Reports of YouTube being down started circulating late on Friday, with users across the globe experiencing difficulties accessing the platform. According to Downdetector, over 11,000 complaints were registered within just 30 minutes, highlighting the widespread nature of the outage. Read More: Court orders block of 27 major YouTube channels in Islamabad Users reported issues with loading videos, […]
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YouTube secures exclusive rights to stream Oscars starting 2029
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. The inaugural YouTube premiere will be […]
YouTube secures future home of the Oscars
YouTube has secured exclusive rights to stream the Academy Awards beginning in 2029, marking a historic shift for one of the world’s most-watched entertainment events. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the agreement on Wednesday, confirming that the partnership will run through 2033. The deal ends ABC’s near-continuous run as the Oscars’ […]
Top 5 YouTube podcasts dominating 2025
As 2025 progresses, YouTube remains the premier platform for long-form audio and video content, with certain podcasts standing out as the year’s must-watch shows. These five podcasts consistently draw massive audiences, spark conversation, and redefine the medium. 1. The Joe Rogan Experience Still the undisputed king of podcasts, JRE continues to captivate millions with marathon […]
PewDiePie takes a break from gaming after 13 years
KARACHI: YouTube star Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg has announced a break from gaming after 13 years on the platform. In his latest newsletter, Kjellberg Mail, he explained that becoming a father has reshaped his priorities. Read More: MrBeast becomes first self-made billionaire under 30, hits $1 billion net worth “Every hour has weight now in a […]
Teenagers challenge Australia’s under-16 social media ban
SYDNEY – A constitutional challenge has been filed against Australia’s social media ban for children under 16, just two weeks before the world-first law comes into effect. The Digital Freedom Project launched proceedings in the High Court of Australia, with two 15-year-olds, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland, named as plaintiffs. Read More: Punjab govt bans use of social […]
MrBeast roars into Riyadh with thrilling new ‘Beast Land’ park
MrBeast, the world’s most-followed YouTuber with over 450 million subscribers, has opened a temporary amusement park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The park, called Beast Land, is part of the country’s ongoing push to become a global entertainment hub. It will remain open from November 13 to December 27 as part of the annual Riyadh Season […]
YouTube deletes videos of Palestinian rights groups
YouTube has permanently removed all videos from three major Palestinian human rights organizations — Al-Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) — The Intercept reported on Wednesday. The deletions came as part of the platform’s enforcement of U.S. government sanctions, which critics say are aimed at suppressing […]
YouTube introduces multi-language dubbing for videos
YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, has introduced a new feature allowing creators to dub their videos into multiple languages, making content accessible to a wider global audience. According to technology reports, the new feature enables content creators to easily translate and dub their videos without relying on third-party services, streamlining the process of reaching […]
Turkey restricts major social media platforms amid rallies
Access to several popular online platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp, has been restricted across multiple networks in Turkey, internet monitors reported on Monday. The restrictions began late Sunday night, with users facing difficulties accessing these platforms as internet speeds were deliberately throttled. The sudden disruption came at a politically tense moment […]