Social Giants Trade Connections for Algorithmic Vertical Feeds

By David Pierce · The Verge · 2026-07-26

Social Giants Trade Connections for Algorithmic Vertical Feeds

The Verge reports that the era of distinct social identities has collapsed into a unified, vertical video format. Platforms like Instagram and YouTube have abandoned their original missions to mimic TikTok's scrollable interface and algorithmic delivery. This shift has turned pre

The Verge reports that the era of distinct social identities has collapsed into a unified, vertical video format. Platforms like Instagram and YouTube have abandoned their original missions to mimic TikTok's scrollable interface and algorithmic delivery. This shift has turned pre