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The authors recreated the original code, interface, and even the advertising banners of the first iteration of YouTube

YouTube has started testing the 'Ask' button with Gemini support. The feature appears as part of an experiment for a small group of smart TV, gaming console, and media box users. This became known from the updated Google support page.

Russia confused economics with astronomy

Now users don't need to access the video hosting through Safari

The translation quality is excellent, but far from perfect

The video will be available until February 11

In the future, it will be possible to completely block Shorts

YouTube updated its advanced search tools. Now users can exclude Shorts, i.e. videos up to three minutes long, from the results. This will be useful for those looking for longer videos but encountering lots of short clips.

In 2026, Netflix will begin streaming video podcasts thanks to a partnership with iHeartMedia. The platform will get new episodes of over 15 popular shows, including The Breakfast Club, Dear Chelsea, My Favorite Murder, and others.

Only Russian propaganda will remain

Google has started removing AI-generated videos depicting Disney characters from YouTube. This happened after Disney sent the company an official letter demanding a cease and desist for copyright infringement.

YouTube TV will launch over 10 themed packages at the beginning of 2026. This will be the first time the service segments its channel lineup in a model similar to cable television.

YouTube has presented its first-ever annual selection of videos that a user watched throughout the year. It is available separately from the YouTube Music Recap statistics that existed previously.

The YouTube platform is working on an experimental feature called "Your Custom Feed," which aims to solve the problem of chaotic recommendations in users' home feeds. The innovation will allow viewers to independently create their recommendation feed with text prompts.

The new feature is currently available on some TVs.