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In this introspective video essay, we explore the realities of modern content creation and the influence of the YouTube algorithm. From analytics-driven decision-making to the struggle between ...

Vikram Singh Barn, one of the world's biggest YouTubers, says algorithms are creating a "hyper addictive" cycle online. The content creator doesn't support Australia's social media ban, but believes ...

YouTube’s recommendation engine failed on February 17, 2026, stranding hundreds of thousands of users on blank, unresponsive screens across the main platform, YouTube Music, and YouTube Kids. The ...

In today's interview, we chat with Jesse Cox. He's been a YouTube pioneer for well over a decade with his main channel boasting over 1 million subscribers. Since then, he's also expanded into the ...

This story was featured in The Must Read, a newsletter in which our editors recommend one can’t-miss story every weekday. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Johnny Gaffney is having a nightmare: He ...

LinkedIn's algorithm has changed, making old tactics obsolete. Align your profile with content topics. Prioritize "saves" as the key engagement metric by creating valuable, referenceable content. Post ...

Last year, like 2024, 2023, and, well, probably most years since 2005, was the Year of YouTube. The video platform has become massively successful in every dimension: It’s got at least 2.5 billion ...

Retention analysts say Shorts older than 28-30 days are being deprioritized in recommendations. The reported shift affects channels ranging from 100 million to one billion monthly views. Creators warn ...

The Home page feed can be one of the best or worst things about YouTube. It depends on how good Google's algorithms are able to interpret your YouTube activity and offer content that you might like to ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...