YouTube Introduces Ability to Hide Shorts, Providing Users with Greater Control Over Content Consumption

YouTube has rolled out a feature that allows users to set their Shorts feed limit to zero minutes, enabling them to remove short-form videos from their feed. This move aims to help users manage their screen time and prevent excessive scrolling. The platform initially launched a Shorts feed limit last year, starting at 15 minutes, and has now expanded the options to include a zero-minute setting. This new feature not only benefits individual users but also has business implications for YouTube as it enhances user experience and potentially increases engagement by providing more control over content consumption.

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Meta Quest Headset Prices Surge Amid RAM Crisis Impacting Tech Industry

Meta announces price hikes for Quest headsets due to rising costs of RAM, following industry trend of companies increasing hardware prices. Meta Quest 3 to increase by $100 to $599, while Quest 3S prices go up by $50 to $350-$450. Accessories stay the same, but refurbished units also see price increases. Meta cites RAM shortage affecting chip prices, similar to recent price hikes by Sony and Microsoft for gaming consoles and PCs.

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