Technology
Garmin teases possible Fenix 9 launch with surprise Play Harder livestream
Garmin has teased a “Play Harder” YouTube event, fuelling speculation that the Fenix 9 smartwatch series is about to launch.
Business
YouTube raises monetisation requirements for new creators
YouTube is raising monetisation thresholds, requiring creators to reach higher watch-time or Shorts-view targets to earn ad revenue.
Business
Google links YouTube shopping ads to marketplace checkout in Southeast Asia
Google is piloting YouTube shopping and affiliate ad tools with Shopee as it targets Southeast Asia’s video commerce market.
Technology
YouTube removes Shorts dislikes and adds faster playback options
YouTube is rolling out Shorts with no dislike button, clear-screen mode, and 2x playback globally.
Technology
YouTube introduces AI-powered custom feeds for personalised playlists
YouTube launches an AI-powered custom feed feature that lets users create personalised video playlists with prompts.
Technology
YouTube expands AI deepfake detection tool to all creators over 18
YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all creators aged 18 and over as part of a wider safety rollout.
Technology
Google TV to add YouTube Shorts and AI features in latest update
Google TV adds YouTube Shorts and AI tools, bringing short videos and generative features to the home screen.
Technology
YouTube rolls out AI-generated avatars for Shorts creators
Google launches AI avatars for YouTube Shorts, enabling creators to generate short videos using photorealistic digital likenesses.
Technology
YouTube outage affects users across the United States and beyond
YouTube suffered a major outage affecting users worldwide, which was fully restored later that evening.
