YouTube is a web-based video streaming and sharing service, and social network. It launched in 2005 and quickly gained immense popularity, being bought by Google shortly after in 20006. Services have since been expanded to include live streaming.
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YouTube 'Shorts' is Google's answer to TikTok, says report
Since TikTok exploded in popularity over the last year or two, some YouTubers have made a transition over to the platform. According to The Information, it seems YouTube is looking to reclaim some of those creators by launching its own TikTok rival feature called 'Shorts.' According ...
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Here’s why YouTube videos are maxing out at 480p in India right now
Last week, YouTube said that it's defaulting video quality to 480p worldwide to save bandwidth, because more people are watching videos during lockdowns in various countries. Videos will start playing at 480p, but could change it manually to higher streaming resolution. However, ...
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YouTube may let you pick a default video quality setting on Android
If you're a bit of a pixel peeper, it can be pretty annoying to always have to change the quality settings on YouTube to get that crispy HD footage. This is especially true on mobile, where video streams often default to 480p. Good news then: YouTube may soon let you set a default ...
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Algorithm researcher says 'lying on YouTube is still a profitable business'
Guillaume Chaslot hosted a TNW Answers session where he explained the importance of comparing algorithms and reducing conspiracy ...
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Thanks, Coronavirus: YouTube will now default to 480p globally
A few days after YouTube said it would reduce default streaming bitrates in Europe to reduce strain on the continent's internet infrastructure, the streaming giant is now applying similar limitations to users around the globe. Beginning Tuesday, YouTube will default to standard ...
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How to claim 2 months of free YouTube Premium from T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering its customers two free months of YouTube Premium to help tide them over during the coronavirus quarantine. ...
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YouTube, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime Video reduce image quality in Europe following Netflix
In the latest round of coronavirus-induced tech news, YouTube, AppleTV+, and Amazon Prime video have all begun to reduce default streaming bitrates in Europe, following a similar move by Netflix. The actions came about after EU Commissioner Thierry Breton called on streaming services ...
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YouTube throttles video quality in Europe due to coronavirus
Don't worry if YouTube videos don't seem as crisp and sharp all of a sudden — the coronavirus self-isolation isn't making ...
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YouTube launches a dedicated coronavirus news shelf
Google is adding a dedicated coronavirus news shelf to YouTube to keep you informed. It'll only feature info from trusted ...
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TikTok's learning from YouTube's mistakes and YouTubers should be taken seriously, says researcher
Chris-Stokel Walker, the author of YouTubers, which looks at the lives of content creators who make a living on the platform, ...
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YouTube Music might soon allow you to upload songs to library
One of the standout features in the Google Play Music streaming service is the cloud library, which lets you upload your own collection of audio files and listen to them anywhere. According to 9to5Google, the company is working on a new version of YouTube Music that ...
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YouTube claims to share billions in ad money with creators, unlike Instagram
Google reported YouTube's earnings for the first time in a decade, and is quick to remind everyone that the "majority" of ...
