YouTube tests playback limiting feature to detect ad blockers: Report

1 year, 9 months ago

YouTube tests playback limiting feature to detect ad blockers: Report

YouTube is testing blocking videos for users after three videos if they do not turn off ad blockers on their browsers. The company confirmed the global experiment that urges users with ad blockers to either disable them to allow ads to be displayed, or try out YouTube Premium, The Verge reported. The confirmation came after the users started receiving warnings that video playback would be stopped if the continued use of ad blockers was detected. In May, YouTube started testing a pop-up warning for users that “ad blockers are not allowed”. The hardening stand against ad blockers comes even as the platform has increased ad load in recent years and has been pushing users to subscribe to its premium subscriptions to avoid ads.

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YouTube makes it harder for third-party adblockers, injects ads directly into video stream

10 months ago

YouTube makes it harder for third-party adblockers, injects ads directly into video stream

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YouTube CEO reveals bigger plan for company's growth, it involves taking over all your screens

10 months, 2 weeks ago

YouTube CEO reveals bigger plan for company's growth, it involves taking over all your screens

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Is YouTube really slowing down due to ad blockers, or is there more to the story?

1 year, 2 months ago

Is YouTube really slowing down due to ad blockers, or is there more to the story?

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YouTube Is Now Working Slowly For Users If They Use This Important Tool: What We Know

1 year, 3 months ago

YouTube Is Now Working Slowly For Users If They Use This Important Tool: What We Know

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Why is YouTube running slow and how to fix it?

1 year, 4 months ago

Why is YouTube running slow and how to fix it?

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YouTube blames Ad blockers for Firefox slowdown, says users will face issue with videos if they block ads

1 year, 4 months ago

YouTube blames Ad blockers for Firefox slowdown, says users will face issue with videos if they block ads

Video

YouTube showing 'ad blocker' ads post even after warnings against its use: Report

1 year, 5 months ago

YouTube showing 'ad blocker' ads post even after warnings against its use: Report

Report

YouTube's BIG Warning: Use Ad Blockers And You May Get Blocked From Watching Videos

1 year, 5 months ago

YouTube's BIG Warning: Use Ad Blockers And You May Get Blocked From Watching Videos

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YouTube is now blocking ad blockers, says either pay for premium or watch ads

1 year, 5 months ago

YouTube is now blocking ad blockers, says either pay for premium or watch ads

Video

YouTube's battle against ad blockers goes global: Key updates

1 year, 5 months ago

YouTube's battle against ad blockers goes global: Key updates

Ads

YouTube Now Wants You To Remove Ad-Blockers Or Pay To Get Ad-Free Videos

1 year, 5 months ago

YouTube Now Wants You To Remove Ad-Blockers Or Pay To Get Ad-Free Videos

Video

YouTube takes a stand against ad-blockers, encourages premium service

1 year, 5 months ago

YouTube takes a stand against ad-blockers, encourages premium service

Premium

YouTube experimenting with countdown timer for ad-block warnings

1 year, 8 months ago

YouTube experimenting with countdown timer for ad-block warnings

Youtube

Today’s Cache | OpenAI sued by authors; YouTube tests cutting off ad-block users; Google to block news in Canada

1 year, 9 months ago

Today’s Cache | OpenAI sued by authors; YouTube tests cutting off ad-block users; Google to block news in Canada

Canada

YouTube is restricting some users from using ad blockers, says disable it or buy Premium plan

1 year, 9 months ago

YouTube is restricting some users from using ad blockers, says disable it or buy Premium plan

Video

YouTube Testing Three Strikes Policy to Combat Ad Blocker Usage

1 year, 9 months ago

YouTube Testing Three Strikes Policy to Combat Ad Blocker Usage

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YouTube Testing New Feature That Disables Ad-Blockers: What We Know

1 year, 11 months ago

YouTube Testing New Feature That Disables Ad-Blockers: What We Know

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YouTube tests blocking videos on browsers with Ad blockers: Report

1 year, 11 months ago

YouTube tests blocking videos on browsers with Ad blockers: Report

Youtube

YouTube Still Lets Advertisers Run Campaigns on Hateful, Violative Videos, Despite Blocking Techniques

4 years ago

YouTube Still Lets Advertisers Run Campaigns on Hateful, Violative Videos, Despite Blocking Techniques

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Publishers across US and Europe are supporting Google's move for built-in ad-blocker in Chrome

7 years, 11 months ago

Publishers across US and Europe are supporting Google's move for built-in ad-blocker in Chrome

Google

YouTube puts a limit of 10,000 views to display ads on any channel, in response to boycott by major brands

8 years ago

YouTube puts a limit of 10,000 views to display ads on any channel, in response to boycott by major brands

Youtube

YouTube will finally ditch those pesky, unskippable, 30-second video ads; to try other formats

8 years, 1 month ago

YouTube will finally ditch those pesky, unskippable, 30-second video ads; to try other formats

Google

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5 YouTube Ad-skipping hacks you need to try before paying for the premium

1 week ago

5 YouTube Ad-skipping hacks you need to try before paying for the premium

If you’re a frequent YouTube user, you’ve likely encountered the frustration of watching your favourite content interrupted by ads. Here are five tips to help you skip, block, or avoid …

Hindustan Times

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Want to share ad-free YouTube videos with friends? Here's how YT Premium users can do it

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Want to share ad-free YouTube videos with friends? Here's how YT Premium users can do it

YouTube is currently allowing select Premium users to share up to 10 ad-free videos per month with non-Premium users as part of a limited test, Android Police reported. YouTube Premium …

Hindustan Times

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Youtube Premium users can test curated ques, faster playback speeds, and rewards features in Video apps

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Youtube Premium users can test curated ques, faster playback speeds, and rewards features in Video apps

Select YouTube Premium members can sign into their accounts to try out experimental perks and AI features on a limited basis, the company notified in its webpage. YouTube Premium is …

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Spotify Fixes Issue Causing Premium Subscribers to Hear Ads

1 month, 1 week ago

Spotify Fixes Issue Causing Premium Subscribers to Hear Ads

Spotify had faced an issue that caused some of its Premium subscribers to encounter ads while playing music. Many users reported encountering ads over the past four weeks on the …

Deccan Chronicle

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YouTube introduces affordable ‘Premium Lite’: Price, benefits and more

1 month, 1 week ago

YouTube introduces affordable ‘Premium Lite’: Price, benefits and more

YouTube has announced the launch of a new budget-friendly subscription plan, Premium Lite, offering an affordable way for users to enjoy ad-free content. What Premium Lite Offers The lower price …

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YouTube introduces Premium Lite, brings cheaper subscription tier to U.S. with no ads, except for music

1 month, 1 week ago

YouTube introduces Premium Lite, brings cheaper subscription tier to U.S. with no ads, except for music

Alphabet's YouTube on Wednesday rolled out a $7.99 monthly subscription service that is ad-free for most videos, except music, to create a plan to compete more directly with offerings from …

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Meta, Snapchat and TikTok opposes YouTube exemption from Australia’s ban on social media for children

1 month, 1 week ago

Meta, Snapchat and TikTok opposes YouTube exemption from Australia’s ban on social media for children

Tech giants Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Snapchat and TikTok have urged Australia to reconsider a decision to exempt Alphabet's YouTube from its laws banning social media for children …

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YouTube cracks down on gambling videos trying to lure viewers to unapproved sites

1 month, 1 week ago

YouTube cracks down on gambling videos trying to lure viewers to unapproved sites

New York CNN — YouTube is cracking down on content related to gambling as sports betting and other online prediction markets have taken off in the United States. The update …

CNN

Gambling Online Betting Content

YouTube tries new ways to stop people falling into negative ‘wormholes’

1 month, 1 week ago

YouTube tries new ways to stop people falling into negative ‘wormholes’

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YouTube Premium enhanced with better quality audio, faster playback on mobile, other features

Trending 2 months, 3 weeks ago

YouTube Premium enhanced with better quality audio, faster playback on mobile, other features

Google is enhancing YouTube Premium with new features including high-quality 256kbps audio on music videos, a ‘jump ahead’ feature on web, and faster playback speeds on mobile. The paid version …

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YouTube introduces exciting new features for Premium users: Details here

2 months, 3 weeks ago

YouTube introduces exciting new features for Premium users: Details here

YouTube has rolled out several new updates for its Premium users, including high-quality audio, enhanced playback controls, experimental features and some exclusive bundles. Here’s everything you need to know about …

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Can’t decide what to watch? YouTube’s new feature could be just the fix

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can’t decide what to watch? YouTube’s new feature could be just the fix

We've all had that feeling when you are just endlessly scrolling multiple OTT apps just to find something engaging to watch. The good news is YouTube seems to have understood …

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YouTube exemption backed by group behind push for under-16 social media ban

4 months, 3 weeks ago

YouTube exemption backed by group behind push for under-16 social media ban

An advocacy group that pushed for children and teens under 16 to be banned from social media has supported YouTube being given an exemption, but warns there is still a …

ABC

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Spotify launches huge push into video as it takes on YouTube

5 months ago

Spotify launches huge push into video as it takes on YouTube

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YouTube blocks influencers’ videos on complaints from a mysterious government entity

5 months ago

YouTube blocks influencers’ videos on complaints from a mysterious government entity

YouTube has begun blocking access to videos from several financial influencers and some registered analysts in India after receiving “complaints from a government entity". Influencers, who rely on platforms like …

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YouTube Premium Lite Returns in Australia and Germany: A Budget-Friendly Ad-Free Experience

5 months, 3 weeks ago

YouTube Premium Lite Returns in Australia and Germany: A Budget-Friendly Ad-Free Experience

Google is expanding the YouTube Premium Lite subscription option to more countries, offering an ad-free viewing experience for a half the price of the standard Premium plan. The Premium Lite …

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YouTube limiting repeated recommendations of ideal body standards and social aggression videos to teens

7 months, 1 week ago

YouTube limiting repeated recommendations of ideal body standards and social aggression videos to teens

YouTube is rolling out more safeguards for teenagers across Europe and the world, in order to curb their repeated exposure to certain content categories that could affect their mental health …

Youtube

"Action Compliant With IT Rules": Google To Andhra Pradesh HC On Blocking String Art's YouTube Account Allegedly Over Video Against Bill Gates

8 months, 2 weeks ago

"Action Compliant With IT Rules": Google To Andhra Pradesh HC On Blocking String Art's YouTube Account Allegedly Over Video Against Bill Gates

Google Inc recently opposed the petition filed by M/S String Art Private Limited seeking damages worth Rs. It was contended that the petitioner-company posted a video titled "Bill Gates Exposed-Rockefeller …

Live Law

Court Rules Youtube Rule

Apple’s awaited public betas roll out, and saluting YouTube Music’s tenacity

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple’s awaited public betas roll out, and saluting YouTube Music’s tenacity

Every time you shop online, watch a TV series, live stream a cricket match, play an online game or pull a document from cloud storage, what do you think happens? …

Hindustan Times

Music Data Search Youtube

YouTube Premium subscription plans expand, adding new features: Details here

9 months, 2 weeks ago

YouTube Premium subscription plans expand, adding new features: Details here

YouTube, a popular video streaming platform is set to expand its Premium service by offering new subscription plans which come with enhanced features. YouTube Premium's subscription plans At present, YouTube …

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Netflix fans upset over new adverts that cut characters off mid-sentence

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Netflix fans upset over new adverts that cut characters off mid-sentence

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Netflix Plan Free Subscribers

YouTube puts a ban on premium subscriptions purchased through VPN

9 months, 3 weeks ago

YouTube puts a ban on premium subscriptions purchased through VPN

YouTube has been cracking down on the loop hole for many people who purchase cheap premium subscriptions from other countries via VPN. YouTube is also sending emails, according to reports, …

New Indian Express

Youtube

Roblox users battle tornadoes and raise pets. Will they watch ads, too?

1 year ago

Roblox users battle tornadoes and raise pets. Will they watch ads, too?

Roblox users are accustomed to seeing games and concerts while roaming the platform, but not ads. The push into video ads signals that San Mateo, Calif.-based Roblox wants a bigger …

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YouTube's Picture-in-Picture mode: Access for non-premium users on the horizon? DEETS inside

1 year, 1 month ago

YouTube's Picture-in-Picture mode: Access for non-premium users on the horizon? DEETS inside

In 2021, YouTube rolled out its Picture-in-Picture feature, allowing users to watch videos while using other apps on their devices. Recent reports suggest that non-premium users in Europe are now …

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YouTube's Music and Premium services reach 100 million users

1 year, 2 months ago

YouTube's Music and Premium services reach 100 million users

YouTube's Music and Premium services reach 100 million users YouTube has achieved a significant global following and gained recognition in the music industry by enhancing user experience. YouTube Music and …

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YouTube updated its' harassment and cyberbullying policies for disturbing content | Know-why

1 year, 3 months ago

YouTube updated its' harassment and cyberbullying policies for disturbing content | Know-why

YouTube updated its' harassment and cyberbullying policies for disturbing content | Know-why YouTube has reportedly updated its harassment and cyberbullying policies to clamp down on such disturbing content on the …

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Google to turn off cookies for 30 million users today with Chrome's new feature ‘Tracking Protection’

1 year, 3 months ago

Google to turn off cookies for 30 million users today with Chrome's new feature ‘Tracking Protection’

In December, IT giant Google announced that it will be putting an end to the cookies on its browser Google Chrome for 30 million people across the world, or around …

Hindustan Times

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What's the logic behind YouTube's decision for fewer TV Ads? Read details

1 year, 4 months ago

What's the logic behind YouTube's decision for fewer TV Ads? Read details

What's the logic behind YouTube's decision for fewer TV Ads? Read details YouTube TV will show fewer ads, but they will be longer, based on what viewers prefer. Update on …

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YouTube Is Now Hiding Which Channels Get a Cut of Ad Revenue

1 year, 4 months ago

YouTube Is Now Hiding Which Channels Get a Cut of Ad Revenue

YouTube unleashed an influential generation of new internet celebrities in 2007 when it started to share ad revenue with select video creators. YouTube removed the code, shutting off the ability …

Wired

Youtube Channel Code Creators

YouTube Playables Brings Games To Premium Users On Mobile And PC: What Is It And How It Works

1 year, 4 months ago

YouTube Playables Brings Games To Premium Users On Mobile And PC: What Is It And How It Works

YouTube has been in the news for the past few weeks and the reasons are varied. YouTube is bringing games to the platform for its paid users which puts it …

News 18

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YouTube 'Playables' for Premium subscribers launched | How does it work?

1 year, 4 months ago

YouTube 'Playables' for Premium subscribers launched | How does it work?

YouTube, a video streaming platform owned by Google is coming up with a new feature named ‘Playables’, which aims to allure the users to subscribe to paid Premium service. Playables …

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Ad-free streaming: Amazon joins Netflix and Disney+ in offering ad-free experience

1 year, 6 months ago

Ad-free streaming: Amazon joins Netflix and Disney+ in offering ad-free experience

Amazon has disclosed its plans to introduce "limited Disney+ had previously announced its intentions to introduce an ad-supported service, while Netflix had launched a "basic with ads" streaming plan the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

YouTube blocks Russell Brand from earning revenue after ‘violating policy’

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Sexual Assault Allegations Brand Youtube

Children's advocates ask FTC to investigate Google for targeting ads to kids

1 year, 7 months ago

Children's advocates ask FTC to investigate Google for targeting ads to kids

Children’s advocacy groups including Fairplay and Common Sense Media are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google, saying the tech giant serves personalized ads to kids on YouTube despite …

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Links in YouTube Shorts to Be disabled as countermeasure against scams

1 year, 8 months ago

Links in YouTube Shorts to Be disabled as countermeasure against scams

In order to reduce spam and scam attempts, Google-owned YouTube has announced that links in Shorts comments and Shorts descriptions will be non-clickable starting August 31. "Starting on August 31st, …

Youtube Shorts Links

Twitch expands its ban on gambling livestreams. It also says viewership of the content is down 75%

1 year, 8 months ago

Twitch expands its ban on gambling livestreams. It also says viewership of the content is down 75%

NEW YORK — Amazon-owned Twitch said Wednesday it’s expanding the ban on livestreams of gambling content on the platform. The company said it will now prohibit streams of online casinos …

Associated Press

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YouTube raises Premium plan price by $2: Check details here

1 year, 8 months ago

YouTube raises Premium plan price by $2: Check details here

YouTube, the Google-owned video-sharing platform, has announced an increase in the price of its Premium individual plan for both new and existing customers in the US. The price hike comes …

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