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YouTube rolls out 'Playables' for Premium subscribers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

YouTube rolls out 'Playables' for Premium subscribers

YouTube is introducing a new feature called Playables, which allows users to play games directly on the platform without downloading anything. This feature is currently in beta testing and is only available to select Premium subscribers, with plans to expand access in the future. The Playables section includes popular titles like Angry Birds Showdown and Brain Out, and more games are expected to be added. YouTube will evaluate the performance of Playables until March 2024 before deciding on its future.

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YouTube's new 'Pause' feature lets you prevent new comments on videos

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Google-owned YouTube has introduced a new comment moderation feature called "Pause" that allows creators and moderators to halt the creation of new comments while preserving existing ones. This optional setting offers more flexibility for managing comments and can be found in the video-level comment settings. Prior to this, creators only had the option to review comments before publishing or disabling them entirely. Additionally, YouTube has rolled out "Playables," providing over 30 mini-games to attract users to its Premium service.

Google says YouTube now has over 100 million subscribers

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Google says YouTube now has over 100 million subscribers

Google announced that YouTube Music and YouTube Premium now have over 100 million paid subscribers, a significant increase from the 80 million paid users reported in November 2022. Sundar Pichai, Google's CEO, revealed that the company's subscription business, including YouTube's paid plans, generates more than $15 billion annually. Philipp Schindler, Google's chief business officer, emphasized that Premium users are providing more value to partners, with each additional sign-up boosting earnings. YouTube has expanded its Premium subscription to over 100 countries. In Q4 2023, YouTube generated $9.2 billion in revenue for Google.

From AI to creator community: YouTube CEO’s letter on four things the company is betting on next year

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

From AI to creator community: YouTube CEO’s letter on four things the company is betting on next year

YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan has outlined four key focuses for the platform in 2024. These include bringing AI tools to all creators, offering multiple ways for creators to monetize their content, increasing YouTube subscriptions through enhanced living room experiences, and ensuring safe and quality content for viewers. YouTube Music and Premium now have 100 million subscribers, while YouTube TV boasts over 8 million subscribers. Mohan also highlighted the company's efforts to promote authoritative election news and support the growth of youth-oriented content.

Spotify to test full music videos in potential YouTube faceoff

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Spotify to test full music videos in potential YouTube faceoff

Spotify is testing full-length music videos for premium subscribers in a limited beta launch, stepping into YouTube's territory. The feature will be available to premium users in select countries, including the UK, Germany, Italy, and Brazil. Spotify aims to reach 1 billion users by 2030 but faces competition from YouTube and Apple Music. The music streaming company had previously introduced short video clips for artists. Spotify has been expanding its services to include podcasts and audiobooks to attract more users. As of February, it anticipated having 239 million premium subscribers in the current quarter.

Spotify takes on YouTube with new music videos feature. Here's how it works

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Spotify takes on YouTube with new music videos feature. Here's how it works

Spotify has announced support for full-screen music videos in a bid to compete with YouTube. The feature is currently in beta and only available to Spotify Premium subscribers. It can be accessed via the Now Playing screen on the Spotify app for iOS, Android, PC, and TV. This new feature aims to deepen the connection between fans and artists by offering a new way to engage with music. The beta version rolled out in select markets, with plans to expand the catalog of music videos and availability to more countries in the future.

YouTube says over 25% of its creator partners now monetize via Shorts

TechCrunch · 1y ago

YouTube says over 25% of its creator partners now monetize via Shorts

YouTube reports that its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts, now has over 70 billion daily views, with over 25% of channels in the YouTube Partner Program monetizing their Shorts videos. This news comes as TikTok announced a significant increase in revenue from its revamped creator fund. YouTube introduced monetization options for Shorts creators in September 2022, offering 45% of ad revenue for those with 1,000 subscribers and 10 million Shorts views over 90 days. YouTube highlights that Shorts creators often monetize in other ways, and its overall YouTube Partner Program has paid out $70 billion in the last three years.

YouTube launches Hype, new tool for emerging creators

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

YouTube launches Hype, new tool for emerging creators

YouTube has introduced a new product called Hype, designed to help emerging creators reach new audiences. The update allows creators with fewer than 500,000 subscribers to boost their videos if they have been out for less than a week. This update aims to provide smaller and medium-sized creators with a level playing field. In addition to Hype, YouTube has also launched tools to help artists control AI-generated videos that sound like them. YouTube CEO Neil Mohan stated that supporting the creator economy is a top priority. YouTube plans to integrate Google DeepMind's video generator, Veo, into YouTube Shorts.

Google crosses 150 Million paid subscribers, driven by AI integration

YourStory

YourStory · 3m ago

Google crosses 150 Million paid subscribers, driven by AI integration

Alphabet Inc. announced that Google has reached 150 million paid subscribers for its services like YouTube Premium, Google One, and AI-powered Gemini Advanced. This milestone highlights Google's strategic shift towards subscription revenue, reducing dependence on ads. The growth is fueled by a rising demand for AI services and cloud storage, particularly in emerging markets. Google's move aligns with industry trends, as tech firms increasingly focus on service-based models to ensure stable income streams.

Google Cloud saw a huge rise in 2023 — with Google One a particular success

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Google Cloud saw a huge rise in 2023 — with Google One a particular success

Google One, Google's personal cloud subscription service, is nearing 100 million subscribers, according to CEO Sundar Pichai. In addition to cloud storage, Google One offers features like enhanced editing for Google Photos and dark web monitoring. Pichai also highlighted the success of the company's subscription business, including YouTube Premium, which generated $15 billion in revenue last year. Google's investment in AI has helped drive cloud revenue, leading to a 9% increase in overall revenue to $307 billion in 2023.

Google reveals $250 per month ‘AI Ultra’ plan

The Verge

The Verge · 3m ago

Google reveals $250 per month ‘AI Ultra’ plan

Google has launched a new $249.99 monthly AI subscription plan called "AI Ultra," offering access to its most advanced models with the highest usage limits across its AI apps like Gemini, NotebookLM, and Whisk. The plan includes features such as enhanced reasoning with Gemini 2.5 Pro, early access to AI tools in Chrome, and a YouTube Premium subscription. Additionally, a discount is available for first-time subscribers, and the AI Pro plan gets an upgrade with more features.

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