There’s a new wave on Instagram that feels less like casual scrolling and more like catching a scene from a movie. Creators are experimenting with a super-ultrawide 5120x1080 resolution cinematic ...

CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The ...

I’ve never been a big Reels guy on Instagram. Sure, I’ll spend far too long scrolling through them here and there, but I rarely try my hand at making one. After all, as a photographer for my local run ...

In a world where social media dominates, keeping up with the constantly changing landscape can feel like a full-time job. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the ongoing need for fresh, engaging ...

Have you ever wondered what makes a TikTok or Instagram Reel go from just another post to a viral sensation? It’s not always about luck or having a massive following. The secret lies in combining ...

Instagram Blend lets you create a shared Reels feed with friends in DMs, offering a personalized content experience. To use it, simply join a chat, invite friends, and enjoy curated Reels together.

In India, Instagram will test a Reels-first experience on the mobile app for a limited group of users.

Instagram is adding yet another way to liven up your Reels recommendations. The app is rolling out “Blend,” a feature that allows you to create a custom feed within a DM that combines your ...

Instagram is testing a new Reels-first UI in India and South Korea to give short videos more prominence in the app.

TikTokers may have returned to their platform of choice, but with the U.S. ban still on the books, they are facing an existential threat. Meanwhile, Instagram Reels users are encountering a problem of ...

The timing of this test isn’t random either. TikTok is banned in India, which creates a big opportunity. Instagram can ...