YouTube PiP feature now available for free users worldwide
- 02-May-2026
YouTube has finally rolled out its much-awaited Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature worldwide, and the best part is that now free users can enjoy it too. Previously, only Premium members in specific locations, such as the United States, could access PiP. But now, more people around the globe can watch videos while using other apps on their […]
YouTube livestream viewers to see fewer ads after Super Chat purchases
- 15-Apr-2026
YouTube has recently come under scrutiny for increasing ad frequency during videos and livestreams, whether intentionally or not. The latest platform update impacts livestream viewers by showing fewer ads under specific conditions. Recently, YouTube announced several changes to livestreams, two of which are notable. According to their press release, livestreams will now automatically show fewer […]
Youtube clarifies 90-second unskippable ad reports as a technical bug
- 12-Apr-2026
YouTube clarified that reports of 90-second unskippable ads on TVs were unintentional, caused by a technical bug. Earlier this week, some users reported long ad breaks on smart TVs, with timers exceeding 90 seconds before a skip appeared. YouTube emphasized that it does not use or test a 90-second unskippable ad format and explained that […]
YouTube bans pro-Iran channel that trolls Donald Trump using viral Lego videos
- 11-Apr-2026
While the US, Israel, and Iran fight an actual war, in parallel there is also a war of propaganda on social media. One player in this war has emerged as a sort of winner — Explosive Media. Likely linked to Iran, and probably staffed by Iranian content creators, this group is using AI to generate […]
YouTube expands auto-dubbing to 27 languages with ‘Expressive Speech’
- 06-Feb-2026
YouTube has significantly enhanced its auto-dubbing feature, a tool now universally available that supports 27 languages. This major update aims to demolish language barriers and make global content more accessible by automatically translating and voicing videos. The platform states this initiative is designed to help “global stories feel local,” while simultaneously giving creators and viewers […]
YouTube deletes viral ‘AI slop’ channels with millions of subscribers
- 03-Feb-2026
YouTube seems to have taken down two of the most popular “AI slop” channels on its platform, wiping out accounts that had amassed millions of subscribers. According to a Kapwing report, the channel CuentosFacianantes, which had garnered over 5.9 million subscribers and more than 1.2 billion total views, has been deleted. Kapwing in November 2025, […]
YouTube to let creators generate AI Shorts using their own likeness
- 22-Jan-2026
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that the platform will introduce a feature allowing creators to generate AI-powered video Shorts using their own likeness. In his annual letter, Mohan stated, “This year you’ll be able to create a Short using your own likeness, produce games with a simple text prompt, and experiment with music.” He emphasized […]
YouTube launches new updates to support teens and families online
- 15-Jan-2026
January 15, 2026 (Karachi): For many teens, YouTube is the ultimate Community for everything from studying for exams to catching up on the latest vlogs, podcasts, and sports highlights. Recognizing the digital reality of today’s youth, YouTube is introducing several new updates designed to help parents guide their children’s online habits with ease. To help […]
YouTube secures exclusive rights to stream Oscars starting 2029
- 18-Dec-2025
YouTube has gained exclusive rights to stream the Oscars on its platform starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday. The Google-owned video platform outbid other contenders, including the Oscars’ longtime home, ABC, ending the network’s near-continuous hosting streak that began in 1961 (interrupted only briefly in the early […]
YouTube Recap 2025: How to watch your year-end highlights
- 03-Dec-2025
YouTube has rolled out something new this year and that’s YouTube Recap 2025. Think of it as your personal time capsule for the past 12 months on the platform. It’s the first-ever year-end recap from YouTube, and yes, it’s designed to feel a lot like Spotify Wrapped, but with that distinct YouTube twist. The feature […]