Instagram is TikTok now, BeReal is everywhere, and the Vergecast Hotline is back

The Vergecast

02:30 - The Verge's David Pierce talks with deputy editor Alex Heath about how Meta is pivoting Facebook and Instagram away from your friends and more towards short form video from creators.

• Mark Zuckerberg braces Meta employees for 'intense period'
• Facebook is changing its algorithm to take on TikTok, leaked memo reveals
• Adam Mosseri confirms it: Instagram is over
• Instagram is making almost all videos Reels and will show them to way more people
• Facebook doubles down on algorithms in the main feed
• Facebook puts news on the back burner as it continues to push video and creators
• Listen to Land of the Giants: The Facebook / Meta Disruption

24:04 - Casey Newton chats with David about the social media app BeReal, and whether it's able to succeed among social media titans.

• Why BeReal is breaking out

40:55 - The Vergecast Hotline is back! Experts at The Verge answer your tech questions.

Call our Vergecast Hotline at 866-VERGE11 (866-837-4311).

Email us at [e-mail], we'd love to hear from you.

Find us on Twitter:

Alex Heath is @alexeheath

Casey Newton is @caseynewton

Monica Chin is @mcsquared96

Dan Seifert is @dcseifert

Becca Farsace is @BeccaFarsace

David Pierce is @pierce

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