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YouTube may be ‘hiding’ skip buttons on ads

YouTube has recently sparked a debate among its users over potential changes to how ads are displayed on the platform, with some users claiming that the skip button is being hidden or altered. Reports from Android Police indicate that some desktop users have noticed the traditional countdown timer on skippable ads being replaced by black rect...

Google to revamp YouTube, aiming to compete with Netflix

YouTube, owned by Google, is set to introduce a new feature allowing creators to organize their content into seasons and episodes, mirroring the structure used by streaming platforms like Netflix.

This change aims to improve...

YouTube unveils ‘Hype’ to boost emerging creators

At its annual ‘Made on YouTube’ event, YouTube introduced Hype, a new tool designed to help emerging creators grow their audience. The feature allows creators with fewer than 500,000 subscribers to promote ("hype") videos that have been released for less th...

YouTube may soon enable users to share specific timestamps on mobile easily

YouTube is reportedly experimenting with a new feature that simplifies the process of sharing specific timestamps or clips from videos on its mobile app. According to a report by Times of India, the feature is designed to allow users to share a particular timestamp directly from the in-app share sheet, eliminating the need for multiple steps ...

YouTube introduces ‘Sleep Timer’ feature for premium users

YouTube has introduced a new experimental feature exclusively for its Premium subscribers, offering a ‘Sleep Timer’ that automatically pauses videos after a set period. This feature aims to enhance user experience by addressing the common issue of devices unnecessarily draining their battery when users fall asleep while watching videos. The ‘...

YouTube tests picture-in-picture ad format for live streams

YouTube is enhancing the advertising experience for live streamers with the introduction of a new picture-in-picture ad format. This innovative approach aims to deliver mid-roll ads without interrupting the live stream itself, allowing viewers to continue enjoying the live content uninterrupted while still generating revenue for the streamers...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!