding its digital footprint. “Our goal is to reach as many Americans as possible with content that educates, inspires and entertains,” said PBS Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Ira Rubenstein. “As a broadcaster that is rooted in communities, we appreciate YouTube’s […]
YouTubers are unionizing, and the site has 24 days to respond
[ad_1] The YouTube Union was formed last year amid tensions between YouTube and the content creators who post videos to the platform, but as a community group rather than a true union it had little power to back up its position. The new joint initiative, called FairTube, aims to pressure the platform to be more […]
Tesla will add Netflix and YouTube streaming to its cars
[ad_1] You should eventually have the option to watch on the move, too. Musk added that Tesla would allow on-the-move viewing once regulators approve self-driving abilities. You probably won’t want to hold your breath for that one when autonomous driving is so far only legal in very limited capacities, but this does suggest that you’ll […]
YouTube videos with kids or video games get most views
[ad_1] The study made it clear that YouTube is hardly a phenomenon restricted to the US. All together, the high-subscriber channels (those with at least 250,000 subscribers) analyzed by Pew produced a total of a quarter-million videos in the first week of January 2019. Of those videos, only 17 percent were fully in English. While […]
FTC approves a fine for Google over YouTube kids privacy probe
[ad_1] The FTC has been getting child privacy complaints against YouTube for years, according to previous reports. COPPA, after all, prohibits companies from collecting data from users under 13 and from targeting them with personalized ads. To better protect kids using the internet these days, the agency intends to reexamine how COPPA is enforced, seeing […]
YouTube’s exclusive MLB coverage begins streaming today
[ad_1] Earlier this year YouTube announced an exclusive 13-game streaming deal with Major League Baseball — and it’s starting today. If you’re in the USA, Canada or Puerto Rico you’ll be able to watch a live MLB game of the week, every week of the regular season, no fees or sign-in required. And you won’t […]
YouTube Premium can automatically download your favorite videos
[ad_1] Just last month, YouTube made a similar change to YouTube Music. If you’re a YouTube Music Premium subscriber, you can opt to have the app automatically download up to 500 of your favorite songs, so you can listen to them even when service is spotty. To save on data, the downloads take place only […]