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Gawr Gura Has Surpassed Kizuna Ai in YouTube Subscribers

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Gawr Gura of Hololive EN has surpassed Kizuna Ai in the number of YouTube subscribers, making her the most popular VTuber on YouTube. As of the time of writing, Gawr Gura has 2.99 million subscribers and A.I. Channel has 2.97 million subscribers. [Thanks, P2Y!]

Though Kizuna Ai is not the first person to use a CG avatar for vlogs, she is the first to popularize the content and characteristics that we recognize VTubers for today. Her debut was on November 29, 2016. She is not only active on YouTube, but on Blibili as well. Kizuna Ai’s recent videos are a mix of content, such as interviews, free talk, and music videos.

Gawr Gura is part of the first Hololive EN generation, along with VTubers like Takanashi Kiara and Mori Calliope. She debuted on September 13, 2020, and the large majority of her videos are focused on gaming. Gawr Gura is the fastest-growing VTuber in Hololive, such as being the first one to reach 1,000,000 subscribers on October 22, 2020.

Gura’s peer, Takanashi Kiara, has recently announced that she is the Brand Ambassador for Tales of Arise, which will launch on September 9, 2021 in Japan. Her actual promotional efforts will start on July 5, 2021. Earlier this week, on July 1, Kiryu Coco of Hololive officially left the company after a last live-stream.

Currently, Gawr Gura is the most popular VTuber on YouTube, beating out Kizuna Ai.

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More free Chromecasts with Google TVs are up for grabs for YouTube TV subscribers

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YouTube TV isn’t nearly as affordable as it used to be, and its new 4K Plus plan adds another surcharge onto your plan. If you’re looking to get a little more bang for your buck, Google is giving away free streaming dongles, including its newest Chromecast with Google TV device, to current subscribers.

In June, subscribers received email notifications for a free TiVo Stream 4K dongles (worth $40) — most likely in reaction to the service being blocked on Roku. Google doesn’t explicitly spell out its reasons for this offer in the promo email users are receiving now; it’s probably just another perk of being a YouTube TV subscriber and should prepare everyone for the arrival of 4K streaming. According to 9to5Google, some subscribers are even getting the Chromecast with Google TV ($50) too — not the first time it’s happening.

“To ensure our loyal YouTube TV members have a great watch experience (including the ability to watch 4K content on our optional new add-on service coming soon!), we want to offer you a free TiVo® Stream 4K device.”

We’re unsure on what basis Google is deciding which goodie a subscriber will get, but the email mentions the promo is available only until July 2, or while supplies last. If you’re a current subscriber and have made at least one valid payment towards the subscription, it looks like you’ll be eligible for the offer and should expect to receive the email.

More free Chromecasts

Although Google’s promotion for free dongles was about to expire, it seems the company is lending it some new life. A new batch of emails is being sent out to YouTube TV customers to give away additional free Chromecasts with Google TVs. The language of the email looks pretty similar to the original, though now that the 4K Plus add-on is available, Google no longer promises it as “coming soon.”

Although the TiVo deal might still be going on, the Chromecast is probably the better option anyway. Not only does it provide a great streaming experience, but it just (finally) got access to Google Stadia. If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber who didn’t get in on the action in June, check your email. You’ll have until July 31 to claim your gadget.

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