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NASA
NASA’S #YearInSpace started, giving Twitter followers updates on Scott Kelly, and astronaut who lived in space for a year. -
UN Decision
United Nations declared uncensored internet access as a human right that deserves protection. Having uncensored internet access as a human right was a huge step in the history of the internet, which is a relatively new development. -
Vine No More
The social media platform Vine is ended by Twitter due to the building competition within the space. -
Yik Yak
Yik Yak, a popular site for college students closed down for good due to misusage include bomb threats, and hostiles messages. -
VR
Virtual Reality, live videos and 360-degree videos reigned all video content on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter , and Instagram. Nowadays VR continues to grow and many expect it to be the first choice of technology for the next generation,. -
Fake News
There was a crackdown on fake news throughout social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter -
Friendster
An early pioneer in the social media game launched all the way back in 2002, closes it's doors after a three year hiatus -
Today
The internet has made great strides, but continues to grow even today. It's future is uncertain in regards to what limits it may or may not have. -
The Role of Social Media
Social media is a virtual ecosystem where content is delivered, businesses are run, and people are spending the majority of their time there.