Baby Shark reaches Spotify Billions Club and toddlers are still obsessed
Baby Shark has crossed 1 billion streams on Spotify, and parents of toddlers everywhere probably are not surprised one bit.
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Fox News YouTube dominance grows as the network racks up 4.5 billion views in 2025
Fox News closed 2025 with a YouTube surge, claiming 4.5B views and keeping its lead as the number one social news brand. With MS Now, CNN, NBC, ABC, and CBS trailing, Fox also says Fox Business topped CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg. The network attributes its digital momentum to nonstop clipping, audience loyalty, and cable reach.
Netflix is way worse for the environment than ChatGPT
A new study shows streaming services create a bigger carbon footprint than AI chat tools, with YouTube and Netflix producing 42 grams of CO₂ per hour.
Sesame Street expands partnership with YouTube
YouTube will host the largest digital library of Sesame Street episodes beginning in January 2026. For parents that means hundreds of free episodes and more kid-friendly content.
Google puts $4.5M toward Los Angeles small business wildfire recovery
Google is putting $4.5M into Los Angeles small business recovery after the January wildfires, with a broader $15M commitment to relief and resilience.
Elgato Game Capture 4K S lets you stream Switch 2 gameplay to Twitch and YouTube
Elgato’s new Game Capture 4K S lets streamers capture cinematic 4K60 gameplay from consoles and PC, with support for macOS, iPadOS, OBS, and TikTok Live.
YouTube raises minimum livestream age to 16 as Google cracks down on teen broadcasts
Google is shaking things up on YouTube again, and this time it’s targeting teen livestreamers. Starting July 22, users will need to be at least 16 years old to livestream on the platform. It’s a pretty massive shift in policy, and it raises some questions about the future of young creators on YouTube. Previously, users … Read more