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Instagram tests long-form video feature, Garmin smartwatch sees price drop · 2 sources tracked

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Instagram is testing a new feature called 'Features' that will allow for longer-form videos, potentially competing with YouTube. However, this new offering currently lacks a way for creators to share in ad revenue, a key component of YouTube's platform. Separately, a deal on the Garmin Instinct Crossover smartwatch reduces its price by $400, making it available for $249 and offering features like month-long battery life and health tracking. AI

IMPACT Instagram's new video feature may impact content creation platforms, while the Garmin deal offers a consumer tech deal.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains two distinct product-related announcements from different companies, neither of which represents a frontier release or significant industry shift.

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Instagram tests long-form video feature, Garmin smartwatch sees price drop · 2 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    This Garmin Instinct Crossover deal makes it $400 less than the latest model Get month-long battery life, physical watch hands, all the health tracking you need

    This Garmin Instinct Crossover deal makes it $400 less than the latest model Get month-long battery life, physical watch hands, all the health tracking you need, and more for just $249 with this Garmin Instinct Crossover deal. more… https:// 9to5google.com/2026/10/20/hybr id-garm…

    LINKS 9to5google.com/…/hybrid-garmin-instinct-c…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Instagram tests ‘Features’ long-form videos, but missing YouTube’s ad share for now Instagram is launching “Features” as its first real dive into long-form vide

    Instagram tests ‘Features’ long-form videos, but missing YouTube’s ad share for now Instagram is launching “Features” as its first real dive into long-form video content in what could be a real rival to YouTube, though Instagram is, for now, missing an alternative to YouTube’s ad…

    LINKS 9to5google.com/…/instagram-features-long-…

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