​YouTube is adding new AI-powered features to YouTube Music that aim to make it easier for listeners to discover music, explore artists, and find podcasts they may otherwise miss. Announced at this year’s Made On YouTube event, the updates include “Ask Music,” a conversational tool for music and podcasts, and “Your Podcast Lineup,” a personalized […]  

​Eight Sleep said the new pod is now 20% faster than the previous generation  

​YouTube is adding new features to generate ideas and monitor the performance of thumbnails.  

​Many of these tools hinge on using generative AI to try out a variety of different tactics on a video to find what works best.  

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​YouTube’s new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request.  

​YouTube’s AI feature can now help you compare products as you shop.  

​As microdrama apps gain traction, YouTube is clearly betting that episodic short-form storytelling will stick around. And that the format belongs on Shorts. At its Made On YouTube event on Wednesday, the company announced “Shorts Series,” a new tool that lets creators organize their Shorts into TV-style seasons and episodes. The feature brings a more […]  

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