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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Ignore the backlash — HUJI is still good

Just take off the timestamp if it bothers you.

10/08/2018

By Chloe Bryan

Portal and Portal+ speakers give Facebook a permanent place in your home

Facebook's smart speakers are here, and their cameras can follow you around.

10/08/2018

By Karissa Bell

David Harbour agrees to officiate a wedding as Hellboy for 666,000 retweets

He's back in the RT game.

10/07/2018

By Chloe Bryan

David Harbour agrees to officiate a wedding as Hellboy for 666,000 retweets

David Harbour agrees to officiate a wedding as Hellboy for 666,000 retweets

A Twitter convo about self-appreciation was the best thing on the internet this week

Yes, Twitter can be good.

10/06/2018

By Chloe Bryan

A Twitter convo about self-appreciation was the best thing on the internet this week

A Twitter convo about self-appreciation was the best thing on the internet this week

Study: Twitter isn’t doing enough to combat ‘fake news’

In the fight against fake news, Twitter isn't winning.

10/06/2018

By Matt Binder

Study: Twitter isn’t doing enough to combat ‘fake news’

Study: Twitter isn’t doing enough to combat ‘fake news’

Facebook employees revolt after executive appears at Kavanaugh hearing

They are not pleased.

10/04/2018

By Karissa Bell

Facebook employees revolt after executive appears at Kavanaugh hearing

Facebook employees revolt after executive appears at Kavanaugh hearing

Facebook looks to fight political echo chambers with new patent

Facebook has a plan to fight filter bubbles.

10/04/2018

By Karissa Bell

Facebook looks to fight political echo chambers with new patent

Facebook looks to fight political echo chambers with new patent

Instagram copies Snapchat's QR codes with new 'nametag' feature

Instagram's getting a familiar feature.

10/04/2018

By Karissa Bell

Facebook says there's no evidence ‘so far’ that hackers accessed third-party apps

Third-party apps are safe. For now.

10/02/2018

By Karissa Bell

10 meme Halloween costumes for people who spend too much time online

You've got options.

10/01/2018

By Chloe Bryan

Facebook's former News Feed chief will take over Instagram

Instagram's new leader is a Facebook insider.

10/01/2018

By Karissa Bell

Young people are the loneliest age group but smartphones aren't to blame

The world's largest survey on loneliness.

10/01/2018

By Laura Byager

Young people are the loneliest age group but smartphones aren't to blame

Young people are the loneliest age group but smartphones aren't to blame

The hearing's over, but people still aren't buying Kavanaugh's discredited argument

Days later social media still rages with talk of Kavanaugh's dishonesty.

09/29/2018

By Nicole Gallucci

The hearing's over, but people still aren't buying Kavanaugh's discredited argument

The hearing's over, but people still aren't buying Kavanaugh's discredited argument

Facebook already hit with a lawsuit tied to the latest data breach

The lawsuit alleges that Facebook has been both negligent and deceitful in its handling of user data, particularly since the Cambridge Analytica scandal in March.

09/29/2018

By Adam Rosenberg

Facebook already hit with a lawsuit tied to the latest data breach

Facebook already hit with a lawsuit tied to the latest data breach

Facebook briefly blocked breaking news stories about its security breach — and that’s a problem

When a Facebook breach happens, you should be able to share that news on Facebook.

09/28/2018

By Matt Binder

Facebook briefly blocked breaking news stories about its security breach — and that’s a problem

Facebook briefly blocked breaking news stories about its security breach — and that’s a problem

Someone mashed up Kavanaugh's testimony with 'Pulp Fiction' and it works disturbingly well

Unfortunately, they fit together perfectly.

09/28/2018

By Chloe Bryan

Someone mashed up Kavanaugh's testimony with 'Pulp Fiction' and it works disturbingly well

Someone mashed up Kavanaugh's testimony with 'Pulp Fiction' and it works disturbingly well

Hacker backpedals on his brazen threat to delete Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook account

Taiwanese hacker Chang Chi-yuan has backtracked on his livestream deletion of Zuckerberg's Facebook profile, but he claims the exploit is real.

09/28/2018

By Matt Binder

Hacker backpedals on his brazen threat to delete Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook account

Hacker backpedals on his brazen threat to delete Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook account

Snapchat's new mission: getting you to buy more stuff

Snapchat is making it easier to buy stuff in its app.

09/28/2018

By Karissa Bell

Congrats to Brett Kavanaugh on getting to be angry

A luxury Christine Blasey Ford does not have.

09/27/2018

By Chloe Bryan

Congrats to Brett Kavanaugh on getting to be angry

Congrats to Brett Kavanaugh on getting to be angry

The artist behind the 'Awards for Good Boys' Instagram isn't afraid to piss off her trolls

"Perpetual harassment is not drama, and calling it out is also not drama."

09/27/2018

By Chloe Bryan

Facebook allows advertisers to target you based on your shadow profile

Another reason why your targeted ads are so accurate.

09/27/2018

By Johnny Lieu

Facebook exec blasts WhatsApp founder for being 'low-class'

Marcus wants to lecture us about class.

09/26/2018

By Jack Morse

Facebook exec blasts WhatsApp founder for being 'low-class'

Facebook exec blasts WhatsApp founder for being 'low-class'

WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton: 'I sold my users' privacy'

The WhatsApp co-founder speaks after six months of silence.

09/26/2018

By Stan Schroeder

WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton: 'I sold my users' privacy'

WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton: 'I sold my users' privacy'

Facebook is tightening its grip on Instagram

Instagram will soon be without its founders for the first time ever.

09/26/2018

By Karissa Bell

Facebook is tightening its grip on Instagram

Facebook is tightening its grip on Instagram

I am pleasantly horrified by these 'wet unboxing' videos

They're jarring, gross, and kind of beautiful.

09/25/2018

By Chloe Bryan