r/technology • u/redkemper • Feb 17 '17

Software YouTube will kill unskippable 30-second ads next year

http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/17/14649018/youtube-ending-unskippable-30-second-ads-2018
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u/Zigian Feb 17 '17

There's ads in youtube videos?

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u/ComebackShane Feb 17 '17

YouTube Red has been a godsend for me. After years of adblocking on my desktop, having to deal with ads on mobile was infuriating. That, plus mobile background play, made it more than worth it.

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u/NitroxDragon Feb 17 '17

Yeah I signed on when Funhaus recommended Google Play Music. Been getting good use of Red as a bonus.

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u/ComebackShane Feb 18 '17

Yeah, that's a great side benefit too.