YouTube Music launches live lyrics feature for Android and iOS
Technology | August 26, 2023 14:42 ISTEarlier this month, YouTube also announced that it had begun testing auto-generated summaries using artificial intelligence (AI).
Earlier this month, YouTube also announced that it had begun testing auto-generated summaries using artificial intelligence (AI).
The company made an announcement about a new initiative on its ‘YouTube test features and experiments’ page. According to the announcement, users will soon be able to search for songs by humming or recording a part of the song that is currently playing.
YouTube's incubator program seeks to collaborate with innovative minds in the music industry, such as artists, songwriters, and producers, from various genres and cultures.
The introduction of the Q&A sticker gives creators a better chance to interact with their audience. They can ask questions using customisable stickers, leading to more effective engagement.
X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to introduce a new "timestamp tagging" feature for videos, according to a screenshot shared by designer Andrea Conway.
YouTube's collaboration with Mayo Clinic is expected to result in informative video content covering a range of cancer conditions. The platform's proactive approach towards removing misleading health content aligns with its commitment to providing accurate information and protecting users.
Earlier this month, the Google-owned video-sharing platform began testing AI-generated summaries for videos. These summaries provide users with quick overviews, helping them decide if a video aligns with their interests.
To counter spam and scams, YouTube, owned by Google, will make links in Shorts comments and descriptions non-clickable from August 31, 2023. However, the platform will introduce new methods for creators to highlight significant links.
YouTube has recently also introduced new creation tools catering to 'YouTube Shorts', which are short vertical videos. These tools include the Collab tool and the Q&A sticker.
YouTube has revealed that it will cease recommending videos to users who have disabled their watch history. The platform explained that if a user has watch history turned off and no significant prior watch history, features reliant on watch history for video recommendations will be disabled.
Officials said videos on these YouTube channels — Yahan Sach Dekho, Capital TV, KPS News, Sarkari Vlog, Earn Tech India, SPN9 News, Educational Dost and World Best News — were fact-checked by the Press Information Bureau for spreading false news.
YouTube is also experimenting with updating the 'About' and 'Channels' tabs to improve access to essential information, revamping the look and feel of channel pages.
For non-Premium users, the standard 1080p option remains accessible. The move aligns with YouTube's efforts to enhance the viewing experience for its premium subscribers and offer an incentive for users to upgrade to the Premium service.
By using these tools, YouTube users can have more control over the content they see which creates a more personalised and enjoyable viewing experience.
According to YouTube's official blog post, the Collab feature is being gradually introduced to all iOS creators, and Android users can expect to receive it soon.
The AI auto-generated summaries aim to provide users with a concise overview of the video's content, allowing them to decide if it aligns with their interests.
After Pathaan, the craze of Shah Rukh Khan is still not over. Fans are eagerly waiting for his next big release Jawan and the film is already a hot topic among the moviegoers.
Darren Watkins, popularly known as IShowSpeed, hit the headlines after he shared multiple videos of him with a swollen eye and crying in pain.
The multiview feature was initially in testing and is now available to Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) League Pass subscribers on YouTube TV and YouTube with Primetime Channels.
YouTube has also been examining a three-strikes policy for users who use ad blockers. The platfrom clarified that using ad blockers is a violation of its Terms of Service.
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