Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ...

In one of the linked photos above ... playback open (whatever that means). If you notice an unskippable multi-hour ad on YouTube, try disabling your ad blocker to see if that fixes the problem.

Google has denied reports that it’s serving unskippable ads that last for minutes or even hours to some YouTube users who ...

YouTube ads are getting more frustrating, with some users reporting unskippable ads that are nearly an hour long. Are ad blockers to blame?

The biggest one, which we couldn’t verify, is a claim to have seen a 90-hour unskippable ad. Android Authority reports that Google has confirmed a crackdown on YouTube users who use ad blockers.

Google started a big fight against ad blocker use on YouTube a few years ago, which was perfectly understandable. YouTube is free for people who don’t want to pay for a Premium subscription ...

YouTube is facing backlash over an aggressive tactic targeting free-tier users who use ad blockers. Despite offering a free, ...

A user on Reddit has recently encountered an hour-long unskippable ad on YouTube. The issue could be attributed to an ad blocker, which Google is proactively cracking down on. Google issued a ...