YouTube takes baby steps to being a real podcast app
The Verge AI5d agoReleaseYouTube is rolling out new podcast-oriented features for Premium subscribers, starting today on Android and coming later to iOS. The key addition is an on-the-go mode that shifts playback toward an audio-first layout, with larger simplified controls, a still image replacing video, and a timeline. It is a modest step toward making YouTube more comfortable for podcast listening, not a full podcast-app overhaul.
YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and Auto speed
TechCrunch AI5d agoReleaseYouTube is rolling out new podcast-related features, including an AI recommendation tool and a feature called Auto speed. The update signals YouTube’s continued push to compete with other platforms for podcast listeners and attention. The provided source does not include technical details about the AI system, availability, or how Auto speed works.
Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts
TechCrunch AI12d agoReleaseSpotify 宣布為其 Podcast 平台引進 AI 驅動的全新功能，包含「問答（Q&A）」與「簡報生成（Briefing Generation）」。用戶現在可以透過輸入提示詞（Prompts），讓 AI 自動生成每日或每週的 Podcast 內容摘要簡報。這項更新旨在幫助聽眾更快速地掌握節目重點，並提升與音訊內容的互動體驗。