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As a rule of thumb, I’d avoid going on YouTube at work whenever possible, but the reality is that millions of people across the globe log-on to the video sharing site every day. If you’re looking to avoid those Not Safe For Work (NSFW) videos or just want to decrease… Continue Reading »

In an attempt to move away from flash-based video players, YouTube is currently having an opt-in beta for the upcoming HTML5-based video player. You can join the beta by clicking here. Only Google Chrome, Apple Safari (version 4+) and Microsoft Internet Explorer with Chrome Frame installed (Get Chrome Frame) are… Continue Reading »

YouTube has just launched a complete redesign of their video playback page. If you want to try it out, you will have to opt in. Alternatively, you can see the changes from the screenshot below this post. One main feature removed from the old design is the 5-star rating system.… Continue Reading »

I rarely watch television that is not recorded, but sometime I have a channel on while surfing the web and a commercial will come on and catch my attention. And while that is rare, it is extra rare when that commercial is from a company that normally would cause me… Continue Reading »

In light of last weeks release of both Facebook and Google shortened URLs, YouTube has now decided to jump on the bandwagon with its own URL shortener. This time its the very original youtu.be. This will, of course be for shortening only YouTube videos for use on services like Twitter.… Continue Reading »

Keeping in mind that there are just some things that you should not do. Take “throwing a baby” for example, but assuming you felt the need to do such a crazy thing, then why would you feel the need to not only record it, but also post the video to… Continue Reading »

JVC is entering the sub-camcorder market with its new Everio S Series camcorder - the GZ-MS100. Aside from its slim and compact design and advanced video capturing features, this new camcorder boasts of a one-touch upload to YouTube. That’s right folks, JVC is taking advantage of the popularity of YouTube… Continue Reading »

...boring. Okay, so that is just my opinion but I sure hope that there are a far more interesting videos out there than some of those who won. Sure, the ‘laughing baby’ is really cute but really, what’s so funny about the Potter Puppet Pals? I won’t criticize each and… Continue Reading »

Microsoft have recently announced deals with Sony BMG and MTV Networks that will significantly increase the amount of professional content on its European video sites. The drive behind this is an attempt to capture more of the online video advertising market, which experts predict will be the fastest growing segment… Continue Reading »