One of the most annoying aspects of nearly every streaming platform is the autoplay of trailers and previews. When you simply hover over a title, you are blasted with video. Despite an outcry from ...

In this guide we’ll show you how to turn off autoplay videos in the YouTube app. If you’re concerned about data usage, or just don’t want videos playing on their own, we’re here to help. You can ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. It’s possible to accidentally watch some graphic videos on social media sites. Because autoplay is turned on by default on social ...

Watching violent content on social media can trigger PTSD-like symptoms. Here’s how to avoid it.

Autoplaying videos on Facebook can be great if you're in the mood to conk out in front of a screen for a little while. But they can also be annoying — they can use up your data, play loud noises, and ...

You know how when you open the Netflix app, whatever is featured at the top starts autoplaying its trailer? That’s actually done in a way to get you into watching something quicker. Which makes sense.

For streaming services, success is all about engagement: racking up those views and listens, encouraging users to spend as long as possible “consuming” “content”. This is why autoplay features are so ...

Auto-Play is one of the YouTube features that allow users to automatically play another relevant video after watching the current one. The next videos to play are based on your current viewing history ...

If you watch Netflix TV shows and series, you've probably loved and hated the autoplay feature that automatically begins the next episode seconds after the one you're watching ends. Now you can choose ...

You’ve probably been caught off guard by videos that play automatically on Facebook, Twitter, or just across the internet in general. They begin playing as soon as you load a page or (if they’re more ...

While Google futzes around with your ability to mute and block autoplaying video within the Chrome browser, Microsoft has taken action. Global controls for preventing video from auto-playing within ...

Social media platforms allow users to manually disable video autoplay settings. Disabling autoplay requires navigating distinct menus across apps and devices. Users can protect viewing experience by ...