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Technology@lemmy.world · 4 months ago

YouTube tests server-side ads to make your coveted blocker obsolete

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YouTube tests server-side ads to make your coveted blocker obsolete

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Technology@lemmy.world · 4 months ago

YouTube has been spotted testing server-side ads, which could pose a problem to ad blockers.

YouTube has been spotted testing server-side ads, which could pose a problem to ad blockers.

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On iOS I have to use some niche app that lets me circumvent YouTube asking me for my ID but if it doesn’t want ID vinegar extension and wipr works for ads. Vinegar replaces the whole player I wonder if it will work for server side ads

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