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YouTube starts testing Q&A stickers for Shorts on mobile
San Francisco: As promised, Google-owned YouTube has started testing Q&A stickers for Shorts on mobile. “To make it even easier for Shorts creators to build communities with their audiences, we’re experimenting with…
- Technology
YouTube to remove videos promoting cancer misinformation
New Delhi: Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday said it will remove content that promotes “cancer treatments proven to be harmful or ineffective” or which “discourages viewers from seeking professional medical treatment”. The company…
- Business
YouTube testing countdown timer on ad-block warnings
San Francisco: Google-owned YouTube is testing a countdown timer on ad-block warnings. One YouTube user noticed the new timer in the popup’s upper right corner, and later posted a screenshot on Reddit,…
- Technology
YouTube to disable links in Shorts to reduce scam attempts
San Francisco: In order to reduce spam and scam attempts, Google-owned YouTube has announced that links in Shorts comments and Shorts descriptions will be non-clickable starting August 31. “Starting on August 31st,…
- Business
YouTube to no longer recommend videos to users with disabled watch history
San Francisco: Google-owned YouTube has announced that it will no longer recommend videos to users if their watch history is turned off. “Starting today, if you have YouTube watch history off and…
- Technology
YouTube testing viewer-created Shorts featuring comments
San Francisco: Google-owned YouTube has announced that it is testing a feature that enables mobile viewers to create Shorts featuring comments posted on videos they’re watching. “While creators are already able to…
- Hyderabad
11-year-old in Telangana hangs self while imitating YouTube videos
Hyderabad: An 11-year-old boy died by hanging while imitating YouTube videos in Telangana. The shocking incident occurred in Rajanna Sircilla district. Uday, a class 6 student, was found hanging in a room…
- Technology
YouTube testing feature that let users easily watch videos at 2x speed
San Francisco: Google-owned YouTube has announced that it is testing a new feature that allows users to easily watch videos at 2x speed. “Long press anywhere on the player while watching a…
- Technology
YouTube quietly releases ‘Stable Volume’ feature to some users
San Francisco: Google-owned YouTube has quietly rolled out a new ‘Stable Volume’ feature to some users. The feature was spotted by a few users, including a Redditor and YouTuber M. Brandon Lee,…
- Technology
YouTube testing AI-generated quizzes to enhance learning
San Francisco: Google-owned YouTube is testing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated quizzes on the mobile app Home feed. This feature aims to help users learn about topics they’re interested in, the company said on…
- Technology
YouTube testing new lock screen feature
San Francisco: Google-owned YouTube has announced that it is testing a new lock screen feature, which will allow users to disable touch input while watching a video. “Lock Screen disables touch input…
- Television News
Bigg Boss OTT 2: Abhishek aka Fukra Insaan earnings from YouTube
Mumbai: Bigg Boss OTT 2 has been buzzing with excitement and drama, keeping the audiences across the nation hooked to their screens. Among all contestants, Abhishek Malhan aka Fukra Insaan has emerged…
- Technology
YouTube testing three strikes policy for users blocking ads
San Francisco: Google-owned YouTube is testing a three strikes policy for people using ad blockers. This was first discovered by a Reddit user, now the company has confirmed this test to Android…
- News
YouTube testing new online games feature ‘Playables’: Report
San Francisco: Google-owned YouTube is reportedly testing a product for playing online games, a move that could see the video-sharing giant expand its reach into the gaming industry. According to Engadget, the…
- India
DU’s SOL cautions students against subscribing to unofficial YouTube channel
New Delhi: The University of Delhi’s School of Open Learning has cautioned students against subscribing to “unauthorised” YouTube channels and joining unofficial WhatsApp groups, claiming that they are spreading fake news. According…
