YouTube
Facebook takes on YouTube with new Creator tools
November 21, 2017 | David FarnorFacebook is taking on YouTube with a new website providing tools for creators.
YouTube has long been the big fish in the video streaming pool, thanks to its global reach and established community, but also thanks to its support of … Read More
YouTube Kids adds user profiles amid revamp
November 5, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube Kids is growing up fast, as the platform takes a leaf out of Netflix’s book with new user profiles.
Personalisation is a key feature now expected from streaming services, offering recommendations and watchlists tailored to each user’s tastes. Kids, … Read More
YouTube launches new Creators Site
October 15, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube has launched a new, revamped Creators Site to provide support to those looking to create content for the web.
The original Creator Hub launched just over a year ago and was a first step in bringing together the site’s … Read More
Despacito smashes 4 billion views barrier
October 13, 2017 | David FarnorIf you haven’t been watching the music video for Despacito on a loop this summer, you’ve been doing the Internet wrong. The song, which is performed by Luis Fonsi and features Daddy Yankee, has dominated airwaves and playlists for weeks … Read More
YouTube Red releases Katy Perry documentary that’s also about YouTube
October 4, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube Red is teaming up with Katy Perry for its latest original film. The movie, titled Will You Be My Witness?, is all about the pop superstar – or, perhaps more accurately, all about YouTube.
The streaming site’s subscription service, … Read More
YouTube orders James Corden football series
October 2, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube is kicking off its 2018 World Cup celebrations early, ordering a new football series starring James Corden.
The video giant has commissioned the unscripted show from Fulwell 73. With a working title of Training Days, the series will showcase … Read More
YouTube launches new logo and new look
August 30, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube is 12 years old this year, and to celebrate, the site is giving itselfa facelift.
In 1995, YouTube was a single website that supported one video format: 320×240 at 4:3 aspect ratio. Fast forward to today, and YouTube supports … Read More
YouTube launches “Breaking News” feed
August 21, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube is quietly launching a new Breaking News feed across its platform.
YouTube has been in the headlines for all kinds of wrong reasons in the last year, just at a point where Facebook is significantly stepping up its rivalry … Read More
YouTube slowly gaining on Twitch
August 4, 2017 | David FarnorWhile Netflix and Amazon continue their battle to be the biggest streaming presence in your living room, there’s another battle quietly raging for eyeballs in your home: the battle of the gaming giants.
Ever since Amazon bought live-streaming platform Twitch, … Read More
YouTube adds GIF thumbnails for videos
July 17, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube is adding new GIF previews of uploaded videos to replace its traditional thumbnails.
Thumbnails on YouTube have long been a vital part of any vlogger’s strategy to attract viewers, as the right image, caption or taste of what a … Read More