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YouTube now lets you set a daily limit to curb your Shorts binge

YouTube is rolling out a new feature that lets you set a daily limit to reduce time spent scrolling the Shorts feed.
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YouTube’s new AI tool hopes to stop the deepfake menace

YouTube’s new likeness detection tool helps stop deepfakes before they reach your screen.
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YouTube just went down and here are the memes

The Google-owned company says it's fixed the issue, but it wasn't before everyone had their say.
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YouTube’s expressive and intuitive makeover has arrived, but many aren’t impressed

YouTube has started rolling out several visual changes on all platforms, including an sleeker video player, more intuitive controls, and snappier animations.
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YouTube adds dedicated hub for teens to find reliable mental health content

YouTube is launching a teen-focused wellbeing hub with expert-backed videos on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. The new space, now available in multiple countries, makes it easier for young users to find trustworthy mental health support while scrolling through the platform.
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Exclusive: YouTube reveals how it can make you speak languages you don’t know 

YouTube Product Lead for Autodubbing, Buddhika Kottahachchi, tells DigitalTrends how auto-dubbed videos will soon use AI to accordingly change the lip movement and make it look natural.
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Streaming is about to get better on Netflix, YouTube and others, but only in one state

Starting July 1, 2026, Netflix, Disney+, and others must keep commercial volume in line with your show, a broadcast-style fix that could ripple nationwide.
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YouTube update finally lets you watch more of that video you’re enjoying

A new tweak to the YouTube app means that you’ll likely be able to enjoy more of the video you’re watching online. What’s happened? Why should I care? Great! So no more suggested videos? Why has YouTube done this? OK, so what’s next?
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Slow-TV fans tune in to a church’s epic two-day crawl

Love slow TV? Then you'll love this seven-hour video of a church on wheels, too.
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YouTube apparently wants the Oscars – 5 reasons why it might be a great idea

What would it mean if YouTube won the rights to air the show?
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10 great free sci-fi movies you should stream right now

Check out these great sci-fi movies like Species and Super 8, which are now streaming for free on Tubi and other sites.
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Is there a YouTube Premium free trial? What you need to know

YouTube Premium (formerly YouTube Red) adds a bevy of great features to the popular video streaming service -- but is there a YouTube Premium free trial?
A man and a boy lean against a fence in Lonesome Dove.

The best free TV shows on YouTube (May 2025)

Are you looking to stream television for free? The best free TV shows to watch on YouTube include Lonesome Dove and Deputy.
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The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (April 2025)

Mark Rober is at it again with another fun science experiment. Plus, there's plenty to entertain toddlers among the best YouTube videos for kids.
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YouTube’s AI Overviews want to make search results smarter

YouTube is experimenting with a new AI feature that could change how people find videos. Here’s the kicker: not everyone is going to love it. The platform has started rolling out AI-generated video summaries directly in search results, but only for a limited group of YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. For now, the AI […]
Jawed Karim in YouTube's first video in 2005.

Watch the YouTube video that launched the site exactly 20 years ago

It's 20 years since a video featuring an elephant launched YouTube.
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Hulu + Live TV vs. YouTube TV: how to pick the best live-streaming service

Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV are two of the biggest streaming services in the U.S. We'll help you decide which is best.
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Sling TV vs. YouTube TV: 2 great live streaming services go head to head

YouTube TV is the most popular live streaming service with more than 8 million subscribers. Sling TV has about one quarter of that. So which is best for you?
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Fubo vs. YouTube TV: Which live streaming service is best?

Fubo and YouTube TV both deliver an excellent option for live streaming. Which one is better for you?
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NFL Sunday Ticket: Everything you need to know

YouTube TV is the platform you’ll need to take advantage of the NFL Sunday Ticket. Here’s everything you need to know about the platform.
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YouTube TV: plans, pricing, channels, how to cancel, and more

YouTube TV plans come in a single flavor — $73 a month. But one of the leading streaming options also has a number of optional add-ons available.
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You’ll soon be able to make TikTok-style edits with YouTube Shorts

New editing features are coming to YouTube Shorts soon.
YouTube Premium Lite view on the iPad.

YouTube tests ad-free links to lure you into a Premium subscription

A small pool of YouTube Premium subscribers can now share custom video links that let the recipients watch videos without any ads, but only ten times per month.
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Google Messages could soon let you watch YouTube right in the chat

Google could soon reinstate its YouTube miniplayer in the Messages app, which lets you watch videos without leaving chats.
YouTube Premium Lite view on the iPad.

YouTube’s upcoming audio settings is why you should upgrade to Premium

YouTube is preparing to upgrade its audio settings options, but will ask you to pay to access them.
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Stuck with crappy video quality on YouTube? You’re not alone!

YouTube is struggling to play videos at higher quality, and your internet connection is not to be blamed.
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What is YouTube Premium? Price, content, and more

We explain exactly what a YouTube Premium subscription gets you, how much it costs, and if it's a good choice for you.
YouTube Premium Lite view on the iPad.

YouTube Premium Lite arrives in the US, but it’s a tad too light on benefits

YouTube Premium Lite starts at $7.99 in the US. It’s not a fully ad-free run, and features like background play and downloads are also missing.
Post Malone singing "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

2025 Super Bowl: Pregame Performers & Halftime Show

Super Bowl LIX is set to be a massive media event for the NFL in 2025 with pregame and halftime performances by Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and more.
A preview screen for Super Bowl LIX.

If you don’t see Fox in 4K on YouTube TV, try this

If you have your channel listings in a custom sort on YouTube TV, you might not see an option for 4K resolution. Here's how to fix it.
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Best live TV streaming services: YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling TV, and more

Ditching cable? To demystify the journey to independence from traditional cable and satellite providers, we present the very best live TV streaming services.
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YouTube TV tips and tricks: how to get the most out Google’s live TV service

YouTube TV is the most popular option for cord-cutters, and that means you need to know these YouTube TV tips and tricks.
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TikTok is about to get banned. Here are 7 TikTok alternatives to use

Though TikTok isn't banned quite yet, it may be soon. Here are some alternatives worth checking out.
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YouTube gets parental code feature on TV to protect kids

YouTube has introduced a new safety protocol that would require young users to enter a parent code if they want to watch videos outside the "kids" profile.
YouTube TV on Roku.

YouTube TV prices are going up again in 2025

YouTube TV, the popular live-streaming TV service, is once again increasing its monthly prices.
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The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing

YouTube announced a lot of updates in October, and today a few of them are rolling out to iOS and Android.
Sling TV.

The best Sling TV alternatives

Sling TV might be super affordable, but it doesn't always get the job done. These are the other options worth looking at.
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Get ready for AI-dubbed YouTube videos

YouTube is reportedly rolling out its AI auto-translation tool to content creators in nine different languages including, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese.