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GeekSided
4 days ago
Marketing

YouTube's Aggressive Crackdown on Ad-Blockers: What You Need to Know

YouTube is implementing stricter measures against ad-blocker users, prompting consideration for transitioning to YouTube Premium. [ more ]
TechRadar
4 days ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube is becoming unwatchable for ad block users - thanks to this powerful new crackdown tactic

YouTube is reportedly auto-skipping videos for users with ad blockers. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube's crackdown on ad blockers expands to third-party apps

YouTube is enhancing its anti-ad blocker policy to prevent third-party apps from bypassing ads, emphasizing the importance of ads in supporting creators. [ more ]
Android Police
3 months ago
Tech industry

Google's ridiculous war against ad blockers is confusing everyone

YouTube experienced a slow down for users with ad blockers due to a bug.
Google is criticized for its intrusive ads and handling of ad blockers. [ more ]
The US Sun
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

'I knew something was wrong' YouTube fans cry as Google makes another big change

YouTube users are unhappy about a change that slows down loading speeds when using ad-blockers.
Google implemented this tactic to discourage the use of ad-blockers and promote YouTube Premium. [ more ]
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Open Culture
2 weeks ago
Film

A Playlist of the 3,300 Best Films & Documentaries on Youtube, Including Works by Hitchcock, Kubrick, Errol Morris & Other Auteurs

Access to curated playlists of thousands of movies on YouTube for free. [ more ]
Android Police
1 month ago
Tech industry

YouTube Premium needs an entry-level tier

YouTube's premium service pricing and inflexible features could be off-putting for users, unlike its competitors with various subscription plans. [ more ]
GameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers Get Free YouTube Premium Right Now

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can get three months of YouTube Premium for free through the Perks tab.
YouTube Premium, a usual subscription cost of $14/month, is a current Game Pass perk that includes ad-free YouTube, video downloads, and ad-free music streaming. [ more ]
The Verge
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google One hits 100 million subscribers

Google One reaches 100 million subscriptions, showcasing the company's push towards paid plans.
YouTube Premium also hits 100 million subscribers due to ad removal and extra features. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Digital life

YouTube's video games are almost impossible to find but once you do, you'll wish you never looked | Dominik Diamond

YouTube Premium's games are difficult to find and access, requiring several steps to locate and try out.
The gaming section of YouTube is filled with content creators rather than actual games, making it frustrating for users to find playable games. [ more ]
Miami Herald
5 months ago
Marketing

YouTube is making a change users have been begging for, but there's a catch

YouTube is reducing the number of ad breaks for certain long-form content on TV screens but increasing the length of each ad break.
Users watching videos on TV screens will be able to see the time remaining in an ad break and have the option to skip it. [ more ]
Futurism
6 months ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube Threatens to Become Even More Horrendous If You Have an Ad Blocker

YouTube is degrading the experience for users with ad blockers in order to encourage them to turn off the ad blockers or subscribe to YouTube Premium.
Users have been getting frustrated with nagging messages and delays caused by YouTube's crackdown on ad blocking.
Google is planning to change how extensions work in its Chrome browser, which may impact ad blockers. [ more ]
Android Authority
6 months ago
Marketing

You hate ads on YouTube, but what do you actually want?

Google relied on ad revenue to make YouTube profitable since 2009.
The introduction of YouTube Premium has only contributed a small portion to revenue compared to ads. [ more ]
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