Platforms built to connect people, for better or for worse, are now for doing the opposite.

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Your Algorithm is a new Instagram feature that lets users tweak the algorithm shaping their feed — here's how to use & share it on IG Stories ...

Instagram and TikTok’s apps might look even more similar before long. Instagram just announced a test rolling out to “a small group of people“ that makes Reels the default tab view when you launch the ...

Instagram Reels is a feature that lets you create and share fun videos with music, filters and other effects. You might think that Reels shows you videos that match your interests and preferences, ...

Instagram could be working on an update to extend the maximum length of Reels to 10 minutes. Longer Reels could open up new avenues for creative storytelling and more in-depth content. This feature ...

Meta continues to target creators in the days following the U.S. TikTok ban. In addition to paying TikTok creators big bonuses to publish reels, Instagram announced on Wednesday that it’s introducing ...

Meta is testing a highly anticipated feature on Instagram Reels that allows users to pause a video just by tapping on it. For now, the ability to pause videos is only available to a small group of ...

Instagram Reels: Instagram Reels have become the biggest platform for entertainment, information, and creativity today. Instagram Reels: Instagram Reels have become the biggest platform for ...

Meta is testing a highly requested pause feature with a small group of users on Instagram Reels. The new feature is the latest sign that Meta is looking to capitalize on TikTok's uncertain future in ...

Sit back with Reels on a big screen. Sit back with Reels on a big screen. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.