YouTube Premium launches student discounts

YouTube is launching new student discounts for its subscription service, YouTube Premium.

YouTube’s subscription streaming package, which offers access to YouTube Originals series and movies, a streaming music platform (YouTube Music Premium), and an ad-free experience across all of YouTube, … Read More

YouTube launches ad-supported free movies

YouTube is experimenting with releasing movies entirely for free online.

The video giant is one of the biggest websites in the world, fuelled by its large community and ever-expanding library of uploaded content. Most of that is available for free, … Read More

PewDiePie and T-Series continue battle for YouTube’s number one spot

PewDie and T-Series are continuing their heated battle to claim YouTube’s number one spot, as both giants of the online platform grow their following.

The Swedish vlogger Felix Kjellberg first began in 2010, going on to sign a deal with … Read More

People Just Do Nothing Season 5 gets a trailer and release date

People Just Do Nothing will return this month – and a new trailer gives us a glimpse of what to expect from its last ever season. That, of course, is exactly the same as its first four seasons: lots and … Read More

Liza on Demand and Shane Dawson lead 2018 Streamy Awards

Liza on Demand and Shane Dawson led the winners of the 2018 Streamy Awards.

YouTube Premium’s web series, created by Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont, and Liza Koshy, follows the misadventures of Liza, as she takes on odd jobs and … Read More

Watch: Full trailer for YouTube’s Origin

“I know you’re trapped. There’s a way out.” That’s the tantalising offer given to Lana (Natalia Tena) and Logan (Tom Felton) in YouTube’s sci-fi series Origin. The thriller sees a group of troubled passengers leave behind a dark past to … Read More

YouTube Gaming powers down as part of strategy reboot

YouTube has quietly powered down its YouTube Gaming this month, as it reboots its strategy around video games.

Gaming content has become a major part of the online streaming landscape From mobile gaming to strategy guides, Let’s Plays to Esports … Read More

YouTube Premium lines up French and German Originals

YouTube Premium is lining up its first wave of French and German Originals.

YouTube’s subscription streaming package, which offers access to YouTube Originals series and movies, a streaming music platform (YouTube Music Premium), and an ad-free experience across all of … Read More

YouTube orders State of Pride documentary

YouTube has ordered a new documentary about the gay pride movement.

Called State of Pride, the LGBTQ+ documentary will explore the significant of the movement, looking at and celebrating its meaning and value. The film will be directed by Rob … Read More

YouTube Kids steps up parental control tools

With VOD providing a useful resource for parents looking to entertain their children on a day-to-day basis, the need for trust in a safe platform for kids to watch content is vital. After criticism in recent months about the number … Read More