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YouTube down for more than 320,000 users in US, shows Downdetector

There were 321,958 incidents of people reporting issues with the social media platform

YouTube comments, descriptions missing amid ad-block crackdown: Report

Reportedly, YouTube users report missing comments and video descriptions, with anti-adblock measures suspected as the platform continues its crackdown on ad blockers and browser loopholes

Tech Wrap Feb 13: Sony WF-1000XM6, Google Docs summary, Sony State of Play

Sony has unveiled flagship WF-1000XM6 earbuds. Google Docs AI summary. Sony PlayStation State of Play. BenQ new monitor. YouTube on Apple Vision Pro. Apple Siri.

Tech Wrap Feb 11: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Android 17, Google Photos on iOS

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked scheduled for Feb 25. Google will release Android 17 beta 1 soon. Google Photos on iPhone, iPad gets AI tools. Airtel introduces AI security tool. Fitbit Coach. YouTube Music

YouTube Music introduces Spotify-like AI playlist feature for premium users

YouTube Music has rolled out a new AI Playlist feature for Premium users, allowing them to create personalised playlists by simply describing a mood, idea, or genre

YouTube tightens background playbacks, blocks mobile browser workarounds

Google is enforcing its background playback rules strictly, limiting the experience for Premium members only and blocking mobile browser workarounds for free users

YouTube Shorts may soon feature AI versions of creators you follow: Details

YouTube plans AI-powered Shorts using creator likenesses, along with new formats, music tools, stronger safety controls, and tighter checks on AI misuse

YouTube will let parents limit how long teens can scroll Shorts: What's new

YouTube also said educational videos from trusted sources will be shown more often to teens, building on existing content rules for younger users and current safety measures for teen recommendations

YouTube tests interface changes across Music app and Shorts feed: Details

YouTube is testing a redesigned Now Playing screen in Music and a new Dislike option in Shorts, which aims to simplify controls and make feedback clearer for users

Creators are the media studios of the future: YouTube India MD Gunjan Soni

With ₹14,300 crore in revenue and 455 million users, YouTube has become one of India's biggest media platforms, spanning TV, creators, commerce, and AI-led growth

YouTube rolls out revamped user interface on TV: Check new design details

Google is updating YouTube's TV video player to make navigation simpler, with better controls and a less cluttered viewing experience

YouTube introduces Spotify Wrapped-style Recap for yearly viewing trends

YouTube rolls out a new year-end Recap that spotlights top channels, interests and viewing patterns, offering a simple snapshot of how audiences engaged all year

YouTube Music 2025 Recap arrives with AI chat for personalised insights

YouTube Music's 2025 Recap adds an AI-powered chat that gives personalised insights into users' yearly listening habits, along with creative, shareable graphics

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

Soon, YouTube Music will let you search songs within playlists: Details

Reportedly, YouTube Music is testing a new playlist search option that lets users quickly find songs inside their own playlists

YouTube India aims to unlock more growth via shopping, brand tie-ups

Platform sees surge in shopping-related watch time, adds new partners to its affiliate program and expands tools for creator-brand collaborations

Soon, YouTube Music will translate lyrics for Premium subscribers: Report

YouTube Music is reportedly testing a "Translate" button for live lyrics, enabling Premium users to view machine-generated translations across different languages

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

YouTube Premium users get new features: Improved audio, tools for Shorts

With YouTube Premium, users can now access high-quality audio on music videos, faster playback speed on app, Jump ahead on TV app and more

YouTube Music tests Spotify-like AI hosts for commentary: Check what's new

Google introduces experimental AI hosts in the YouTube Music app, offering stories related to the track playing, trivia, and AI-generated commentary to listening more engaging