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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.
Jawed Karim in YouTube's first video in 2005.

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.
TiVo Video Trends Report on an iPhone.

Streaming hasn’t killed cable yet, survey finds

A survey of 4,500 consumers by TiVo finds that there's still a strong mix of cable and streaming — and that free TV rules.
TikTok icon illustration.

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.
Picture-in-picture mode in iOS 14.

YouTube picture-in-picture remains Android exclusive for now

YouTube responded to a user's tweet for help with a new feature announcement for its iOS app. Picture-in-picture is just a few days away for YouTube for iOS.
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Let’s Plays are out. The gaming video culture essay is in

Content creators explain the appeal of long-form video essays that take a deeper dive into video games.
The Weather Channel as seen on YouTube TV.

The Weather Channel, G4 now live on YouTube TV

YouTube TV has added The Weather Channel and G4 to its streaming lineup.
YouTube TV shown picture-in-picture atop a web browser on an iPhone.

YouTube TV finally adds picture-in-picture for iPhone and iPad

After a long, long wait, YouTube TV finally supports picture-in-picture on iOS devices.
A player responds to an OMG prompt in Be Funny Now.

YouTuber Jacksfilms unveils party game Be Funny Now!

YouTuber Jacksfilms has turned his online video series YIAY into a video game called Be Funny Now!
Hell's Kitchen promo for YouTube.

YouTube adds free TV series and shows, with advertising

YouTube is adding some 4,000 episodes of series and shows -- available for free, with advertising.
An "Oscars Week" badge overlaid on an image of an a woman watching the Oscars.

How to watch the 2022 Oscars online

The annual Academy Awards ceremony is Hollywood's biggest night. Here's how to watch it all online and see who takes home an Oscar this year.
Bowser holds Peach in Super Mario Odyssey.

Nintendo is erasing its music, and community, from YouTube

For these creators, sharing Nintendo music on YouTube isn't just a hobby. It's a community, a legacy, and an act of preservation.
Fox Weather on YouTube TV.

Fox Weather expands to new streaming, linear platforms

Fox Weather adds new platforms for its weather service. Both live TV streaming and over-the-air options are available or coming soon.
An image from inside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Best streaming services for Super Bowl 2022

Excited for Super Bowl LVI but don't have a traditional TV setup? No worries! Many streaming services are showing the big game. These are the best options.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

The Weather Channel is coming to YouTube TV

The Weather Channel is coming to YouTube TV after being unavailable on the biggest streaming services.
Nest hub with YouTube displayed on holiday background

How to watch YouTube on a Google Nest Hub Smart Display

Learn how easy it is to watch and control YouTube on your Google Nest Hub smart display.
YouTube TV on Roku.

Why you may still be missing ESPN and other Disney-owned channels on YouTube TV

Disney-owned channels like ESPN and ABC have returned to YouTube TV. But they're not reappearing for some people. Here's how to fix that.
YouTube TV and Disney dispute.

YouTube TV and Disney reach a deal, restore ESPN and other channels

A little more than a day after YouTube TV lost access to Disney-owned channels like ESPN and ABC, the two companies have reached a deal.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV loses Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, FX, and ABC

YouTube TV customers have lost access to ESPN, ABC, and more due to a dispute between YouTube TV and Disney — leaving millions of customers in the lurch.
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YouTube TV couldn’t have picked a worse time to lose ESPN

YouTube TV stands to lose ESPN on December 17 — and the fight with Disney couldn't have come at a worse time.
YouTube TV app icon on Apple TV.

YouTube TV could lose ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels on December 17

Fresh off a new deal with Roku, YouTube TV is now at risk of losing access to ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels on December 17.
YouTube on Roku.

Google and Roku strike a deal to keep YouTube and YouTube TV on the platform

Google and Roku have reached a multiyear deal to return YouTube TV to the platform, and to keep YouTube proper intact.
YouTube TV add-ons.

YouTube TV offering up a number of add-ons for $1 for 2 months

Nearly two dozen add-on channels are available on YouTube TV for just $1 a month for two months before they revert to full price.
Roku OS 10.5.

Roku is aware of its OS 10.5 update breaking your streaming apps

If you're having problems with your Roku after the OS 10.5 update, you're not alone.
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YouTube hides dislike button count, drawing criticism from users and creators

YouTube has recently taken a decision to make dislikes on the platform private. However, the decision has not gone down well with the creator community.
A crowd gathers at a Facebook Gaming event.

Move over, Twitch: Facebook Gaming is steadily on the rise

There's been a lot of talk around streaming and the viability of certain platforms. Can Facebook Gaming make a dent in a crowded market?
YouTube TV on Safari web browser on Mac.

YouTube TV now works in Safari on Mac

YouTube TV is finally supported in Safari, Apple's default web browser on MacOS.
YouTube on Roku.

Here’s what you can do if Roku loses YouTube in December

There's a very real chance that Roku will lose access to YouTube and YouTube TV on December 9. Here are your options if and when that happens.
YouTube TV on Roku.

The Roku-YouTube-YouTube TV impasse isn’t over yet

Roku has written a lengthy blog post saying that its dispute with YouTube and YouTube TV isn't over.
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YouTube Music is finally fixing its most annoying limitation for some free users

Canadian users of YouTube Music's free account finally get background listening starting November 3, leaving others to look on in envy.
YouTube TV on an iPhone.

YouTube TV reaches deal with NBCUniversal, won’t lose channels

YouTube TV and NBCUniversal have reached a deal that prevents the loss of 13 channels from the second-largest live TV streaming service in the United States.
NBC on YouTube TV

YouTube TV and NBCUniversal agree to short extension

YouTube TV and NBCUniversal have agreed to a short extension in contract talks, keeping 13 channels available on the streaming service.
Clearstream 2Max HDTV Antenna.

The YouTube/NBCUniversal flap is why you need an over-the-air antenna

The latest fight between the owner of TV channels and the owner of a service that distributes them shows why you should have an over-the-air antenna as backup.