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If you’re reading this, you’re probably an avid YouTube user. And if you are, I think there’s one thing we can all agree on. As imperfect as it may be, YouTube is invaluable. Whether I’m watching a ...

It’s common for people to open a short video, thinking they’ll just watch the one — then realize they’re still on the app an hour later. YouTube is adding a new timer feature to help users manage this ...

YouTube will now count views on YouTube Shorts based on viewers who come across the content. Credit: Faisal Bashir/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images How many views are your YouTube videos ...