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If the reported talks pan out, YouTube Premium could add audiobooks to its lineup as soon as 2027, with no extra charge for subscribers. The Wall Street Journal reported on the discussions, which have taken place over several months, but YouTube has not confirmed the feature or announced a launch date. -
YouTube's new GIF comments are starting to appear for some users, but the rollout is still uneven. User reports say GIFs can currently be attached only to comments under regular videos, and the option is not available to everyone yet.
YouTube announced the feature on September 23 during its Made on YouTube presentation, alongside several other planned changes. -
YouTube has started rolling out disclosure labels in YouTube Music, and tapping them opens more details about how a track was made. The company says the labels are meant to help listeners see when AI played a notable role in creating a song. A label appears directly on the player page while a track is playing. Tapping it opens a menu with additional information about the track, though YouTube has not specified exactly what details the menu will show. -
YouTubers Atlas Arcade and Ubonga have made an interactive version of Super Mario Bros.: Mario jumps and crouches in response to cursor movements, and the subtitle language lets you choose Luigi. You can only play it in a desktop browser; the interactive version doesn't work in the YouTube mobile app. -
You and a friend could be watching different versions of the same video: YouTube is rolling out A/B testing for videos themselves
Previously, creators could only test titles and thumbnails. Now they'll be able to test the video itself, and not everyone is thrilled with the idea. -
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YouTube has updated its monetization rules for graphic game violence ahead of GTA 6. Videos featuring such scenes can now earn ad revenue, but only if the graphic content appears not within the first seven seconds, but between the 8th and 15th second of the video. GTA 6's launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is still set for November 19, 2026. -
YouTube announced that it will change how public views are counted on August 24, 2026. From that date, a view will be registered the moment a video starts playing, with no minimum watch time required.
The update will apply to long-form videos, Shorts, and live streams at the same time. YouTube says the goal is to standardize views across the platform and better reflect creators' true exposure. -
YouTube is raising the bar for new monetization applicants on February 1, 2027, but creators already in the YouTube Partner Program will not be affected. New applicants will need 1,000 subscribers plus either 8,000 qualified watch hours over the last 365 days or 20 million qualified Shorts views over the last 90 days. -
Larian Studios has been running weekly streams of Baldur's Gate 3 on the Channel From Hell channel for several months now — simultaneously on Twitch and YouTube, running a Dark Urge playthrough. The August 5 broadcast didn't make it to the end: YouTube cut the stream with the explanation "nudity and sexually suggestive behavior," and TikTok pulled the plug shortly after too. No recording of the stream was left on either platform — viewers had to finish watching on Twitch. -
A dispute over Technolarp's Technoblade-inspired persona escalated on July 11 after several YouTube creators and Technodad criticized the channel and questioned whether the late streamer's memory was being used without consent.
Critics said Technolarp built the channel around a character modeled on Technoblade, copying a similar voice, humor, Minecraft skin, and video style. Some uploads were also promoted with the caption, "He's back in spirit," and Technolarp publicly admitted that he never received permission from Technodad. -
Five Nights at Freddy's has made an unexpected leap: you can now play a condensed version of Scott Cawthon's iconic horror game directly inside a YouTube video. This inventive project comes from YouTuber Atlas Arcade, who managed to recreate the tense security office experience without any downloads or external software — just your browser, on PC or mobile. -
Independent developer userpostingcontent has released PopUpFactCheck, a Chrome extension that brings real-time fact-checking to YouTube videos by analyzing subtitles and overlaying verdicts directly on the video player. Available since July 4, 2026, the extension already has an official Chrome Web Store page and a dedicated website. -
Starting in spring 2027, children under the age of 16 in the United Kingdom could be completely barred from using social media, YouTube, and streaming platforms, according to a proposed law that is expected to be introduced to Parliament before Christmas 2026. If approved, the restrictions would take effect the following year. -
YouTube has started rolling out one of its most requested features for free — Picture-in-Picture mode is now showing up for Android and iOS users around the world without a Premium subscription. There’s a catch, though, that instantly splits the audience into the happy and the disappointed: background playback won’t apply to music content. -
YouTube has officially rolled out a permanent change to its notification system. On April 21, the platform confirmed the full launch of a feature it had been testing since March 2025. -
Despite the video hosting service’s recent restrictions, the test version of the mobile Microsoft Edge browser now lets you listen to YouTube videos with the screen off. Whether by design or by accident, the devs have brought back a feature that Google previously yanked from all free mobile users. On top of that, the browser also got more convenient tab audio controls. -
‘Kill’ Shorts in Zero Minutes: YouTube Gave Users an Emergency Brake But Forgot to Remove the Button Itself
YouTube has finally given users a way to cut their Shorts time down to zero. A “0 minutes” limit has appeared in settings — but if you thought the platform would finally let you permanently nuke that annoying tab, think again. -
YouTube now lets users make their own deepfakes — an AI copies your face and voice, then drops your digital double into Shorts. The feature is already rolling out to some users, but it comes with strict limits. -
YouTube has started testing 90-second ads that cannot be scrolled through. The innovation so far concerns smart TV and streaming devices, according to the Android Authority.
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