As Facebook and Twitter become the hubs of social life, some people reveal too much about themselves. Research suggests it feels good to brag about yourself online, with 80% of social media posts devoted to how we feel or think.

Has social media killed the art of conversation for teens? Not according to author, social media expert and youth researcher danah boyd - who says it's "nothing more than a release valve to changes that have happened in the real world." We caught up with her to learn more.

The internet 'meme' is a culmination of sharing, interaction and visuals, with its easy replication opening new communication channels between internet users. But how can brands gain access to these channels?

Social media is a major form of communication in Mexico, with nine in ten internet users signed up to at least one platform. The country ranks fifth globally in time spent on social networks, and the president is in the top 20 world leaders followed on Twitter.