At its annual Made on YouTube event, Google just unveiled a powerful new suite of generative AI features that are designed to make creating content on the platform more playful and effortless than ever before. This is a massive leap forward for mobile video creation, putting some of Google … [Read more...] about YouTube is getting powerful new AI tools, including free Veo 3 video generation in Shorts
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New fear unlocked: the YouTube Premium device authorization limit you likely didn’t know about
I’m a huge fan of YouTube Premium. For our family, the combination of ad-free YouTube and the included YouTube Music subscription is a fantastic value. One of the best perks, of course, is the ability to download videos for offline viewing, which is perfect for flights, road trips, or just saving on … [Read more...] about New fear unlocked: the YouTube Premium device authorization limit you likely didn’t know about
YouTube Music finally gets the lyric sharing feature many have been waiting for
Sometimes it's the fun, social features that make a music streaming service feel complete. For a long time, YouTube Music has been missing a popular one that Spotify and Apple Music users have enjoyed: the ability to easily share a snippet of song lyrics to your social media or in a message. Well, … [Read more...] about YouTube Music finally gets the lyric sharing feature many have been waiting for
The YouTube app is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 “soon”
It’s a familiar story for early adopters of a new Nintendo console: you get your shiny new hardware home, but a key streaming apps are nowhere to be found. That’s been the case for the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched just last week on June 5th. The YouTube app from the original Switch isn't … [Read more...] about The YouTube app is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 “soon”
See it, search it: Google Lens is coming to YouTube Shorts in a new beta
You ever find yourself scrolling through YouTube Shorts, totally engrossed, and then you see something intriguing? Maybe it's a stunning travel destination in the background of a video, a cool gadget someone's using, or even a plant you’d love to identify. Well, getting more info on those visual … [Read more...] about See it, search it: Google Lens is coming to YouTube Shorts in a new beta
YouTube TV’s upcoming customizable Multiview is a game-changer
For a while now, YouTube TV’s multiview feature has been a handy way to keep tabs on a few pre-selected channels at once, especially during big sporting events. But I'd wager that many of you - like myself - have been really wanting the ability to build our own multiview lineup based on the things … [Read more...] about YouTube TV’s upcoming customizable Multiview is a game-changer
YouTube’s refreshed Android miniplayer is rolling out now
It looks like YouTube is already tweaking that floating miniplayer on Android. You’ll recall that back in October 2024, the app switched from its persistent bar above the bottom navigation to a more dynamic, floating Picture-in-Picture (PiP) style window that could be moved around. True to their … [Read more...] about YouTube’s refreshed Android miniplayer is rolling out now
If your YouTube uploads are getting stuck, you aren’t alone
Content creators attempting to upload new videos and Shorts to YouTube are running into difficulties as the platform is currently experiencing an issue that is preventing some uploads from processing properly. According to Google's statement, the core problems being reported involve uploads … [Read more...] about If your YouTube uploads are getting stuck, you aren’t alone
A cheaper YouTube Premium ‘Duo’ plan is being tested in some regions
YouTube Premium has steadily evolved its subscription offerings over the years, moving beyond the standard individual plan to include options for families and students. Now, it appears Google is experimenting with another tier designed to bridge the gap between individual and full family plans. A … [Read more...] about A cheaper YouTube Premium ‘Duo’ plan is being tested in some regions
YouTube turns 20 and celebrates with new features and some fun facts
It’s hard to believe, but YouTube is celebrating its 20th anniversary. What started with a simple 19-second clip has exploded into a global platform boasting over 20 trillion uploaded videos spanning music, Shorts, podcasts, and countless other formats. Two decades is a significant milestone, and … [Read more...] about YouTube turns 20 and celebrates with new features and some fun facts
YouTube Shorts is getting an editing upgrade to compete with TikTok and Reels
YouTube is stepping up its short-form video game with a suite of new editing features for Shorts, aiming to make the creation process smoother and more powerful for creators. These additions, which are slated to arrive in the spring, directly address some of the editing limitations that have … [Read more...] about YouTube Shorts is getting an editing upgrade to compete with TikTok and Reels
YouTube hits fake movie trailer channels where it hurts, and I’m so happy
I'll say it: fake movie trailers parading around as legit previews are the freaking worst. Between AI-generated and heavily edited fake movie trailers, it's getting harder and harder to know what's real and what's not when you see a new preview pop up in your YouTube feed. But recent developments … [Read more...] about YouTube hits fake movie trailer channels where it hurts, and I’m so happy
