Social Media

If you didn’t post it on social media, did it even happen? Social media is an umbrella term for platforms that enable users to post media (images, text, videos) to the platform and interact with other users. While specific motivations may vary, the general purpose of social media is to publicly share an aspect of your life. On Facebook that may be a misinformed political rant, on Twitter a witty remark about a viral topic, on Instagram a #humblebrag snapshot of your recent vacation, on TikTok a lip-sync video or cringe-y attempt at a new dance trend. Social media is also a major way to get news (accuracy varies wildly) learn about new trends, stay in touch with friends, and read/view apologies by influencers and celebrities who did something stupid on said platform.

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The death of YouTube annotations marks an end for early interactive web video
The death of YouTube annotations marks an end for early interactive web video


Facebook sets up holiday pop-up shop in New York to inform users about privacy concerns
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Twitter releases 2018 Transparency Report including policy violation stats for the first time
Twitter releases 2018 Transparency Report including policy violation stats for the first time

Facebook is still trying to find new places to put ads
Facebook is still trying to find new places to put ads




'Highly confidential' documents reveal Facebook used VPN app to track competitors
'Highly confidential' documents reveal Facebook used VPN app to track
 competitors

Facebook swears released internal emails are just 'one side of the story'
Facebook swears released internal emails are just 'one side of the story'



Facebook collections are now shareable and collaborative
Facebook collections are now shareable and collaborative


Tumblr will ban all adult content on Dec. 17
Tumblr will ban all adult content on Dec. 17



If you think you’re seeing swastikas in Google Maps, don’t panic
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Instagram is about to get even more cliquey
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Sheryl Sandberg asked Facebook staff to research George Soros: report
Sheryl Sandberg asked Facebook staff to research George Soros: report




YouTube rolls out Stories to creators with over 10,000 subscribers
YouTube rolls out Stories to creators with over 10,000 subscribers
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