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1. YouTube changes to its video player has me questioning

Sorry for the off-topic or tangential post but I got really confused by the new format. The controls moved to the upper right, and there's a pretzel on the lower left. Gemini explains:

"The play button in the middle and the "pretzel" (or, more likely, a Hype button that looks similar) on the lower left of embedded YouTube videos are
part of a new, updated user interface (UI) designed to increase engagement and provide more options for viewers watching off-site.
Here is a breakdown of why this is happening:

The "Pretzel" Hype Button (Lower Left): This is a new "Hype" button that YouTube is introducing to allow viewers to boost smaller creators. It is designed to be a stronger signal of support than a "like" or "comment," encouraging YouTube to promote the video more broadly.
Centered Play Button: This UI change is intended to make it clearer that the embedded content is an active video player and not just a static picture. It also provides a better, more consistent experience for users who pause the video.
Accessibility and Controls: Sometimes these persistent controls, including a large central play button, appear when "switch access" or specific accessibility settings are enabled on a device.

These changes are part of YouTube's efforts to modernize its embed player to make it more interactive, similar to the main site experience, particularly for viewers on mobile devices."

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