YouTube Shorts adds TikTok-like text-to-speech video narration
The Hindu
YouTube introduces new Shorts features including text-to-speech narration, auto-generated captions, Minecraft effects, and more to compete with TikTok.
YouTube announced new features coming for Shorts, some of which are now available. The features include text-to-speech narration for videos that allows creators to make use of artificial intelligence to add voiceover to videos.
A similar feature has been available on TikTok for some time now and is known to use robotic voice.
Creators can use the feature by tapping on the “add voice” icon after creating text in Shorts. The icon for adding voiceovers can be found in the upper-left corner of the screen and users can pick the voice they want to use.
Currently, YouTube supports just four voices that can be used to add voiceovers.
(For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today’s Cache)
The video-sharing platform also launched auto-generated captions that can be added to a video without switching to another app. Users can also change the caption’s style using a selection of fonts and colours.
Additionally, YouTube also added a new set of Minecraft effects along with a minigame called Minecraft Rush.
KDEM and FKCCI partner to enhance Karnataka's digital economy, focusing on MSME growth and entrepreneurship beyond Bengaluru.
Elba Trading Company launches Presto Panini, a new lunch brand featuring focaccia sandwiches and salads for weekday dining.
Andhra Pradesh Ministers express deep sorrow over a tragic road accident in Karnataka, offering condolences and support to victims' families.
IUML secures a one-year Deputy Mayor term in Kochi Corporation, following a revised arrangement with Congress leadership.
Navi Mumbai International Airport dazzles with a spectacular drone show ahead of its commercial launch on December 25, 2025.
Karnataka bus-truck collision LIVE: Follow the Hindu's updates as a tragic bus accident in Chitradurga kills more than 11, injures dozens more.
A tragic collision between a truck and a bus in Karnataka leaves over 11 feared dead and many injured.
The Centre has set up the Bureau of Port Security under the Merchant Shipping Act 2025 to ensure regulatory oversight, coordination, and compliance with international security standards amid growing maritime and cybersecurity threats.
A senior doctor at IGMC Shimla was terminated after a brawl with a patient, revealing misconduct on both sides.
Actor Govinda joins 40-star campaigners for Shiv Sena in upcoming Municipal Corporation polls set for January 15.
New escalators are coming to foot over bridges at Chromepet and Taramani, enhancing pedestrian access and safety.
J&K Bank awarded ‘Best MSME Bank’ for excellence in MSME support and CSR initiatives at the 2025 MSME Banking Awards.
Over the decades, the Anglo-Indian Grand Christmas Ball in Chennai has stepped into many venues, from Railway enclaves to private halls. It has left an indelible mark on some of these venues, Faiz Mahal and Shiraz Hall, both in Egmore, counted among them. This Christmas Day (December 25), Faiz Mahal is playing host to yet another Grand Christmas Ball. The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves with a distinctive Anglo-Indian flavour, this event signifies an effort to preserve a cultural tradition that has enriched Chennai