Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

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In 2025, the Instagram algorithm has become more advanced than ever, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to decide what content users see in their Feeds, Reels, Stories, Explore pages, ...

Instagram in 2025 is smarter than ever. Its algorithm decides what posts you see first and what content goes viral. If you want more likes, followers, or reach — understanding the algorithm is the ...

Does it ever feel like your social media feed just doesn’t get you? Or that it keeps leading your kids down unhealthy rabbit holes? You don’t have to put up with it anymore. Instagram has released a ...

Instagram Reels continues to shape how creators grow, with the Instagram Reels algorithm favoring content that keeps viewers engaged. Using trending audio alongside strong Instagram SEO helps videos ...

One of the best features yet is about to hit Instagram as a test. According to a Meta newsroom post, the social media platform has started offering some users the ability to reset their Instagram ...

Most of us spend a lot of time on social media. Scrolling when we wake up. Scrolling again just before bed. And at some point, almost everyone asks the same question. Why doesn’t my feed feel anything ...

Most platforms give you some control over what appears in your recommendations and ‘for you’ feeds. Most platforms give you some control over what appears in your recommendations and ‘for you’ feeds ...