YouTube continues to roll out the series of new features and design updates it announced last month, with the refreshed bottom bar icons widely available on Android. There’s no change to how YouTube navigation is laid out, but four of the five icons have been updated. Overall, they have thicker outlines than before and more…
The percentage of people working primarily from home has nearly tripled globally, from 10% in 2019 to 28% in 2023. Online freelance work is also the most popular holiday side hustle, with 66% of Americans indicating they plan to pursue it this season. What exactly are employers looking for from remote hires? A new study…
YouTube is apparently testing an “endless scroll” feature for long-form videos designed to mimic TikTok’s scrolling format. Aiming to boost user engagement and help viewers discover more content, this test phase currently includes a small group of Android users. YouTube’s endless scroll feature is part of a larger strategy to keep up with user preferences…
YouTube is taking a page out of the TikTok playbook by adding “jewels” you buy to exchange for gifts for your favorite creators during livestreams. The feature, announced in September’s Made on YouTube event, is rolling out in the US over the next few weeks for eligible creators in the YouTube Partner Program. The feature…
A screenshot of the YouTube homepage with videos that don’t show upload dates or view counts has been shared across social media this week, but YouTube says the new layout isn’t official. Shared by VidIQ on Twitter/X and amplified by Dextero, a layout of the YouTube homepage showing no upload dates or view counts was…
Dropbox announced it is laying off 528 people, or 20% of its workforce, CEO Drew Houston wrote in a staff memo published on the company website Wednesday. “As CEO, I take full responsibility for this decision and the circumstances that led to it, and I’m truly sorry to those impacted by this change,” Houston wrote,…
Despite YouTube Premium’s promise of an ad-free experience, some premium users expressed their disappointment on social media after seeing ads in videos. Users report ads despite premium subscription A number of Reddit users reported their experiences, including a member who used the mobile app and uploaded a screenshot of a Google Workspace ad. Ads for YouTube…
On today’s Decoder, I’m talking to Digitas CEO Amy Lanzi — and you’ll notice this episode is a little different. We recorded this conversation live onstage in New York City at an event graciously hosted by Adweek. I’ve actually been dying to talk to Amy for some time. Digitas is one of the most important…
YouTube hyperlinked comments are now starting to appear more widely in video comment sections as a – somewhat spammy – way to help you find more about a specific topic or interest point. Originally hyperlinked comments were rolled out as a limited experiment on YouTube, but it appears to be more widely available after this…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The most recent data from the new Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report reveals a powerful trend for the future of entrepreneurship. Young adults, aged 18-24, had both the highest entrepreneurial activity and entrepreneurial intentions in the United States, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2023-2024 United States Report….
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires creators to disclose paid promotions in their videos. As the creator industry has grown, brands have increasingly paid creators to promote their products. In response, the FTC has updated its guidelines, making it clear that creators must disclose any financial relationship with a brand that might influence their content….
For the last eight months, David Cogen has been living a double life. By day: a YouTuber and creator, the face of TheUnlockr, reviewing phones and testing ebikes and explaining how food smokers really work. By night and morning and every single other available moment in between: a coffee shop entrepreneur, working to get a…
Following the announcement last week, YouTube has widely rolled out the new miniplayer on Android and a redesign of mobile settings. The previous miniplayer was docked above the bottom bar with the player at the left followed by the video and channel name. Play/pause and the close ‘x’ round out the controls. This new design…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For celebrity chef Marc Murphy, food is more than a career — it’s a way to care for others. Murphy, who built a name for himself through restaurants and appearances on shows like Food Network’s Chopped, is driven to create opportunities for his team. The food business…