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The logo of Google-backed live TV streaming service YouTube TV. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube TV considers more “enhanced” picture settings

YouTube TV is testing different settings that aim to deliver an improved video signal without using additional bandwidth.

The logo of British network Channel 4. (Courtesy image)

Channel 4 reports increase in viewership on YouTube

hannel 4 saw a three-fold increase in viewership of its shows on social video platform YouTube

NFL schedule details begin to leak ahead of official release

Netflix gets a Christmas game; first Monday Night Football match-up revealed; Peacock to stream an overseas game.

The YouTube TV program guide shows an episode of "Yellowstone" on the Paramount Network.

YouTube TV likely to become biggest pay TV platform in U.S., analyst says

YouTube TV could become the largest pay TV provider in the U.S. by 2026 and achieve full profitability by then, according to an analyst.

A refreshed YouTube experience for TVs will include the ability to read comments and shop for products. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube working on new “lean in” TV app experience

The new app includes live comments and shoppable product tiles alongside video content.

The logo of Cord Cutters News.

Cord Cutters News trims staff, lays off editor-in-chief

Editor-in-Chief Roger Cheng were among the layoffs at Cord Cutters News this week, along with two staff writers.

Marco Troper. (Photo via Facebook)

Ex-YouTube CEO’s son found dead at U.C. Berkeley

Marco Troper, 19, was pronounced dead after firefighters found him unresponsive at a U.C. Berkeley residential campus.

The logo of Google-backed live TV streaming service YouTube TV. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube TV surpasses 8 million subscribers, executive says

More than 8 million customers have signed up for YouTube TV, a company executive revealed on Tuesday.

The logo of Google-backed live TV streaming service YouTube TV. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube TV, other subscription help earn Google parents $15 billion in 2023

YouTube and Google Play subscriptions helped bring in $15 billion in overall revenue to Alphabet last year.

A Verizon sign in front of a retail store in downtown Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Verizon loses 62,000 Fios TV customers, sees gains in fixed wireless broadband

Verizon saw its Fios TV customer base dip by 62,000 connections as customers gravitate toward YouTube TV and other streaming offerings.

The logo of streaming service Max. (Image courtesy Warner Bros Discovery, Graphic by The Desk)

WBD brings Max to YouTube Primetime Channels

WBD will offer a subscription to Max through the YouTube Primetime Channels marketplace, starting on Friday.

The logo of Google-backed live TV streaming service YouTube TV. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube experiences technical glitches with NFL Sunday Ticket programming

Customers complained of buffering, other issues while trying to watch Sunday morning and afternoon football games.

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