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‘See ya’: Pete Evans quits social media
The celebrity chef everyone loves to hate has revealed “it is time to say goodbye” to his 1.5 million Facebook followers after coming under fire for his controversial posts.
Zuckerberg slammed by own staff
Workers who do Facebook’s “most brutal job” are furious and have slammed their bosses for “needlessly risking” their lives.
Late night email could cost $2.2bn
A former judge said it was “incredible” an email from lawyers for Crown Resorts was sent in the middle of the night, and not a year ago.
Coronavirus vaccine’s two side-effects
Pfizer is just days away from applying for emergency use approval for its coronavirus vaccine — and it only has two side-effects.
ASIO warns countries like China are grooming Aussies for spy operations
Top intelligence agency ASIO has warned Australians to watch out for foreign spies trying to recruit them for espionage through social media…
Tech giants block police requests
We use Facebook and Google every day to stay informed. But some users are using the platforms for sinister reasons.
Tech giants grilled over ‘anti-conservative’ bias
Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey have defended their handling of the US election amid allegations Twitter and Facebook have censored conservative views.
Insta’s ‘awful’ redesign slammed
Instagram’s layout has been updated “in a big way” for the first time in “quite a while”. The app’s users are fuming and hate it.
Trump move could be ‘huge’
Twitter recently confirmed Donald Trump would lose social media protections against moderation. Here’s where he might go.
Global giant behind Fortnite takes on Apple in Australia
Consumers could be the winners when the multimillion-dollar court battle between Epic Games and Apple hits Australia.
Macca’s worker reveals how to score free food
The fast food outlet employee has dished on how to score free food at one of the chain’s many restaurants — and it’s easier than you think.
Giant ‘rat’ rides the subway
The hard-hit city is advising people to wear masks on the train, and while commuters weren’t impressed by one man’s choice of mask, social media is loving it.
Aussie dad feeding eight for $8
More than 60,000 people are now following this 35-year-old Aussie dad’s advice on cooking for the family on the tightest of budgets.
Writer fired for exposing himself on Zoom
Less than a month after he was seen touching himself on a Zoom call with colleagues, the New Yorker magazine’s star writer got the sack.
YouTube back after global outage
YouTube has confirmed you can start procrastinating again after a global issue made it unable to stream videos.
Apple revives beloved icon
Fifteen years ago he was a schlubby, nerdy point of ridicule, but fans were thrilled to see the iconic character return for Apple.
What is WeChat? Behind the app that China uses to control millions living overseas
For some it’s the only contact Chinese Australians have with relatives, friends and networks back home.
Trump’s site hacked with explosive claims
Hackers who claim to have criminal dirt on Donald Trump have taken over the President’s website and posted an explosive message.
‘Pedo Hunters’ film tense citizen’s arrest
Vigilantes known as the ‘Pedo Hunters’ have filmed themselves confronting an alleged child predator after posing as a 14-year-old-boy online.
Lovesick hubby takes a dark turn
SIX months after a heartbroken Aussie made world headlines with a social media campaign to win back his estranged wife, matters have taken a dark turn.
Cheeky pool ball act sparks pub brawl
An incredible viral video of a wild pub brawl shows why you should never touch another man’s balls when he’s trying to break.
China spying on huge number of Aussies
A massive data leak shows tens of thousands of Aussies, from celebs to the PM and his family, are being traced by China for “psychological warfare”.
Facebook threatens to ban Australians from sharing news
The world’s biggest tech giants are threatening to remove all news content and reduce their services in Australia in a battle over a proposed…
Is Amazon really as cheap as it seems?
Amazon Australia is finally here! But how does its prices fare up against competitors.
Fortnite fires shot at Apple with 1984 parody
Fortnite makers Epic Games have released a petty parody of Apple’s famous 1984 commercial as it takes the tech giant to court.
Tech in under 60 seconds: What is a cookie?
See why cookies have become the centre for the war on our personal data and what you can do to stop them.
Tech in under 60 seconds: What is a DDoS attack?
DDoS attacks are a method of disrupting a website and network, but how do they actually work?
Is China winning the global “cyber war”?
Accused by the West of stealing technology, military intelligence and state secrets, China’s new era of warfare is on the digital battlefield…
Rogan brutally roasted for mask comments
Comedian Bill Burr has brutally roasted Joe Rogan after the podcast host said wearing masks to stop COVID-19 was “for b*tches”.
Alt-right activist’s drastic change of heart
Alt-right activist Lauren Southern suddenly vanished a year ago. Now she has reappeared and undergone quite the transformation.
How to protect yourself from cyber attack
The PM has revealed Australia is under a major cyber attack by a foreign government. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from it.
Sick tactic to drum up fear and hate
A shadowy neo Nazi group has been busted posing as anti-fascist coalition Antifa in a bid to incite violence and racial tensions across the US.
Mysterious ‘umbrella man’ haunts riots
A shadowy figure filmed calmly smashing windows at the Minneapolis riots has sparked a rash of conspiracy theories over his true identity.
Controversial virus doco hidden
A new video about coronavirus is having trouble sharing its theory, after the world’s biggest social media site started telling viewers it was a crock.
Coronavirus: Google tracking reveals Australia’s changed lockdown behaviour
Google is compiling anonymous location data from its users and tracking how Australians’ behaviour has changed in reponse to coronavirus quarantine…
‘Screw your joke’: Anger over virus hashtag
Millennials have a shocking new hashtag on TikTok for coronavirus, which is causing anger among other generations.
Free porn for horny homebound
While some are having their relationships tested by the corona lockdown, others are suffering a different frustration. Help is at hand.
Big lie behind fruit-spitting video
Viewers were outraged by a social media video claiming to show a woman being arrested for spitting on fruit, but that’s not the real story.
Coronavirus misinformation is out of control
Misinformation, hoaxes, and fake cures have run rampant on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp since the outbreak of the coronavirus….
Online shoppers warned of delays due to virus
Australians are turning to online shopping amid the coronavirus outbreak but they’re being warned to expect long delays.
The Wiggles under fire for going on TikTok
Cyber safety experts are alarmed after much loved children’s group The Wiggles opened an account on the video sharing app TikTok, which has an age limit of 13 and over.
Why internet abandoned ‘OK Boomer’ woman
A video featuring a meme almost as old as the people it mocks made her a lusted after internet darling, before she revealed too much.
Reporter missing from virus epicentre
One of the last independent voices covering the coronavirus outbreak from Wuhan is no longer posting online, leading to fears he has been forced into quarantine.
Model’s bitter fight over nude pics
An exotic model accused of grooming a teenage boy has been caught up in an online stoush after she criticised a photographer’s nude snaps of her.
Disturbing reason crime story went viral
A two-year-old article about a trio of teenage arsonists in Melbourne has suddenly gone viral for a disturbing reason.
Doomsday Clock: Apocalypse fears over nuclear weapons and climate change
The Doomsday Clock is now 100 seconds to midnight with scientists blaming nuclear weapons and climate change for the jump forward.
Cryptic posts after ‘black eye’ selfies
Bizarre messages have been sent to friends of a woman who vanished after sending selfies with black eyes to an online support group.
Eight-year-old YouTuber makes $40m
A schoolboy who review toys has again topped the Forbes list of highest YouTube earners leaving veteran influencers in the dust.
Teen’s make-up video banned in China
A teenage girl’s social media video has gone viral after she lured viewers in with beauty tips before launching into a powerful message.
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