Bluesky now lets you upload 10-minute long videos

Social media platform Bluesky has increased its video upload limit to 10 minutes and raised the maximum file size to 300MB. This update aims to improve the platform's competitiveness against rivals like X and Threads.
Why it matters
The move reflects the ongoing trend of text-based social networks pivoting toward video content to retain users and increase engagement.
Social network Bluesky said on Tuesday that it is now increasing video limits on the platform to 10 minutes. Previously, the platform allowed three-minute-long videos, a limit that it raised last year. This makes it more competitive with other text-based platforms that by default allow for shorter video uploads
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