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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Twitter wants to kill spam for good

The days of Twitter spam may be coming to an end.

07/24/2018

By Karissa Bell

YouTube is making hashtags more visible — but it’s still missing the point

The site started quietly rolling out hashtags in 2018. They just don't work like hashtags are supposed to.

07/24/2018

By Matt Binder

YouTube is making hashtags more visible — but it’s still missing the point

YouTube is making hashtags more visible — but it’s still missing the point

This Instagram influencer started her own clothing line to promote body positivity

And even Kim Kardashian is a fan.

07/23/2018

By Ray White

This Instagram influencer started her own clothing line to promote body positivity

This Instagram influencer started her own clothing line to promote body positivity

Twitter may be making it harder to find the worst people on its site

Is Twitter taking a stand and demoting its worst users? Or is this just a temporary bug that'll soon place far right trolls back in your search results?

07/23/2018

By Matt Binder

Twitter may be making it harder to find the worst people on its site

Twitter may be making it harder to find the worst people on its site

Snapchat shuts down peer-to-peer payment service Snapcash

You won't be able to transfer money to your friends on Snapchat soon.

07/23/2018

By Shannon Connellan

Facebook confirms it's building an internet satellite

Meet "Athena."

07/21/2018

By Karissa Bell

Facebook confirms it's building an internet satellite

Facebook confirms it's building an internet satellite

Another effort in the fight against fake news: WhatsApp tries to stop messages from going viral

WhatsApp is taking its most dramatic step yet to cut down on fake news.

07/20/2018

By Karissa Bell

Facebook suspends yet another analytics company

It's almost like Facebook is a mess.

07/20/2018

By Jack Morse

Facebook suspends yet another analytics company

Facebook suspends yet another analytics company

Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft are joining forces to make your data super portable

Never feel like your stuck using a service again.

07/20/2018

By Matt Binder

Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft are joining forces to make your data super portable

Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft are joining forces to make your data super portable

Instagram now lets you see when your friends are online

Lurking on Instagram just got more interesting.

07/20/2018

By Karissa Bell

WhatsApp tests a new anti-spam feature that detects shady links

WhatsApp is trying to fight one of the worst kinds of spam.

07/19/2018

By Karissa Bell

WhatsApp tests a new anti-spam feature that detects shady links

WhatsApp tests a new anti-spam feature that detects shady links

You still can't block followers on Spotify, and users are not happy

A BuzzFeed report unveils harassment made easier by Spotify.

07/19/2018

By Martha Tesema

You still can't block followers on Spotify, and users are not happy

You still can't block followers on Spotify, and users are not happy

Mark Zuckerberg doesn't think Holocaust deniers should be removed from Facebook

I mean .... he *is* Jewish...

07/18/2018

By Diamond Naga Siu

Mark Zuckerberg doesn't think Holocaust deniers should be removed from Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg doesn't think Holocaust deniers should be removed from Facebook

Undercover footage exposes the seriously disturbing way Facebook moderates content

Shocking.

07/18/2018

By Sam Haysom

Undercover footage exposes the seriously disturbing way Facebook moderates content

Undercover footage exposes the seriously disturbing way Facebook moderates content

In front of Congress, Facebook defends its decision on InfoWars

Facebook is still facing questions about its policies.

07/18/2018

By Karissa Bell

In front of Congress, Facebook defends its decision on InfoWars

In front of Congress, Facebook defends its decision on InfoWars

We need to talk about the Keebler cookie Twitter account

Things are getting out of hand.

07/17/2018

By Nicole Gallucci

You can now use Bitmoji to flirt on Tinder

Your Bitmoji can help you up your game.

07/17/2018

By Karissa Bell

Ugh, Elon Musk attacks British diver who called his submarine 'just a PR stunt'

Musk is mad online once again.

07/15/2018

By Chloe Bryan

Ugh, Elon Musk attacks British diver who called his submarine 'just a PR stunt'

Ugh, Elon Musk attacks British diver who called his submarine 'just a PR stunt'

Cher loves Paddington Bear, and I love both of them, so it all works out

Two icons known for their incredible hats.

07/14/2018

By Chloe Bryan

Cher loves Paddington Bear, and I love both of them, so it all works out

Cher loves Paddington Bear, and I love both of them, so it all works out

The biggest winners and losers after Twitter's massive purge

*It's extremely scientific.*

07/13/2018

By Rachel Kraus

The biggest winners and losers after Twitter's massive purge

The biggest winners and losers after Twitter's massive purge

Where online 'spiritual gurus' go wrong

Online gurus often prey on the vulnerable. But preventing that is complicated.

07/13/2018

By Pete Pachal

Instagram went down on Friday the 13th, and everyone panicked

Happy Friday the 13th, everyone.

07/13/2018

By Karissa Bell

Hinge dating app will begin using machine learning to make better matches

Humans are just bad at love

07/13/2018

By Diamond Naga Siu

Hinge dating app will begin using machine learning to make better matches

Hinge dating app will begin using machine learning to make better matches

Real headlines from InfoWars, a site that's not banned from Facebook

They're ... not good.

07/13/2018

By Jack Morse

#BecauseOfHerWeCan: Trailblazing Indigenous Australian women celebrated on Twitter

Bow down.

07/13/2018

By Shannon Connellan

#BecauseOfHerWeCan: Trailblazing Indigenous Australian women celebrated on Twitter

#BecauseOfHerWeCan: Trailblazing Indigenous Australian women celebrated on Twitter