YouTube will soon let you generate custom feeds and use GIFs in comments

Kris Holt· Sep 23, 2026 · 2:59 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 9 views

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Entertainment YouTube will soon let you generate custom feeds and use GIFs in comments Microdrama fans might find it easier to follow their favorite shows too. 23, 2026 10:59 am EST YouTube Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover YouTube held its big annual product event on Wednesday and, as you might imagine, there were plenty of updates on the creator and generative AI fronts. One of the more interesting announcements at Made by YouTube is that you'll be able to create custom feeds on a tab you can access from the platform's homepage.

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▪Entertainment YouTube will soon let you generate custom feeds and use GIFs in comments Microdrama fans might find it easier to follow their favorite shows too.
▪23, 2026 10:59 am EST YouTube Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover YouTube held its big annual product event on Wednesday and, as you might imagine, there were plenty of updates on the creator and generative AI fronts.
▪One of the more interesting announcements at Made by YouTube is that you'll be able to create custom feeds on a tab you can access from the platform's homepage.

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▪ YouTube announces Custom Feeds, GIF comments, and ’Your podcast lineup’ — 9to5Google

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Entertainment YouTube will soon let you generate custom feeds and use GIFs in comments Microdrama fans might find it easier to follow their favorite shows too. By Kris Holt Sept. 23, 2026 10:59 am EST YouTube Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover YouTube held its big annual product event on Wednesday and, as you might imagine, there were plenty of updates on the creator and generative AI fronts. One of the more interesting announcements at Made by YouTube is that you'll be able to create custom feeds on a tab you can access from the platform's homepage. YouTube suggests you might have feeds dedicated to certain moods or interests. You might have one focused on workouts, another on long documentaries and one that surfaces new creators in a certain niche.

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