Massive Outage Paralyzes Spain, Portugal, and Parts of France

April 28, 2025, 7:20 am more...

A sweeping power failure has plunged vast regions of Spain, Portugal, and parts of France into darkness. The blackout has disrupted public transit, slashed internet connectivity, and halted business operations. Authorities are scrambling to pinpoint the cause while emergency teams work to restore power amid mounting public frustration.

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wired.com / Europe’s Devastating Power Outage in Photos

arstechnica.com / Spain is about to face the challenge of a “black start”

techcrunch.com / YouTube support affected by European power outages, too

wired.com / The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe’s Power Back On

gizmodo.com / Massive Power Outage Is Causing Havoc in Portugal and Spain

theregister.com / Nationwide power outages knock Spain, Portugal offline

permalink / 19 stories from 10 sources in 42 hours ago #energy #government #europe #internet #techpolicy +

Google expands AI Overviews to YouTube and search users

April 25, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Google is broadening its AI Overviews rollout as its search feature—already used by over 1.5 billion users—now extends to YouTube. This expansion underscores the company’s commitment to leveraging AI for digestible summaries across multiple platforms, offering a peek into its evolving digital ecosystem.

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androidheadlines.com / Google Is Burning the Internet to Save Itself — And AI Is the Match

cnet.com / Google's AI Overviews Explain Made-Up Idioms With Confident Nonsense

techcrunch.com / Google’s AI search numbers are growing, and that’s by design

permalink / 5 stories from 4 sources in 4 days ago #genai #alphabet #youtube #google #technology +

Global Reaction: Pope Francis Passes, Live Funeral and Succession Debates

April 24, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

The Catholic Church is reeling as Pope Francis, 88, succumbs after a bout of serious health issues. As Vatican News prepares a live YouTube funeral, insiders and cardinals spar over potential successors, marking a dramatic and somewhat bemusing turning point in modern Catholic history.

zerohedge.com / Who Are Possible Contenders To Succeed Pope Francis?

techcrunch.com / Pope Francis’ funeral to stream on YouTube

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 5 days ago #youtube #politics +

YouTube TV Set for Major Redesign and Enhanced Multiview

April 23, 2025, 9:20 am more...

YouTube TV is slated for a comprehensive redesign this summer, introducing easier navigation and innovative multiview features that extend beyond sports content. These updates aim to modernize the streaming experience as the service refines its interface to better cater to evolving viewer habits.

macrumors.com / YouTube TV Getting Interface Update With Customizable Multiview

androidheadlines.com / YouTube TV is getting a redesign with a custom multiview feature

techcrunch.com / YouTube TV is getting a redesign this summer

permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 6 days ago #streaming #youtube #technology +

YouTube Celebrates Two Decades of Digital Evolution

April 23, 2025, 9:20 am more...

YouTube marks its 20th anniversary by reflecting on its humble beginnings with its very first video and the growth into a media powerhouse. The milestone is celebrated with nostalgic nods and looks at its transformative journey over the past two decades.

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cnbc.com / YouTube turns 20 and is on track to be the biggest media company by revenue

cnet.com / YouTube's First Video Is 20 Years Old: How Things Have Changed

theverge.com / 20 years ago, the first videos uploaded to YouTube were short and sweet

permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 6 days ago #youtube #technology #streaming #business #alphabet +