MrBeast becomes first YouTube creator to reach 500 million subscribers
The creator hit a major platform milestone, marking unprecedented growth in individual YouTube channel size.
The Times of India · +14 outlets
YouTube launches in-app messaging feature globally after years offline
The platform is re-enabling direct message functionality within YouTube, expanding user connectivity beyond video comments.
MM News · +12 outlets
Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction lawsuit
A major court ruling determined the platforms negligent in their handling of addiction-related harms to users.
Mashable · +14 outlets
YouTube and ICC partner on ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 coverage
YouTube will provide expanded coverage and fan engagement tools for the tournament through a multi-format partnership.
Storyboard18 · +14 outlets
YouTube blocks dozens of Iran-linked channels amid US sanctions enforcement
The platform removed sanctioned Iranian accounts and prevented ad placement on restricted channels as part of US policy compliance.
WANA News Agency · +7 outlets
Microsoft CEO signals YouTube earns more from Xbox games than Microsoft does
Satya Nadella highlighted YouTube's gaming monetization ecosystem as exceeding Microsoft's own Xbox revenue streams.
The Economic Times · +12 outlets
Google rolls out Gemini Omni Flash AI model to YouTube creators
The new AI model becomes available for YouTube creators, including video editing and content generation capabilities.
MSN · +14 outlets
Viral YouTube Short 'Open Door' lands feature film adaptation deal
The short video is being developed into a full-length film, following similar successes with 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession.'
Dread Central · +6 outlets
Ask YouTube feature reimagines video discovery with conversational search
YouTube introduces AI-powered search allowing natural language queries and follow-up questions for finding content.
MSN · +3 outlets
FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming plans announced for YouTube
YouTube will offer live matches and behind-the-scenes content for the 2026 World Cup tournament.
Goal.com · +14 outlets
YouTube cracks down on AI-generated faceless creator content as slop proliferates
The platform is taking action against low-quality, algorithmically-generated videos replacing human creators.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
YouTube continues hosting sanctioned accounts in defiance of US policy, TTP reports
Monitoring groups claim YouTube has failed to remove all accounts backed by US-sanctioned entities.
The Jerusalem Post · +2 outlets
Gen Z YouTube creators expanding influence in Hollywood film and TV production
Young digital creators are transitioning to traditional entertainment industry roles.
dailywire.com · +10 outlets
YouTube Premium prices increase significantly in Germany, Lite tier up 33 percent
Both YouTube Premium and Premium Lite subscription tiers received price hikes in the German market.
PPC Land · +1 outlets
BBC's YouTube success prompts France Televisions to launch on platform
Major European broadcasters are increasingly using YouTube as a primary distribution channel.
PPC Land
YouTube to cut 100 workers as tech industry layoffs continue
The company is reducing headcount as part of ongoing industry-wide staffing reductions.
Mashable · +14 outlets
YouTube hosts 'Amazing Digital Circus' web series spawning box office success
The viral web series demonstrates YouTube's continued role in launching theatrical releases.
IMDb · +1 outlets
YouTube announces new live concert series on platform
The platform is expanding music and live event content offerings.
Social Media Today · +14 outlets