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.
Technology
The Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube in 2029
The Oscars will stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029, signalling a major shift in how the iconic awards reach global audiences.
Technology
Google removes AI-generated Disney videos from YouTube after cease-and-desist
Google has removed AI-generated Disney character videos from YouTube after receiving a cease-and-desist letter over copyright claims.
Technology
YouTube to tighten enforcement on violent and gambling content in November
YouTube introduces stricter rules for violent gaming and gambling content from 17 November, including new age restrictions and updated policies.
Technology
YouTube launches pilot programme allowing banned creators a second chance
YouTube launches a pilot programme giving banned creators a chance to return, easing rules on COVID-19 and election misinformation.
Business
YouTube to allow banned creators to apply for reinstatement
YouTube will allow banned creators to apply for reinstatement, ending lifetime bans for content related to COVID-19 and election misinformation.
Business
YouTube tests gift goals to increase live-stream donations
YouTube is testing gift goals for live-stream donations, allowing creators to set donation targets and reward supporters on mobile streams.
Technology
YouTube TV faces potential loss of Fox channels this week
YouTube TV may lose access to Fox channels this week due to stalled contract negotiations, potentially disrupting coverage of the NFL and college football.
Business
Southeast Asia drives US$42B surge in social commerce adoption
Southeast Asia is leading a US$42B social commerce boom as TikTok, Meta, and YouTube turn content into seamless shopping.
