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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Video and audio calls on X, formerly Twitter, will be for paying subscribers only
X Premium

Meta Verified for business will cost $965 less per month than X's business verification
Meta Verified


Bluesky sees record signups day after Musk says X will go paid-only
Bluesky on a mobile device


WordPress is coming to the fediverse
A Wordpress logo seen displayed on a smartphone.

How social media in the classroom is burning teachers out
A disappointed teacher stands at the front of the classroom while her students scroll on their devices.

X now lets Premium subscribers hide likes and verify their real IDs
X logo next to Elon Musk's profile

New S.O.S. initiative online rating system targets teen safety
Illustrated version of a girl being handed a phone that's emanating a red cloud.

Elon Musk's X finally agrees to settlement talks with unpaid laid off Twitter employees
Elon Musk, X logo, and old Twitter logo

DOJ says Musk likely violated FTC order that he's trying to get out of
Elon Musk


It's time for MySpace to make a comeback
an illustration showing myspace prominently featured on a screen

Elon Musk's X is suing California. Here's why.
A phone screen with an image of Elon Musk held up against a background featuring the X logo.

Twitter aka X rolls out Community Notes 'fact checks' for videos
X logo in a crowd of people on a mobile screen

X is no longer labeling ads for some users
X app on mobile device

Snapchat announces new updates to foster teen safety and age-appropriate content
Screenshots of Snapchat homepages on a yellow background.

Musk borrowed $1 billion from SpaceX the same month he acquired Twitter: Report
Elon Musk

What is the fediverse — and how might it affect creators?
An AI grabbing social media posts.

Elon Musk blames the ADL for X's problems, floats lawsuit
Elon Musk and X logo

Elon Musk 'likes' trending #BanTheADL posts as white supremacist ad runs on platform
Elon Musk and X logo

Here's what Elon Musk added to X's new terms of service
X on iOS

YouTube star KSI shares how little he's made from X monetization
KSI and Logan Paul

X faces millions in fees over unpaid severance for former Twitter employees
Elon Musk, X logo, Twitter birds

Meta takes down massive 'Spamouflage' operation tied to Chinese law enforcement
Facebook logo on mobile device

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