Though it’s almost 30 years old, the humble gif has had something of a resurgence of late, its simplicity slotting in perfectly as part of today’s fast, frivolous vernacular.

I absolutely love Instagram stories. When they first rolled them out, I'll admit, I was a little skeptical. But once I figured out how to use them, I was hooked. Over time, they've only gotten better.

Tumblr today is launching a new tool that will capitalize on its community's love for both creating and sharing GIFs with the debut of a mobile-only "GIF Maker." The tool, which lets you quickly ...