News & Reviews:   YouTube

YouTube today announced that the feature of using up to three small images (thumbnails) on videos for everyone. This feature started being given to selected users only last year. Through it, you can place up to three thumbnails for each video. That said, what should you know about it?

YouTube continues to develop their generative artificial intelligence capabilities to make it even easier for users and content creators. Previously they were present with DreamTrack which can generate music in the style of 9 leading artists such as Charlie Puth, Charli XCX, Demi Lovato and many others. Most recently they came with Dream Screen. So, what should you know about it?

YouTube has updated its guidelines regarding content containing firearms today. The first change is that content containing firearms will be limited to users aged 18 years and over only. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, YouTube did some testing on playing a few select mobile games on the YouTube app and desktop. After the beta testing, YouTube Playables (official name) is now available and rolling out globally as we speak.

Google is fighting really hard against ad-block users on YouTube. The company has tried several methods here and there but this one takes the cake. According to Reddit user SDHD4K, the latest tactic now skips your video to the end if you have an ad blocker turned on.

If you frequently use YouTube, this news might excite you. Recently, YouTube Music allows you to hum the rhythm of the music to find the song. That said, what should you know about it?

YouTube has launched a new feature called "Jump to Highlights," which is designed specifically for Premium subscribers. The feature is powered by AI and is designed to let you find highlights in videos faster. Currently, this feature is only available on the YouTube Android app in the US and is limited to English-language videos.

If you’re using a 3rd party mobile app which offers an ad-free experience while watching YouTube videos, then you’re out of luck. This is because the video streaming platform is now blocking third-party apps from streaming its videos if it detects an ad-blocking feature on them.

It seems that YouTube is testing out some new user interface outlooks for its website. Sometimes, a few YouTube users will get a first look at new designs and apparently, the latest one didn't receive a good reception. 

Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching has revealed that a total of 1454 contents touching on issues of race, religion and royalty (3R) were removed from social media platforms between January and March this year. She added that the posts were removed after the social media operators collaborated with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).