YouTube’s new anti-adblock measures

The blog post discusses YouTube's new anti-adblock measures, particularly focusing on the 'fake buffering' technique where videos take longer to load initially, mimicking ad lengths to discourage adblockers. The author shares a workaround using uBlock Origin to mitigate this issue by utilizing InnerTube API properties to bypass ads. The technical dive includes explanations of how YouTube's video delivery systems work, including details on GVS and SABR protocols, with potential improvements for both adblocking and user experience.