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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Twitter returns to the Mac, but don't expect too much

Make sure you're running macOS Catalina.

10/11/2019

By Stan Schroeder

Facebook unveils new Messenger tools for World Mental Health Day

"Let's talk."

10/10/2019

By Natasha Piñon

Kid wanders into live news shot to say hi to mom

Move over, BBC dad. Courtney Kube is MSNBC mom.

10/09/2019

By Chloe Bryan

Instagram deserves more scrutiny after Russian troll farm investigation

Instagram was "the most effective tool" used by the IRA, the Senate report concluded.

10/08/2019

By Karissa Bell

Instagram deserves more scrutiny after Russian troll farm investigation

Instagram deserves more scrutiny after Russian troll farm investigation

Russian internet trolls focused on black Americans, Senate confirms

The report notes a "discernible emphasis on targeting African-Americans" was seen on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and YouTube.

10/08/2019

By Jack Morse

Russian internet trolls focused on black Americans, Senate confirms

Russian internet trolls focused on black Americans, Senate confirms

Instagram to officially remove 'Following' tab from app

How am I supposed to creep on my crush now?

10/08/2019

By Stephen MacDonald

Instagram to officially remove 'Following' tab from app

Instagram to officially remove 'Following' tab from app

Belle Delphine now claims she was arrested after vandalizing a car

The woman allegedly stole her hamster.

10/08/2019

By Chloe Bryan

Instagram now has dark mode. Here's how to turn it on.

Dark mode comes to Instagram, with one small catch

10/08/2019

By Marcus Gilmer

Instagram now has dark mode. Here's how to turn it on.

Instagram now has dark mode. Here's how to turn it on.

Why did Tinder make a show about the apocalypse? We drank margaritas and found out.

Swipe for your life.

10/07/2019

By Rachel Kraus

Instagram to test ‘Group Stories’

This could be the future of Instagram.

10/07/2019

By Jordan Aaron

Instagram to test ‘Group Stories’

Instagram to test ‘Group Stories’

Instagram unveils private messaging app, 'Threads'

The Instagram vs. Snapchat war rages on.

10/07/2019

By Stephen MacDonald

Instagram unveils private messaging app, 'Threads'

Instagram unveils private messaging app, 'Threads'

Instagram scraps 'Following' tab that let you spy on your thirsty friends

So long, creepers

10/07/2019

By Marcus Gilmer

Instagram scraps 'Following' tab that let you spy on your thirsty friends

Instagram scraps 'Following' tab that let you spy on your thirsty friends

Instagram is testing Group Stories

You might soon be able to create Stories together.

10/07/2019

By Stan Schroeder

'Covered for Graham'? Tinder's 'Swipe Night' debut revealed a moment of rare honesty

The night when Tinder got honest.

10/07/2019

By Rachel Kraus

Evan Spiegel was asked about wife Miranda Kerr's EMF beliefs and it got so awkward

Welp, this is uncomfortable...

10/04/2019

By Rachel Kraus

Facebook can be forced to delete content, E.U. court rules

This could mean big changes for how social media is regulated.

10/04/2019

By Stephen MacDonald

Facebook can be forced to delete content, E.U. court rules

Facebook can be forced to delete content, E.U. court rules

The 'Succession' theme song recreated in 'Mario Paint' is simply delightful

Cousin Greg would love.

10/04/2019

By Chloe Bryan

TikTok will be mercifully free of political ads

The platform will try to side-step the issue that's engulfed Facebook since 2016.

10/04/2019

By Marcus Gilmer

TikTok will be mercifully free of political ads

TikTok will be mercifully free of political ads

Just a reminder: Facebook Messenger isn't end-to-end encrypted by default

You have to manually enable it for every conversation.

10/03/2019

By Jack Morse

Instagram now lets you shop with augmented reality

Instagram doesn't just want you to buy products, it wants you trying them on.

10/03/2019

By Karissa Bell

Instagram's new messaging app is for 'close friends' only

Instagram has built another Snapchat clone.

10/03/2019

By Karissa Bell

FBI runs Facebook ads to entice would-be Russian spies

Click HERE to betray the motherland!

10/02/2019

By Jack Morse

FBI runs Facebook ads to entice would-be Russian spies

FBI runs Facebook ads to entice would-be Russian spies

YouTube will now let you auto-delete your video search and watch history

Hide your shame.

10/02/2019

By Matt Binder

YouTube will now let you auto-delete your video search and watch history

YouTube will now let you auto-delete your video search and watch history

Instagram makes its bully-blocking feature available to everyone

Instagram is hoping its new "restrict" feature will help contain bullies.

10/02/2019

By Karissa Bell

Patreon ditches its creator 'con' for celebs like Issa Rae, Patton Oswalt

So long, PatreCon.

10/02/2019

By Rachel Kraus