The latest version of Google Chrome prevents websites from automatically playing sound, unless the user has chosen to enable it. This will prevent autoplay videos from consuming data and slowing down the browser. VentureBeat will only be allowed if the media doesn't include sound or the user has indicated they are interested in it. Results on YouTube were mixed with some videos continuing to autoplay, according to Autoplay. However, users can permanently block autoplay videos on specific websites, so this can be overcome.
The latest version of Google Chrome prevents websites from automatically playing sound, unless the user has chosen to enable it. This will prevent autoplay videos from consuming data and slowing down the browser. Autoplay will only be allowed if the media doesn't include sound or the user has indicated they are interested in it. Results on YouTube were mixed with some videos continuing to autoplay, according to VentureBeat. However, users can permanently block autoplay videos on specific websites, so this can be overcome.