What’s new at MyHeritage in 2026? A lot—and some of it could change the future of genealogy.
In this video, I sit down with Daniel Horowitz, Genealogy Expert at MyHeritage, to talk about the latest tools, features, and innovations announced at RootsTech 2026. From powerful new AI capabilities to major DNA developments, there’s a lot here that every genealogist should understand.
? In this video:
? The BIG announcement:
MyHeritage is actively developing Artifact DNA technology—starting with envelopes and stamps—to extract DNA from historical materials. This could eventually open the door to testing ancestors who lived long before modern DNA testing existed.
? Giveaway:
Enter for a chance to win one of five MyHeritage Full Genome Sequencing DNA kits. https://mailchi.mp/genealogytv.org/myheritage-dna-kit-contest
This is one of the most exciting periods we’ve seen in genealogy technology. If even a portion of what’s coming becomes widely available, it could fundamentally change how we research our families.
Academy members, use this link to watch on the dashboard now. Be sure to grab the handout either below the video in the lesson or in the Materials Tab. https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-youtube-videos/lessons/beyond-the-big-four/
...
Today we’re diving into NotebookLM, a powerful AI tool from Google that is quickly becoming one of the best platforms for genealogy research and record evaluation. In this video, you’ll...
