fortnite Fortnite Ends With Historic Black Hole Event, Launches Chapter 2 The popular game Fortnite plunges millions of players into a black hole for over 36 hours to mark the end of Season 10. A completely new map and Chapter 2 eventually emerge from the darkness.
youtube YouTube Backtracks on Verification Policy After Creator Backlash YouTube reverses its controversial plan to strip verification badges from certain channels. The platform now promises that current verified creators keep their status without needing to appeal.
youtube YouTube Reverses Controversial Verification Policy After Creator Backlash YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki apologizes and promises changes after a new verification system strips badges from established creators. The company now says channels with existing checkmarks will keep them and the updated policy rolls out next year.
google Google Pays Record $170 Million FTC Fine Over YouTube Child Privacy Violations The Federal Trade Commission fines Google $170 million for illegally collecting children's personal data on YouTube without parental consent. The settlement forces the platform to implement new systems to protect kids and limit targeted advertising.
google Google Pays Record $170M Fine Over YouTube Children's Privacy Violations Google agrees to a $170 million settlement with the FTC and New York over YouTube's illegal collection of children's data. Privacy advocates argue the fine is merely a slap on the wrist for the tech giant.
youtube YouTube Agrees to Record $170 Million Settlement Over Child Privacy Violations YouTube pays a historic $170 million fine to resolve claims that it illegally collects data from children without parental consent. The penalty represents the largest Children's Online Privacy Protection Act settlement in FTC history.
youtube YouTube Makes Original Shows Free With Ads Starting September 24th YouTube is making its original series and movies free for all users with ads starting late September. Paying Premium members still receive ad-free viewing and early access to new episodes.
alphabet Alphabet Stock Surges 9.6% on Strong Earnings and Cloud Growth Alphabet shares jump nearly 10 percent after the company reports second-quarter earnings that easily beat analyst expectations. The tech giant also shows impressive momentum in its cloud business and YouTube advertising.
youtube YouTube Updates Give Users More Power Over Video Recommendations YouTube introduces new features that allow users to block unwanted channels from recommendations and see exactly why specific videos are suggested.
google cloud Major Google Cloud Outage Disrupts YouTube, Gmail, and Snapchat A widespread Google Cloud outage causes hours of service disruptions for major platforms like YouTube and Gmail. Google blames network congestion for the issue, which primarily affects users on the US East Coast and parts of Europe.
youtube YouTube CEO Confronts Rising Scrutiny Over Hate Speech and Misinformation YouTube faces intense pressure to address the massive scale of hate speech and conspiracy theories on its platform. CEO Susan Wojcicki defends the site as a global library while managing the overwhelming influx of 500 hours of video uploaded every minute.
google Google Resolves Four-Hour Outage Affecting YouTube, Gmail, and Cloud Services Google confirms that severe network congestion in the eastern United States causes a widespread four-hour outage across its major platforms. The disruption impacts YouTube, Gmail, Google Drive, and numerous other consumer and cloud services.
youtube YouTube Moves Originals Out of Paywall, Embraces Ad-Supported Model YouTube announces that all future Originals will feature a free, ad-supported window, directly opposing the industry trend of building paywalls. The company also highlights ongoing content responsibility efforts during its annual Brandcast event.
sri lanka Sri Lanka Blocks Major Social Media Platforms Following Deadly Easter Attacks Sri Lankan authorities block major social media services to stop the spread of false information after coordinated bombings kill over 200 people. Experts warn the blackout creates an information vacuum and remains largely ineffective.
sri lanka Sri Lanka Blocks Social Media Amid Deadly Easter Terrorist Attacks Following a series of deadly bombings that kill over 200 people, Sri Lanka temporarily blocks major social media platforms to curb the spread of false news reports.