The only thing more vertical than these videos is the fall of platform identities.
The vertical video takeover is here
Social media platforms are shedding their unique identities to chase vertical video. YouTube, Instagram, Twitter—all now prioritize short, full-screen clips. The once-distinct ecosystems have converged into a TikTok-shaped monoculture, leaving users nostalgic for when apps actually did different things.
Source: The vertical video takeover is here — The Verge
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 26, 2026.
Topics: verticalvideo · socialmedia · tiktok · youtube · tech
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