Show notes
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 revealsAdam Mosseri confirms it: Instagram is overInstagram is making almost all videos Reels and will show them to way more peopleFacebook doubles down on algorithms in the main feedFacebook puts news on the back burner as it continues to push video and creatorsListen to Land of the Giants: The Facebook / Meta Disruption24:04 - 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 out40:55 - 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 vergecast@theverge.com, we'd love to hear from you.Find us on Twitter:Alex Heath is @alexeheathCasey Newton is @caseynewtonMonica Chin is @mcsquared96Dan Seifert is @dcseifertBecca Farsace is @BeccaFarsaceDavid Pierce is @pierce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices