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YouTube is now asking viewers if videos feel like AI slop

YouTube is testing a new feature that asks users to rate whether a video feels like AI slop, as it looks for new ways to tackle low-quality content.
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YouTube Premium vs YouTube Premium Lite: Is the affordable plan better for you?

Confused between YouTube's Premium and Premium Lite subscriptions? Here's what you need to know to make the right pick.
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What is YouTube Premium Lite? All you need to know about YouTube’s cheaper plan

YouTube Premium Lite offers a cheaper way to watch most videos without ads. Here's everything you need to know about its features, pricing, and how it compares to the full Premium plan.
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YouTube overtakes Hollywood studios, but it will show you 30-second unskippable TV ads

YouTube's ad revenue hit $40.4 billion in 2025, surpassing Disney, NBCU, Paramount, and WBD combined. The shift changes what "TV" means for viewers who can't escape those unskippable spots.
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YouTube is finally addressing the riskiest side of deepfaked videos

YouTube is expanding its AI “likeness detection” system to journalists, government officials, and political candidates to help detect deepfake videos impersonating them.
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YouTube’s Premium Lite gets a tad sweeter with essential features

YouTube upgrades Premium Lite with background play and offline downloads, addressing long-standing complaints while keeping music features exclusive to full Premium subscribers.
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You may stop seeing comments on YouTube if you use an ad blocker

YouTube users with ad blockers report missing comments and descriptions, sparking speculation that Google may be limiting features as part of its anti-ad-block strategy.
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The Vision Pro YouTube app is here and it fixes the biggest annoyances

YouTube finally has an official Vision Pro app, ending the Safari workaround and adding offline downloads plus support for 3D and panoramic video. It’s free now, even as Netflix still stays away.
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Google insists YouTube Music’s paywalled lyrics are just a ‘limited experiment’

Google says YouTube Music's new lyrics limit is just an experiment, but growing user reports suggest a broader rollout that could quietly push free listeners toward Premium subscriptions.
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YouTube TV’s new bundles are here to help you lower your streaming bill

YouTube TV's new genre-specific bundles are here, giving you more choice and savings.
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YouTube now lets you watch content auto-dubbed in your own language

YouTube is improving how auto-dubbed videos sound and feel, adding expressive speech and testing lip-sync technology so translated audio better matches tone, emotion and on-screen visuals.
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If you use Google AI for symptoms, know it cites YouTube a lot

A study of 50,807 German health searches found Google’s AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any other site. The AI also pulls links beyond top results, so quick symptom answers can lean on lower-bar sources.
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Wondering if YouTube TV is worth it? This new promo will help you decide without hurting your wallet

YouTube TV's latest promo extends the free trial period to 10 days and slashes the subscription price to $59.99 for the first two months.
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Your teen’s YouTube Shorts scrolling can now have a hard cap

YouTube now lets parents cap Shorts scrolling on supervised teen accounts, and it’s working on a zero setting that can shut the feed off. It’s a tighter, more targeted control than generic screen time.
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YouTube now lets you filter search results to only see Shorts

YouTube is rolling out a few changes for its search filters, including a dedicated filter for Shorts content.
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The amount of AI slop and brainrot videos on YouTube will shock you

A Kapwing study reveals how AI slop has become a global presence on YouTube, with billions of views and growing influence across multiple markets.
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The 6 best YouTube TV alternatives in 2026

YouTube TV is a great streaming service. But it's not the only one. Here are the best YouTube TV alternatives you should check out in 2026.
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New York to start treating social media like cigarettes with warning labels

A new New York law mandates mental health warning labels on addictive social media features, allowing state enforcement and reflecting growing global concern over youth online safety.
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YouTube TV in 4K: Everything you need to know

YouTube TV is one of the few streaming services offering any content in 4K resolution, and there's a lot you need to know about it.
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How to download 4K and 8K YouTube videos

We'll run you through the simple process of downloading a YouTube video using the 4K Video Downloader Plus app.
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YouTube TV announces new plans that could help you cut your monthly streaming bill in 2026

YouTube TV has announced a major upgrade coming next year that will give subscribers access to smaller genre-specific plans.
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Adobe Premiere on iOS now gives you a dedicated space to create eye-catching Shorts

Adobe is now rolling out a dedicated creation space in the Premiere app for iOS to help you level up your YouTube Shorts game.
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YouTube’s new Recap feature turns your watch history into a personality

YouTube has launched its yearly Recap, turning your 2025 watch history into a shareable breakdown of your habits. The feature analyzes everything you viewed, even assigns a “viewer personality,” giving you a fun, shareable snapshot of how you used YouTube this year.
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YouTube’s new custom tool will finally let you control your chaotic feed

Tired of random videos taking over your YouTube homepage? A new experimental feature lets you adjust what you see by customising your feed, giving you more say over the content that shows up every time you open the app.
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13 of the best free movie download sites for 2025

You don't need to turn to a life of crime to watch movies. Stick to these legitimate movie download sites and apps. Here's 13 of our preferred services.
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YouTube is making it easier to share videos with friends and waste their time, too

YouTube is trialing native private chats, allowing users to share videos and discuss them without switching apps. The test could expand globally if successful.
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YouTube TV users, you might be able to get a cheaper sports bundle soon

YouTube TV won a major deal, integrating ESPN/Fox/NBCU streaming-only content directly into its platform. This promises simpler viewing and cheaper sports bundles.
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The best free movies on YouTube right now (November 2025)

The Truman Show, The Exorcist, and Mr. Bean's Holiday are some of the best free movies on YouTube this month.
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Disney warns its YouTube TV tiff won’t end anytime soon

Disney warns its dispute with YouTube TV may drag on, leaving subscribers without major channels as the blackout grows costlier for both viewers and the company.
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Google’s new ‘Ask’ tool lets you talk with Photos and YouTube videos

Google’s new “Ask” feature brings Gemini AI into everyday apps like Photos and YouTube, letting you chat with your own content. You can now find specific memories, edit images, or get instant video summaries, all by asking in plain language.
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Disney warns YouTube TV ‘denied subscribers the content they value most’

A memo from Disney executives signals pessimism over a deal with YouTube TV, as over 10 million users lose access to ESPN/ABC during a high-stakes distribution standoff ahead of major games.
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Google is calming miffed users with a token credit over the YouTube TV-Disney split

YouTube TV begins rolling out $20 credits to subscribers amid the ongoing Disney channel blackout affecting ESPN, ABC, and National Geographic.
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YouTube isn’t broken, it’s your ad-blocker acting weird

YouTube users panicking over blank screens and broken playback can relax, the platform isn’t down. Google is reportedly stepping up its long-running battle against ad-blockers, causing videos to stall, error, or refuse to play unless extensions are disabled. With Chrome’s tighter web extension rules on the horizon, controlling ads might get even trickier. If you rely on an ad-blocker, this is a problem you’ll want to keep an eye on.
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YouTube’s AI age checks hit more users, and your selfie may decide

YouTube is hitting more accounts with AI age checks. Accept stricter defaults or verify with ID, selfie, or card to keep full access, a privacy trade-off that also affects creators and monetization.
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Disney wants ABC back for Election Day, but YouTube TV isn’t up for it

Disney and YouTube TV still haven’t struck a deal. ABC and ESPN remain off the platform despite talks to restore them for Election Day coverage.
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Bummed about losing Disney channels on YouTube TV? You might have a $10 credit waiting in your account

YouTube TV is reportedly offering some subscribers a $10 monthly credit for six months as compensation for the loss of Disney channels.
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YouTube TV loses access to the entire catalog of Disney channels

Disney has pulled ESPN, ABC, and more from YouTube TV after failed contract talks over higher fees.
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Your next YouTube binge on TV is about to look a whole lot better

YouTube is bringing TV-level polish to creator content with 4K thumbnails, AI upscaling, better channel previews, and shoppable moments. As TV viewership surges, these upgrades are designed to make creators shine on the biggest screen in your home.