Tag: YouTube
Digital copyright reforms move a step further after approval of text
Controversial copyright law reforms that could affect what people can share on websites like YouTube have moved one step closer to becoming a reality, after EU decision makers agreed on […]
Children’s Commissioner urges social media to protect children from ‘disturbing content’
Social media companies must take more responsibility for protecting children from disturbing content on their platforms, the Children’s Commissioner for England has said. In an open letter to the platforms […]
YouTube removes adverts for Britain First
YouTube has removed adverts for far-right group Britain First after clips promoting the organisation appeared before videos on the site. The adverts were taken out after the Guardian contacted the […]
YouTube to ban Bird Box-style prank videos
YouTube has updated its guidelines to ban prank and dangerous challenge videos. The Google-owned video platform said that while it is a home for light-hearted prank videos, it wanted to […]
Hackers take over Google Chromecast devices to support YouTuber PewDiePie
Hackers have taken control of Google Chromecast smart TV devices around the world in a stunt to raise awareness of cyber security and to promote YouTuber PewDiePie. They claim to […]
Fortnite streamer Ninja reportedly earned nearly £8m in 2018
The world’s most popular Fortnite streamer, Ninja (pictured above), estimates he earned almost 10 million dollars (£8 million) from playing the video game in 2018. Tyler Blevins, better known as […]
Four major events in 2019 that could transform the internet
Harmful content and privacy are some of the issues that will be addressed by landmark decisions this year, as governments across the world look to make tech giants and social […]
How to ensure gadgets are safe for children this Christmas
Ghislaine Bombusa, head of digital for Internet Matters, a not for profit organisation set up to improve children’s safety online, shares tips for parents to ensure their children can enjoy […]
These were the Top 10 Most-Viewed Ads on YouTube this year
A star-studded Amazon advert was top of the charts, with Nike’s controversial campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick at number 4…. YouTube has released a rundown of the 10 most-viewed adverts […]
Sir Paul McCartney’s Carpool Karaoke UK most watched YouTube video 2018
Sir Paul McCartney’s appearance on Carpool Karaoke has been named the most watched YouTube video of the year in the UK, ahead of the Royal Wedding. The former Beatles musician […]
