YouTube is testing a change to the swipe-down gesture. Now, it takes you to the next video instead of exiting the fullscreen mode.
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YouTube is experimenting with showing long-form video recommendations in the Shorts feed with a limited number of users to boost long-form video discovery in more places across the platform.
YouTube has started rolling out Jump Ahead and picture-in-picture mode for Shorts videos. These features are now available to Premium users along with some opt-in experiments to try out.
YouTube will soon ask users to add context to videos. It's working on a notes feature, allowing users to write and rate notes that add more information or caution viewers about misinformation.
YouTube said it's testing the ability to share channels via QR codes and summarize live chats during super active live streams using AI. These features are available to small groups of testers.
YouTube is experimenting with a new generative AI feature that creates custom images and videos for green screen backgrounds. The feature is currently available to a small group of creators.
YouTube has announced its latest AI experiments feature called Dream Track. Creators can use it to generate AI-powered instrumental soundtracks and use them in their YouTube Shorts.
YouTube is testing an AI-powered feature that lets you skip ahead a video to a point where most users would typically jump. It is currently available to YouTube Premium subscribers in the US.
YouTube is testing a new experimental feature in its app that allows users to play videos at a higher speed with a single tap. The feature will be available for users to try out until August 13.
A new YouTube feature is being tested that lets you disable screen input to prevent accidental pauses and skips. The experimental feature will be available to select users until July 30.
The latest Chrome Canary updates have disabled the recently added Mica Alt material due to "not good enough" power usage. However, you can still enable the effect; here is how to do it.
Microsoft has released a redesigned browser to insiders in the Dev and Canary Channel. If you do not like this unorthodox design and its rounded corners, here is how to restore the original looks.
Microsoft Edge is a feature-packed browser, but even more various capabilities lurk in the section with experimental options or "flags." Here are top five such flags you may consider useful.
Microsoft Edge on Android has received a neat experimental flag to help the browser block ads. In addition to the built-in ad blocker, Edge for Android is now better at removing video ads.
Google Chrome received a new experimental flag that should bring notable battery life improvements. According to Google, quick intensive throttling after loading should improve battery life by 10%.
Microsoft is testing a new search bar on the desktop in Windows 11. It is available for select users in the Dev channel, and this guide will show you how to enable or disable it after testing.
