Viewers would rather watch video at slightly lower speeds than endure rebuffering, according to new research from Lancaster ...

Instead of freezing to buffer, videos could play slightly slower without you noticing, with research showing this approach feels smoother and less frustrating for most viewers.

A study finds that slowing video to 90% instead of buffering keeps streams smooth, reducing interruptions and improving ...

Some speedier playback options make a lot of sense on YouTube, but the actual use cases for 4x are probably pretty scant.

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 ...

New updates on the way for YouTube include collaborative playlists and an improved miniplayer that you can move and resize. New updates on the way for YouTube include collaborative playlists and an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. YouTube is reminding everyone that it offers variable playback speeds — which can add up to a ton of time savings if you’re able ...

Many of us have got into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds. For younger people, it might even be the norm. One survey of students in ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

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 ...