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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Hilariously weird game about a trash hole is basically just Twitter

We're all garbage -- just embrace it.

11/06/2017

By Jess Joho

The internet is upset with 'Stranger Things' creators for pushing a teen actor to do an unscripted kiss

This adorable scene has become quite questionable.

11/06/2017

By Dymond Green

The internet is upset with 'Stranger Things' creators for pushing a teen actor to do an unscripted kiss

The internet is upset with 'Stranger Things' creators for pushing a teen actor to do an unscripted kiss

Oh, BTW, Kremlin-linked money was once invested in Facebook and Twitter, nbd

Surprise?

11/05/2017

By Adam Rosenberg

Oh, BTW, Kremlin-linked money was once invested in Facebook and Twitter, nbd

Oh, BTW, Kremlin-linked money was once invested in Facebook and Twitter, nbd

Zeynep Tufekci tried to warn us about Facebook and politics back in 2012

And we just didn't listen.

11/03/2017

By Jason Abbruzzese

Finally, Twitter shares actual examples of violent and sexual content *not* allowed

Simulating a sexual act is not okay, per Twitter.

11/03/2017

By Kerry Flynn

Facebook just launched a new feature that lets you create polls for your friends

Get ready for polls in your News Feed.

11/03/2017

By Karissa Bell

I'm polyamorous, and Facebook doesn't think my sexuality exists

By the way, polyamory is a real thing.

11/03/2017

By Monica Chin

People freaked out as Trump's Twitter follower count dropped to only 4,000

Conspiracy theories everywhere.

11/03/2017

By Victoria Ho

People freaked out as Trump's Twitter follower count dropped to only 4,000

People freaked out as Trump's Twitter follower count dropped to only 4,000

2 senators just trolled Facebook

This is not good.

11/03/2017

By Monica Chin

2 senators just trolled Facebook

2 senators just trolled Facebook

TripAdvisor scrutinized for deleting warnings of rape at Mexico resorts

Three people reported being sexually assaulted or raped at the same resort in Mexico.

11/02/2017

By Kerry Flynn

TripAdvisor scrutinized for deleting warnings of rape at Mexico resorts

TripAdvisor scrutinized for deleting warnings of rape at Mexico resorts

Facebook's quarterly earnings were amazing. But Mark Zuckerberg isn't cheering

His tone has something to do with Russia.

11/01/2017

By Kerry Flynn

Facebook's quarterly earnings were amazing. But Mark Zuckerberg isn't cheering

Facebook's quarterly earnings were amazing. But Mark Zuckerberg isn't cheering

Michelle Obama shades Trump with advice on how to tweet

@realDonaldTrump, you listening?

11/01/2017

By Nicole Gallucci

Michelle Obama shades Trump with advice on how to tweet

Michelle Obama shades Trump with advice on how to tweet

The NFL protest debate is a great example of Russia using Twitter to manipulate Americans

Take a knee.

11/01/2017

By Kerry Flynn

If Facebook, Twitter, and Google thought the Russia investigation would blow over, they are sadly mistaken

"What we're talking about is a cataclysmic change," said Sen. Feinstein.

11/01/2017

By Kerry Flynn

'Your power scares me' senator tells Facebook during first hearing on 2016 election

Facebook was grilled, while Google and Twitter coasted.

10/31/2017

By Kerry Flynn

Senator reveals an anti-Hillary Facebook ad bought by Russia

The ad was against Hillary Clinton.

10/31/2017

By Kerry Flynn

Senator reveals an anti-Hillary Facebook ad bought by Russia

Senator reveals an anti-Hillary Facebook ad bought by Russia

Instagram may soon add a sweet new creative tool

You can finally force your friends to watch you over and over.

10/31/2017

By Monica Chin

Instagram may soon add a sweet new creative tool

Instagram may soon add a sweet new creative tool

Here's why you really should care about Facebook, Twitter, and Google testifying on political ads

An estimated 126 million Facebook users saw Russia content during the 2016 election.

10/31/2017

By Kerry Flynn

Here's why you really should care about Facebook, Twitter, and Google testifying on political ads

Here's why you really should care about Facebook, Twitter, and Google testifying on political ads

Cenk Uygur has some advice for dealing with "fake news"

The Young Turks co-founder has some advice for how to handle fake news.

10/31/2017

By Ray White

Cenk Uygur has some advice for dealing with "fake news"

Cenk Uygur has some advice for dealing with "fake news"

Forget pineapple. Twitter might have found an even more heinous pizza topping.

How about no?

10/30/2017

By Leah Collie

Facebook says Russia trolls reached nearly half the U.S. population

Facebook's Russian troll problem was worse than we thought.

10/30/2017

By Karissa Bell

Facebook says Russia trolls reached nearly half the U.S. population

Facebook says Russia trolls reached nearly half the U.S. population

Are you a ‘multicultural millennial’? Tag yourself in Facebook’s insane political ad document

Are you a suburban mom who supported Mitt Romney? You may be within "Small Town America."

10/30/2017

By Kerry Flynn

Are you a ‘multicultural millennial’? Tag yourself in Facebook’s insane political ad document

Are you a ‘multicultural millennial’? Tag yourself in Facebook’s insane political ad document

How to use social media to grow your business

Learn how to build your audience.

10/30/2017

By TEAM COMMERCE

More than half this country apparently uses Facebook's Messenger

Facebook has revealed its first country-specific stats for Messenger.

10/30/2017

By Johnny Lieu

Twitter just updated its policy on revenge porn and non-consensual nudity 'to better protect victims'

Twitter is ready to start taking revenge porn more seriously.

10/27/2017

By Karissa Bell