Internet Life

  • The rise in video sharing

    The value of sharing video online is a fact. They’re enjoyed by billions across the world. In fact YouTube has over 2.7 billion users. It’s a lot of time spent viewing what ordinary people do.

    It means the Internet is eclectic. There are competitors. All the core social networks now have a video upload feature. The spread of visual content is incredible. It’s only set to increase.

    For example videos site Rumble has secured a $775 million investment in its infrastructure from Tether, a digital assets company. It’s a bellwether of how the Internet is being developed.

    There used to be a belief the online world would sink. It was feared most activity would be in a grey area. Yet investments like these make sure good content is still here for all to see.

  • The new YouTube journalists

    The buzz word is still “casual” and it marks the type of media that’s consumed more and more over the Internet. The multimedia powerhouse that’s a single YouTube channel dominates viewing hours. It takes over with opinions, reckless stunts, or just plain comedy.

    Popular channels on YouTube

    It’s true, they’re not going to save the world. Yet it’s fun to watch in the meantime. The protest footage or stunning rebukes of politicians makes for passing an hour or so. It takes an angle that isn’t put out by mainstream media. It lights up the world in different colours.