CoComelon is headed to Disney Plus in 2027
CoComelon is headed to Disney Plus in 2027 Disney Plus will become the new home of CoComelon outside of YouTube starting in 2027, according to Bloomberg. All eight seasons will move over from Netflix, which has hosted the absurdly popular kids’ show since 2020. CoComelon, essentially a series of mind-numbingly plotless, CG-animated vignettes set to […]
YouTube hires longtime Disney exec to head up live sports
YouTube hires longtime Disney exec to head up live sports As YouTube prepares to air an exclusive NFL opening week game for free on September 5th, it’s hiring former Disney exec Justin Connolly. He’d most recently been running the streaming services and linear media networks, and will take over as YouTube’s new global head of […]
YouTube now has a podcast chart, and Joe Rogan is on top
YouTube now has a podcast chart, and Joe Rogan is on top YouTube now has a chart that tracks the top 100 podcasts in the US. The Joe Rogan Experience took the number one spot during the week of May 5th to the 11th, followed by Kill Tony, Rotten Mango, and 48 Hours. YouTube will […]
YouTube will stream an opening week NFL game for free
YouTube will stream an opening week NFL game for free YouTube is exclusively streaming an NFL week 1 game for free worldwide to kick off the 2025 season. The game will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, September 5th, and will feature the Los Angeles Chargers taking on a yet-to-be-named opponent. As with […]
What lies beneath: filming gators in Florida springs
What lies beneath: filming gators in Florida springs If you’re like me, you’ve been anxiously searching for any relief from the Bad News™ and endless stream of AI slop plaguing your feed. Joseph Ricketts’ breathtaking wildlife videos could be the antidote. An alligator taking a nap on the floor of a crystal clear spring. Schools […]
YouTube is experimenting with a Premium plan for two people
YouTube is experimenting with a Premium plan for two people YouTube is testing a YouTube Premium subscription plan designed for two people to use, Moneycontrol reports (via Android Authority). Company spokesperson Alex McQuiston confirmed to The Verge that the pilot is taking place in India, France, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. “We’re experimenting with new ways […]
YouTube is testing blurred thumbnails for ‘mature content’
YouTube is testing blurred thumbnails for 'mature content' YouTube is testing blurred thumbnails for ‘mature content’ A small number of YouTube viewers will now see blurred thumbnails for certain search query results. | Screenshot: YouTube YouTube has announced a new experimental feature that’s “aimed at providing safer search experiences for all users.” The service will […]
Everybody wants to buy Chrome
Everybody wants to buy Chrome For sale: one browser, very popular. As the remedies phase of the Google Search trial heats up, two things have become very clear. The US government would really like to force Google to sell Chrome, and there are a lot of companies interested in buying it. What do you really […]
YouTube is everything and everything is YouTube
YouTube is everything and everything is YouTube Looking back, the original idea behind YouTube seems almost quaint. The mythic founding story goes like this: in January of 2005, two PayPal employees, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, were at a party. People were taking photos and videos on their digital cameras. Sharing photos was easy, sharing […]
Inside WWE’s divide-and-conquer YouTube strategy
Inside WWE's divide-and-conquer YouTube strategy Inside WWE’s divide-and-conquer YouTube strategy With over 108 million subscribers, WWE has truly colossal reach on YouTube. The company currently sits just behind PewDiePie at number 11 on the list of most-subscribed channels across the entire platform. When youâre at that level of popularity, thereâs constant communication with YouTube about […]