[ad_1] You’re probably used to news outlets on YouTube asking you to subscribe to their channels. Before long, though, they might hawk their own offerings. Digiday sources say YouTube is creating a tool that would let publishers sell subscriptions to their in-house digital services through their YouTube channels. Talks have yet to hash out details […]
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Engadget editors share their current YouTube obsessions
[ad_1] The brilliance of Lindsay Ellis When I say that I don’t care for musicals, JRR Tolkien flicks or Disney movies, I don’t mean in the way that jerks do when they performatively pretend they’ve never heard of Kim Kardashian. I’ve seen musicals, at least two Lord of The Rings films and plenty of Disney […]
YouTube adds fact check panels to US-based searches
[ad_1] YouTube is widening the audience for its fact check panels, and not a moment too soon. The video service now displays (via TechCrunch) independent fact checks for searches of known false claims. Look for claims behind COVID-19 conspiracy theories, for instance, and a panel will link you to an article debunking those myths. As […]
Valorant’s wild success on Twitch wasn’t an accident
[ad_1] Lewis used to be the head of marketing for League of Legends, and she helped enact that game’s Partner Program, which rewards video-focused influencers with in-game perks, developer access, promotional support and the opportunity to participate in reveals. Other AAA studios have similar partnerships with streamers in place, notably Overwatch studio Blizzard. With Valorant, […]
YouTube now takes full advantage of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip
[ad_1] If you splurged on a Galaxy Z Flip, you’ll be glad to hear that it’s now a better video viewing machine. Google is rolling out an updated YouTube app for Android that supports the foldable smartphone’s Flex mode. Prop up the Z Flip’s top half and you can watch clips hands-free, with comments and […]
Google’s data centers will process some tasks when clean energy is abundant
[ad_1] The system works by comparing two different forecasts each day. The first one predicts the average carbon output the local electrical grid the data center pulls from will produce every hour. The other one estimates how much electricity the data center’s computers will need to complete their tasks over the same period. Using both […]
YouTube Originals launches a star-studded slate of COVID-19 content
[ad_1] The first of the new Originals, Money Talks: Taxes, is already available. It features financial experts answering questions about filing taxes and the COVID-19 stimulus check. Premiering later this month, the weekly series Stay Home With: Yungblud will follow the UK musician trying to shoot a music video and write new songs from an […]
Netflix puts free documentaries on YouTube for students and teachers
[ad_1] To help teachers and students learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Netflix is making a handful of documentaries available for free on its Netflix US YouTube channel. At the moment, there are 10 documentary films and series available, including 13th, Babies, Chasing Coral, Knock Down the House and Our Planet. Each comes with […]
YouTube Music adds an Explore tab to help you find new music
[ad_1] Google has organized this part of the tab by moods and genres, so you’ll see headings like “chill,” “commute” and “focus.” In a lot of ways, the interface here is reminiscent of Spotify’s recent Home tab redesign in its use of color coding and square icons. In March, Google updated YouTube’s mobile app to add an Explore […]
YouTube’s website is now more tablet-friendly
[ad_1] Now that more tablets can view desktop-quality websites, YouTube has tweaked its web version to match. The streaming site has updated its web interface to better support large touchscreen devices, such as iPads, Android tablets and Chrome OS machines. New gestures let you quickly swipe into full-screen mode or the mini player, while improved […]