Tag: YouTube
Tech Digest daily roundup: Nearly 1 million Brits have cancelled streaming services this year
Almost 1m British households have given up on the streaming revolution so far this year, as the cost of living crisis forces increasingly budget-conscious consumers to stop taking services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+. The premiere of two of the most-hyped and expensive shows of all time – the $650m (£580m) productions of Rings of…
Tech Digest daily roundup: FBI investigate hacker allegedly behind Grand Theft Auto leak
The hacker who claimed responsibility for this weekend's enormous leak of Grand Theft Auto 6 material is now being investigated by the FBI. The same attacker also said they were behind last week's high-profile hack of ride app Uber, which has provided an update on its own investigations. "There are also reports over the weekend that…
Sky Glass adds updates including voice search for YouTube
Sky Glass - a smart TV with Sky inside - is getting smarter, with a range of updates including integrated voice search for YouTube and the launch of Sky Sports Box Office. Here’s what’s arrived: Sports fans can now enjoy the best pay-per-view sporting entertainment with Sky Sports Box Office now on Sky Glass, meaning…
How To Watch Blocked YouTube Videos
These days, YouTube has grown to be an incredibly popular website where you can view nearly anything. The variety of information available to serve its audiences includes news, videos, and movies. It boasts more than 2 billion monthly users and over 30 million users daily. But one of the most frustrating issues you could run…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Scientists test living skin on robot
Scientists have created living human skin on robots that is water-repellent and can self-heal. Scientists want robots to look like humans as much as possible so they are relatable, which is particularly important when they are used in the healthcare and service industries. The researchers believe living skin is the solution to give robots the look…
Tech Digest daily roundup: YouTube removes ‘hoax calls’ account
YouTube has removed an account publishing videos of hoax calls with Cabinet ministers who were targeted by imposters allegedly linked to the Kremlin. The video sharing giant blocked the account on Friday as part of its investigation into “influence operations linked to Russia” after days of pressure to block the clips. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace…
Tech Digest daily roundup: YouTube to stream free TV shows with ads
YouTube has announced it will start streaming free TV shows with adverts, with hundreds of programmes set to become available. The platform is the second most visited site on the web, after that of its parent company Google, and the move will seriously challenge competitors who offer free streaming entertainment - as well as broadcast…
YouTube and videos in 2022 and why they are important
Imagine that you have a bucket of water. It’s nice and heavy, and you have to carry it around with you everywhere you go. But one day, someone comes along and gives you a newfangled hose. You can fill up your bucket with the hose instead of carrying all of the water itself. Suddenly, it…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Wayve trials ‘driverless’ deliveries for supermarkets
Image: Wayve A British start-up is preparing to make driverless food deliveries for Ocado and Asda this year after raising $200m (£147m) from investors including Sir Richard Branson. Wayve’s fundraising, which also included investment from Microsoft and Baillie Gifford, brings its total backing to $258m, making it Britain’s best-funded start-up developing…
Millions of Brits want to become online stars, survey shows
Image: Mr Beast/YouTube A study of 2,000 adults found 29 per cent would give up their current career to become a successful full-time online star. Of those polled, seven in 10 regularly use social media accounts and spend an average of two hours a day scrolling. But this doubles to…
