Another major reason I've stepped away from watching YouTube on my TV or smartphone is the constant battle with imprecise video controls. On the phone, you have to drag your finger along the tiny ...

YouTube creators may be concerned that the new carousel feature could reduce engagement with their videos, just like how AI Overviews on Google Search have led to fewer referrals to news sites.

There’s a moment every YouTube viewer dreads: you settle in, hit play, and two unskippable pre-rolls yell about crypto or razors before the first frame of the video appears. Mid-rolls used to break ...