The media includes technologies like radio, television, film, music, the internet, newspapers and magazines that are used for mass communication. It has been used for a long time to share news from around the world and raise awareness of global issues and events. For example, without media coverage, protests in countries like Libya and Egypt may not have ended as quickly. Social media sites like Facebook and Instagram allow people to connect and share their lives worldwide through computers, phones and tablets. This constant connectivity also exposes users to more advertisements.