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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By Mark Widdowson
Spending a lot of time on Facebook and Instagram could be making you depressed, study finds

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Facebook is reportedly working on a Snapchat-like camera app -- again
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Photo challenge: Show us your upside down photos
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How astronauts are celebrating Earth Day on and off the planet
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Prince had a legendary love/hate relationship with technology
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Facebook opens Philippines office
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'White Savior Barbie' brilliantly mocks insincere volunteer selfies in Africa
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Job hunting? This will help get your social media profiles recruiter-ready.
By Alex Honeysett
Job hunting? This will help get your social media profiles recruiter-ready.

Chinese users rattled by Twitter hiring former state-affiliated exec as its China chief
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Facebook Messenger chief: It will be years before everyone has M
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The Internet has transformed the way we confront sexual harassment
By Rebecca Ruiz and Miriam Kramer
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The CIA is very interested in your tweets and Instagram photos
By Lee Fang
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What should we expect from Facebook in the next 10 years?
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Twitter is broken across the world, Facebook taking complaints
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