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 announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16
A glowing phone screen shows the Instagram logo.

Bluesky is finally adding video
Bluesky logo on a smartphone held in someone's hands.


Instagram now lets you add words on posts like Reels
Two phones showing Instagram's new ability to add words on top of images.

Kamala Harris joins Twitch. Here's how to watch her content.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Thursday.

Yung Miami finally speaks on relationship with Diddy and the City Girls breaking up
Screenshot of Caresha Please Season 2, episode 1

Internet patriotism soars as USA basketball wins gold at Paris Olympics
Stephen Curry #4 of Team United States reacts after a three-point basket during the Men's Gold Medal

Australian breaker Raygun becomes an instant viral hit at 2024 Paris Olympics
B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia competes during the B-Girls Round Robin

Elon Musk's X lets users sort replies to find more relevant comments
X logo on mobile device

How Elon Musk and X's decision to sue advertisers may have just backfired
X logo behind broken glass

Elon Musk tweeted this far-right fake news post on X — and then deleted it
Elon Musk on X

Reddit CEO hints that subreddit paywalls are on the way
the reddit app on the screen of a smartphone

Celibacy is all the rage online. Here's why.
woman on bed with glass of wine and book, lots of male suitors at her feet

Elon Musk's X is suing advertisers over ad boycott
X logo on mobile device


Contestants of MrBeast's Amazon show allege unsafe conditions during filming
Mr. Beast is seen in attendance during a match between Inter Miami and CF Montréal at DRV PNK Stadium

Beware of AI tools being advertised on Facebook. They could be malware in disguise.
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Elon Musk's X is the 'home of social media piracy,' sports leagues say
X logo on mobile device

Iconic moments from the 2024 Olympics: Our running list
Four images of Olympic athletes (Taishi Onodera, Daniel Wiffen, Simone Biles, and Sammy Sullivan) celebrating wins.

[Update: Meta responds] Scammers are using Meta's copyright takedown tool against influencers
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Lady Gaga just performed at the Olympics opening ceremony
Lady Gaga and dancers stand on golden steps that read "Enchanté".

The water pistol emoji is now a gun emoji on Elon Musk's X
Water gun on a white background

Has social media made sightseeing deeply uncool?
Illustration of two tourists with their backs to us, facing the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Rome's Coliseum, and The Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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