YouTube announced a slew of new live video features for streamers at its Made on YouTube 2025 event. Credit: YouTube YouTube announced a slew of new creator-oriented updates at its Made on YouTube ...

At its annual Made on YouTube event this week, YouTube unveiled tons of new updates, features, and tools geared toward creators, including updates to YouTube Live, new ways to monetize, and more.

YouTube now automatically holds back ads when live chat engagement peaks. Additionally, buying a Super Chat, Super Sticker, or virtual gift now earns you a personal, ad-free viewing window so you ...

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YouTube Live in 2026 introduces dual-format streaming, enabling creators to reach both desktop and mobile audiences simultaneously. Updated guides outline how to configure streams, secure stream keys, ...

YouTube rolls out cross-channel live redirects, a new feature that allows streamers to send live viewers to other channels. Cross-channel live redirects are functionally similar to Twitch raids, which ...

Whether you’re interested in creating a fun tutorial for people to try at home, live streaming your favorite games, or even sharing your best jokes with a live audience, there’s a lot to love about ...

Creators will be able to stream alongside live content and go live in vertical and horizontal formats simultaneously. Creators will be able to stream alongside live content and go live in vertical ...

YouTube Live in 2026 gives creators powerful tools to connect, monetize, and grow, but success depends on fine-tuning quality, latency, and engagement strategies. Whether streaming from a phone or a ...