The Surprising Truth About Instagram’s VHS Dates Videos

NYT Technology Monday 10 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By Sopan Deb and Maggie Shannon 1 min read

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VHS Dates advertises itself as resurfacing lost dating service videotapes from the 1980s. The account’s followers have been genuinely touched.

VHS Dates advertises itself as resurfacing lost dating service videotapes from the 1980s. The account’s followers have been genuinely touched. [Image text:] VHS IDATES ASSEMBLE/DIMENSIONES DELA CAJA CERRADA 16IN/PO/PULG.x12IN/PO/PULG.x12IN/PO/PULG. (40.6 cmx30,4 cm x 30,4 cm

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The Surprising Truth About Instagram’s VHS Dates Videos

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