Snap's New AR Glasses and The Best Time To Post on Instagram
18/06/2026 | 10 mins.
Snap has new AR glasses and they're $2,200. They're also massive. The Head of Instagram explains when the best time to post is, and why you might not want to create a new Instagram account if you pivot to a new topic. Also the Edits team is adding AI to help assist you.
Links:
Snapchat: Snap Unveils Specs Smart Glasses at AWE 2026 (YouTube)
Instagram: The Best Time to Post on Instagram (Instagram)
Instagram: Create a new account or use your existing account? (Instagram)
Edits: Creator-only event with updates on the Edits app (Instagram)
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Instagram CEO Discusses Re-Ordering Grid Plus AI in Edits Like YouTube Studio
15/06/2026 | 9 mins.
The Head of Instagram explains how to re-order your grid, explains that editing a post after publishing does not hurt performance, and explains about the AI they're building in Edits to help you make better videos - and maybe even do the video editing for you. He also answers questions about turning off follower count, and customizing your algorithm to affect the content you see from people you've chosen to follow.
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Instagram Brings Customization of Your Algorithm to Main Feed
10/06/2026 | 12 mins.
Instagram announced today they are bringing Customization of Your Algorithm to the main feed- you can see the topics Instagram thinks you're interested in, and change them. You can access Your Algorithm by navigating to Reels or Explore and tapping the icon in the upper right corner (the two lines with hearts). Also 3 tips for sharing content on Threads, plus a roundup of the latest YouTube news.
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Instagram: Customization of Your Algorithm to Main Feed (Instagram)
Threads: 3 Things Creators Should Be Doing on Threads (Instagram)
YouTube: Creator Roundup: Unique Reach, Live Countdown Stickers, Updates to Shorts Remix & more (YouTube)
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Reorder Your Instagram Profile Grid Plus Q&A with Head of Instagram
09/06/2026 | 10 mins.
With the new “Reorder your grid” feature, you can now rearrange content on your main profile grid. It's been a long time coming. Also the Head of Instagram answers questions about creators using Instants, Translation, the sweet spot for length of Reels, and more.
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How To Get More Views On Your Content
05/06/2026 | 11 mins.
Today the YouTube team adds the ability to talk to the AI in YouTube Studio and have it remember, Instagram gives more details about Instagram Plus, Adam Mosseri answers why the same Reel posted twice performs differently, and a TikTok creator shares a strategy for getting more views.
Links:
YouTube: AI Labels, Ask Studio History, Nano Banana Effect Maker (YouTube)
Instagram: Instagram Plus (Instagram)
Instagram: Same Reel Performing Differently (Instagram)
Instagram: DM Sticker in Stories (Instagram)
TikTok: How To Get More Views (TikTok)
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