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YouTube Premium Lite Adds Background Playback and Offline Downloads
technology1 day ago

YouTube Premium Lite Adds Background Playback and Offline Downloads

YouTube is expanding its Premium Lite plan by adding background playback and offline downloads, letting most non-music videos be watched ad-free offline and in the background. Lite costs $7.99/month in the US (Premium is $13.99) and previously didn’t include these features; Shorts still have ads and some videos aren’t fully ad-free on Lite. The rollout starts today and may take a few weeks to reach all users.

YouTube Premium Lite adds background play and offline downloads
streaming1 day ago

YouTube Premium Lite adds background play and offline downloads

YouTube Premium Lite is gaining background playback and offline downloads, letting you play videos while using other apps and save content for offline viewing. The perks are rolling out at no extra charge with Lite, but ad-free viewing still requires the full YouTube Premium plan ($13.99/month); most videos are ad-free on Lite, though some content (music, Shorts, and browse/search results) may still show ads.

Ten Must-Know YouTube Hacks for Smarter Viewing
technology2 days ago

Ten Must-Know YouTube Hacks for Smarter Viewing

A Lifehacker guide compiling 10 practical YouTube tricks, including how to search transcripts with Ctrl-F, set sleep timers, create precise timestamp links, navigate with keyboard shortcuts and frame-by-frame controls, temporarily speed up playback on mobile, set video quality defaults, use incognito to curb recommendations, and remove videos from your history to keep recommendations clean.

Bellwether Trial Could Redraw Social Media’s Legal Boundaries
technology3 days ago

Bellwether Trial Could Redraw Social Media’s Legal Boundaries

A landmark bellwether case accusing Meta and YouTube of engineering addictive social platforms that harmed a young user could influence hundreds of similar lawsuits and spark broader online-safety reforms. With Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg testifying and plaintiffs citing internal documents about preteen use and scrolling time, the trial echoes Big Tobacco-era litigation while the companies dispute causation and highlight safety features. The outcome may steer future cases and regulatory scrutiny across the tech industry.

Colbert-Talarico Interview Explodes Online With 85 Million Views
television6 days ago

Colbert-Talarico Interview Explodes Online With 85 Million Views

Deadline reports that Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico—meant for CBS but posted online—has drawn about 85 million views across YouTube and social platforms in 72 hours, led by the full 15‑minute clip with millions of views; Colbert’s YouTube page accounts for a large share of views while TikTok promotion drives engagement, and Talarico’s campaign says it raised about $2.5 million in response, all framed within broader media/political dynamics including regulatory actions and equal‑time rule discussions.

Zuckerberg Faces Landmark Trial Over Social Media’s Impact on Kids
business6 days ago

Zuckerberg Faces Landmark Trial Over Social Media’s Impact on Kids

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark civil trial accusing social platforms of harming children’s mental health, with Kaley alleging Instagram and YouTube are addictive from a young age. Zuckerberg defended Meta’s safeguards and said the company prioritizes long‑term utility, noting challenges with verifying teens’ ages and relying on AI age estimation. The testimony highlighted internal documents about time spent on Instagram, concerns over beauty filters, and the broader question of whether platforms’ safeguards are enough, as families affected by alleged harms await the outcome.

YouTube Bounces Back After Tuesday Night Outage Triggered by Recommendations Glitch
technology7 days ago

YouTube Bounces Back After Tuesday Night Outage Triggered by Recommendations Glitch

YouTube suffered a Tuesday night outage that prevented videos from loading on desktop and mobile, with users seeing “Something went wrong. Try again.” The company later attributed the disruption to a glitch in its recommendations system that hid videos across surfaces (homepage, app, Music, Kids). The homepage returned first and full restoration followed by about 7:40 p.m. PT, as the platform—home to roughly 2.7 billion monthly users—returned to normal amid social‑media frustration.

Colbert slams CBS/Paramount over YouTube-only interview, calls out 'bullies'
entertainment7 days ago

Colbert slams CBS/Paramount over YouTube-only interview, calls out 'bullies'

Stephen Colbert blasted CBS and its parent Paramount after they posted his interview with James Talarico on YouTube but not on the TV show, citing potential FCC equal-time concerns. He argued the network’s legal notes were overbroad and insisted his script had been approved by CBS lawyers, noting the show complied with talk-show exemptions for interviewing politicians. Colbert said the clip on YouTube has millions of views and criticized Paramount for not standing up to “bullies,” while CBS and the FCC did not immediately comment. The piece also notes Colbert’s show is slated to end after this season.

From Ashes to Asphalt: YouTuber Rebuilds Fire-Damaged Porsche 911 GT3 for $1
technology17 days ago

From Ashes to Asphalt: YouTuber Rebuilds Fire-Damaged Porsche 911 GT3 for $1

A fire-damaged Porsche 911 GT3 written off by insurers was bought for $1 by YouTuber Emelia Hartford. She documented a painstaking, authentic restoration—rebuilding wiring, control modules, and mechanicals, sourcing factory-spec parts, renewing the interior, and ensuring the car would drive as a true GT3. The project underscores hands-on craftsmanship and demonstrates that with time and expertise, a ruined machine can regain genuine performance and value, rather than becoming mere content.

Markiplier’s Iron Lung Demonstrates YouTube Fame Can Move Theaters
entertainment19 days ago

Markiplier’s Iron Lung Demonstrates YouTube Fame Can Move Theaters

A low-budget, Markiplier-led adaptation of the indie game Iron Lung defied expectations by earning over $20 million worldwide after landing a wide theatrical release on more than 3,000 screens without a distributor. The film leverages Markiplier’s massive YouTube following to drive audience demand, turning online clout into a real box-office showing, even as the live-action, single-character format and game-like storytelling feel uneven compared with its interactive source. The success suggests online audiences can disrupt traditional releases, though the approach isn’t easily replicable for most creators or studios.

KISS Marks 1 Billion YouTube Views for I Was Made For Lovin' You
music21 days ago

KISS Marks 1 Billion YouTube Views for I Was Made For Lovin' You

KISS's 1979 disco-influenced hit 'I Was Made For Lovin' You' has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, following a prior Spotify milestone, underscoring the song's enduring appeal from the Dynasty era. The track was written by Paul Stanley, Desmond Child and Vini Poncia and directed by John Goodhue, despite past tensions with Gene Simmons over its style.

Soviet Nostalgia and Silence: How a YouTube Channel Normalizes Russia's War
world22 days ago

Soviet Nostalgia and Silence: How a YouTube Channel Normalizes Russia's War

An op-ed argues that Eli from Russia channels a selective Soviet nostalgia that flattens history and sidesteps politics, erasing accountability for Russia's war in Ukraine. By interviewing people across Russia and Central Asia while omitting discussion of the war or state power, the YouTuber's content cultivates a politics of responsibility avoidance, enabling public tolerance of aggression and reinforcing a cultural memory that justifies imperial actions.