Bluesky and X launch new video feeds amid TikTok uncertainties

While TikTok is recovering from its outage, Bluesky and X are introducing new features to capitalize on the trend of vertical video content. Both platforms have added dedicated tabs and feeds for video content, making it easier for users to discover and watch videos. Bluesky has launched customizable feeds for videos, allowing users to swipe up or down to flip through videos and create targeted feeds based on specific hashtags. Users can pin or unpin these feeds as they prefer, and the platform has also added a new video feed under the search tab that shows trending videos. The update requires users to refresh their app a few times before the new feature appears. Bluesky has also acknowledged AT Protocol developers who are building video-only TikTok alternatives using the decentralized protocol. Meanwhile, X has rolled out a new "Video Tab" to users in the US, featuring a circular play button in the app's bottom navigation bar. The Video Tab provides a personalized feed of recommended videos across various categories, including sports, entertainment, and news. X announced the feature with a humorous tweet, joking about not wanting to be beaten to the punch by others. Overall, both Bluesky and X are jumping on the vertical video trend, offering users new ways to engage with video content on their platforms.