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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Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch's brother confesses to killing her for 'honour'
Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch's brother confesses to killing her for 'honour'


Facebook reportedly blocked in Armenia during unrest in the capital
Facebook reportedly blocked in Armenia during unrest in the capital


The everyday app that helped Erdogan beat the coup
By Sulaiman Hakemy
The everyday app that helped Erdogan beat the coup

Pakistani social media star strangled by brother in apparent 'honor killing'
Pakistani social media star strangled by brother in apparent 'honor killing'

Facebook's Instant Articles are now on Messenger
Facebook's Instant Articles are now on Messenger

Facebook diversity report shows slow progress, major challenges
Facebook diversity report shows slow progress, major challenges

People are spending more time in 'Pokèmon Go' than Facebook and Snapchat
People are spending more time in 'Pokèmon Go' than Facebook and Snapchat


A non-gamer's best guesses as to what Pokémon Go actually is
A non-gamer's best guesses as to what Pokémon Go actually is

How to use Snapchat Memories
Memories is Snapchat's biggest change yet -- here's how to use it.

How the world celebrated Social Media Day 2016
How the world celebrated Social Media Day 2016

Facebook confronts the grisly reality of live video with the shooting of Philando Castile
Facebook confronts the grisly reality of live video with the shooting of Philando Castile

Indian government steps up efforts to check online trolling against women
Indian government steps up efforts to check online trolling against women

Snapchat may be outgrowing its disappearing photos
Snapchat may be outgrowing its disappearing photos

Why are prominent YouTube gamers caught up in a gambling scandal?
Why are prominent YouTube gamers caught up in a gambling scandal?

China discourages sites from using social media to report the news
China discourages sites from using social media to report the news

What your favorite Snapchat filter says about you
What your favorite Snapchat filter says about you

Justin Bieber probably doesn't know what Netflix and chill means
Justin Bieber probably doesn't know what Netflix and chill means

Facebook Messenger has more than 11,000 bots
Facebook Messenger has more than 11,000 bots

Snapchat went down for an hour, and the millennials panicked
Snapchat went down for an hour, and the millennials panicked



Facebook's latest feature helps you raise money for your favorite charity
Facebook's latest feature helps you raise money for your favorite charity
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