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YouTube’s founders split over $650 million when they sold to Google in 2006—had they held out, they could have taken a slice of $550 billion
YouTube’s cofounders could all be part of the billionaire club alongside Google's Sundar Pichai had they kept the business—it ...
YouTube Just Retired This Iconic Tab After 10 Years
YouTube Just Retired This Iconic Tab After 10 Years originally appeared on Parade. YouTube’s been around since 2005. It’s seen the rise of beauty gurus, unboxings, reaction videos, Shorts, and ...
Is the YouTube channel you’re watching right now owned by private equity? A YouTuber investigates
In a 12-minute video, Micro, a YouTube channel known for its microeconomics content, broke down exactly what this means.
YouTube Shorts is adding an image-to-video AI tool, new AI effects
YouTube announced on Wednesday that it’s giving Shorts creators access to new generative AI features, including an ...
Streaming services are getting more expensive — and many viewers are turning to free TV alternatives like YouTube
YouTube is steadily gaining share as streaming subscription prices rise. Free streamers could disrupt paid streamers, which ...
YouTube Ad Revenue Nears $10 Billion in Latest Quarter
YouTube’s ad revenue for the quarter ending June 30, 2025 was expected to come in at $9.6 billion; the UGC platform bested ...
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YouTube Shows Are Increasingly Going To Netflix. Now The Streamer Wants To Make Them Bigger
What do children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel, prank collective The Sidemen and dating show Pop The Balloon have in common? They ...