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Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
₹21,000 crore: The amount YouTube paid Indian content creators in last 3 years, says CEO Neal Mohan
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, at the inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, revealed major facts and figures about the Indian creator economy. Neal mentioned that YouTubers in India uploaded a significant amount of content, with over 100 million channels uploading in the past year alone. Among these, 15,000 creators surpassed the milestone of accumulating a whopping one million subscribers. In doing so, YouTube paid out over ₹21,000 crore to Indian creators, artists, and media companies over the last three years. Also Read: Best time to buy a PS5? Up to 52% discount on gaming consoles in Amazon sale- Check deals Neal Mohan also commented on plans to further invest in the Indian creator economy, announcing a commitment of ₹850 crore over the next two years. This investment will be specifically aimed at boosting India's creator economy. This comes after Indian content attracted 45 billion hours of watch time from viewers outside of India. Neal Mohan, CEO at YouTube, said, 'YouTube's ability to connect a creator anywhere with audiences everywhere has made it a powerful engine of cultural export, and few nations have leveraged this as effectively as India. Today, India isn't just a world leader for film and music – it's rapidly becoming what I'm excited to call a 'Creator Nation.' YouTube recently turned 20 years old. It all began with a video titled 'Me at the zoo', a 19-second clip showing a man documenting his experience in front of elephants at a zoo. To celebrate this milestone, the video giant is rolling out a host of new features, including personalized radio stations via Ask Music and faster playback options reaching up to 4x speed (with speeds more than 2x now available for mobile Premium users). Additionally, YouTube TV users will soon be able to create their own multiview experiences, starting with non-sports content for select channels. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST PRICE, Specs, And More
Eyewitness News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Eyewitness News
WATCH: Happy 20th birthday, YouTube! THIS is the 1st video uploaded back in 2005
Happy birthday, YouTube! Twenty years since its 2005 debut, the streaming platform has grown into the indisputable champion of online video streaming. Fittingly for its 20th birthday, YouTube reported that, on average, there are over 20 million videos uploaded daily. In terms of stats to mark the occasion, the platform reported that in 2024, YouTube users averaged over 100 million comments on videos daily and that creators hearted comments from an average of 10 million viewers every day. In the next few weeks, YouTube TV members can experiment with building their own multiview with select non-sports content, starting with a small group of popular channels and expanding in the coming months. In addition, users can now create their very own personalised radio station with Ask Music. Ask Music is available on iOS and Android for all YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users. YouTube is now the second biggest website globally after Google, which acquired the site in 2006 for $1.65 billion. It's the number one most-visited website by Gen Z, followed by Instagram and TikTok, according to a report from market research agency Opeepl. To celebrate, watch the first video ever posted to the platform (by the YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim):
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features: What's new
YouTube has turned 20 years old. It all began with a video titled 'Me at the zoo', a 19-second clip showing a man documenting his experience in front of elephants at a zoo. Since then, YouTube has introduced multiple features, undergone major design revamps, and launched new ways of sharing videos, including YouTube Shorts. It now also offers several revenue opportunities for creators, such as affiliate marketing and Super Chats. To mark its 20th anniversary, YouTube has unveiled a host of new features, including functional upgrades, as well as new features for YouTube TV. Here's what's new. Also Read: Sony PS5 brings back retro themes and introduces new 'Audio Focus' feature In a recent blog post, YouTube announced the launch of personalised radio stations via Ask Music. This feature is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. In addition, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward through videos at 4x speed. Premium users on mobile can now access playback speeds higher than 2x, providing more control over how they watch content. This will allow Also Read: iPhone 17 Air design 'leaked' in new hands-on video, here's how it may look Over the next few weeks, YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. Moreover, the platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more Mobile Finder: iPhone 16 LATEST Price, Specs And More Also Read: WhatsApp's new 'Advanced Chat Privacy' explained: Why is it important?
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YouTube Turns 20: Watch the First Video Ever Uploaded to the Site
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Happy birthday, YouTube! Twenty years since its 2005 debut, the streaming platform has grown into the indisputable champion of online streaming. The first YouTube video ever is a grainy, 19-second clip of elephants at the San Diego Zoo. It was uploaded on April 23, 2005, by YouTube founder Jawed Karim, a German-born software engineer who created the company at age 25 with two PayPal coworkers. The site officially launched a few months later, on Dec. 15, and there are now over a billion videos on YouTube with 20 million uploaded each day, the company says. YouTube is now the second biggest website globally Google, which acquired the site in 2006 for $1.65 billion. It's the number one most-visited website by Gen Z, followed by Instagram and TikTok, according to a report by from market research agency Opeepl. Its revenue is on track to surpass Disney by the end of this year, CNBC reports. PCMag has been covering YouTube as long as it's been in existence. We've helped readers download YouTube videos, skip the ads, and decide whether it's better to pay for live TV on YouTube TV or Hulu. We've also hand-picked our favorite channels. In honor of its 20th birthday, YouTube is "breaking its silence" on the platform's "hidden gems." A few keyboard shortcuts could be fun to play with, such as the left/right arrows to fast forward or rewind, or tapping the spacebar to play or pause a video. You can long-press anywhere on the video player to watch in 2x speed. Parents can review what their kids are watching by activating "approve content yourself" mode. YouTube also seems to be promoting its music products, potentially to compete with TikTok's growing presence in the music space. "Song Search," which helps identify a song by humming or singing it into the microphone. Those with a Premium subscription ($13.99/month for individuals, or $22.99 for families) can also create a "personalized radio station" using Ask Music.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
YouTube celebrates 20th birthday: CEOs message, new features and 5 fun facts about Google-owned content streaming platform
YouTube has officially entered its third decade, marking 20 years since its inception. The Google-owned platform underscored its monumental growth on April 23, revealing that an astounding figure of over 20 billion videos have been uploaded to the site since its inception. To commemorate its two-decade journey, YouTube has unveiled a series of new statistics highlighting its immense scale and influence. 'Today's the day: @YouTube's 20th birthday🎈On April 23, 2005, the very first video was uploaded to YouTube,' said Neil Mohan, CEO of YouTube. 'What started as a simple video-sharing platform has grown into a force, driving culture and fundamentally reshaping how we watch and create entertainment,' he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo 'Me at the Zoo': First video uploaded on YouTube The milestone coincides with the 20th anniversary of the very first video ever shared on YouTube: the now-iconic 19-second clip titled 'Me at the Zoo.' Shot by co-founder Jawed Karim at the San Diego Zoo, the simple video of Karim in front of elephants unknowingly launched a digital revolution in how people consume and share video content worldwide. 5 fun facts about YouTube As per YouTube, there are over 20 million videos uploaded daily to YouTube (as of April 2025). Both YouTube Music and YouTube Kids are turning 10! But before YouTube Music launched, it went by the codename Woodstock. In 2024, YouTube users averaged over 100 million comments on videos on a daily basis. 'And we discovered that creators hearted comments from an average of 10 million viewers every day,' YouTube added. Last year, on average, YouTube videos received over 3.5 billion likes from users per day. More than 300 music videos on YouTube are in the billion views club. Upcoming features on YouTube In addition to the staggering upload figure, the platform has also announced several forthcoming features aimed at enhancing the user experience and is embedding celebratory Easter eggs throughout the site for users to discover. For YouTube TV subscribers, the platform will soon introduce an experimental feature allowing members to create their own customised multiview experience with select non-sports content. This initial rollout will involve a limited selection of popular channels, with plans for expansion in the near future. YouTube is expanding access to the voice-reply feature for video comments to a wider range of creators later this year. This functionality enables creators to engage with their audience in a more direct and conversational manner, fostering stronger community interaction. YouTube is launching "Ask Music," a personalised radio station generator accessible through voice commands. Available on iOS and Android for all YouTube Premium and YouTube Music subscribers, Ask Music allows users to describe the type of music they're in the mood for and instantly create a tailored listening experience. YouTube Premium members on mobile devices will also gain a significant boost in playback control with the introduction of 4x playback speed. This expands the existing range of faster playback options beyond 2x (including increments like 2.05x, 2.5x, and 3x), providing users with greater flexibility in how quickly they consume video content. Finally, YouTube is preparing a comprehensive upgrade to the TV viewing experience this summer. Viewers can anticipate easier navigation, enhanced playback controls, improved quality adjustments, and streamlined access to features such as comments, channel information and subscription options.
