YouTube & YouTube TV

YouTube Premium Has New Video Quality Options, More Features

YouTube Premium is the paid subscription that removes ads from YouTube (while still paying the video creator) and adds other features. Google is now updating it with even more functionality.

Corbin Davenport Apr 10th

YouTube Music vs. Spotify: Which Is Better for Streaming?

Spotify may be the most popular music streaming service, but it’s not the only option. YouTube Music is an alternative worth considering, especially if you already rely on other Google services, but how does it compare to Spo…

Kris Wouk Mar 23rd

YouTube TV Is Going Up in Price

YouTube TV started out at just $35 per month when it was first introduced in 2017, but it has gradually climbed in price over the years. It’s now becoming even more expensive.

Corbin Davenport Mar 16th

How to Download Music From YouTube

Downloading music from YouTube allows you to listen to your favorite tracks even when you’re offline. You can let the app automatically download your favorite songs, or you can choose individual tracks to save to your phone. …

Mahesh Makvana Feb 26th

How to Listen to YouTube With Your Phone’s Screen Off

To enjoy your favorite music or audio shows on YouTube, you don’t have to keep your phone’s screen turned on. There are a couple of ways to play YouTube in the background on your iPhone and Android phone. We’ll show you what …

Mahesh Makvana Feb 12th

How Much Time Does YouTube Premium Save You?

You might focus on the features when considering a YouTube Premium upgrade. But if you’re a frequent YouTube viewer, you should be focused on the time saved instead.

Jason Fitzpatrick Feb 12th

How to Stream the 2023 Rose Bowl Live

The longest-running college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl showcases two of the sport’s top teams. The 109th edition features Utah taking on Penn State, at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT on January 2, 2023. Here’s how to stream it …

Josh Bell Dec 30th, 2022

How to Stream the 2023 Rose Parade Live

A New Year’s tradition since 1890, the Rose Parade returns to the streets of Pasadena, California, on January 2, 2023, at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT, with 80-plus floats, marching bands, and equestrian units. Here’s how to stream…

Josh Bell Dec 30th, 2022

How to Watch the 2023 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Online

After two years of limited events, the Times Square Ball drop returns at full capacity to celebrate 2023. Once again, viewers can see a packed crowd as the glittering ball descends to mark the new year. Here’s how to stream i…

Josh Bell Dec 27th, 2022

NFL’s Sunday Ticket is Coming to YouTube and YouTube TV

For the last three decades, the NFL Sunday Ticket, a must-have package for any American football fan, has been a DirecTV exclusive. But the tide is changing, as Google has now snagged the rights for the package….

Arol Wright Dec 22nd, 2022

YouTube Now Has an Intro Sound, Like Netflix

When you watch a movie or a show on Netflix, you can always hear Netflix’s iconic chime before it begins. It has no purpose other than serving as an auditive cue letting you know you’re watching Netflix, but it’s neat. YouTub…

Arol Wright Nov 18th, 2022

How to Watch the World Cup 2022 Online

The 22nd FIFA World Cup kicks off on November 20, 2022, from Qatar, and games will be played through December 18. Here’s how you can stream every World Cup soccer match online in the U.S.

Josh Bell Nov 18th, 2022

How to Turn Off Autoplay on YouTube

Using the autoplay feature, when one video ends, YouTube will automatically play the next one. If you’d rather play your next video manually, disable YouTube autoplay on both your desktop and mobile. Here’s how….

Mahesh Makvana Nov 16th, 2022

YouTube Shorts Are Now Slightly Better on Your TV

Google’s answer to the growing popularity of TikTok was YouTube Shorts: short videos in (mostly) vertical format. The flipped aspect ratio makes them difficult to watch on TVs, but YouTube is trying to change that….

Corbin Davenport Nov 7th, 2022

How to View the YouTube Desktop Site on Mobile

Prefer using YouTube’s desktop site on mobile? If so, we’ll show you how to use the platform’s desktop site in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android, as well as in Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge.

Mahesh Makvana Nov 1st, 2022

YouTube Has a Fresh New Look and Better Controls

Even as YouTube has evolved and grown bigger, its design has changed more slowly than you think. However, the site is now rolling out the most significant redesign in recent memory, with a new look that changes dynamically wi…

Arol Wright Oct 24th, 2022

YouTube Premium’s Price Is Going Up, Starting November 2022

YouTube Premium is the paid subscription for YouTube, giving you access to an ad-free experience and the YouTube Music streaming service. Unfortunately, the price is going up for the family plan.

Corbin Davenport Oct 20th, 2022

YouTube TV Now Lets You Ditch the Channel Bundle

YouTube TV started out as a much cheaper alternative to cable and satellite TV, but the ever-increasing number of channels has raised the price to $65 per month. Thankfully, YouTube TV has now introduced a cheaper alternative…

Corbin Davenport Oct 3rd, 2022

YouTube’s New Podcasts Page Doesn’t Have a Lot of Podcasts

Podcasts are having a resurgence at the moment, with companies like Spotify and Apple investing millions of dollars in exclusive shows. YouTube is now entering the mix, starting with a new page dedicated to podcasts….

Corbin Davenport Aug 23rd, 2022

How to Stream ‘House of the Dragon’

Few shows have been as highly anticipated as House of the Dragon. This prequel expands on fantasy series Game of Thrones, taking place 200 years before the events of that hit show. Here’s how to stream House of the Dragon….

Josh Bell Aug 16th, 2022

How to Clear Your YouTube Cache

Clearing YouTube’s cache helps fix issues with the platform’s app and website and lets you watch your favorite videos uninterrupted. We’ll show you how to do that on your Android phone and your desktop web browser….

Mahesh Makvana Aug 14th, 2022

10 YouTube Features You Should Be Using

YouTube has been around since 2005, and it’s one of the most visited websites in the world. Tons of features have been added to the YouTube website and apps over the years. We’ll share some you may not know about….

Joe Fedewa Aug 6th, 2022

YouTube Will Let You Zoom In Videos, if You Pay Up

YouTube occasionally tests new features with small groups of people, before rolling them out to everyone. The service is now experimenting with a pinch-to-zoom feature for videos, but only YouTube Premium members can try it f…

Corbin Davenport Aug 4th, 2022

Get Free YouTube Premium With Google’s New Referral Program

YouTube Premium is a premium subscription for YouTube that removes advertisements and grants access to more YouTube Music features. Premium subscribers can now get up to 12 months for free, if they recruit others to sign up….

Corbin Davenport Jun 29th, 2022

Get Ready for More Ads in Google Search and YouTube

Google’s main business is still online advertising, and much of that can be found in Google’s own services. Now the company is working on new ad formats in Google Search and YouTube.

Corbin Davenport May 26th, 2022

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