Voting in 122 of the 243 Assembly seats in the second and final phase of the Bihar elections was underway on Tuesday. The turnout was 31.3% till 11 am, according to the Election Commission. The highest turnout was recorded in the Kishanganj district (34.7%) and the lowest in Madhubani district (28
Scrolling too long? YouTube’s latest feature knows when to stop you
YouTube has rolled out a new ‘Shorts Timer' feature that allows users to manage how long they spend watching short videos on the app. The new feature lets viewers set daily time limits for watching Shorts, and once that limit is reached, the app automatically pauses the feed and shows a message indicating that the viewing limit for the day has been reached.
The feature marks another step by YouTube toward promoting mindful viewing habits. Many users tend to scroll endlessly through short clips, often spending more time than they planned. The Shorts Timer aims to reduce this cycle by reminding users when to stop, which could help them balance screen time with other activities.
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YouTube said the new feature supports its ongoing effort to encourage responsible digital habits. The company has already implemented options such as “Take a Break” reminders that prompt users after specific viewing durations of 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes, and bedtime reminders that notify users when it's time to rest. These existing prompts, however, can be easily dismissed or ignored, limiting their effectiveness.
The Shorts Timer, in contrast, introduces a firmer limit. When the set time expires, the app pauses the Shorts feed, effectively stopping users from scrolling further for the rest of the day unless they change the timer settings. This gives users direct control over how much time they wish to spend on the platform while discouraging continuous, unplanned usage.
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Currently, the Shorts Timer functions only for the account holder who activates it. Parents cannot yet link or use the feature to manage their children's viewing habits. However, YouTube has confirmed plans to expand the tool to include parental control integration later this year. Once that update is introduced, parents will be able to set daily limits for their children's Shorts viewing, and the pause notification will not be dismissible.
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Users can also activate the “Take a Break” reminder through the app by following these steps:
The Shorts Timer is another addition to YouTube's ongoing efforts to promote healthier screen habits and give users more control over how they interact with short-form video content.
Source: HindustanTimes
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Voting in 122 of the 243 Assembly seats in the second and final phase of the Bihar elections was underway on Tuesday. The turnout was 31.3% till 11 am, according to the Election Commission. The highest turnout was recorded in the Kishanganj district (34.7%) and the lowest in Madhubani district (28
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