YouTube: News

22 Nov 2024

Google

YouTube channel hacked? This AI assistant can help recover it

Google offers an AI-powered chat assistant for YouTube creators that helps them take back control of their hacked accounts.

22 Nov 2024

Canada

YouTube Shorts now offers AI video backgrounds: How to use

YouTube has given a cool update to its Dream Screen feature for Shorts, allowing users to create AI-generated video backgrounds.

21 Nov 2024

Technology

How to create YouTube Shorts with remixed video backgrounds

YouTube's 'Remix' tool lets users repurpose video clips from both YouTube Shorts and regular videos.

Florida man arrested for plotting to blow up NYSE 

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a 30-year-old Coral Springs, Florida resident, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

20 Nov 2024

Android

How to go live on YouTube: A step-by-step guide

YouTube, world's biggest video-streaming platform, offers a range of features to keep its users engaged.

Want to 'scold' your boss anonymously? This company can help

In a first of its kind service in the US, a company called OCDA is giving employees a chance to voice their grievances against their bosses anonymously.

19 Nov 2024

Google

Want to browse YouTube in Incognito mode? Here's how 

YouTube's Incognito mode is a handy feature that lets you browse the platform without your account activity affecting your browsing experience.

18 Nov 2024

Hansal Mehta

Celebrity chef-actor Ranveer Brar on 3-week rest after severe injury

Celebrity chef and actor Ranveer Brar has suffered a serious spinal injury, fracturing the C6 and C7 vertebrae of his spine.

18 Nov 2024

Technology

How to stop seeing unwanted YouTube videos in your feed

As YouTube users, we all come across channels that we want to avoid - either because they post low-quality content, use clickbait tactics, or have views that differ from ours.

18 Nov 2024

Technology

3 easy ways to share specific parts of YouTube videos

YouTube allows users to share not just full videos but also specific parts. This way, you won't have to manually adjust the video's timeline while editing, and can enjoy a seamless viewing experience.

18 Nov 2024

Deepika Padukone

Comedian jokes about Deepika Padukone's 'breakup wala' depression

A stand-up comedy act on the comedy show India's Got Latent has stirred controversy after a joke was cracked about actor Deepika Padukone's recent motherhood and her fight with depression.

18 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

'Pushpa 2' craze is unstoppable; trailer breaks viewership record

The trailer of Allu Arjun's much-awaited movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has broken records by becoming the most-watched Telugu trailer in the first 24 hours of its release.

18 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

Police lathi-charge frenzied fans at 'Pushpa 2' trailer launch

The trailer launch event of the much-awaited film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, turned chaotic in Patna on Sunday evening.

17 Nov 2024

Android

YouTube for Android gets visual changes: Check what's new

As part of its continuous improvements, YouTube has introduced a bunch of new features and design updates.

15 Nov 2024

Technology

This YouTube feature lets you skip boring parts of videos

YouTube's "Jump Ahead" feature makes it easier for you to skip uninteresting parts of a video.

15 Nov 2024

Technology

How to access transcripts for YouTube videos

YouTube transcripts are text versions of spoken content in videos.

14 Nov 2024

Uttar Pradesh

Meet Nisha Madhulika, India's richest female YouTuber

Nisha Madhulika, a former teacher from Uttar Pradesh, has taken YouTube by storm with her simple home-cooked recipes.

14 Nov 2024

Spotify

Spotify to share revenue with video podcasters starting next year

Spotify has announced plans to begin paying podcast creators based on the engagement their videos generate from paid subscribers.

13 Nov 2024

Technology

YouTube experiments with new way to browse videos in fullscreen

YouTube is reportedly testing a new feature that alters the behavior of the swipe-down gesture in fullscreen mode.

13 Nov 2024

Japan

Why Japanese politician proposed ban on women marrying after 25 

Japan's Conservative Party leader Naoki Hyakuta has sparked controversy with his recent comments on boosting the country's birthrate.

13 Nov 2024

Technology

YouTube's new AI feature lets creators remix songs using prompts

YouTube is now testing a feature that lets creators use artificial intelligence (AI) to edit licensed songs for their shorts.

13 Nov 2024

Technology

MKBHD faces backlash over reckless driving in video, sponsored content 

Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD on YouTube, is under fire from his followers.

11 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

Why Allu Arjun's fans stormed YouTube channel's office 

The All India Allu Arjun Fans & Welfare Association, a fan group of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, stormed a YouTube channel's office on Monday.

05 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump—and Elon Musk is the reason

Renowned podcast host Joe Rogan has publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the US Presidency.

05 Nov 2024

Bihar

Singer Sharda Sinha on ventilator; PM assures full support

Renowned singer Sharda Sinha, fondly known as "Bihar Kokila," is currently on a ventilator as her health has deteriorated.

04 Nov 2024

Indonesia

Who is 'Nutty,' fugitive YouTuber arrested in ₹450 crore scam

Thai YouTuber Natthamon Khongchak, popularly known as "Nutty," has been arrested in Indonesia after two years of dodging law enforcement.

31 Oct 2024

Google

Russia hits Google with a $2.5 trillion trillion trillion fine

A Russian court has slapped a $2.5 decillion ($2.5 trillion trillion trillion) fine on Google for reportedly blocking pro-Kremlin content from Russian media companies on its video-sharing platform, YouTube.

30 Oct 2024

Google

Google parent reports 15% growth in Q3, revenues reach $88B

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has posted its third straight quarter of better-than-expected earnings.

28 Oct 2024

Arjun Kapoor

'The Lady Killer': From box office disaster to YouTube sensation

In a surprising turn of events, the Bollywood thriller, The Lady Killer, featuring Bhumi Pednekar and Arjun Kapoor, has found its footing.

25 Oct 2024

Flipkart

YouTube Shopping launched in India: How creators can earn more

YouTube has launched its affiliate program, YouTube Shopping, in India following its launch in South Korea and the US.

21 Oct 2024

Kalki 2898 AD

'The Raja Saab': Prabhas oozes unmatched aura in pre-birthday poster

The excitement for the upcoming pan-India film The Raja Saab has reached a new high with the release of an advance birthday poster of its star, Prabhas.

21 Oct 2024

Movie Review

NewsBytes Recommends: 'Te Amo'— Gentle tale of old-age love

Shishir Jha's short film Te Amo, streaming on YouTube, is a gentle, sublime work of art that paints an authentic, lively portrait of an elderly couple.

19 Oct 2024

Maharashtra

Picture of Baba Siddique's son found on phone of shooter 

A week after the assassination of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, a picture of his son, Zeeshan Siddique, was found in the phone of one of the accused.

17 Oct 2024

Mumbai

'Don't politicize his death': Baba Siddique's son demands justice 

Zeeshan Siddique, son of slain Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, has demanded justice for his father's brutal killing.

17 Oct 2024

Mumbai Police

Suspects made 10 attempts to assassinate Baba Siddique: Report

The suspects in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique had reportedly made over 10 unsuccessful attempts to assassinate him in the past month.

16 Oct 2024

Google

YouTube introduces new feature to verify authenticity of videos

In a move aimed at increasing transparency and combating misinformation, YouTube is rolling out a new label system for videos.

16 Oct 2024

Technology

YouTube Shorts now extended to 3 minutes

YouTube has announced a major update to its Shorts feature, allowing creators to upload videos up to three minutes long.

15 Oct 2024

Google

You can now set sleep timer while watching YouTube videos

YouTube is rolling out a bunch of new features to improve user experience. These include improved playback speed controls, collaborative playlist tools, and a sleep timer.

15 Oct 2024

Mumbai

Raj Kundra sues media for linking him to pornstar's case

Businessman Raj Kundra has filed a formal police complaint at Juhu Police Station in Mumbai against some media houses.

14 Oct 2024

Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar confesses he's not rich, says 'can't buy ₹6cr car'

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, who recently starred in the blockbuster Stree 2—the only Indian film to breach the ₹600cr mark domestically—recently debunked myths about his wealth.

12 Oct 2024

Technology

MKBHD admits pricing mistake with new app 'Panels'

Marques Brownlee, the popular tech influencer who goes by the name MKBHD on YouTube, has finally acknowledged the pricing blunders of his newly launched wallpaper app, Panels.

11 Oct 2024

Konkona Sen Sharma

Konkona Sen Sharma exposes film industry's 'hugely problematic' 'hierarchy' 

In a recent interview with Sucharita Tyagi on her YouTube channel, acclaimed actor Konkona Sen Sharma opened up about the harsh realities of gender dynamics in the film industry.

10 Oct 2024

Sexual Assault

UK rapper, YouTuber Yung Filly hit with rape, assault charges

Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, popularly known as Yung Filly, has been arrested in Australia on charges of rape and assault.

08 Oct 2024

Allu Arjun

Big update: 'Pushpa 2' makers confirm they've locked 'first half'

The much-awaited sequel, Pushpa 2, will be released globally in theaters on December 6. The film's makers announced the same with a big update on Tuesday.

08 Oct 2024

YouTube Premium

YouTube makes skipping ads trickier for mobile users

YouTube is said to be testing a new feature that hides the countdown timer and grayed-out skip button on ads on its mobile app.

04 Oct 2024

Instagram Reels

YouTube Shorts will soon let you post 3-minute long videos

YouTube has announced significant updates to its short video platform, YouTube Shorts.

04 Oct 2024

Eminem

Eminem to become 'grandpa' at 51; daughter Hailie announces pregnancy

Eminem, the renowned rapper, is set to become a grandfather as his and Kim Scott's daughter Hailie Jade Mathers recently announced her pregnancy.

04 Oct 2024

JioCinema

JioCinema ropes in YouTube's Ishan Chatterjee to lead business growth

JioCinema, the video streaming platform owned by Reliance Industries, has announced the appointment of Ishan Chatterjee as its new chief business officer.

02 Oct 2024

Hate Speech

EU questions Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over AI-backed content recommendation risks

The European Union (EU) has issued a request for information (RFI) to social media giants Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.

02 Oct 2024

Gujarat

Indebted laborers try to derail train after watching YouTube videos

Two indebted farm laborers were nabbed on Tuesday for allegedly trying to derail an Okha-Bhavnagar train in Gujarat's Botad district on September 25.

02 Oct 2024

Android

YouTube TV introduces background play feature for Android, iOS

YouTube TV is rolling out a cool new feature that was once only meant for YouTube Premium users — background play.

02 Oct 2024

App Store

Apple removes Vision Pro app 'Juno' following allegations from Google

Apple has removed Juno, a third-party YouTube app made for the Vision Pro, from its App Store.

30 Sep 2024

Children

Ritu Rathee speaks up on divorce with influencer Gaurav Taneja

Ritu Rathee, the estranged wife of popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja (also known as Flying Beast), has finally spoken up about their separation.

29 Sep 2024

Instagram

Are Gaurav Taneja, Ritu Rathee separating? Flying Beast issues statement 

Gaurav Taneja, a former pilot and popular YouTuber known as Flying Beast, has finally set the record straight about the rumors surrounding his separation from his wife, Ritu Rathee.

29 Sep 2024

Adele

US: YouTube removes Adele, Ye's songs over licensing dispute

YouTube has pulled a bunch of popular songs from its platform and YouTube Music in the US, because of a feud with the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC).

27 Sep 2024

Google

Google's NotebookLM can now summarize YouTube videos and audio files

Google has introduced new features to its AI note-taking and research assistant, NotebookLM.

26 Sep 2024

Elvish Yadav

Money laundering case: ED seizes properties of Elvish Yadav, Fazilpuria

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly seized properties belonging to popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav and renowned singer Fazilpuria, amid an ongoing money laundering investigation.

24 Sep 2024

Chennai

Tamil filmmaker Mohan arrested for alleging impotency drug in 'prasad'

Tamil filmmaker Mohan G was arrested by the Trichy District Cybercrime Police on Tuesday (September 24) for allegedly making controversial remarks about Panchamirtham, a sacred offering served at the Pazhani temple in Tamil Nadu.

23 Sep 2024

Business

MrBeast facing lawsuit from 5 female contestants of Beast Games

Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast, is facing a major legal challenge, per BBC.

20 Sep 2024

Aamir Khan

Why Aamir rejected 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' sequel idea

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, a 2008 romantic comedy starring Imran Khan and Genelia Deshmukh (then D'Souza), has a special place in the hearts of many fans. Recently, director Abbas Tyrewala revealed that he had once considered a sequel to the film, but was discouraged by actor-producer Aamir Khan.

Supreme Court of India's YouTube channel hacked, crypto content promoted

The Supreme Court of India's official YouTube channel has been compromised by hackers.

19 Sep 2024

DeepMind

YouTube Shorts is getting AI-driven features: Check what's new

YouTube is set to revolutionize its Shorts platform by integrating Veo, an artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by Google DeepMind.

19 Sep 2024

Technology

YouTube's new 'Hype' button promotes smaller creators: How it works

YouTube has launched a new feature called 'Hype,' aimed at promoting smaller creators on its platform.

18 Sep 2024

Cancer

How Woo-bin went from '6-months to live' to being cancer-free 

South Korean actor Kim Woo-bin recently shared his experience battling nasopharyngeal cancer, a rare form of the disease. He was diagnosed in 2017 and has since made a full recovery.

18 Sep 2024

Cardi B

Cardi B, Offset sued for underpaying mansion rent; singer responds

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B and her estranged husband, American rapper Offset have been accused of underpaying for a mansion they rented.

18 Sep 2024

Amazon

MrBeast-Amazon sued for harassment, wage theft by 'Beast Games' contestants

Popular YouTuber MrBeast and e-commerce giant Amazon have been slapped with a potential class-action lawsuit by contestants of the upcoming Beast Games show.

18 Sep 2024

Google

Google's labels will help you spot AI-generated content

Google is set to introduce new labels in its search results, specifically designed to identify content created or modified using artificial intelligence (AI).

17 Sep 2024

Google

Google to introduce technology distinguishing real images from fake

Google is set to launch a new technology that will distinguish between photos taken with a camera, those edited using software like Photoshop, and those generated by AI models.

14 Sep 2024

Switzerland

Miss Switzerland finalist was decapitated, had womb removed by husband 

Court documents reveal chilling details about the brutal murder of former model and Miss Switzerland finalist, Kristina Joksimovic.

13 Sep 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo creates history: First person to reach 1B followers

Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned Portuguese footballer, has made history by becoming the first individual to amass over one billion followers across various social media platforms.

13 Sep 2024

Ahmedabad

No right 'charging ₹20-25K for 1 ticket': Influencer slams Diljit

Mumbai-based comedian and social media influencer Saumya Sahni has criticized Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh for the high prices of his Dil-Luminati Tour India tickets.