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Phone Arena
4 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Google makes important announcement about YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts is getting a new important feature in the coming weeks, Google Lens support. Google announced earlier today that Lens is coming to Shorts on Android and iOS devices. This is part of a new beta that will eventually be available to everyone using YouTube continues to avoid copying Apple and make most of its services exclusive to Android, and it's the right approach, especially if you want to keep the chance of convincing some Apple fans to your own what can you do with Google Lens on YouTube Shorts? For example, whenever you're watching a Short recorded in a location that you consider visiting, you'll be able to select a landmark to identify it. That way, you'll be able to learn more about the destination in terms of culture and history, if you're interested in these kinds of it drops, here is how you'll be able to take advantage of the new Google Lens on YouTube Shorts functionality: Go to the YouTube mobile app, then open the Shorts player by either tapping the Shorts tab or a Short you see on Home Pause the Short by tapping on the screen Select 'Lens' in the top menu then draw, highlight, or tap on anything you're watching to search via Google Lens You'll see visual matches and search results overlaid on the Short (and from there you can easily quickly jump back into the content you were watching) If needed, YouTube Shorts users can tap translate on the lower right side of the screen to translate any captions in the video. It's important to mention that Google Lens will not be available for Shorts with YouTube Shopping affiliate links or with paid product promotions. More importantly, there won't be any ads shown in the search results during the beta phase of Lens in Shorts. According to Google, the new Lens experience for YouTube Shorts is rolling out to all viewers this week, but it will take weeks to reach everyone. Also, as mentioned earlier, this is only available on Android and iOS mobile devices. Despite the fact that YouTube Shorts bring almost no money to creators, regardless of how many millions view they make, it's a good way to drive new audiences to your YouTube channel. Google Lens is hopefully going to improve the chance of gaining new fans for YouTube creators.
Engadget
6 hours ago
- Engadget
Google Lens is coming to YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts is beta testing the addition of Google Lens. Integrating this tech into the short-form video platform will allow viewers to search for more information about what they can see in a clip. The functionality will begin rolling out to all Shorts users this week. Once it's enabled on your account, the feature can be accessed by pausing the video, selecting Lens from the top menu and then tapping or highlighting an element of the clip to search about. Visual matches and search results will be overlaid on top of the Short. More details are provided in Google's support pages . The post announcing the Lens beta notes that advertisements won't be shown in the results during the test phase. Additionally, it states that "the Lens experience isn't available for Shorts with YouTube Shopping affiliate links or with paid product promotions." While the beta test isn't going to be tied to commerce, this feels like an integration that could very likely become a Shopping-centric resource in the future.
TechCrunch
11 hours ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
YouTube will soon let viewers use Google Lens to search what they see while watching Shorts
YouTube announced on Thursday that it's bringing Google Lens to YouTube Shorts in the coming weeks. With this integration, viewers will soon be able to use Google Lens to search what they see while watching Shorts. For example, if you're watching a Short filmed in a location that you're interested in visiting, you can select a landmark and ask Lens to identify it. From there, you would be able to learn more about the destination's culture and history. By integrating Lens into Shorts, YouTube is working to enhance visual search capabilities and give users more ways to discover and search for content in an intuitive and interactive way. It makes sense for the company to enhance search capabilities for YouTube Shorts viewers by leveraging Google Lens, especially since TikTok and Instagram Reels don't offer similar functionality. Once the functionality rolls out, users will be able to try it out by pausing a Short and then selecting the 'Lens' option in the top menu. Then, they will need to need to either draw, highlight, or tap on something they want to search. Lens will then provide visual matches and search results overlaid on the Short. Once you're done with the Short, you can jump back into the content that you were watching. Users won't see ads in search results during the beta phase of Lens in Shorts, YouTube says. The Google-owned company also notes that Lens in Shorts isn't available for Shorts with YouTube Shopping affiliate links or with paid product promotions. YouTube is starting to roll out the beta to all viewers this week. Techcrunch event Save now through June 4 for TechCrunch Sessions: AI Save $300 on your ticket to TC Sessions: AI—and get 50% off a second. Hear from leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Khosla Ventures, and more during a full day of expert insights, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking. These low-rate deals disappear when the doors open on June 5. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW Today's announcement comes as YouTube has been building out Shorts with added capabilities to take on TikTok and Instagram Reels. In April, YouTube announced new upcoming features that are designed to help creators publish engaging short-form videos. Creators will get access to an improved video editor, the ability to generate AI stickers, a feature that syncs content to the beat of a song, enhanced templates, and more.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: Young woman slips on train door while making reel– here's the full story
In today's digital world, where a few seconds of viral fame can change someone's life, many creators feel the pressure to stand out online, sometimes taking risks that aren't safe. Recently, a video that's been shared a lot on social media showed a woman trying to film an Instagram reel from the doorway of a moving train. She slipped while doing it, and the clip has sparked a lot of concern. Many viewers have spoken out, saying the stunt was dangerous and unnecessary. The video was first shared by Instagram user Munevver Isk Nizam. In it, she's holding onto the doorframe of a train while trying to film herself with the beautiful Sri Lankan scenery behind her. Just as she strikes a pose, the door suddenly closes, making her lose her balance and slip. Fortunately, she grabs onto a metal bar in time and avoids falling off. Watch the video here: As mentioned in the DNA report, her caption read: 'Sri Lanka Iconic Train. That famous train journey in Sri checked out the latest famous #ninearchbridgeella. Right when the train stopped, the door closed on me. I was shocked for a moment. Although the train was at a standstill, there was no problem, but here it is.. By the way, it was not the effect behind, it was the reaction of the people there :)' The caption explains that the train was actually stationary when the video was taken, but viewers still reacted strongly to the risk involved. With over 104 million views, the clip quickly spread across social media and sparked conversations everywhere. Due to the flood of reactions, she has now turned off the comment section on her original post. Some people defended the creator, noting that the train wasn't moving at the time. But others pointed out that hanging out of a train door for a video, no matter if it's stationary or not, sends the wrong message, especially to younger viewers. In recent years, social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube Shorts have seen a rise in risky, attention-grabbing content. From dancing on cliffs to posing on train tracks, many creators are choosing daring stunts over safety to stand out. Content creators often say that algorithms favour bold visuals and unique locations. But this can blur the line between creativity and recklessness– and, as this video shows, that can lead to real dangers.
Engadget
3 days ago
- Engadget
PopSockets finally launches a vertical grip stand
Vertical videos have been a part of most people's every day lives for years now. TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and more are all in portrait mode, as is a typical video call off a smartphone. But it's only now that PopSockets has caught up, releasing the Kick-Out Grip and Stand that can balance a phone vertically. The new model is part of PopSockets' MagSafe line but, as the name suggests, includes a kick stand that folds out of the traditional socket. All a person needs to do is flatten the grip and then pop out the top bit. It will fold down and serve as a light stand for the phone to rest on. PopSockets has launched the Kick-Out Grip and Stand in Black, Latte, Dusk and Putty, along with two Aluminum Radial options, French Navy and Silver. It retails for $40 and should work with any MagSafe compatible case, swappable PopTop or PopMount currently sold. However, it also comes with an adapter ring so it should work with almost any case. The new Kick-Out Grip and Stand feels like a small update but, if you're anything like me, it will stop water bottles, cups and other rogue phone props from constantly fall down. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
