Archive · 2 Jun 2025

Google Lens to Enhance YouTube Shorts with Visual Search

Google Lens to Enhance YouTube Shorts with Visual Search

Imagine you're watching a fun short video on YouTube and see something you like, like a cool outfit.

Now, you can tap a button, circle the item, and Google will show you where to find it or learn more.

It's like having a super search tool right inside the video!

This new feature is called Lens and it's coming to YouTube Shorts.

You can use it to find things like clothes, places, or gadgets.

It's still in testing, so it won't show ads at first.

This is different from other video apps because YouTube is focusing on making videos more useful.

YouTube is also adding other tools for creators to make and edit their Shorts.

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