YouTube looks set to add audio-only background ads to the video platform but only when you’re listening to content in the background on desktop. In a blog post, YouTube product manager Melissa Hsieh ...

YouTube is a fantastic video service that’s packed with musical content. Like other video apps such as iPlayer and Vimeo, YouTube can provide great audio entertainment on the iPhone, even if you’re ...

If you struggle to find the focus to accomplish whatever task is at hand, you may want to explore using audio as a way to help you concentrate. Now, we're not suggesting listening to catchy pop tunes, ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, ...

A collection of YouTube Premium features are expanding in availability to new devices, and it has me genuinely considering ...

Microsoft Edge Beta for iOS adds background video playback. Stream YouTube, music, and lectures even when your iPhone is ...

The latest Vivaldi 5.7 update for Android has now added support for YouTube background video playback even for non-Premium subscribers. Announced in a blog post, the ...

You can overcome the official YouTube app's prohibition on unpaid background playback by watching videos in your browser. The process may be different depending on ...