YouTube copies Netflix's old 'Play Something' button in new test

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December 30, 2024, 1:00 PM

• •YouTube is testing a new 'Play Something' floating action button, borrowing a now-defunct Netflix feature of the same name.
• •It works in much the same way, playing a random video that's likely based on your previous selections.
• •The new feature looks like a way for YouTube to keep viewers engaged, particularly in the Shorts platform.

YouTube is testing a new 'Play Something' button that will play a random video based on your previous selections. The feature is similar to a now-defunct Netflix feature of the same name.

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