The spread of the 2x playback button is a sign of brainrot — and I love it

YouTube Shorts is finally adding a 2x playback speed option. I watch almost everything sped up now — TikToks, Reels, and ...
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People Are Watching TikToks At 2x Speed — This Is What It's Doing To Their Brains

Watching sped-up TikToks has become a popular way to consume these short-form videos. But there's a price our brain pays. Illustration: Benjamin Currie; Photos: Getty Lately, I am watching TikToks ...
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Good News: Watching Lectures at 2X Speed Might Not Be So Bad After All

Researchers found no major difference in performance between students who watched a lecture at normal speed versus those who watched at 1.5X or 2X speed. Reading time 3 minutes One of the (many) ...

How to speed up an Instagram Reel

It comes as no surprise that Instagram Reels is copying TikTok in just about every way it can. The videos loop. The like, ...
Fast Company

If you were bored watching videos at a plodding 2x speed, you’re in luck: They can go faster

MrBeast’s fast-cutting, nonstop dramatics are already quick enough. Now, some users can watch his videos (and others) at 4x speed. YouTube is continuing its push for pace. In a new experiment, Premium ...
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YouTube Shorts Update Adds Clear Screen, 2x Speed, and Removes Dislikes

A sweeping YouTube Shorts update is reshaping how viewers watch and interact with videos. The platform now offers a 2x playback speed option, letting users move through clips faster. A new Clear ...
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The spread of the 2x playback button is a sign of brainrot — and I love it

I am a screentime maximalist. I make no apologies and feel no guilt about how much time I spend staring at my phone. I'm a grown adult who pays taxes and makes my own choices about how I spend my ...