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YouTube tightens moderation policy to ban Covid-19 vaccine misinformation

Google-owned video platform YouTube has tightened up its content moderation policies to remove videos with…

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US$4.5 billion sports highlights market dominated by YouTube viewing

YouTube has overtaken Facebook as the most popular social platform for viewing sports highlights, with…

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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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Virgin Media adds YouTube Kids

Liberty Global-owned UK operator Virgin Media has added the YouTube Kids app to its TV…

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International Judo Federation taps ODMedia for YouTube

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has signed a deal with ODMedia Group for management of…

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F1 to stream Nürburgring return for free on YouTube 

Google-owned YouTube will livestream the Eifel Formula 1 Grand Prix from the Nürburgring in Germany….

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Apple co-founder sues YouTube over bitcoin scam

Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, is leading a lawsuit against YouTube for allowing people…

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Vodafone adds Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium as bolt-on benefits

Vodafone has announced partnerships with Amazon and YouTube to become the first UK operator to…

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BT to take Champions League final to YouTube for fifth season in a row

BT Sport will broadcast the Champions League and Europa League finals for free on YouTube….

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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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YouTube’s flagship show is jumping ship to Netflix

Scripted martial arts drama Cobra Kai has moved to Netflix after the show was revealed…

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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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Almost 4 billion hours watched as live streaming industry benefits from lockdown

The live streaming industry is thriving amid the global lockdown, with the sector growing a…

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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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Freesat adds YouTube Kids

UK free-to-view satellite platform Freesat has added YouTube Kids to its latest range of 4K…

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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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Russian football league becomes first to offer paid-for YouTube membership

The Russian Premier League (RPL) has broken ground, becoming the first to offer a paid-for…

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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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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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Google signs exclusive YouTube deal with Activision Blizzard for esports tournaments

In a major esports coup, Google has entered into an exclusive multi-year partnership with Activision…

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ViacomCBS appoints co-general managers for Africa

Following the departure of Alex Okosi, ViacomCBS has appointed Craig Paterson and Monde Twala as…

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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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Free introduces YouTube Kids to Freebox

French operator Free has announced the integration of YouTube Kids into its Freebox set top…