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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Lionel Messi stands on the pitch during a World Cup match
Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron and Zendaya attend the World Premiere of "The Odyssey" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 6, 2026 in London, England
Erling Haaland #9 of Norway celebrates after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Cote d'Ivoire and Norway at Dallas Stadium.
A handsome actor on a late-night show
Dortmund's Norwegian forward Erling Braut Haaland celebrates with Dortmund's English midfielder Jude Bellingham (top) after the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Schalke 04 vs Borussia Dortmund in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany, on February 20, 2021
On the left is a soccer player grinning on the field, and on the right is a pink animated character from an anime
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The internet thinks Trump just cursed the Knicks
A group of protesters, some wearing Knicks jerseys, hold up anti-Trump signs outside MSG.

Why everyone online wants to live like Dua Lipa
The Dua Lipa Effect: Christianna Silva and Dua Lipa slurping pasta


Survey: Teens regularly see harmful content, messages on Snapchat
Snapchat app appears on a smartphone.

Elon Musk's X begins rolling out new History feature
X logo

Threads is adding a Grok-like AI search feature
Close-up of businessman holding tablet displaying threads app logo, suggesting connection and communication in professional setting


Vine reboot, diVine, is out now to save us from AI slop
The Vine logo is displayed on a mobile phone with the Vine icon

Is Threads down? Users report outage with social media app.
Three teenage boys look at their smartphone screens

Parents on Instagram, Facebook: Expect a big message from Meta
Woman holds cell phone in hand while she looks at it.

Friendster has returned! But you can only connect with offline friends.
Friendster website

DJI launches the Mic Mini 2. But there's a catch.
Colorful magnetic covers for DJI Mic Mini 2

Seeing everyone play 'Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream' is giving me serious FOMO
Gathering of Mii's at the island's center

What is Thundr? Omegle's replacement, warts and all.
thundr logo on an iphone

What is DirtyRoulette? Exactly what it sounds like.
three x keys in a row, woman's finger clicking middle key

X custom timelines: What users are saying about the new feature
he Grok logo appears on a smartphone screen in front of Elon Musk X profile


Bluesky breaks silence on outage and reveals cause
blurry social media icons on iphone screen with Bluesky app in center

Is Bluesky down? Here's what we know.
A phone shoes the Bluesky image in front of images of workers assessing power lines.

Lena Dunham's memoir reopens the Jack Antonoff–Lorde case
Lena Dunham seen at "The Drew Barrymore Show"

Survey: This is the most distracting app for teens
Teen boy looks at a phone.

Justin Bieber's Coachella set was deeply online in the best way
Justin Bieber performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2026 Coachella Music Festival

Milk, tears, and Digimon: BTS' 'Hot Ones' episode was pure chaos
BTS on Hot Ones

Remi Cruz Parsons says longevity online comes down to one thing
Remi Cruz Parsons composite

Watch a jar of Nutella make space history alongside Artemis II astronauts
A jar of Nutella floats in zero gravity aboard the Artemis II spacecraft orbiting the moon.

Going viral from space: NASA's tech-savvy Artemis II crew
Artemis II mission specialist astronaut Jeremy Hansen enjoys a shave inside the Orion spacecraft during Flight Day 5 and ahead of the crew's lunar flyby on April 6, 2026.
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