Content
Welcome
1m 14s
Speaker's Introduction
2m 32s
Introduction
4m 55s
Keynote
8m 47s
LiveMemory
1m 59s
MesAieux
2m 4s
Historical Records
3m 30s
MyStories
8m 18s
DNA
12m 58s
Ancient Origins
3m 29s
Cousin Finder
7m 5s
Classes and More
11m 20s
Announcements / prizes
3m 41s
Questions / answers
8m 59s
About this webinar
Join Daniel Horowitz, genealogy expert at MyHeritage, for a detailed review of all the exciting MyHeritage announcements and events that took place at RootsTech! Hear all about the biggest news from the conference and enjoy some behind-the-scenes tidbits from a MyHeritage insider.
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Genealogy Expert at MyHeritage, providing key contributions liaising with genealogy societies, bloggers and media, as well as lecturing, and attending conferences around the world. Dedicated to Geneal...
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MyHeritage is the leading global destination for discovering, preserving and sharing family history. Our platform and DNA kits make it easy for anyone, anywhere to embark on a meaningful journey into ...
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This webinar offers a comprehensive recap of MyHeritage's activities and announcements at RootsTech 2025, providing valuable insights for genealogy enthusiasts. It delves into the latest technological advancements and resources MyHeritage has developed to aid individuals in discovering their roots and connecting with their heritage. From significant expansions in historical records to innovative AI-driven features, the webinar encapsulates MyHeritage's commitment to enhancing the genealogical research experience.
- The webinar highlights MyHeritage's dedication to making family history research more accessible and rewarding through technological innovation. Key advancements include the addition of 14 billion historical records, bringing the total to 34 billion, and the launch of OldNews.com, which features 329 million newspaper pages from 24 countries.
- The introduction of "LiveMemory" uses AI to animate photos, offering a unique way to connect with family history, and "MyStories" simplifies memoir creation through weekly question prompts.
- DNA research has been enhanced with the update to MyHeritage DNA ethnicity estimates, now covering 79 regions, and the new "Ancient Origins" feature that traces ancestry back 10,000 years, linking individuals to ancient civilizations. Additionally, the "CousinFinder" tool helps users identify and connect with living relatives by analyzing family tree data.
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Comments (55)
I found it informative. My cousin requested that my mother, Rose Gabay, have her DNA taken when she was 102 years old by ancestry. She doesn't remember if she transferred that information to my Heritage. I think she must have since I was invited to the webinar.
Great succinct overview with lots of new features.
I wish that I had been able to attend Rootsteck. It was interesting seeing all the information that was available there. Thank you for the opportunity to do so.
This was a good recap for those who were unable to attend RootsTech either in person or virtually.
Well organized. Kept to time limits. Many questions WERE answered.
A good overview of RootsTech 2025. I watched many of the sessions online but not all. This will help me decide on ones I missed that I will watch on the RootsTech site during this coming year.
Daniel Horowitz is so knowledgable. I am facinated with all the new features in My Heritage has to offer. I will be exploring all the new features. The most exciiting news is that Daniel will be here speaking at the Sacramento Genealogial Society. This is exciting news!
As always the webinar was very informative. It helped fill in the gaps with segments that I missed on Roots Tech online. The webinars have opened new doors for me in my research. I look forward to them whenever I can!