‘Vengeful’ Trump fears sink deal
The ousted CEO of Parler has revealed he was worried a deal with Donald Trump would have given the former president too much control over the site.
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Hidden Google snub in new ad
A new ad has included a hidden dig at Google as the tech giant battles with the government over whether it should have to pay for news content.
Grieving family’s fury over fake fundraiser
The grieving relatives of a young woman killed in a car chase have warned of a fake funding page preying on those touched by the tragedy.
Facebook Live captures horror moment
As live video from Facebook streamed across the world on Sunday, viewers watched in horror at what unfolded before their eyes.
OnlyFans model’s ‘genius’ job hack
An OnlyFans model has been praised as a “supervillain level genius” after revealing how she used a fake Gumtree ad to her advantage.
Optical illusion in photo divides internet
Do you see a dog or a man in this photo? The answer is completely dividing people and your answer could say a lot about you.
Neighbours’ new weapon against noisy parties
Has your neighbour’s Airbnb erupted into a noisy gathering? Now you can call a new hotline and dob in the offending partygoers within minutes.
PM defied again by COVID quack Kelly
Two days after being read the Riot Act, controversial Liberal MP Craig Kelly has taken to social media to again share COVID misinformation.
‘Outrageous attack’: Parler CEO fired
The CEO of controversial social network Parler has unleashed on the company after being fired, prompting a furious response from its owner.
PM’s showdown talks with Google
Scott Morrison has held showdown talks with the international head of Google as the tech giant fights tooth and nail against the government’s media code.
Miracle COVID side-effect cure rubbished
Social media is in a frenzy over claims of a simple cure for one of the main side effects of COVID-19. But others think it’s too simple to be true.
30k Aussies don’t know they were hacked
A top official has revealed up to 30,000 victims could not be contacted after a government agency was targeted in a massive hacking attack.
COVID theorist now living with nuns
A COVID theorist who shot to notoriety when she bragged about breaching lockdown has revealed she is now living with nuns to be “closer to God”.
Warning over sinister TikTok trend
A warning has been issued over TikTok’s new “silhouette” challenge after it was revealed the clips were being used in a very creepy way.
‘Happy to pay’: Google rival breaks ranks
Microsoft has given the federal government a major boost, pledging to soften the blow if Google carries out a threat to leave the Australian market.
Bizarre twist in viral boat rage video
A man caught on camera ramming his dinghy into other sailors in a furious ‘boat rage’ incident has a very dark past, it’s now been revealed.
Bold idea to replace Google
A bold idea has been raised after Google threatened to cut off its all-powerful search engine to Australians if new media laws were introduced.
Teacher accidentally films military coup
A woman filming a fitness video unknowingly captured the insane moment an army convoy stormed towards a parliament to stage a coup.
Canada joins Aussie fight for tech giants to pay for news
Canada is following Australia’s world-first move to make social media giants pay for the news they use.
OnlyFans: The highest earners on the NSFW online platform
The adult content platform exploded in popularity in 2020 with several celebs making eye-watering amounts of money.
What Google, Facebook changes really mean
Google is threatening to close down its search engine in Australia, while Facebook wants to prevent you from sharing news. Here’s what this all really means.
Google’s search video backfires
An annoying video Google has promoted in search has backfired on the tech giant, with Aussies now turning to other engines to get their results.
Google’s cringey ‘coffee shop’ comparison
An annoying pop-up has turned up on Google but the tech giant’s whinge that it is your friend seems a bit rich.
Annoying pop-up on Google explained
If you’ve searched for anything in Google over the past few days, you would have been this message. And people are far from happy.
Google’s new tactic in media war
Australian internet surfers have woken up to Google’s latest intervention this morning as the tech giant ramps up its fight against the federal government.
Google’s ‘dominant’ grip on Australia
Aussies have been warned Google holds a ‘remarkably dominant’ grip over the web, after the tech giant threatened to deny its service to Australians.
Gates shocked by ‘crazy’ online theories
Bill Gates has lashed out at online nutters’ bizarre conspiracy theories that claim he’s using COVID-19 vaccines to microchip the world’s population.
New way scammers are rorting Aussies
Scammers trying to cheat Australians out of their money are getting creative. Now the federal government has warned of a new method being used.
YouTuber slammed for Indigenous stunt
An Aussie social media star has been attacked for a stunt involving alcohol at an Indigenous rally, which saw the police called in.
Frustrating question finally answered
A new tool in the fight against online misinformation is being introduced by Twitter and it’s an approach plenty of us will recognise.
Vile finds prompt urgent photo warning
Innocent first day at school pictures shared by parents on social media are being stolen by paedophiles and used to find children to groom, police warn.
‘Appalling’: ScoMo told to act on rogue MP
A vaccine expert has demanded the Prime Minister pull an outspoken MP into line over his controversial beliefs.
Board that decides Trump’s fate
The former president has been digitally exiled to the wilderness, but he has one last shot at redemption pending one big decision.
TikTok told to block users after girl’s death
A 10-year-old girl tragically died in a sick viral TikTok challenge, leading to calls for the video app to block users whose age cannot be verified.
Push for Facebook to unveil vaccine lies
Health and tech experts are pushing for Facebook and other social media giants to be held accountable for the torrent of misinformation on their platforms.
Social star apologises for quarantine rant
Bernard Tomic’s social media star girlfriend Vanessa Sierra has apologised after her comments slamming hotel quarantine made national headlines.
Death linked to ‘extreme’ TikTok challenge
A 10-year-old girl was found dead after telling her family she was taking a shower, but police believe she was filming herself for the online craze.
Google’s move to ‘punish all of Australia’
Google has been lashed by people across the political spectrum after it issued an ‘extraordinary’ threat to Australian internet users.
Moment Google vows to shut Aussies out
This is the moment Google made a bold threat to Aussie internet users in a move showing it was ‘prepared to punish the whole of the country’.
Internet ablaze over Biden picture
Since Joe Biden’s inauguration in the United States, social media has been inundated with images of a strapping young Commander in Chief.
Google Chrome password trick you need to know
The latest Google Chrome update has a tool to check if your passwords have been hacked or are too weak to keep you safe from cyber crime.
Popular dating app’s Aussie first
In an Australian first, one of the world’s most popular dating apps has thrown its support behind this state’s awareness campaign in a unique way.
Hidden message in website redesign
Hours into Joe Biden’s Presidency, the White House website has received some symbolic makeovers.
Important reason diamonds shot with laser
Scientists on the pursuit of randomness have been shooting lasers through diamonds and doing things ordinary computers can’t.
Far right site that can’t be shut down
After a global crackdown on extremist content, a solitary social media site with virtually no moderation provides a final sanctuary for the far right.
Man’s extreme tattoo prank
A prankster has made a lifelong commitment for their latest work, going as far as tattooing the strange bait on their own skin.
Kamala Harris laughs at cheeky Trump jab
A TikTok video posted by Kamala Harris’ niece has gained more than 16 million views, showing the incoming VP laughing at a cheeky Donald Trump swipe.
College student’s awkward brag backfires
A young student bragged about how “cool” she was for storming the US Capitol. Texts from mates who turned on her have been revealed.
Inside Tomic’s hotel quarantine room
Bernard Tomic’s girlfriend has provided an intimate view of their hotel quarantine room, saying they’ve been playing video games up to 11 hours a day.
Virus deniers ‘don’t care who’s dying’
A British doctor has revealed some of the callous comments from coronavirus deniers who send her dozens of abusive messages every day.
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