YouTube's new TV app feature helps you find the good stuff faster

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Navigating YouTube with a TV remote can be a pain point compared to the ease of a touchscreen. So, the latest TV update is aimed at conquering those long intros. Forget guesswork with the progress bar—the app will now auto-generate key moments in videos. You shouldn't confuse this with the AI-powered recommendations for YouTube Premium, though.

Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, announced the update on X (formerly Twitter). This means you might soon see white markers appear on the progress bar when watching videos on your TV. (Don't worry if you haven't spotted them yet, the rollout could be ongoing.)

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Beats and Alo Yoga unveil Special Edition Fit Pro

Beats and Alo Yoga have teamed up to create a limited-edition Beats Fit Pro, perfect for the fashion-forward fitness enthusiast. The collaboration boasts a stunning design with a high-gloss, sparkle-infused charging case that shimmers with a liquid metal effect. The interior reflects the same chic vibe with a chrome-like finish.

But it's not just about looks. The earbuds themselves feature lustrous pearlized Beats "b" logos and a debossed Alo logo on the right bud.

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Fitbit watch functionality faces limits in Europe

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Fitbit smartwatch users in the European Economic Area will lose access to a wide range of features starting June 2024. Google, which owns Fitbit, announced the removal of third-party apps and watch faces from the Fitbit app gallery, citing compliance with new regulations. The specific regulations are likely linked to the Digital Markets Act, but Google hasn't provided full details yet.

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Samsung plans generative AI upgrade for Bixby

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Samsung is set to boost Bixby's capabilities with generative AI, according to a recent interview with a high-ranking Samsung executive. This move aims to redefine Bixby's role within the Samsung ecosystem.

“With the emergence of generative AI and LLM (large language model) technology, I believe that we have to redefine the role of the Bixby so that Bixby could be equipped with Generative AI and become more smarter in the future,” Won-Joon Choi, executive vice president of Samsung’s mobile business, told the media outlet.

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