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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Instagram expands fact-checking worldwide, but it's still 'playing catch up'
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Instagram will now warn you before you post an offensive caption
Instagram will now warn you before you post an offensive caption


Facebook waited two weeks to tell employees their payroll data was stolen
Facebook waited two weeks to tell employees their payroll data was stolen

Twitter's Election Labels return to help you make sense of 2020 elections
Twitter's Election Labels return to help you make sense of 2020 elections


Twitter now lets you make GIFs out of iOS Live Photos
Twitter now lets you make GIFs out of iOS Live Photos

YouTube surprises creators with new harassment policy. The takedowns have already begun.
YouTube surprises creators with new harassment policy. The takedowns have already begun.

Giphy launches new video hub with — gasp — sound
Giphy launches new video hub with — gasp — sound

Facebook adds lip syncing feature to Portal speakers
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Facebook thinks hiding Instagram likes will make your fragile ass post more
Facebook thinks hiding Instagram likes will make your fragile ass post more

Malware, crypto scams, and boner pills: Facebook's had enough
Malware, crypto scams, and boner pills: Facebook's had enough

Dads are ruining (improving) people's Spotify Wrapped data with their dad music
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Snap unveils Gucci-branded Spectacles, but you can't buy them
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Comedian nails the discomfort of trying to support a friend who's in the wrong
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How to ensure your online activism has an offline impact
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Facebook bot helps employees awkwardly talk to their families about scandals
Facebook bot helps employees awkwardly talk to their families about scandals


Facebook testing feature to let you transfer your photos to other services
By Adam Smith
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Meme deathwatch: OKBoomer.com sells for more than $10,000
Meme deathwatch: OKBoomer.com sells for more than $10,000

Facebook's Crisis Response tool expands to WhatsApp
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This depressing ad for Facebook's Portal TV somehow stars Kim Kardashian West and Jennifer Lopez
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