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Don’t watch this YouTube video if you have a Pixel 7

Steer clear of watching this YouTube video if you've got a Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro; it seems to be giving all device users a very unusual issue.
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Where to watch the 2023 SAG Awards

This weekend, the best films and television shows will be honored at the 2023 SAG Awards. Find out when and where to watch the ceremony!
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Celebrate our 1,000,000 YouTube subscriber milestone with us and win!

We did it! On November 27, 2022, the Digital Trends YouTube channel reached a major milestone: 1 million subscribers! We’ve been counting down for weeks, and now that the moment has finally arrived, we’re ready to celebrate with those who helped us get here (you!) by giving away more than $4,500 in prizes!
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How to post a Short on YouTube

Recording and posting a YouTube Short video is pretty similar to how posting a video is done on TikTok. Here's how to do it.
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What is Ambient Mode on YouTube?

If you've heard about YouTube's new Ambient Mode feature but are not quite sure what it is or how to enable it, this is the guide for you.
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YouTube is rolling out handles. Here’s what you need to know

YouTube is rolling out handles, and no, they're not the same as channel names. Here's what you need to know.
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YouTube brings pinch to zoom and video navigation changes to everyone

YouTube is getting a slight makeover and apparently that also means everyone is finally getting pinch to zoom.
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10 longest videos on YouTube

If you were wondering how long a YouTube video can possibly be, check out this list of some of the longest videos on the platform.
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The cost of a YouTube Premium family plan is going up

The cost of a YouTube Premium family plan is going up 27% starting in November.
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YouTube to overhaul channel names with @ handles for all

YouTube is launching 'handles' to make it easier for creators to engage with fans and newcomers on the video-sharing platform.
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YouTube TV now lets you subscribe to some add-ons without a base plan

YouTube TV now lets you subscribe to a number of add-on networks without first having to have the $65-a-month base plan.
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Searches for health topics on YouTube now highlights personal stories

A new YouTube feature attempts to highlight another type of informational resource for those researching health issues: personal stories.
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YouTube’s dislike button is barely functional, says Mozilla

YouTube's dislike button does nothing for the algorithm, a new Mozilla study has found. We continue to see content we don't want.
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Malwarebytes resolves error that was blocking Google this morning

Are you having problems with using Google services and websites? It's not just you. Many Malwarebytes users are currently experiencing serious problems.
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This beloved TikTok feature is coming to YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts creators using an iOS device will be getting the ability to reply to viewer comments with a Shorts video reply.
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YouTube TV recovering after apparent licensing error causes outage

YouTube TV is down for many viewers, showing a blank screen instead of live TV.
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YouTube TV now supports 5.1 surround sound on Apple TV, additional Fire TVs

YouTube TV now supports 5.1 surround sound on Apple TV and additional Amazon Fire TV devices.
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Why ‘Mosaic Mode’ on YouTube TV would make sense

The ability to watch four games at once is exactly the sort of thing a sports-friendly streaming service should have.
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YouTube is finally getting serious about podcasts

YouTube appears to be rolling out a new Explore page for podcasts, that finally surfaces the content in a dedicated way.
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Downloaded YouTube Shorts clips will soon include watermarks

YouTube Shorts reposted to other platforms will soon have watermarks on them. Let's take a closer look at why.
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YouTube may finally loosen its rigid rules around copyrighted music

YouTube is working on letting its creators use copyrighted music in their videos while still earning money on their videos.
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How many subscribers does YouTube TV have?

YouTube TV hasn't given an update on the number of paid subscribers since October 2020 -- and even then, it was vague at "more than 3 million."
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The biggest YouTube channels

YouTube is the top video streaming platform, with videos drawing billions of views and millions of subscribers. Here are the 10 most-subscribed-to channels.
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YouTube addresses spam and impersonation with latest updates

YouTube has announced three new updates to help creators fight off comment spam and impersonation.
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This YouTube Apple Watch app is just as ridiculous as you’d expect

A new Apple Watch app called WatchTube will now let you watch your favorite YouTube videos on your wrist.
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Finding recipes on TikTok and YouTube is my new favorite way to cook

Finding recipes on Google is a chore, so I decided to use TikTok and YouTube instead. And the results might surprise you.
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YouTube gives its creators a new way to display corrections

YouTube creators are getting a new feature that will allow them to issue more visible corrections. Here's how it'll work.
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Satire, subversion, and Sonic the Hedgehog: What a hit YouTube series reveals about web culture

By repurposing in-game Sonic cutscenes and overdubbing amusing new lines, this YouTuber has found a winning formula for satirizing online culture.
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Be Funny Now! wants you to own up to your terrible jokes

The story of Be Funny Now's development shows why this party game is a cut above other YouTuber video games.
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Google is killing off its lightweight YouTube Go app

Google is shuttering its YouTube Go app this summer, citing improvements made to the main YouTube app.
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How to adjust ad settings for YouTube

YouTube has expanded its restrictive ad settings to allow account owners to block sensitive product ads for things such as pregnancy, dating, and weight loss.
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YouTube launched 17 years ago today with this video

YouTube launched 17 years ago on Sunday, with its first-ever clip featuring an elephant with a "really, really, really" long trunk.
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TikTok is setting a safer way to dislike bad comments

TikTok is testing a private dislike button for comments, but the gesture won't alert the original commenter or the creator whose video attracted the response.
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Key YouTube features and services experience worldwide outage

A number of YouTube's services and features are down and YouTube is aware and working on a fix for it. You can get the latest updates on the situation here.