All articles tagged with #youtube shorts
YouTube doesn’t offer a direct way to turn off Shorts; on mobile you can hide them by setting the Shorts feed limit to 0 minutes via Time management, which removes Shorts from the home feed (refresh if needed). On desktop, use the three‑dot menu to Show Fewer Shorts, or install a browser extension like Unhook to permanently hide Shorts (and optionally other clutter) from your YouTube home feed.
Google is rolling out YouTube Shorts updates to reduce clutter and improve usability: Clear Screen mode hides on-screen UI for an unobstructed view, Shorts can be played at 2x speed, and a quick pause/mute option helps prevent loud interruptions. The Like button becomes a Heart and the Dislike option is removed, with a Not Interested option to refine recommendations. A new Time management setting called Shorts feed limit lets users cap daily viewing from 0 to 2 hours, and the rollout is beginning now.
YouTube Shorts is removing the visible dislike button, replacing the like with a heart, adding a TikTok-inspired Clear Screen mode, and introducing a 2x playback speed option, plus new feed-tuning controls like Not Interested and Don't Recommend; rollout is regional and ongoing.
YouTube is adding TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a 'clear screen' mode to remove icons and text, swapping the thumbs-up for a heart, a new 2x speed option (swipe-down to adjust with a lock), and a mute control, while also removing the dislike button to steer feedback.
Google I/O 2026 unveiled a wave of AI tools, with many flashy features still gated behind paid tiers, but a few freebies are available now: Gemini 3.5 Flash is the new default model, Omni Flash for YouTube Shorts and Create will be free when it rolls out later this week, SynthID watermarking will help Chrome/Search detect AI-generated content, Gemini’s visual design gets a refreshed look, and Google Pics will launch in Workspace apps with free access only for certain Google Workspace business accounts.
Google announces Gemini Omni, a video-first AI model that can generate and edit high-quality videos from a wide range of inputs (images, audio, text, and video) with conversational, build-on-each-step editing. The Omni Flash model rolls out today to the Gemini app, Google Flow, and YouTube Shorts, and can transform existing footage, add new characters or objects, adjust environment and style, and even create a digital avatar voiced like the user. It leverages physics-aware rendering, knowledge from Gemini, and will use SynthID watermarks to verify generation. Audio output starts with voice references only, and some editing features are still being tested to ensure responsible use and privacy protections. Availability begins for AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers globally, with expansion to YouTube Create/App users this week.
YouTube is rolling out an AI avatar feature for Shorts that lets creators record a live selfie to generate a digital version of themselves, which can be used in new clips or added to eligible Shorts; avatars must be used in the creator's own original videos, with remix controls and automatic deletion after three years if unused; all avatar content will be clearly labeled as AI-generated with watermarking like SynthID and C2PA; access is gradual, requiring 18+, an existing channel, and is part of Google's Gemini AI toolkit; it comes amid concerns about deepfakes and other AI-generated content.
Google has upgraded its AI video model Veo to version 3.1, enhancing realism, audio quality, prompt accuracy, and support for vertical videos, with plans to integrate it into YouTube Shorts and other platforms, strengthening its position in AI-generated content.
YouTube Premium has introduced new features including up to 4x faster playback speeds, high-quality audio at 256kbps for music videos, and enhanced Shorts functionalities like Picture-in-Picture and automatic downloads, along with updates for smart TVs, gaming consoles, and iOS devices.
Google has introduced new AI-powered video editing features to Google Photos and YouTube Shorts, including photo-to-video conversion with animation and movement, a Remix style-changing tool, and effects for creating engaging Shorts videos, rolling out in select regions and platforms.
Google is introducing generative AI video features to YouTube Shorts and Google Photos, initially based on the Veo 2 model, with plans to upgrade to Veo 3 later this summer, expanding access from select countries to more globally.
YouTube is introducing new GenAI-powered features to its Shorts platform, including photo-to-video creation, AI effects like underwater visuals, doodle transformations, and an AI Playground for generating videos and music from prompts, initially powered by Veo 2 and soon upgraded to Veo 3, available in select countries.
Google is expanding its AI-powered photo-to-video and creative tools in Google Photos and YouTube Shorts, allowing users in select countries to generate short videos and stylized images from photos, with new features like a Remix tool and AI effects, though these are still experimental and watermarked for identification.
Google's Veo 3 AI video generator will be integrated with YouTube Shorts later this summer, enhancing creative options for short-form videos amid the platform's rapid growth, with Shorts now averaging 200 billion daily views and a 186% increase in viewership over the past year.
Google is rolling out a beta feature that integrates Google Lens into YouTube Shorts, allowing users to interact with video content by searching for objects or translating captions directly within the app on Android and iOS, enhancing the viewing experience.