YouTube is said to be offering some of its top creators millions of dollars to keep their content off Netflix and other streaming platforms. Reports from Bloomberg and Business Insider say creators would need to agree to an exclusivity period, though the exact length is not known. Those who sign on would receive direct funding…
Fulfilling a promise made during Google I/O 2026, Google has officially begun rolling out native YouTube support for Android Auto, eliminating the need for third-party workarounds. The update delivers enhanced system stability and allows drivers to stream content in Full HD 1080p resolution at 60 fps directly on their vehicle’s dashboard screen. To prioritize driver…
YouTube has announced significant updates to its monetization criteria, doubling the watch-time threshold for new content creators entering the YouTube Partner Program. Effective February 1, 2027, the updated guidelines raise entry barriers while leaving existing monetized channels unaffected. Revised Monetization Thresholds Under the updated framework, new channels seeking advertising revenue must meet significantly higher performance…
Schools say social media is hurting grades and creating a mental health crisis. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Snap, YouTube, and TikTok have settled the first lawsuit of its kind, alleging that social media addiction has cost public schools massive amounts of money, according to Bloomberg. The suit, filed by the Breathitt County…
YouTube TV has introduced a fully customizable multiview feature that lets subscribers create their own split-screen layouts from any live content currently streaming on the platform. The rollout has begun and is expected to be available to all users over the next few weeks. Previously, the multiview system limited users to pre-selected channel bundles chosen…
In the days since this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner was cut short when shots were fired at the event, there has been a boom of conspiracy theory videos created by people who insist that the entire situation was a false flag operation. These kinds of theories are nothing new, but the way they’re spreading…
Google is trying out an AI Mode-like search experience for YouTube. The company is now testing “a new way to search on YouTube that feels more like a conversation,” with results pulling in things like longform videos, YouTube Shorts, and text about what you’re searching for. The “experiment” is now available if you’re a YouTube…
YouTube is making some changes that might affect how you share videos from the mobile app. From the app, you can finally share videos from a specific timestamp, which will make it easier to point someone to a part of a video you might want them to see while you’re on your phone. However, this…
YouTube’s time management settings now have an option to put a zero-minute time limit on Shorts, effectively removing them from your app in Android and iOS. The option is an update to the Shorts timer YouTube originally announced in October; the lowest previous option was 15 minutes. The feature was expanded in January to give…
Google has started informing YouTube Premium subscribers in the United States about upcoming price increases that will take effect next month. The changes apply to individual, annual, family, and student plans. Google has not issued an official statement or provided a reason for the price increase. The new prices, shared through user-reported emails on Reddit,…
