Tag: Ad Blocking
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The Subtle but Steady March of Server-Side Ad Injection on YouTube
Is YouTube stepping up its game in the never-ending battle between ad blockers and advertisers? As online advertising evolves, YouTube seems to be pioneering a new approach: server-side ad injection. This method sees advertisements seamlessly incorporated into video streams directly from YouTube’s servers, bypassing many traditional ad-blocking techniques. This wave of changes comes as no…
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Google’s Battle with Invidious: The Clash of Video Platforms and Ad Revenue
In recent tech news, Google has been blocking Invidious, a popular alternative front-end for YouTube. This decision has ignited considerable debate among users and developers, highlighting the omnipresent tension between platform control and user preference. For those unaware, Invidious offers a cleaner, faster, and entirely ad-free experience by presenting YouTube content without the usual clutter.…
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Breaking Down AdFlush: The New Contender in the Ad Blocking Arena
The never-ending cat-and-mouse game between adblockers and advertisers took a new turn with the introduction of AdFlush, a project that promises superior ad-blocking capabilities. Unlike traditional adblockers that rely on crowdsourced lists, AdFlush employs machine learning to identify and block ads. Its reported F1 score of 0.98 certainly puts it ahead of competitors like AdGraph…