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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How to spot fake Instagram followers
Instagram heart with a hooded, shaded character lurking on a phone


Beware the QR code scams
QR code at a restaurant


As Hurricane Ian made landfall, it was just another strange day on the internet
a man holding a phone in flood waters of hurricane ian


Google hasn't approved Truth Social's Android app because of all the violent content
Truth Social on iPhone

Trump-backed Truth Social allegedly owes $1.6m in unpaid hosting fees
 Former U.S. President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower to meet with New York Attorney General Letitia James for a civil investigation on August 10, 2022 in New York City.

Instagram's precise location is probably not being used to 'commit crimes'
Instagram logo on a purple ombre background


Influencers rejoice as Kilimanjaro receives high-speed internet update
Mt. Kilimanjaro, Savanah in foreground.

The 0.5 selfie trend is a nostalgic protest against perfection
Illustration of a person holding a smartphone on a purple background.

How fraudulent DMCA takedowns censored a prominent cryptocurrency critic on Substack
UNFT News false DMCA takedowns

Who owns the rights to your face?
An illustration of a face.

Taylor Swift can't stop emitting CO2 with her private plane. The internet can't stop cracking jokes.
Taylor Swift

No, Elon Musk. There's no conspiracy behind low engagement on Twitter. It's summer.
Elon Musk Twitter

YouTube creators can now quickly make Shorts from their long-form videos
YouTube Shorts

Is one of Twitter’s enduring mysteries at its endgame?
The hands of a senior man in a sweater clutch a coffee cup

A once-lost WWE wrestling match just resurfaced on Instagram
Bret Hart vs. Hulk Hogan

Algorithm reveals how Twitter hurts the quality of news
The blue bird representing Twitter is besieged by exclamations, and appears to be in distress.

Elon Musk is backing out of Twitter deal
Elon Musk against a dark backdrop

'Twitter Circle' is here for all your trash-talking needs
Screenshot of the new Twitter Circle feature.

No, RadioShack's Twitter wasn't hacked. It sells cryptocurrency now.
RadioShack store

Donald Trump melts down on Truth Social over Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony
Trump and Truth Social

Feeling lost? Follow these reproductive justice accounts.
An illustration of two people marching with a large sign and megaphone.
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