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.

Social Media

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Elon Musk's X will soon remove public likes

Coming redesign of Elon Musk's X will get rid of... a lot

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An illustration for the app Threads seen on a smartphone.

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A composite image of a woman appearing to lean into a phone.

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Young woman receiving notifications and commenting on social media posts with smart phone. People networking with technology. Social media addiction concept.

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A gloved hand injects a needle into a person's upper arm.

A Pentagon-approved bot attack attempted to thwart global COVID-19 vaccinations, report finds

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Facebook launches new website to help nonprofits master the platform

Navigating Facebook just got a little easier for charitable organizations hoping to reach more supporters.

02/18/2016

By Katie Dupere

Facebook launches new website to help nonprofits master the platform

Facebook launches new website to help nonprofits master the platform

Twitter adds support for videos in direct messages

More new features? Twitter is on a roll.

02/18/2016

By Stan Schroeder

Twitter adds support for videos in direct messages

Twitter adds support for videos in direct messages

Indonesia reverses Tumblr ban, for now

Indonesia has been cracking down on objectionable content recently.

02/18/2016

Indonesia reverses Tumblr ban, for now

Indonesia reverses Tumblr ban, for now

Here's how to turn off Twitter's new algorithmic timeline

Twitter's new timeline view is now live, but not for everyone. Here's how to find it.

02/10/2016

By Stan Schroeder

Here's how to turn off Twitter's new algorithmic timeline

Here's how to turn off Twitter's new algorithmic timeline

Twitter forms safety council to help prevent abuse

The panel of organizations and experts will help the company develop tools and policies to get rid of abuse, bullying and harassment on the platform.

02/09/2016

By Stan Schroeder

Kickstarter hits 100,000 funded projects, shares 100 astonishing facts

Kickstarter has reached a big milestone: 100,000 projects were successfully funded through the crowdfunding platform.

02/09/2016

By Stan Schroeder

Kickstarter hits 100,000 funded projects, shares 100 astonishing facts

Kickstarter hits 100,000 funded projects, shares 100 astonishing facts

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