Extremism pays. That’s why Silicon Valley isn’t shutting it down
A while back, when researching an article on why (and how) Donald Trump appealed to those who supported him, she needed some direct quotes from the man himself and so turned to YouTube, which has a useful archive of videos of his campaign rallies. She then noticed something interesting. Read …
YouTube Kids Has Been Promoting Conspiracy-Theory Videos
A promotional image from a YouTube video by David Icke, whose content has also been appearing in the YouTube Kids app. David Icke/ … YouTube Kids, an app that is purportedly more well-policed than YouTube's own website, contains videos promoting debunked and frightening conspiracy theories. Read More
Fake DJI Mavic Pro 2 Leak On Twitter Exposes OsitaLV As Hoaxster
His Twitter followers have expressed their disappointed in response to OsitaLV, as have tech-blogs and amateur YouTube commentators (Half Chrome, Bill Drone Reviewer and DansTube.TV) whom have over the past months been producing videos based on his every tweet, despite our warning to … Read More
Maddi’s YouTube videos help her express feelings about her illness
The time she has left is uncertain but Maddi makes the most of every day and loves making videos for her YouTube channel. Although she is losing the mobility of her legs and her speech, she still regularly uploads new videos which help her express how she is feeling about …
Mums doing carpool karaoke with their Down Syndrome children is the cutest thing ever
These little stars are just melting hearts everywhere after they featured in a carpool karaoke video to the song A Thousand Years. A total of 50 mums and their children from across the UK took to their cars to lip sync – and sign – the words to Christina Perri's …
YouTube legend Keyboard Cat – aka ginger kitty Bento – has died aged nine
YouTube legend Keyboard Cat – who found fame in a string of viral videos – has sadly died aged nine. Bento – to give him his real name – was the replacement for original Keyboard Cat Fatso, who featured in the original YouTube video that went viral back in 2007. …
YouTube star Grace Mulgrew is Commonwealth Games Pin Collection ambassador
The star of YouTube channel Grace's World has more than 1.1 million followers, with some videos attracting over 50 million views. The 12-year-old is one of several online child “influencers” amassing huge audiences by “unboxing” toys and cleverly cashing in on the action. Grace's father, Greg, said he … Read More
Keyboard Cat, Internet Sensation, Dies at Age 9
When Keyboard Cat became a viral sensation on YouTube, the original Keyboard Cat had already passed away. The video had been made in 1984 with Charlies Schmidt's cat Fatso, who had died before the 2009 internet explosion. So, Schmidt went to a local animal shelter to find a suitable … Read …
YouTube is reportedly introducing your kids to conspiracy theories, too
In a recent appearance by YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki at the South by Southwest Festival, she suggested that YouTube is countering the conspiracy-related videos that have been spreading like wildfire on the platform — including videos telling viewers that high school senior and Parkland, … Read More
YouTube Kids app flooded with conspiracy theory videos – report
The YouTube Kids app is now reportedly serving up videos about chemtrails, human sacrifices, the Kennedy assassination and conspiracy theories. Business Insider Australia reports several videos featuring conspiracy theorist David Icke have appeared on the platform, which is meant to only have … Read More