Former NASA engineer Mark Rober has unveiled details of his Netflix series. Rober, who has over 73M YouTube subscribers, struck a deal with the streamer last year, becoming the latest creator to jump ...

The YouTube algorithm is pushing bizarre, often nonsensical A.I.-generated videos targeting children. Our video journalist Arijeta Lajka explains why experts say that these videos could affect their ...

People are getting addicted to social media platforms, adopting short-duration content. The harm that comes with watching reels for a long time is concerning.

Give the tool a prompt—an image, say, or a brief snippet of text—and it will generate an interactive world for the user to explore. Type in a straightforward request, and the result is a realistic ...

YouTube is testing conversational AI on smart TVs, allowing viewers to ask the assistant questions related to the video they're watching on the big screen.

Videos aimed at pets are drawing millions of views. But who’s actually watching? By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions. Show ...

Rising sea levels along coastlines not only threaten populations, but also pose a danger to agricultural crops, which may be damaged by surging amounts of saltwater. Researchers have, in response, ...

There are plenty of reasons people want to download videos from YouTube and other video platforms. Maybe you’re traveling and don’t want to rely on spotty Wi-Fi. Maybe you want to save a long tutorial ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

SEOUL—“Baby Shark Dance,” the aggravatingly addictive children’s tune, is YouTube’s most-watched video ever. It has been played, on average, more than 4.7 million times a day since its 2016 upload.

Understanding scientific principles and practices is essential for every person. Without scientific literacy, people are subject to false or inflated advertising claims, misplaced fears, and a general ...

YouTube has a new feature that will automatically upscale videos. Upscaling will start on videos that are less than HD quality. Creators can opt out, and viewers can choose to view the original. That ...