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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IBM pulls ads from X/Twitter as Elon Musk promotes anti-Semitic conspiracy
Elon Musk and X logo

Lawsuit against major social media companies moves forward
A shattered Facebook logo.


Elon Musk's X: Ad watchdog files FTC complaint against it for not clearly disclosing ads
Elon Musk with X and Twitter logos

X / Twitter lets Israel-Gaza hate speech spread, new study finds — and these users are the culprits
X logo

Instagram now lets you share Reels and posts with just close friends
Close friends feature.

4 tips for a successful digital 'detox'
A person unplugs an electrical cord as they sit in a relax posture.

Omegle changed cybersex forever, for better or worse
The Omegle logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen

How to follow and unfollow someone on TikTok
Illustration of the TikTok "Follow" button with red and green arrows pointing at it from the left and right.

How to unsend messages on Instagram
The Instagram logo.

Sony is removing Twitter/X integration from PlayStation consoles
PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 logos

Stephen King calls on Elon Musk to change 'X' back to Twitter
Stephen King

How to download TikTok videos
A shape in the TikTok colours, appearing to fall.

The internet mourns beloved 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry smiling at the camera at the 2022 GQ Man of the Year red carpet.


One year after Musk acquired Twitter: Traffic, revenue down across the board
Elon Musk sink

X / Twitter launches video and audio calls — here’s how to use ‘em
X logo on mobile device

How to sign up for Community Notes on Twitter / X — take part in content moderation
X logo

A 'predator' can easily target teen streamers on Twitch, say researchers
The Twitch app as seen on a cell phone.

Are people actually using TikTok for news?
Close up image of a woman using TikTok on a smartphone in front of a laptop computer.


Elon Musk’s X is under investigation for alleged disinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict
X logo in a crowd

X CEO Yaccarino responds to Israel-Hamas disinformation — but only after coercion from the EU
X logo in a crowd

TikTok's hottest trend? Bed bug hysteria.
Screenshots of TikToks discussing the spread of bedbugs in Paris.

Israel-Hamas disinformation: What it is, how to fight it
Israeli soldiers in a Gaza town

Elon Musk created a safety mess on X. CEO Linda Yaccarino is using it to cancel appearances.
Elon Musk and the X logo
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