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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Maybelline deletes tweet about abandoning Snapchat for Instagram
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No, Kylie Jenner didn't wipe out $1.3 billion of Snap's market value
No, Kylie Jenner didn't wipe out $1.3 billion of Snap's market value



3D posts on Facebook just got a lot better
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Twitter updates its developer rules to crack down on bots
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Snap has a new message for all the Snapchat redesign haters
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#TwitterLockout claims hundreds of conservative users are falsely named bots
#TwitterLockout claims hundreds of conservative users are falsely named bots

Are you arguing with a bot? Here's how to know.
Are you arguing with a bot? Here's how to know.

Facebook is seeking a tech journalist and a #content creator
Facebook is seeking a tech journalist and a #content creator


Facebook data is powering Stanford economist's American inequality study
Facebook data is powering Stanford economist's American inequality study

The internet celebrates the iconic Obama portraits
The internet celebrates the iconic Obama portraits

Anyone can use Facebook to boost a message. Even Russian agents.
Anyone can use Facebook to boost a message. Even Russian agents.


Leaked Snapchat beta hints at new Stories section in redesign
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Sorry haters, Evan Spiegel is not sorry about Snapchat's redesign
Sorry haters, Evan Spiegel is not sorry about Snapchat's redesign

When school shootings are broadcast on Snapchat, the effects reverberate
When school shootings are broadcast on Snapchat, the effects reverberate

During the shooting, Snap Maps took viewers inside the Florida high school
During the shooting, Snap Maps took viewers inside the Florida high school

Companies and nonprofits can now post on Facebook's Community Help during a crisis
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No one can tell Russian bots from average trolls on Twitter, and that's a very bad thing
No one can tell Russian bots from average trolls on Twitter, and that's a very bad thing

Despite efforts of transparency, Twitter is still clouding Russian troll abuse
Despite efforts of transparency, Twitter is still clouding Russian troll abuse
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