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- Jan 18
The Slow Mo Guys turn videos of ordinary objects into YouTube sensations
YouTube sensation Slow Mo Guys Gavin Free and Dan Gruchy use high-end 4K cameras to create super slow motion videos.
Jan 18
- Jan 16
YouTube bans dangerous stunt videos like 'Bird Box challenge'
The popular video-sharing site issued new guidelines that ban challenges and pranks that present an apparent risk of death and a "perceived danger of serious physical injury."
Jan 16
- Jan 16
YouTube revises policy, bans dangerous prank videos
YouTube is trying to prevent otherwise bright people from doing dangerous things
Jan 16
- Oct 17
YouTube goes down worldwide for about an hour
Visitors to the video site had pages load halfway, then stall before an "internal sever error" message.
Oct 17
- Aug 27
YouTube plans to allow fewer ad skips
The video site is introducing nonskippable ads to all of its channels, which will be controlled by content creators.
Aug 27
- Jul 7
YouTube vloggers killed in waterfall accident
Three Canadian YouTubers were killed in Shannon Falls near Vancouver.
Jul 7
- Jun 11
How well do YouTube's age restrictions work?
"GMA" explores YouTube's age restrictions in the wake of headlines about inappropriate content that's popular for children.
Jun 11
- May 14
New YouTube feature will help viewers avoid binge-watching
Users can now set reminders to take a break in the latest version of the app.
May 14
- Apr 27
Tennessee woman delivers her own baby with help from YouTube
Tia Freeman was on an international flight when she started having contractions.
Apr 27
- Apr 4
Alleged YouTube shooter stands out as female
ABC News contributor and former FBI agent Brad Garrett analyzes new details released about the alleged shooter, identified by police as 39-year-old Nasim Aghdam.
Apr 4
- Apr 4
YouTube headquarters shooting shines light on importance of workplace safety
In the wake of the shooting in California, former FBI Special Agent and ABC News Contributor Steve Gomez talks about the need for security in workplaces of all sizes.
Apr 4 - Mar 22
YouTube to increase number of ads between videos
YouTube plans to increase ad placements between music videos in attempt to acquire more paid subscribers.
Mar 22 - Feb 2
YouTube star speaks out on 'the hardest time in my life'
Logan Paul told ABC News' Michael Strahan how he has changed after posting a controversial video of an apparent suicide victim that led to a swift backlash.
Feb 2 - Jan 11
YouTube removes Logan Paul from Google ad platform, original series
YouTube released a statement apologizing over Logan Paul's disturbing video.
Jan 11 - Jan 3
YouTube star Logan Paul apologizes for video showing apparent suicide victim
The YouTube star known for pranks and comedy vlogs apologized after an onslaught of online criticism for the video, which has since been removed.
Jan 3 - Dec 12
6-year-old YouTube star toy reviewer reportedly makes $11M
Ryan's Family Review has over 1 million YouTube subscribers and its 6-year-old star earns $11M annually reviewing new toys, according to Forbes.
Dec 12 - Aug 2
YouTuber chooses internet fame over college football career
Donald De La Haye, a place kicker for the University of Central Florida, lost his scholarship after he was forced by the school and NCAA to choose between his monetized YouTube channel and football.
Aug 2 - Jul 12
'See You Again' breaks record for most-viewed YouTube video of all time
The video for the song by Charlie Puth and Wiz Khalifa has now beat out "Gangnam Style," which held the record for five years.
Jul 12 - May 5
YouTube stars lose custody of 2 children after prank videos
The videos on Mike and Heather Martin's "DaddyOFive" YouTube channel garnered widespread backlash.
May 5 - Apr 28
Popular YouTube family speaks out about backlash from prank videos
Michael and Heather Martin talk exclusively with "GMA" about their controversial videos in which they play pranks on their children.
Apr 28 - Mar 22
YouTube addresses complaints of LGBTQ censoring
YouTube has responded to recent criticism of its filtering policy.
Mar 22 - Feb 8
Introducing 'YouTube Live' Features on Your Smartphone
Creators with more than 10,000 subscribers can now use the live streaming feature from their mobile devices.
Feb 8