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.

More Social Media - Page 66

Grimes posts new pregnancy photo after Instagram removes one with exposed nipples
Grimes posts new pregnancy photo after Instagram removes one with exposed nipples

Glowing Facebook story pulled from Teen Vogue following serious WTFs
Glowing Facebook story pulled from Teen Vogue following serious WTFs


Twitter will test reply limiting feature to beat back trolls
Twitter will test reply limiting feature to beat back trolls

TikTok fixes a number of ugly security flaws
TikTok fixes a number of ugly security flaws

Facebook exec warns company not to be anti-Trump in bizarre leaked memo
Facebook exec warns company not to be anti-Trump in bizarre leaked memo


Michelle Obama to launch IGTV series that highlights stories from first-year college students
Michelle Obama to launch IGTV series that highlights stories from first-year college students


Facebook revamps 'privacy checkup' to help manage data settings
Facebook revamps 'privacy checkup' to help manage data settings

'Which is the best seat' meme lets you go to bat for your favorite seat
'Which is the best seat' meme lets you go to bat for your favorite seat






Facebook unveils plan to fight interference in 2020 Census
Facebook unveils plan to fight interference in 2020 Census

Database with phone numbers of 267 million Facebook users shared online
Original image replaced with Mashable logo

Facebook to crowdsource fact checking to users, despite manipulation of truth warnings
By Words by Karissa Bell; Video by Stephen MacDonald
Facebook to crowdsource fact checking to users, despite manipulation of truth warnings

How a dead veteran became the face of a therapy app's Instagram ad
Original image replaced with Mashable logo

Instagram to influencers: No more vaping #ads
Instagram to influencers: No more vaping #ads


Peter Thiel told Mark Zuckerberg not to change political ad rules, report says
Peter Thiel told Mark Zuckerberg not to change political ad rules, report says

Jack Dorsey just unfollowed Mark Zuckerberg on Twitter in spectacular fashion
Jack Dorsey just unfollowed Mark Zuckerberg on Twitter in spectacular fashion

Crisis averted: WhatsApp fixed a lethal security flaw
Original image replaced with Mashable logo

TikTok got an 'F' in our data accessibility rankings. Facebook got an 'A.'
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!