Facebook’s hidden terror Australis
SOME go by the surname al-Australi or al-Astrali. They are Australian Muslims who are hiding their identities as they fight for ISIS – and Facebook is riddled with them.
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Don’t hate the ice bucket challenge
YOU may be tired of watching celebrities tip ice water on their heads but Anthony Carbajal tells us why it is making a difference in a moving video.
The clues to unmask a killer
THE mystery militant who beheaded journalist James Foley could be identified thanks to digital clues in the shocking YouTube video.
The one ice video you need to see
BORED of sitting through another celebrity ice bucket clip? Here are the best moments of all of them, in one 140 second video – and the real reason why it’s happening.
Why going to the cinema in China sucks
USING your mobile during a movie is a big no-no, right? Not in China where cinemas are encouraging people to text their way through films by displaying messages on screen.
Ice Bucket Challenge founder drowns
COREY Griffin, 27, the co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge has tragically drowned.
Fund manager’s sex deal outrage
NETWORKING with fund managers is nerve-racking for start-up founders. One woman got a proposition she did not expect — sex. She was not alone.
Bush takes Ice Bucket Challenge
GEORGE W Bush’s ice bucket challenge is possible the best one yet. But how much money is the latest fad actually raising for charity?
Twitter revises policy on the dead
TWITTER said it will remove images of dead people if their family asks after a fake image of Robin Williams’ body and James Foley’s beheading were posted.
Did Google Street View kill a dog?
IMAGES on Google Maps show what appears to be one of its Street View cars running over a dog. But is everything what it seems?
Bakery gets its sweet reward over detractors
A MAJOR bakery chain has proved an online disaster can turn into the sweetest of victories. Here’s how to turn a PR disaster into a major win.
How the ice bucket challenge went viral
EVERYBODY who’s anybody has been dunking buckets of water over their heads and posting it online. It’s swept the world but how has it managed to become such a hit?
10 things Facebook needs to be cool again
THE social network lost its edge ever since our mum tried to friend request us but there are some simple ways it can get its mojo back.
Journo mistakes earplugs for bullets
TWITTER users respond to a reporter’s mistake with their customary restraint and courtesy. Not.
The best hidden Google search tricks and tips
BOSS your way around the search bar with these hidden tricks that’ll have you Googling like a pro with stunning results.
Social media reacts to vigilante shop owners
BUSINESS owners in the riot-hit town of Ferguson, Missouri, have taken the law into their own hands, shooting at looters.
Does Tinder leave you exposed?
DATING app Tinder has captivated singles of all ages. But how exposed are you when you ‘swipe right’ and flag your interest in someone?
‘Are they cops or soldiers?’
AS chaos continues to engulf the streets of Ferguson over the shooting of an unarmed black teen, critics say military-like police tactics are inflaming the situation.
Twitter vows to delete the trolls
TWITTER promises to crack down on the trolls after Zelda Williams is bullied off social media in the wake of the death of her father Robin Williams.
Why the internet broke yesterday
THE number 512 won’t mean much to you, but it was the reason the internet fell over yesterday. Experts are worried it could come to a grinding halt.
Apple not sorry over receipt slur
APPLE is in major damage control after a customer found a slur on his receipt that has the internet in a rage.
Australia can’t stop laughing at Hockey
IT WAS the hashtag waiting to happen. Incredulous Aussies have taken to Twitter to ridicule Joe Hockey with #OtherThingsThePoorDon’tDo.
Dead body pic sent to Robin’s daughter
ROBIN Williams’ daughter has been forced off Twitter and Instagram by trolls who posted a fake photo claiming it was her dad’s body.
Accused killer asks Siri where to hide body
A MAN accused of killing his roommate asked Apple iPhone’s digital assistant Siri for advice: “I need to hide my roommate.”
‘Degrading and sexist’ contest for smartphone
A SMARTPHONE manufacturer asked women to submit photos of themselves and reward those who got the most likes in a controversial competition that has sparked outrage.
Comedian sparks twitter storm with Williams joke
BRITISH comedian sparks a Twitter backlash and says he has resigned from all radio and TV contracts after a posting an offensive joke over the death of Robin Williams.
When a picture’s worth the wrong 1000 words
EVER wondered what photo of you would be used if you were killed? It can make a world of difference when your death sets a town ablaze.
Curvy girls embrace #fatkini pride
PLUS-sized women are refusing to hide behind frumpy bathers, proudly flaunting their figure on social media under the hashtag #fatkini.
Google’s hilarious X-rated cock-up
ONE small village was firmly put on the map after a Google search result displayed an unfortunate picture of a naked man by mistake.
Couple plunge to death taking selfie
A POLISH couple met a tragic end after falling to their death trying to take a selfie from the edge of a cliff.
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