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 tests a serious Boomerang upgrade
Instagram tests a serious Boomerang upgrade



Instagram will let users report 'false information'
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Facebook outlines plan to further police inappropriate behavior in private groups
Facebook outlines plan to further police inappropriate behavior in private groups

Facebook reminds private groups: We're watching
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Twitter suggests following ‘interests’ rather than people
Twitter suggests following ‘interests’ rather than people

Instagram users can now create their own AR effects on app
Instagram users can now create their own AR effects on app

Here’s why everyone’s talking about 'Christian Girl Autumn'
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Instagram now lets anyone make their own AR effects
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Facebook is working on a dark mode version of its Android app
By Jordan Aaron
Facebook is working on a dark mode version of its Android app

Chrissy Teigen attempts to fix Twitter again
By Jordan Aaron & Saavon Smalls
Chrissy Teigen attempts to fix Twitter again

Reddit has been watering this guy’s plants for three years
Reddit has been watering this guy’s plants for three years



Facebook plans to add ‘news’ tab in upcoming months
Facebook plans to add ‘news’ tab in upcoming months

Facebook to launch news tab this fall
Facebook to launch news tab this fall


Instagram users’ location data, stories were tracked by marketing company
By Saavon Smalls & Jordan Aaron
Instagram users’ location data, stories were tracked by marketing company

Instagram to hire ‘strategic-partnerships manager’ to work with meme accounts
By Saavon Smalls & Jordan Aaron
Instagram to hire ‘strategic-partnerships manager’ to work with meme accounts

Facebook targets shady app developers for abusing its platform
By Saavon Smalls
Facebook targets shady app developers for abusing its platform

Twitter is reportedly testing a snooze feature for push notifications
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Facebook sues app developer over malware-filled 'antivirus' app
Facebook sues app developer over malware-filled 'antivirus' app
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