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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Instagram's most popular posts of 2017
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Evan Spiegel defends algorithms, criticizes Facebook in a new op-ed ahead of Snapchat's redesign
Evan Spiegel defends algorithms, criticizes Facebook in a new op-ed ahead of Snapchat's redesign


You can now doodle on photos sent to you on Instagram
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Facebook asks for photos of some users' faces to sign them in
Facebook asks for photos of some users' faces to sign them in

Even David Karp himself doesn't use Yahoo Mail
Even David Karp himself doesn't use Yahoo Mail

Actress makes 1,000 mini-movies while 'Waiting for Godot' ... and is still waiting
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Now you can play YouTube videos right inside WhatsApp
Now you can play YouTube videos right inside WhatsApp

Facebook's AI suicide prevention tool can save lives, but the company won't say how it works
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Tumblr CEO David Karp is leaving the company after more than 10 years
Tumblr CEO David Karp is leaving the company after more than 10 years


Facebook's suicide prevention AI just got an important upgrade
Facebook's suicide prevention AI just got an important upgrade

Snapchat quietly releases new filters based on what you're snapping
Snapchat quietly releases new filters based on what you're snapping


25 Wendy's tweets that served a double shade burger in 2017
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10 things you didn't know you could do with Facebook Messenger
10 things you didn't know you could do with Facebook Messenger




Oh joy! Soon, Facebook will reveal what Russian propaganda you 'liked'
Oh joy! Soon, Facebook will reveal what Russian propaganda you 'liked'

Facebook Messenger just made sharing photos way better
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Trump's latest tweets lashing out at UCLA players are his most unpresidential yet
Trump's latest tweets lashing out at UCLA players are his most unpresidential yet

Selfie tourism is killing these incredibly cute creatures
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