Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish • 1 year ago

YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers

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YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers

www.bleepingcomputer.com

Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish • 1 year ago

YouTube is running an experiment asking some users to disable their ad blockers or pay for a premium subscription, or they will not be allowed to watch videos.

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1•1 year ago
Probably not ideal, but what about screen mirroring from your phone using a browser with adblock enabled?

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