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YouTube launches mobile-focused Shorts in India
YouTube has launched YouTube Shorts, a new format aimed at creators of short mobile phone…
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Google’s Android TV stick likely to cost US$50
More information has leaked out about Google’s upcoming Android TV streaming device, with the latest…
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Poland’s Vectra launches first Android box in further shift to IP
Polish cable operator Vectra has launched its first Android TV set-top box, adding to two…
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Netflix adds support for Google Nest Hub smart display devices
Netflix has added support for Google’s Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max smart display devices….
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Google to invest US$4.5 billion in Reliance’s Jio Platforms business
Indian media giant Reliance Industries has said that it will receive US$4.5 billion in investment…
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YouTube Kids makes a comeback on Amazon Fire TV
YouTube Kids, a children-friendly version of the leading video platform, has launched on Amazon Fire…
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UK watchdog calls for action on Google and Facebook’s market power
UK competition watchdog the CMA has called on the British government to take on Google…
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YouTube unveils new toolset for influencers and brands
YouTube is seeking to enhance its offering for brands and influencers by launching BrandConnect, a…
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YouTube launches US$100m fund to ‘amplify black voices’
YouTube has revealed the first project to emerge from a new US$100 million content fund…
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Google eyes 5% Vodafone India stake
Google is reportedly eyeing a stake in Vodafone Idea, the indian operations of the British…
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YouTube signs exclusive streaming deal with PewDiePie
Celebrated and controversial internet personality Felix Kjellberg, better known by his online moniker PewDiePie, has…
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YouTube advertising revenue grows by a third despite coronavirus hit
YouTube saw its advertising revenues rise by a third year-on-year in the first quarter despite…
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Samsung flip phone gets exclusive split-screen feature for YouTube
YouTube will get a new look exclusively on Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Z Flip phone, the…
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YouTube sees news content viewership increase by 75%
With the world battling the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube has revealed that viewership of news content…
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Google rolls out free Stadia, offers Pro for two months
Google has launched a free version of its Stadia game streaming service, Google Stadia. The…
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YouTube Kids launches in 11 new countries
Google’s YouTube has continued the expansion of its YouTube Kids service, launching it in 11…
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WarnerMedia expands YouTube TV distribution, adding HBO Max, HBO and Cinemax
YouTube TV, the cord-cutting product of the Google-owned video platform, has agreed an expanded distribution…
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YouTube-Activision Blizzard deal valued at US$160 million by report
The multi-year esports partnership between Activision Blizzard and Google’s YouTube has been valued at US$160…
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Google turns off App Store payments for YouTube TV
Google will no longer accept YouTube TV payments made through Apple’s App Store. YouTube TV…
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Ofcom hires ex-Google exec as head of emerging technology
UK regulator Ofcom has hired Google executive Professor Simon Saunders as director of emerging technology….
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Google mulling SVOD channels on YouTube, claims report
Google’s YouTube is reportedly considering launching subscription channels akin to Amazon and Apple. According to…
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YouTube’s Bieber bet pays off to become most-watched premiere
Google’s YouTube has revealed that original docuseries Justin Bieber: Seasons has gained the title of…
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YouTube hires former ViacomCBS exec as MD for EMEA emerging markets
YouTube has hired Alex Okosi, formerly of ViacomCBS Networks Africa, as its managing director of…
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BT signs distribution deal for Google Stadia
BT and Google have announced a distribution deal for the latter’s Stadia cloud gaming platform….
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Google receives DMCA takedown request for NFL VPN streaming guides
A DMCA takedown notice has been sent to Google on behalf of the NFL, requesting…
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Disney+ and Baby Yoda dominate in Google’s annual top-trending list
Google has revealed that Disney Plus was the top-trending search term of the year in…
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Ovum: FAANG will continue to dominate streaming despite new launches
Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google – the group of tech giants collectively known as…
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Google drops support for Daydream VR headset, citing lack of adoption and technology constraints
Google is dropping support for its Daydream VR platform, the company has confirmed. The news…
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Chromecast dominating down under
Chromecast is Australia’s most popular digital TV service, a new study has found. According to…
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Comcast takes on Google over ad restrictions
Comcast is throwing its weight behind US efforts to pile regulations onto big tech firms….