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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Snapchat Stories will soon be available on Tinder, Houseparty, other apps
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Snapchat's redesigned camera can 'scan' for GIFs and help you with math homework
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The 'Car Alarm Challenge' is here to shatter everyone's eardrums
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Internet Archive rescues half a million lost MySpace songs
Internet Archive rescues half a million lost MySpace songs

Facebook on how it's tackling interference ahead of the Australian elections
Facebook on how it's tackling interference ahead of the Australian elections

Social media execs face jail time or fines for not removing violent content in Australia
Social media execs face jail time or fines for not removing violent content in Australia


Report: Millions of Facebook user records, including plain text passwords, left exposed online
Report: Millions of Facebook user records, including plain text passwords, left exposed online



Say goodbye to Google+
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Say goodbye to Google+


YouTube employees who warned about 'toxic' video problems were ignored
YouTube employees who warned about 'toxic' video problems were ignored

Twitter makes it easier to appeal decisions about bad behavior
Twitter makes it easier to appeal decisions about bad behavior

Pete Buttigieg officiated a couple's wedding 45 minutes before their child was born
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YouTube restricts videos from far-right figure Tommy Robinson, but stops short of ban
YouTube restricts videos from far-right figure Tommy Robinson, but stops short of ban




These $315 denim panties are deeply upsetting
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Apple's AirPower fail is an unprecedented embarrassment
Apple's AirPower fail is an unprecedented embarrassment


Instagram may finally let users rewind and fast forward through videos
Instagram may finally let users rewind and fast forward through videos
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