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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New social media recommendations for teens focus on preventing harm
A teen holds a phone in her hands.

Elon Musk says Twitter will start 'purging' dormant accounts
Twitter logo



Twitter's blue check purge is barely affecting paid subscriptions
Elon Musk on Twitter

Public services will get free API access again, Twitter says
Subway rider checks his phone

WordPress drops Twitter social sharing due to API price hike
Twitter logo next to laptop

How to get a coveted Bluesky Social invite code
BlueSky social logo on phone screen

Behold, 20 of the funniest YouTube videos ever
A screenshot from the "Look at this graph" Nickleback meme.

What to know before signing up for Bluesky
A screenshot of the Bluesky app store page bulled up on a mobile phone.

Is Bluesky the one? A Twitter alternative takes off.
Bluesky social media

Microsoft removes Xbox gameplay video sharing to Twitter after API fee hike
Microsoft logo hovering above Twitter logo on a mobile device

'Shadowbanned' tweets are now officially labeled on Twitter
Twitter logo on mobile device

Nearly 25,000 Twitter users pay to subscribe to Elon Musk's exclusive tweets
Elon Musk Subscriptions

Twitter verified a fake Disney account created by a troll
Fake Disney Twitter account verified

Dril and other Twitter power users begin campaign to 'Block the Blue' paid checkmarks
Block the Blue

Rihanna, Taylor Swift among the few celebrities paying Twitter to keep their blue checkmarks
Illustration of Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift with blue Twitter checkmarks

How to use Twitter without falling into a black hole of anxiety
An illustration of a man falling into a hole shaped like the Twitter logo.

Microsoft drops Twitter from its advertising platform
Microsoft drops Twitter

National Weather Service accounts were not granted API exemptions by Twitter
Twitter Weather

Twitter will limit reach of ‘hateful’ tweets with a label, not removal
Twitter Safety

Facebook likely owes you money. How to see if you're eligible.
Facebook settlement

Elon Musk just shut down automation for important public safety accounts
Twitter logo on fire

What is Lemon8, and is it safe?
Lemon8 icon displayed on mobile with ByteDance seen on screen, in this photo illustration

Elon Musk said the Twitter Files were basically dead. Barely anyone noticed.
Blue bird with it's beak zipped shut

Conservative social media platform Parler acquired and then immediately shut down by new owner
Parler acquired
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