YouTube is reportedly testing locking video playback speed behind a YouTube Premium subscription.

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 ...

YouTube has rolled out a new feature to YouTube Premium subscribers that enables video playback speed to be increased much easier. The new feature will be greatly ...

YouTube appears to be running a experiment that could add a new feature to Premium, but take away a feature from free users.

Instagram has introduced a new feature allowing users to speed up Reels by simply long-pressing on the screen's edges to activate a 2x playback speed. This update enhances user control and addresses ...

YouTube is reminding everyone that it offers variable playback speeds — which can add up to a ton of time savings if you’re able to keep pace with life in the fast lane. The video giant first ...

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I know (from using programs that give me fine-grained control over playback speed) that the "2x" playback speed is not actually twice as fast. It sounds more like 1.5 or 1.75 speed. (Most people would ...

While some people may find playback speed choices not that useful, many are actually loving the addition especially those that regularly watch tutorials or educational vlogs. Having the power to slow ...

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