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YouTube TV to introduce genre-based channel packs in 2026: What changes

YouTube TV will shift to genre-based channel packs in 2026, marking its first major break from the traditional cable-style bundle and giving viewers the choice to pay only for what they watch

YouTube's Neal Mohan is TIME's 2025 CEO of the Year: All you need to know

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has been named TIME's 2025 CEO of the Year for his 'calm leadership' and 'big role in shaping what billions watch daily'

YouTube finally agrees to comply with Australia's teen social media ban

The decision ends a stand-off between the internet giant and the Australian government which initially exempted YouTube from the age restriction, citing its use for educational purposes

Samsung One UI 8.5: Now Brief may suggest what to watch next on YouTube

Samsung's One UI 8.5 update may enhance Now Brief with tailored YouTube and Spotify suggestions based on user history and mood-based playlists, respectively

YouTube rethinks how recommendations work with user-shaped content feed

YouTube is testing "Your Custom Feed," a feature that lets users type prompts to shape recommendations directly, offering clearer control over what appears on the home feed

Tech Wrap Nov 25: Oakley Meta HSTN glasses, OnePlus 15R, ChatGPT Shopping

Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses sale starts Dec 1. OnePlus 15R launching Dec 17. ChatGPT Shopping Research tool. YouTube Music releases 2025 Recap. Anthropic Claude Opus 4.5. OpenAI hardware prototype

Soon, YouTube may let users send messages, share videos within the app

YouTube is testing a built-in messaging tool that lets users share videos and chat directly inside the app

YouTube drives travel inspiration as 81% Indians plan to splurge: Report

A Google-Kantar study shows YouTube is now the top source of travel inspiration for Indians, with rising digital engagement and a strong shift towards premium

YouTube's creative ecosystem added over ₹16K cr to India's GDP in 2024

YouTube said its creator ecosystem supported 9.3 lakh jobs, expanded AI tools for creators and announced new partnerships with IICT and AIIMS to strengthen skills and digital learning in India

Tech Wrap Nov 12: Google Pixel drop, YouTube AI Ask, Elden Ring Nightreign

Google rolls out new Pixel Feature Drop. YouTube gets Gemini-powered 'Ask' feature. Elden Ring Nightreign DLC. Realme confirms GT8 Pro camera specs. Meta's Omnilingual AI understands 1,600 languages

YouTube brings Gemini-powered Ask feature for PC, smartphone: How to use

YouTube has introduced a new Gemini-powered "Ask" button that lets users interact with videos in real-time, ask questions, and get AI-generated explanations or summaries without leaving the player

Australia expands under-16 social media ban to include Reddit: Key details

The government had earlier said Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube would fall under the law, noting that other unspecified platforms could also be covered

Adobe partners with YouTube to let users edit Shorts in Premiere for iOS

Adobe and YouTube have partnered to integrate Premiere's mobile editing suite directly with YouTube Shorts, to soon let iPhone users create, edit, and publish short-form videos from a single workflow

YouTube launches Shorts Timer to help users control doomscrolling: Details

YouTube's new Timer feature lets users set daily limits for Shorts viewing, pausing scrolling once the limit is reached. Parental controls to arrive later this year

YouTube rolls out likeness-detection tech: What is it and how it works

YouTube launches likeness-detection tech for creators to identify and remove AI-generated videos that clone their face or voice, protecting against fake content

YouTube redesigns video player across web, mobile app, and TV: What's new

YouTube's new update introduces a redesigned video player, custom like animations, improved comment threading, and smoother navigation across platforms

European Commission reviews child safety on Snapchat, YouTube, app stores

The Commission is asking the businesses to provide information on their age verification systems, as well as on how they prevent minors from accessing illegal products

From ban to brand-new: YouTube lets terminated creators start a new channel

In a new pilot initiative, YouTube is allowing select terminated creators to appeal for a fresh start by requesting a new channel under revised platform rules

YouTube to pay $24.5 mn to settle Trump lawsuit over Jan 6 account ban

As part of the agreement, Trump has directed YouTube to contribute $22 million of the settlement towards the construction of a new White House ballroom

YouTube introduces Premium Lite subscription plan in India at ₹89 per month

YouTube has rolled out Premium Lite in India, offering ad-free video streaming across devices at Rs 89 per month as a cheaper option to its Premium subscription