Playback speed feature was largely used to swift through lectures, podcasts and recipes during and after pandemic. Now, people are reaching for it even during thrillers, romances and prestige dramas..

It's easy to feel like the pandemic stole time away and messed with life plans, so Stolen Time looks at how to do things more efficiently. Whether it's tech hacks, podcasts or apps you need, or just ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Speed-watching has become an increasingly common way to consume content. A new analysis looks at its effect on older and younger ...

Don't have time to sit through an entire Instagram Reel but still want to see the whole thing unfold? Good news -- you can now watch Reels at twice the speed. Instagram, which is owned by Meta, called ...

Watching sped-up TikToks has become a popular way to consume these short-form videos. But there's a price our brain pays. Illustration: Benjamin Currie; Photos: Getty Lately, I am watching TikToks ...

YouTube is experimenting with a new capability that allows Premium subscribers to watch videos at 2x speed. The feature lets users long-press on the player to automatically set the playback speed to ...

Elyse Betters Picaro is the former Editor-in-Chief of Pocket-lint and the former Operations Manager for Valnet's Consumer Tech brands, including Pocket-lint, Android Police, and XDA. She is based in ...

Users can test this feature by opting for 2x playback option after long pressing any YouTube Premium sponsored video. Earlier, to watch a YouTube video at 2x speed, a user needed to choose the option ...

The fast and the curious? If you’re a big fan of watching videos on the internet — like via TikTok, YouTube or Masterclass — chances are you’ve grown accustomed to listening to people speak at Looney ...

Viewers are increasingly fast-forwarding through shows and movies, a trend fueled by content overload and a desire for efficiency. While some see it as a practical adaptation, experts warn it risks ...