
YouTube Launches New Parental Controls to Curb Teen “Doom-Scrolling”
YouTube has officially rolled out a major suite of parental control updates aimed at protecting teenage users from addictive digital habits.
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YouTube has officially rolled out a major suite of parental control updates aimed at protecting teenage users from addictive digital habits.

In a historic departure from its traditional broadcasting model, the BBC is set to produce original programming exclusively for Google’s YouTube.

Network18 has officially extended its flagship licensing and brand partnership with CNN International for another 10 years.

India’s social media landscape for the week of November 17-23 was defined by a surge in celebrity and creator-led engagement, with YouTube emerging as the largest volume driver, according to Comscore India’s Weekly Social Scorecard.

Adobe and YouTube have announced a significant global partnership aimed at transforming the creator ecosystem and empowering millions of video creators worldwide.

YouTube has significantly expanded its commitment to youth safety and wellbeing by launching a dedicated platform for mental health and wellbeing resources aimed specifically at teenagers.

Hundreds of AI-generated Bollywood videos with over 16 million views have been deleted from Google’s YouTube following a Reuters report.

YouTube is revolutionizing how creators connect with their audiences by officially rolling out its enhanced “Communities” feature.

DD News, India’s public service broadcaster, has announced a significant surge in its viewership metrics following the successful launch of its flagship news program, ‘Decode with Sudhir Chaudhary’.

In a significant move aimed at supporting content creators, the Press Trust of India (PTI), India’s premier news agency, has announced the launch of an affordable video licensing program for individual creators on YouTube and other social media platforms.

Comscore, a leading media measurement and analytics company, is strengthening its partnership with Google to improve YouTube visibility and is also pursuing OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) deals to refine its Connected TV (CTV) metrics in the rapidly expanding Indian market.

YouTube has announced two significant new features leveraging artificial intelligence and connected TV capabilities aimed at revolutionizing viewer engagement and advertising effectiveness.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced a significant investment of over ₹850 crore (approximately $102 million USD) in the Indian creator ecosystem over the next two years.

Mark your calendars, Netflix devotees! The streaming giant has officially announced the return of its highly anticipated global fan event, Tudum, and this year it’s coming directly to your screens.

YouTube is set to revolutionize its mid-roll ad strategy starting May 12, 2025, aiming to enhance viewer experience while boosting creator revenue.

In the wake of the recent controversy surrounding YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, entrepreneur Anupam Mittal has called for greater accountability from digital platforms like YouTube.

In the wake of the recent controversy surrounding YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on the show “India’s Got Latent,” fellow influencer Gaurav Taneja, popularly known as “Flying Beast,” has raised concerns about the selective targeting of content creators.

As YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary, CEO Neal Mohan has outlined an ambitious roadmap for 2025, focusing on cultural influence, creator empowerment, television integration, and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

What started in 2005 as a simple idea—an online platform to share videos—has now become the second-largest search engine in the world.

Shemaroo FilmiGaane, Shemaroo Entertainment’s flagship YouTube channel, has reached a monumental milestone of 70 million subscribers, solidifying its place as one of India’s top music destinations.

Mr. Sodhi’s friends are determined to celebrate his birthday with a grand bash, but Mrs. Sodhi has other plans. With her “Paratha party” condition firmly in place, the friends hatch a clever strategy to gain her approval.

In tonight’s episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, viewers are in for a thrilling chase as Jethalal, disguised as a Marathi Manus, teams up with Sundar to escape a dangerous situation.

COLORS TV is set to premiere Pati Patni Aur Baby, a popular YouTube comedy series, in a new family-friendly television slot.

Network18, India’s largest media conglomerate, has firmly established itself as the nation’s leading digital news network, surpassing a staggering 325 million followers across platforms like YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Snapchat, and WhatsApp.