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The YouTube TV Zen channel offers 24-hour access to the popular commercial break interstitials. (Screen capture by The Desk)

YouTube TV launches 24 hour Zen channel

December 4, 2024

The YouTube TV Zen channel offers calming, short-form videos that are pulled from the service’s collection of commercial interstitials.

Viewpoint: Is the DOJ’s request that Google spin off Chrome pointless?

November 22, 2024

The DOJ’s request that Google spin off Chrome might actually do more harm than good to small publishers who rely on ads and traffic.

Google surprises Wall Street with Q3 earnings beat

October 30, 2024October 29, 2024

Google disclosed top and bottom line revenue during its third quarter (Q3) on Wednesday that blew past expectations from Wall Street analysts.

Newsmax gets distribution on YouTube TV

October 9, 2024

Newsmax has inked a distribution agreement with Google-owned YouTube TV.

The new user interface of devices running Google TV includes a "Free TV Channels" shortcut and rounded app buttons. (Screen capture by The Desk)

Android TV on 270 million active devices worldwide, Google says

September 25, 2024

The number represents an 80 percent increase in active Android TV devices on the market since last year.

New California law requires one-click subscription cancellations

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

The move, praised by consumer advocates, aims to make it easier to cancel recurring subscriptions like streaming video services, gym memberships and online newspapers.

YouTube increases price for YouTube Premium in Europe

September 23, 2024

YouTube is raising the price of its individual and family Premium memberships in several European countries.

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Google rebrands FAST service to Freeplay on Google TV devices

September 17, 2024

In addition to the FAST rebrand, Google TV users will soon get content recommendations from The Roku Channel if the app is installed on their device.

Google holding a press conference in front of a bunch of reporters. AI-generated image.

Google’s plan to fund California newsrooms draws scorn from journalism groups

August 22, 2024

While some executives are praising the move as helping to fund grassroots journalism, unions say they’re disappointed that Google is getting an easy out after destroying the local news business model for years.