At its Made on YouTube event, the platform unveiled the most significant update to its livestream service to date. Creators can now embed Playables—free mini‑games such as Angry Birds Showdown and Cut the Rope—directly into live streams, offering an interactive experience for viewers. A new dual‑format capability lets streams broadcast simultaneously in horizontal and vertical orientations, while a shared chat keeps audiences unified. AI‑powered highlights automatically generate Shorts from the best moments, and a practice mode lets creators rehearse without going live. Monetization also evolves with side‑by‑side ads that run beside content and a streamlined option for members‑only streams. Read more →