YouTube: News

26 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi becomes first world leader to have 2cr YouTube subscribers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's YouTube channel has hit a major milestone, reaching two crore subscribers.

BJP, BJD spar over YouTuber Kamiya Jani's Jagannath Temple visit

A major controversy has erupted over social media influencer and Curly Tales founder Kamiya Jani's visit to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha.

21 Dec 2023

Technology

YouTube launches new tools for Indian creators to earn money

YouTube is stepping up its game for podcasters and creators in India with new features and opportunities to help them reach their audience and monetize their content.

12 Dec 2023

Celebrity

Shane Dawson's fatherhood announcement sparks backlash—who is the controversial YouTuber

YouTubers Shane Dawson and Ryland Adams recently welcomed their twin sons, Jet Parker Adams Yaw and Max Chandler Adams Yaw, into the world last week.

09 Dec 2023

Indian Government

Over 36,800 URLs blocked by Indian government since 2018

Over the past five years, the Indian government has blocked a whopping 36,838 URLs, as revealed by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

06 Dec 2023

K-Pop

Top 5 most-watched videos on YouTube within 24 hours

Do you know which are the top five most-watched videos on YouTube within 24 hours? Hint: four of them are K-pop music videos.

02 Dec 2023

Google

Google's war on ad blockers intensifies with Manifest V3

Google is stepping up its battle against ad blockers.

28 Nov 2023

Jungkook

BTS Jungkook's 'Dreamers' music video surpasses 200M views on YouTube

BTS's Jungkook has hit another major milestone on YouTube, with his music video for the FIFA World Cup 2022 Soundtrack Dreamers (featuring Fahad Al Kubaisi) crossing 200M views on Tuesday at around 7:00am KST.

25 Nov 2023

YouTube Premium

YouTube Premium launches 'Playables' for in-app gaming: How to use

YouTube Premium subscribers are in for a treat with the introduction of "Playables," a feature that lets users enjoy puzzles, racing, and arcade games directly within the YouTube app or desktop website.

23 Nov 2023

Google

Google Bard can now 'watch' YouTube videos and answer queries

Google has updated its AI chatbot, Google Bard, to answer specific questions about YouTube videos.

21 Nov 2023

YouTube Premium

YouTube attributes slow video loading times to ad blockers

YouTube is tackling the issue of prolonged video buffering on its platform, linking the problem to the use of ad blockers by viewers.

16 Nov 2023

Google

YouTube will allow creators mimic music artists using AI

YouTube is rolling out an innovative feature called Dream Track, which lets select Shorts creators in the US craft original music clips using AI-generated vocals from well-known artists.

YouTube working on labels for 'realistic' AI-generated content

YouTube plans to implement new guidelines that will let users know when the content is generated by AI.

05 Nov 2023

Movie Review

#NewsBytesRecommends: '1500 Words' on YouTube—ode to love, longing, loss

Andrew Chaplin's 1500 Words is architected on an extremely intriguing and experimental premise; it is the kind of story you think you would have read in a book in your school library.

30 Oct 2023

Entertainment

Audio Drama Day: 5 unmissable series you need to try 

In a world dominated by visual media and fast-paced digital content, audio dramas have quietly experienced a renaissance, transporting us to far-off worlds and immersing us in captivating narratives.

28 Oct 2023

Google

YouTube to soon launch built-in screenshot feature: How it works

YouTube is gearing up to simplify the process of capturing video screenshots with an upcoming built-in feature, which is currently undergoing beta testing and is available to select users.

19 Oct 2023

Google

YouTube removes over 2 million videos in India: Here's why

Google has revealed that over two million videos were removed from YouTube in India during Q2 2023.

How Centre plans to combat misinformation ahead of 2024 elections

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has called on YouTube to tackle the problem of "fake news channels" by taking legal action and adding a "news not verified" disclaimer.

13 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli

Who's viral American Youtuber-rapper IShowSpeed, why he's in India

American Youtuber-rapper IShowSpeed is in India.

07 Oct 2023

Hollywood

Curious case of 'Turn-On': Show that ended mid-episode in 1969

The infamous 1969 sketch comedy show Turn-On, which was canceled just 10 minutes into its first episode, is set to make a return.

01 Oct 2023

Google

YouTube tests new 'You' tab, replacing 'Library' section

YouTube is currently testing a new look for its Android app, swapping out the Library tab for a fresh "You" tab, per 9to5Google.

01 Oct 2023

YouTube Music

YouTube Music introduces auto-downloads for podcasts: How it works

As Google Podcasts gears up to close down next year, YouTube Music has rolled out a nifty feature that allows users to auto-download podcasts for offline listening, per 9to5Google.

30 Sep 2023

Apple

Apple might remove Facebook, X/Twitter from App Store in China

Due to new regulations, Apple might soon be required to remove several popular social media apps from its App Store in China.

26 Sep 2023

Technology

YouTube is shutting down its Premium Lite subscription: Here's why

YouTube has announced the discontinuation of its Premium Lite subscription plan, which provides ad-free viewing across YouTube's apps.

22 Sep 2023

Google

YouTube announces a bevy of AI-backed tools to aid creators 

YouTube unveiled a range of AI-powered tools for creators during its annual 'Made on YouTube' event.

19 Sep 2023

Russell Brand

Russell Brand assault case: YouTube suspends monetization on comedian's channel

British comedian-actor Russell Brand faced suspension of monetization on his YouTube channel after being accused of rape and sexual assault.

17 Sep 2023

YouTube Music

YouTube Music's new 'Cry' mood filter offers you sad songs

YouTube Music has introduced five new mood filters to its platform, including the intriguing "Cry" filter, which offers a playlist of sad songs.

07 Sep 2023

Latest Tech News

YouTube restricts advertisement format selection for content creators

YouTube is set to make significant changes to advertisement controls for creators, limiting their ability to choose specific ad formats for new videos.

12 Aug 2023

YouTube Premium

YouTube Premium now offers 1080p Enhanced bitrate support on Android

YouTube Premium subscribers can now enjoy 1080p Enhanced bitrate on Android too. The feature was released on iOS and web platforms earlier this year.

09 Aug 2023

Bigg Boss

#BiggBossOTT2: How YouTubers are disrupting norms for TV actors

If you are an avid Bigg Boss OTT 2 fan, then you're likely familiar with the ongoing debate between YouTubers and TV actors—a topic dominating online discussions.

Centre cracks down on 8 YouTube channels spreading fake news

The Indian government has banned eight YouTube channels with a combined 23 million subscribers for spreading fake news.

02 Aug 2023

Haryana

Bajrang Dal's Monu Manesar denies involvement in Nuh violence

Monu Manesar, a Bajrang Dal member whose purported video stirred the violence in Haryana, reportedly denied any involvement in the incident.

02 Aug 2023

TikTok

How YouTube is improving Shorts to take on TikTok, Instagram

YouTube Shorts is stepping up its game against TikTok and Instagram Reels with new creation tools like Green Screen, Cut, and Collab.

29 Jul 2023

Latest Tech News

YouTube TV's multiview feature goes live: How to enable it

YouTube has officially launched the multiview feature for YouTube TV.

25 Jul 2023

Income Tax Return

How earnings from YouTube videos are taxed 

YouTube has become the go-to platform for sharing creativity and knowledge with people all over the globe.

21 Jul 2023

NBA

YouTuber JiDion faces lifetime ban from NBA: Exploring his controversies

Former Twitch star-YouTuber Jidon Adams—popularly known as JiDion—has been handed a lifetime ban from attending NBA and WNBA games due to his outrageous antics during the matches.

16 Jul 2023

Movie Review

#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Barat'—short horror film reinforces how humans are scariest species

The best kind of horror films almost always reinforce the idea that the deadliest horror doesn't lurk in the shadows but often lies in humans' minds and hearts.

13 Jul 2023

Atlantic Ocean

Animation video shows how Titan sub's fatal implosion happened 

A detailed animated video showing how the Titan submersible might have imploded and caused the death of five passengers has become viral.

10 Jul 2023

K-Pop

ZEROBASEONE debuts; what makes this K-pop act promising

ZEROBASEONE has arrived!

30 Jun 2023

Fitness and Health

YouTuber MrBeast reveals dramatic fitness transformation

Popular American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, widely recognized as MrBeast, is renowned for his incredible feats and engaging games showcased on his channel.