Just how big a hit was “Gangnam Style”? So mammoth that the Internet literally wasn’t ready to handle it. YouTube said that the 2012 song by South Korea’s Psy — accompanied by a horse-riding-like dance…
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YouTube considers offering ad-free subscription
YouTube viewers might get the option of paid subscriptions for ad-free access to the popular online video-sharing service. Subscriptions and even a streaming music service are among new options that YouTube is considering offering its…
Our2Cents: Swahili Lingo 101
Sharon Mundia and Susan Wong are back with a brand new episode of their exciting series, Our2Cents! The candid duo felt that the show had come of age and needed a new name and feel…
New Zealand ‘Blurred Lines’ parody goes viral
A feminist parody of Robin Thicke’s controversial hit “Blurred Lines” has gone viral on YouTube after being briefly banned from the video-sharing website for being too raunchy. The spoof by three Auckland University law students…
Does YouTube have a new logo?
According to Mashable, YouTube has begun using a new logo for its apps and social networking accounts. YouTube has quietly updated its Facebook, Twitter and Google+ pages with a new profile picture showing a vastly…
Psy’s ‘Gentleman’ video smashes YouTube records
“Gangnam Style” star Psy’s new music video had received more than 44 million views on YouTube by Monday, re-writing the video-sharing site’s records for single-day hits. The dance video to “Gentleman”, the South Korean singer’s…
YouTube announces shutdown in April Fool’s prank
In an elaborate April Fool’s prank, YouTube announced Sunday it was going dark for a decade, and that the site was merely an eight-year contest to find the best video. “It’s finally time to pick…
Simon Cowell debuts YouTube talent hunt
British pop mogul Simon Cowell launched an innovative online talent contest Wednesday, inviting wannabee stars from around the world to post clips of their skills on YouTube. “The X Factor” and “Got Talent” guru Cowell…
Microsoft slams Google on ‘proper’ YouTube app
Microsoft stepped up its criticism of Google on antitrust grounds Wednesday, claiming the Internet giant refuses to allow Windows Phone users “proper access” to the YouTube video service. “Despite government scrutiny, Google continues to block…