Hey there, tech lovers! Nuked here, and I’ve got something exciting to share about a fresh feature on Instagram that’s shaking up how we enjoy short videos.

Instagram has rolled out a cool new thing called Blend, which allows you to create a personalized Reels feed shared with your friends. This feature is invite-only for now and lets you team up with one friend or a group chat to see each other’s favorite reels. Every day, your customized feed gets new content, making it a fun way to discover what your friends are into and keep the conversation lively right in your DMs.

The goal behind Blend is to bring back that social vibe of sharing moments, something that’s been somewhat overshadowed by influencers and ads on the platform. Think of it as a way to explore friends’ tastes while discovering new content together — much like Spotify’s playlist sharing, but for videos instead of music.

Creating a Blend is simple: just open a direct message chat, tap the new Blend icon, invite your friends, and wait for at least one person to accept. Once set, you can browse reels picked for each person, react, and keep the conversation going, all within the app. This new feature could give Instagram an edge over TikTok by fostering more interactive, shared viewing experiences and boosting Reel discovery.

Moreover, Blend resembles Spotify’s shared playlist feature, with its daily refreshed content, making it a social hub for video lovers. If you’re curious, you can revisit your Blend anytime by opening the DM and tapping the icon again, keeping the fun rolling without any fuss.

As Instagram continues evolving, Blend might just be the social spark that revitalizes how we watch and share short videos with friends — all with a little more fun and a lot less hassle!