At media companies, 2018 might be remembered as the year that someone finally got data sharing right. To be sure, there were some missteps. Facebook’s series of data scandals cost the social network around a quarter of its value. But Twitter, Google, Reddit, Snapchat, and even Facebook each tweaked their privacy policies to better balance […]
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Why AI and Viztech hold the key to a safer internet
Online media companies are chasing their tails when it comes to policing terrorist material, and other dangerous and offensive content. But there is artificial intelligence-based technology out there that can spot it before it goes live, says David Fulton, CEO of WeSee. Leading figures in both government and academia have been focused on a common […]

Google slashes needs for YouTube creators working on VR content
Google is launching a new video standard for YouTube creators that want to shoot VR content. The new standard, VR180, records 180-degree videos, reducing the amount of specialized software and hardware needed to shoot in virtual reality. Not all VR content needs to have 360-degree viewing, especially if the content is designed to be viewed […]

YouTube Red Bundles The Best Media Google’s Got Into One Subscription
Can YouTube finally find a profit?

The Brave New World Of Virtual-Reality Filmmaking
How VR will revolutionize cinema for creators and consumers.

It May Have A Billion Users, But YouTube Isn’t A Sure Thing Just Yet
Rivals are everywhere—now including Facebook.

Facebook Is Coming After YouTube With Embeddable Videos
Creators now have more control over their content.

Happy 10th, YouTube: This Is Your Life—And Ours
A decade of showing off our best, worst and just plain weird.

Google Helpouts Heads To The Big Vid Chat In The Sky
Helpouts, we barely knew ye. Apparently, we’re not alone.

YouTube Fired Flash, Clearing HTML5’s Last Obstacle For World Domination
It’s official: Flash has lost its groove. There’s no stopping HTML5 now.

We Can’t Get Enough Of Videos On Facebook, Apparently
Views have skyrocketed in a year.

Ustream’s Brad Hunstable Wants Everyone To Connect Through Livestream Video
Why video is the medium that will change the world.

“The Interview”: $18 Million Down, $82 Million To Go
Also, North Korea just compared the U.S. President to a “monkey.”

“The Interview” Is Now Showing At A Streaming Site Near You
Take that, North Korea (or whoever hacked Sony).

Everything We Know About Wannabe YouTube Killer Vessel
It thinks users will follow the stars.

YouTube Is Testing An Easy GIF-Making Feature
About time.

New YouTube Tool Tells You If Your Video’s Song Is Copyrighted
Nix problem tunes before YouTube does.

Google Working On Versions Of Its Services For Kids
Think search, YouTube, and Chrome for the 12-and-under set.

Samsung’s Nonfat Streaming Alternative: Meet Milk Video
Let’s hope it’s not another ho-hum Galaxy exclusive.

YouTube Music Key Is Coming For Spotify And Pandora
For $7.99, YouTube Music Key offers ad-free listening.