YouTube removes five Myanmar military-run channels from its platform
Image Credit: The BBC YouTube has removed five military-run channels as a fallout of the recent coup in Myanmar. The coup that swept the legitimately elected government out of power has been criticized by government and organizations all over the world. Despite several threats and measures taken by governments, individuals and organizations, the military in the Southeast Asian country has refused to back down. “We have terminated a...
YouTube TV adds 4K streaming and unlimited downloads
Image Credit: Business Insider One of the many compliments about YouTube TV is the ever-increasing monthly subscription. Apparently the company is well aware of this and has just made a fresh announcement that may encourage users. The company in a blog post said users can expect a new package that will enable them to stream in 4K. In addition, they will also be able to enjoy unlimited offline downloads. While this can be described as...
YouTube is testing a new option that lets you share short clips
Image Credit: Android Police YouTube is testing a new option that allows you to share a short clip instead of a full video. The limited tests, which is currently only available to a handful of creators, will let you share short, looping clips from the original long video. Ability to highlight memorable moments in a video is one of the most in-demand features. Creators and other users have always wanted something like this—a feature...
YouTube is testing new way for creators to appeal channel suspension
Image Credit: The Verge YouTube wants to give creators who feel they have a reason or two to believe that their channels were suspended in error to appeal such decision. The Google-owned streaming site is testing a new feature that will let such creators upload the affected video for a review. The company said its policy team will take a second look at such video, and review the channel with the “shared context in mind.” If the...
YouTube to combat offensive comments with new prompt
Image Credit: 9to5gogle Social media platforms are increasingly embracing the option of using prompt to warn users before they post offensive comments. The latest to add to the growing list is YouTube. The online streaming site has announced a new way to help it keep the platform free from offensive comments. A new product, according to YouTube, is being added to warn people when they are about to post any comment that “may be...
YouTube suspends OANN over COVID-19 misinformation
Image Credit: Marketing Land YouTube has suspended a popular news channel One America News Network for sharing covid-19 misinformation, the BBC reports. OANN, a favorite of US President Donald Trump will not be able to make any money from its channel for the next one week while the suspension lasts. Also, OANN will not be allowed to put up any video while the suspension lasts. “Since early in this pandemic, we’ve worked to...