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Descript is the simple, powerful, and fun way to edit.

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Jan 13: YouTube rolled out A/B tests for thumbnails and episode titles (Descript has a blog post about it). "We really have no way to prove these are related, but since trying A/B test, our podcast has +47% more views," says Headliner in its newsletter. (Podnews readers get "buy one get one free")
Jan 7: Descript has announced a new version of its AI assistant, Underlord. The tool can be used for editing tasks. The newer version produces better edits while using 20% fewer credits.
Nov 14, 2025: You can now create and save your own templates in Descript. The service also supports more languages for translation and dubbing.
Nov 7, 2025: Christiana Cromer has left Descript. “I will certainly remain a user and community member. Keep making cool stuff!! It matters!” She’d been with them for nearly four years.
Sep 25, 2025: Laura Burkhauser was named CEO of Descript at the end of August. Andrew Mason is now Executive Chairman.

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