by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Accessibility, Google, News, YouTube
TL;DR YouTube just announced some big access and feature expansions to video auto-dubbing. Auto dubbing is now generally available to creators, and Expressive Speech debuts with support for eight languages. YouTube has also started its pilot program to test lip sync...
by dbadmin | Jan 31, 2026 | Browsers, Features, YouTube
No, it’s not your browser; it’s YouTube. This week, the company confirmed that it’s cracking down on background playback for non-Premium subscribers. Apps that previously and reliably supported YouTube background playback in the past, including Brave, Vivaldi, and...
by dbadmin | Jan 28, 2026 | Android apps, Browsers, Microsoft Edge, News, YouTube
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube viewers are reporting that background play no longer works on Samsung Internet, Vivaldi, and other browsers. The breaking of background play on multiple browsers suggests this could be a targeted change by...
by dbadmin | Jan 28, 2026 | News, YouTube, YouTube TV
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube TV now lets subscribers jump directly to specific segments within DVR recordings. The feature uses chapter-style navigation similar to YouTube videos, making recordings easier to browse and rewatch. It’s...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Google, News, YouTube
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube appears to be running a new experiment The test involves paywalling its popular playback speed feature. The test separates users into two categories: one where the feature is still free and the other where playback...
by dbadmin | Jan 26, 2026 | Google, News, YouTube
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube appears to be running a new experiment The test involves paywalling its popular playback speed feature. The test separates users into two categories: one where the feature is still free and the other where playback...