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2021
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Pulse shooting lawsuit against social media companies
A federal appeals court upheld dismissal of a lawsuit alleging Twitter, Google and Facebook should be held liable for the 2016 Pulse nightclub massacre. The court said plaintiffs had not shown the attack was international terrorism as defined by law.
2021
Smart and YouTube team up for NextUp
Smart Communications and YouTube teamed up for NextUp, a search and training program for the next generation of Filipino content creators.
2021
Federal Circuit affirmed patent-ineligibility decisions in PersonalWeb cases
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed decisions finding patent claims asserted by PersonalWeb ineligible under 35 U.S.C. § 101, in litigation involving technology companies including Google, YouTube, Facebook, EMC and VMware.
2021
Grindr announces its first YouTube series, Bridesman
Grindr announced plans for Bridesman, its first YouTube series. The series was scheduled to premiere on August 14 at the Los Angeles Out Fest and would also be available online on YouTube and in the Grindr app.
2021
YouTube launches global Shorts ad campaign
YouTube launched a global advertising campaign for YouTube Shorts featuring music artists including BTS, The Weeknd, Camila Cabello, and Doja Cat. The campaign encourages users to make and watch Shorts content.
2021
Google announces privacy changes for young people
Google announced planned privacy changes for young people, including making videos uploaded to YouTube by users aged 13 to 17 private by default and allowing minors or their parents or guardians to request removal of the child's images from Google Image Search results. The changes were to be put in place in the next few weeks.
2021
Emojam partners with YouTube
Emojam announced a partnership with YouTube to offer creators custom audio GIFs and emojis as channel-membership perks.
2021
IMPACT Wrestling launches YouTube membership
IMPACT Wrestling launched IMPACT Insiders, a YouTube fan membership offering tiered access to premium content and perks.
2021
YouTube announces acquisition of Simsim
YouTube announced that it is acquiring Indian social commerce startup Simsim. The terms were not disclosed. YouTube said Simsim's app would continue operating independently for now, with no immediate changes planned.
2021
YouTube acquires Simsim
YouTube acquired Indian social commerce startup Simsim. The deal terms were not disclosed.
2021
Mass General Brigham and YouTube announce medical-information partnership
Mass General Brigham announced a partnership with YouTube to create multiple videos each week providing medical information; YouTube also plans to implement features accompanying some health-related searches and videos.
2021
YouTube Shorts and BTS launch Permission to Dance Challenge
YouTube and BTS unveiled the Permission to Dance Challenge, to be held exclusively on YouTube Shorts. Participants are asked to create 15-second Shorts replicating BTS dance moves; the challenge is scheduled to run from July 23 to 14, as stated in the source.
2021
Today at Apple announces YouTube video sessions
Apple announced that Today at Apple would launch on its YouTube channel with projects across photo, video, and art and design. The first episode was already available.
2021
Trump files lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube over account bans
Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube over their bans on his accounts, alleging that the companies violated his First Amendment right to free speech. The article reports the allegations and does not establish a court determination.
2021
Donald Trump files lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Donald Trump filed class-action complaints in federal court against Facebook, Twitter and Google's YouTube, alleging that the companies censored him and other conservatives and seeking reinstatement of accounts and other relief. The allegations are not presented as a court finding.
2021
YouTube reinstates Right Wing Watch channel and apologizes
YouTube reinstated the Right Wing Watch channel after it had been mistakenly suspended and apologized for the suspension.
2021
YouTube TV announces 4K Plus service tier
YouTube announced 4K Plus, a new YouTube TV service tier offering 4K streaming, offline downloads, and unlimited simultaneous streams at home. The announced price was $19.99 per month, with a one-month free trial for new users and a $9.99 monthly price for one year.
2021
YouTube Shorts becomes available in the UK
YouTube made its Shorts short-form video feature available to content creators in the UK, with a beta rollout planned for everyone in the country over the following couple of weeks.
2021
Apple launches WWDC 2021 YouTube live stream
Apple launched a YouTube live stream for WWDC 2021, where viewers could sign up to receive a reminder when the event begins.
2021
Google files lawsuit over Russian content-removal demands
Google filed a lawsuit against Russia over earlier demands to remove content from YouTube; the company challenged Roskomnadzor requests to take down 12 videos.