YouTube Kids introduces more parental controls

YouTube Kids is introducing more controls to give parents a better handle on what their children are watching.

Now almost two years old, the app designed for younger viewers has not had the smoothest infancy, with criticism over sponsored content … Read More

YouTube adds HDR support

YouTube now supports HDR video streaming.

HDR, which stands for High Dynamic Range, is the latest buzz-word on the video circuit. The technology essentially has a better range of highs and lows, with higher contrast levels allowing for vibrant, … Read More

Vessel to close following Verizon acquisition

Verizon is closing its doors this Monday, following the acquisition of the site by Verizon.

The streaming service was launched last year as a subscription alternative to YouTube. Offering subscribers early access to videos from participating vloggers, and giving those … Read More

Young people now watch more YouTube than TV in the US

Young people in the US now watch YouTube more than cable TV, according to a new study of teenagers online.

The rise of online streaming among younger viewers is far from a surprise, but this is the first time that … Read More

The Rock, Dan Harmon and Doug Liman lead YouTube’s original content line-up

YouTube is stepping up its original content game once more, with new series ordered from Community’s Dan Harmon, Doug Liman and even The Rock himself.

YouTube launched its own subscription service, YouTube Red, last year, charging subscribers $9.99 a month … Read More

YouTube presidential debate breaks live-streaming record

This week saw the first presidential debate take place between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump – and it broke live-streaming records on YouTube.

The debate had almost 2 million live concurrent viewers and saw people rack up 3 million … Read More

YouTube will live-stream the Streamy Awards

This year’s Streamy Awards will be available to stream, rather fittingly, live on YouTube.

The sixth annual awards will celebrate the great and the good of the online video world. Hosted by Vine star King Bach, the ceremony will feature … Read More

YouTube Heroes: YouTube turns to users to help moderate comments

The first rule of the YouTube comments section is that you don’t go near the YouTube comments section. That’s the law many users of the video site abide by, mainly because, as with any online forum, the potential for comments … Read More

YouTube Gaming launches live talk show

YouTube Gaming is entering the live TV arena with a new talk show.

Imaginatively titled Live with YouTube Gaming, the series will feature video game world premieres, musical performances, and a look at what’s next on YouTube Gaming.

The streaming … Read More

YouTube Community: Video site unveils new built-in social network

YouTube has made good on the rumours of starting its own social media platform with the launch of YouTube Community.

The feature, which has been buzzed about for several weeks, has been officially unveiled by the site, allowing creators to … Read More