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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Trump's Truth Social leaves lots of questions. Here are some answers.
By Matt Binder
Truth Social waitlist
Stunning photo captures space station crossing the moon in jaw-dropping detail
By Elisha Sauers
International Space Station transiting the moon
Deleting Facebook? Here's how to download your data.
By Danica D'Souza
Woman standing in front of Facebook profile. Text reading "Goodbye, Facebook."
Truth Social already censoring content, bans user who made fun of Trump Media CEO
By Matt Binder
Truth Social
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Hands using phone and laptop open to Facebook
How to add a cryptocurrency address to your Twitter profile
By Jack Morse
Woman holding a smartpone with a photo of the Bitcoin logo.
How to schedule your Tweets to send later
By Jack Morse
An illustration of a smartphone with animations of text boxes above it.
Trump's new social media app 'Truth Social' is off to a rough start
By Chase DiBenedetto
A screenshot of the Apple App Store page for Truth Social, showing the app's logo, a download button, and three app images.
9 ways Tumblr changed the internet
By Jess Joho
A Tumblr post brings together some of the best memories from the microblogging website, from gay icon the Babadook to SuperWhoLock and Frozen Constable.
Twitter leans into Ethereum shortly after Bitcoin-loving CEO's exit
By Jack Morse
Illustration of a person tapping a smartphone, overlaid with illustration of a global map.
From Tumblr girl to engineer: How the platform inspired a generation of women to code
By Elizabeth de Luna
A girl sits at a computer screen glowing with the Tumblr logo.
Facebook's 'News Feed' rebranded as 'Feed,' and the memes are delicious
By Jack Morse
The Facebook News Feed logo, shown here fading to read only "Feed."
Crypto 'romance scammers' stole $139 million from victims in 2021
By Jack Morse
Clay hearts on the sidewalk spelling out the word "bitcoin."
TikTok is adding new features to fight antisemitism
By Amanda Yeo
The TikTok app is displayed on an Apple iPhone.
Australia's new online safety laws could force social platforms to take down abusive posts
By Amanda Yeo
A gavel resting in front of a computer.
The Winter Olympics are coming. So is the China-funded sponcon.
By Jack Morse
Two people protesting the Winter Olympics being held in Beijing, holding signs.
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Twitter's hexagonal profile pics makes right-click saving NFTs even funnier
By Jack Morse
Screenshot of Twitter profile with hexagonal NFT
TikTok is reportedly testing paid subscriptions
By Amanda Yeo
A TikTok logo seen displayed on a smartphone with USD (United States dollar) currency in the background.
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Phone screen with social media apps in folder
It's time to turn your vintage tech into a fashion statement. And more 2022 trend predictions.
By Elena Cavender
Three people on their phones.
Why do we call our favorite celebrities our sons?
By Mashable Team
A still of Bucky Barnes, overlaid with tweets from fans calling him their son.
How to hide photos on Instagram without deleting them
By Andy Moser
screenshot of instagram settings tab
How to change your camera tools setting on Instagram
By Elena Cavender
Instagram icon.
OnlyFans' CEO has stepped down and appointed a spokesperson to replace him
By Amanda Yeo
An OnlyFans logo displayed on a smartphone.
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