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First announced at Google I/O, we launched Ask YouTube on search to help viewers get to the right video faster. Now, we’re bringing this feature to mobile devices, making Ask YouTube available to U.S. viewers across web, mobile and TVs.

This reimagined, conversational search tool allows users to ask complex queries, refine with follow up questions, and receive results in an interactive format, whether they’re on the go or using voice commands from the couch.

We’ve already seen users ask how to DIY their Halloween costumes, dive into video essays, and debate cutting their own bangs.

Ask YouTube on the watch page, which launched last year, is also expanding to help viewers connect even more deeply with the content and creators they love.

Earlier this year, we added the feature to TVs, and viewers will soon be able to use Ask YouTube directly from the watch page while watching Shorts and live streams, receiving instant context as the action unfolds.

As families dive headfirst into the back-to-school routine, many parents are asking a familiar question: how do we build healthy screen habits that actually stick?

Whether you’re trying to transition from a favorite show to the dinner table without causing a muddy puddle of tears, or just trying to find good quality content, getting the right balance can feel like a whole operation.

To help families navigate those moments, Dr. Garth Graham — a practicing physician, public health expert, father of four, and Head of YouTube Health — sat down for a very special video call with two of the world’s most recognisable parents: Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig.

Debuting on the Peppa Pig: Muddy Puddle Parenting YouTube channel, this lighthearted sit-down unpacks practical, clinician-tested tips for managing screen time at home … no snorting required.

From weekly prep to beautifully arranged lunches, creators are turning meal preparation into a comforting art form. Through satisfying tutorials, they offer a calming visual experience of tidiness, uniform chopping, and culinary control.

The hunger for this organized aesthetic is massive: In the first six months of 2026, there were more than 250M views of videos with "bento box" or "#bentobox" in the title.*

In preparation for the back-to-school season, don’t miss our unique YouTube logo (also known as the Yoodle) celebrating the meal prep community. Ready to pack your perfect lunch? Dive into our playlist.

_{*Source: YouTube data, Global, Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2026.}