Google’s YouTube has continued the expansion of its YouTube Kids service, launching it in 11 new countries. YouTube Kids is a heavily-moderated version of the ubiquitous video platform, and was designed to give children a safe environment to enjoy entertaining and informative video content online. Now available in a total of 74 regions and countries, […]
YouTube TV, the cord-cutting product of the Google-owned video platform, has agreed an expanded distribution deal with WarnerMedia. The arrangement will see YouTube TV add upcoming SVOD service HBO Max along with pay TV channels Cinemax and HBO to its offer. Pricing is yet to be revealed, with YouTube TV starting at US $49.99 per […]
The multi-year esports partnership between Activision Blizzard and Google’s YouTube has been valued at US$160 million. According to sources cited by Sports Business Journal, that value includes all of the esports properties involved (Call of Duty, Overwatch and Hearthstone) over three years. By contrast, the publisher’s previous deal with Twitch for the Overwatch League alone […]
Google will no longer accept YouTube TV payments made through Apple’s App Store. YouTube TV is Google’s cord-cutting competitor to Hulu Plus Live TV in the US, and offers a range of live channels starting at US$50 per month. In an email sent to users, Google confirmed that it would shut off the ability to […]
UK regulator Ofcom has hired Google executive Professor Simon Saunders as director of emerging technology. At Google, Saunders was head of connectivity partnerships for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He has served with the tech giant since 2015, working with mobile operators globally on improving wireless connectivity through advanced technology. Saunders is a specialist […]
Google’s YouTube is reportedly considering launching subscription channels akin to Amazon and Apple. According to a new report from The Information, the company is in talks to offer third-party subscriptions through YouTube to services from networks such as Showtime, HBO, Netflix and CBS All Access. Third-party channels are an integral part of both Apple and […]
Google’s YouTube has revealed that original docuseries Justin Bieber: Seasons has gained the title of its most-watched premiere in its first week. The 10-part series, focused on the comeback of the iconic pop star, is part of YouTube’s renewed focus on big-budget original content. YouTube will be relieved by the positive numbers, with the entire […]
YouTube has hired Alex Okosi, formerly of ViacomCBS Networks Africa, as its managing director of emerging markets for EMEA. In this role, Okosi will be responsible for running the Google-owned company’s business and partnership teams across emerging markets in EMEA including Russia, the Middle East, North and Sub Saharan Africa. Okosi joins from ViacomCBS Networks […]
BT and Google have announced a distribution deal for the latter’s Stadia cloud gaming platform. This is the first deal that Google has signed in Europe for the gaming platform, with a statement saying that the partnership will “see the two companies work together on initiatives designed to build awareness, access and availability of it […]
A DMCA takedown notice has been sent to Google on behalf of the NFL, requesting the removal of sixteen URLs that “promote the use of their software to illegally stream NFL games.” As first spotted by TorrentFreak, the DMCA request was sent by British IT reseller NetResult on behalf of the NFL and cites 16 […]
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