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Man holds iPhone 7 with YouTube logo on its screen (Credit: Depositphotos) *YouTube has handed users a new level of control over what they see on the platform. A recent update now makes it possible to ...

I’ll be honest — I have zero self-control when it comes to YouTube Shorts. It doesn’t matter if I’m working or casually watching TV; the moment one short grabs my attention, I’m pulled straight into ...

Back in October, YouTube announced a new timer that would let you limit how often you use Shorts and for how long and, now, that’s being expanded to let you effectively turn off Shorts. YouTube’s ...

I will be blunt here. I hate YouTube Shorts. Not only is it a time sink, but it’s also a brainrot time sink that makes you feel bad afterwards. Thankfully, with a new update that YouTube is rolling ...

The ability to build on short-form videos is a key part of the experience for many, but YouTube Shorts is now testing out a version of that which uses AI, with two ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

YouTube’s algorithm loves content that delivers punchy value fast. This means that Shorts can be your best friend for getting eyes on your work—but not all Shorts are created equal. Let’s break down ...

As tools like OpenAI's Sora and Google's Veo make AI video creation more accessible than ever, "AI slop" is also invading YouTube, according to a report by video-editing firm Kapwing. The company ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Changing a YouTube Shorts thumbnail after it’s already posted feels impossible because YouTube hides the option. This guide shows you every working method, including the only real way to change a ...