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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Snap is tanking after disappointing earnings
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Instagram is taking on FaceTime with its own video chat feature
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Facebook announces plans to build 'Clear History' tool to combat privacy concerns
Facebook announces plans to build 'Clear History' tool to combat privacy concerns


Facebook's facial recognition feature could help find missing persons
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What to expect at Facebook's F8: Less bluster, more apologies
What to expect at Facebook's F8: Less bluster, more apologies

Lol now Facebook is just making fake news smaller
Lol now Facebook is just making fake news smaller

How to organize your Spotify account
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All the new rumored Instagram features that might kick Snapchat's ass
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Go download your Instagram history now (then delete your account)
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Snapchat is testing 6-second unskippable ads
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5 things Pinterest changed to make its app better for people who are blind
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Facebook's richer than ever, despite data privacy scandals
Facebook's richer than ever, despite data privacy scandals

Here’s why you’re getting all those terms of service update emails
Here’s why you’re getting all those terms of service update emails

Why you feel guilty unfriending people you don’t even like
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Facebook just made a major change to how it polices content
Facebook just made a major change to how it polices content

Facebook really, really wants you to believe you’re not the product it’s selling
Facebook really, really wants you to believe you’re not the product it’s selling


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