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YouTube Music is testing a new feature that sounds a lot like Spotify's AI DJ

By David Nield Published

If you're a YouTube Premium subscriber in the US, you might be able to add some commentary to your tracks.

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This devious malware has jumped from Meta over to Google Ads and YouTube to spread - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

Fake TradingView Premium ads are expanding from Meta into Google's ecosystem, so be on your guard.

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YouTube is finally letting you hide one of its most annoying features – and you’re going to be thankful for this

By Rowan Davies Published

After constant user complaints, YouTube is letting you get rid of end screen pop-ups – although the solution is far from perfect.

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Google says adblockers caused YouTube views count to drop - this is what adblockers told us really happened

By Efosa Udinmwen Published

YouTube’s falling desktop views were traced to volunteer-maintained adblocker filters, exposing tensions between privacy tools and platform reliability.

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YouTube Shorts now lets you turn text into 8-second videos using Veo 3’s AI magic

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published

YouTube Shorts adds Veo 3 AI video tool for instant 8-second video generation.

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YouTube Music
YouTube Music just launched these 3 new features – and it's clearly copying Spotify

By Rowan Davies Published

New music countdowns and artist videos? YouTube Music is starting to look an lot like Spotify.

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Spending too much on app subscriptions? I’m keeping these 3 essentials and canceling the rest

By Jamie Richards Published

I’m planning a well-needed subscription audit to try and save a bit of money – but there are three I could simply never get rid of.

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Best free YouTube downloader app of 2025

By Daryl Baxter last updated

Updated We review the best free YouTube downloaders for PC and Mac.

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YouTube has started flagging Premium Family members who live at different addresses – just like Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown

By Rowan Davies Published

YouTube has started sending emails to users who don't live under the same roof as the Family plan account manager.

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YouTube admitted to quietly tweaking creator videos for clarity using machine learning, and prompting a promised opt-out in response.

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published

YouTube admitted to quietly tweaking creator videos for clarity using machine learning, and prompting a promised opt-out in response.

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