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Surprise! YouTube integrates TikTok-like live video previews into Shorts feed

8Feb

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Surprise! YouTube integrates TikTok-like live video previews into Shorts feed

[ad_1] YouTube has implemented a new feature that integrates live videos into the Shorts feed. Now, as users browse through YouTube Shorts, they may encounter previews of ongoing live broadcasts, offering them the option to seamlessly join the stream by tapping on the "Watch Live" button. This functionality mirrors the experience on TikTok, where users can effortlessly navigate through a feed of live, mobile-optimised content.Enhanced Discoverability for Live StreamsThe inclusion of live video previews within the Shorts feed expands the discovery options for users, providing them with easy access to live broadcasts while engaging with short-form content. While creators have long had the ability to livestream in vertical format, this enhancement aims to enhance discoverability by showcas...

YouTube looks to serve you news with a fresh, unified, approach

19Oct

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YouTube looks to serve you news with a fresh, unified, approach

[ad_1] YouTube has been a go-to platform for those seeking to stay informed about the latest happenings around the globe via videos. Its innovative approach to delivering news content has made it a staple for information-hungry viewers. Over the years, YouTube has looked to connect people with trustworthy, authoritative news sources, especially during crucial times like elections, periods of unrest, or natural disasters to varying degrees of success.News Watch PageIn an effort to further streamline the way news is presented on its platform, YouTube is introducing a new update that promises to be a game-changer. This update aims to offer a more convenient and coherent experience for users, whether they are consuming long-form videos, podcasts, or the increasingly popular YouTube Shorts. ...

YouTube unveils AI-powered tools, empowers everyone to become a creator

21Sep

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YouTube unveils AI-powered tools, empowers everyone to become a creator

[ad_1] YouTube, on Wednesday, September 21, announced a range of new AI-powered tools for anyone to become a creator on its platform. These tools empower them to edit videos easily and upload them to the platform. In 2023, Google has been heavily investing in its AI tools and has been integrating them into many of its products. After the recent integration of AI tools in Workspace and the addition of YouTube and other Google apps' extensions to Google Bard, YouTube is here with its own range of AI tools such as Dream Screen, a new app called YouTube Create, and other AI features to help edit videos easily.Announcing the features, Toni Reid, YouTube's vice president for community products, said in a blog post, “We're unveiling a suite of products and features that will enable people to p...

YouTube Shorts launches new features for creators as platform crosses 2 bn viewer-mark

2Aug

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YouTube Shorts launches new features for creators as platform crosses 2 bn viewer-mark

[ad_1] YouTube Shorts, short-version video sharing platform of YouTube, has crossed 2 billion views by logged-in users monthly, the company said in a blogpost on Tuesday.Seeing the rise in short-format portrait videos, the Google-owned online video sharing platform has launched new features to lure more creators on its platform. The company is testing a mobile-first vertical live experience for creators to get discovered on the Shorts feed, it said. YouTube Shorts has also launched six new tools such as collab for remixing videos in side-by-side format, suggestions for remixing videos and replying to comments with a "Shorts" video and saving them to playlists, among others, according to the blogpost.Last month, Meta-owned Instagram announced enhancements to Reel templates like text, tra...

Bad News! YouTube Stories shutting down from June 26 as Google shifts to Shorts

27May

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Bad News! YouTube Stories shutting down from June 26 as Google shifts to Shorts

[ad_1] As google shifts priorities, it has announced that YouTube Stories is shutting down. This feature is similar to Snapchat and Instagram's disappearing messages. YouTube stories will be discontinued from June 26, 2023. Launched in 2018, Stories allowed creators to share behind-the-scenes updates, vlogs, and quick posts.The decision to remove YouTube Stories was influenced by mixed feedback from users and creators, who found it lacking essential features like swipe-up and video linking. YouTube observed that Stories had lower adoption rates compared to community posts, which generate more comments and likes. As Stories come to an end, YouTube will prioritise community posts and YouTube Shorts. The platform has expanded access to community posts, incorporating popular elements from S...

16Nov

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You can shop on YouTube Shorts soon!

[ad_1] YouTube is testing shopping features with US-based creators and audiences in the US, India, Brazil, Canada, and Australia. YouTube Shorts will soon be including new shopping features on the platform. This includes affiliate marketing and the ability to purchase items through Shorts.According to The Verge, this update was reported by a leading British newspaper. The long-form video giant is testing shopping features with US-based creators and audiences in the US, India, Brazil, Canada, and Australia. As per the report, this allows influencers to tag their own products in Shorts that viewers can then purchase. An affiliate marketing program, open to select US influencers, adds yet another way for creators to monetize their Shorts. For platforms that run on advertising dollars, sh...

Google’s YouTube Shorts and Meta Find Video App Success Where TikTok Is Banned

3Oct

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Google’s YouTube Shorts and Meta Find Video App Success Where TikTok Is Banned

[ad_1] Prateek Bhardwaj broke out as a social media star on TikTok, drawing in close to a million followers. Prateek Bhardwaj broke out as a social media star on TikTok's short-video platform, drawing in close to a million followers and a slew of big-brand endorsements. But he's no longer on the app. The 30-year-old from small-town India defected to Moj, one of several Google-backed TikTok clones that sprouted after New Delhi banned the app from China's ByteDance Ltd.'s in 2020. He barely missed a beat: his fan base has ballooned to 3.4 million and the content creator still plugs products from Xiaomi phones to Diageo whiskey. Bhardwaj's smooth transition highlights the opportunity presented by TikTok's banishment from th...

How to earn money while making YouTube Shorts: THIS is what you need to do

1Sep

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How to earn money while making YouTube Shorts: THIS is what you need to do

[ad_1] YouTube Shorts have a fund of $100 million through which creators can get a monthly bonus between $100–$10,000. So, if you want to earn while making videos, know the rules and eligibility criterias. Nearly two years after the launch of Shorts, YouTube has now become a place where long-form videos and music exist together with short-form content. Shorts have been gaining popularity on YouTube and today, they are generating 30 billion views per day, up 400% from 1 year ago, with 1.5 billion monthly logged in users consuming YouTube Shorts content.Shorts have enabled creators and artists of all stripes in connecting with fans around the world. Both new and existing creators are reaching viewers across a diverse range of t...