PM threatens Facebook, YouTube ban
TURKEY’S prime minister has warned his government may ban social media sites YouTube and Facebook after a number of damaging online leaks about him.
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Trolling one of the world’s most powerful men
BRITISH PM David Cameron just wanted the world to know he was doing something about the crisis in Ukraine. He never saw the storm of smarmy tweets coming.
Facebook now looks different
FACEBOOK announced Tuesday that it’s changing the News Feed. But don’t freak out.
Man sets speed record for typing… with his nose
LOOK, no hands! This speed typist smashed a world record for writing using only his facial feature. This is a feat not to be sniffed at.
Facebook shoots down illegal gun posts
FACEBOOK has finally said that it’s cracking down on people who try to use the site to sell guns illegally, something that has always been an issue on the site.
New site lets you hire a friend
A NEW Aussie service is about to launch its website that will let you hire a friend if you’re feeling a bit lonely.
Thirteen ways to make Facebook less painful
WHETHER you like it or not, you’re probably on Facebook more often than you want to be, and it’s full of irritating things. These 13 ingenious tips will help.
More proof Americans have no idea
HTML is an STD and Blu-ray is a sea animal… at least that’s what many Americans will tell you. You won’t believe what they think some tech terms mean.
‘Like hell’: Google gaffe embarrasses PC company
IT TURNS out the search giant can get things wrong after all. This stuff-up from Google caused a world of pain for one UK PC retailer.
Facebook may buy solar drone company
FACEBOOK is in talks to buy solar drone company Titan Aerospace to step up its efforts to provide internet access to remote parts of the world.
Facebook wants to use drones to give people internet
MOVE over, Amazon. These drones aren’t for convenience — they’re for humanitarianism. Facebook is in talks to buy a drone company in order to bring internet access to people around the world.
How technology stole the show at the Oscars
SOCIAL media and shiny gadgets took a star turn at this year’s Academy Awards. From the superstar selfie to award-winning movies, technology made the bash more entertaining.
Twitter user hilariously misspells Barack Obama
WHAT a twit. Internet mocks Twitter user for the worst ever spelling of Barack Obama. Who is this President Barner?
Ellen’s Oscars selfie smashes Twitter records
THIS celebrity-packed Oscars mega selfie just shattered re-tweet records. It also managed to break the internet on the way.
The best animal websites to waste time on
ONLINE animal clips are like Croc shoes. We don’t know why people like them so much, they’re weird, but we just have to accept them. Here are the best.
Five of the internet’s weirdest communities
DO you have a fascination for airport carpets or birds with human arms? The good news is there’s a place for you to go on the weird wide web.
MKR perfects a recipe for success
MILLIONS tuned in to see the Captain cop his just desserts, proving that My Kitchen Rules has the recipe just right this season, but is it really about the food?
Five things you need to get a job at Google
HAVE you got what it takes to work at Google? Well if you’re a successful genius, you can think again. Here are the surprising traits you will need.
Most unfortunate photo ever
THAT’S awkward. It was supposed to be a friendly diplomatic chat, but a photo of German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.
Mystery satirical tweeter revealed
THE man behind a hilarious Twitter feed took aim at the ruthless culture of Goldman Sachs has been unmasked. He doesn’t even work at the bank.
Rulers who use the social media they ban
NO Twitter, Facebook or YouTube. They lay down the laws that forbid citizens from using social media but the same doesn’t apply for these Tweeting hypocrites.
How did Facebook freak this girl out?
WHEN this couple posed for a picture, Facebook’s camera app detected not two, but three faces. Did it just reveal something they didn’t know?
WhatsApp outage upsets fans
WHATSAPP suffered a global outage today, and users hit social media saying they “couldn’t cope” just days after Facebook bought it for $19b.
Are these the coolest vines ever?
EXCLUSIVE: We’re a creative bunch, us Aussies. And one app is paving the way for creative types Down Under to extend their reach. Here are the vines you just have to see.
What happens to your Facebook when you die?
UPDATING privacy settings on Facebook has never been more important. The social media giant has made surprising changes to what happens to your profile when you die.
Plans to stop Twitter untruths
EVER fibbed on Facebook or twisted the truth on Twitter? Scientists are working to make sure honesty is the best policy.
Facebook’s WhatsApp buy sends message
FACEBOOK’S $US19 billion ($21 billion) purchase of WhatsApp is set to boost valuations for other mobile messaging apps.
What’s to love and hate about new Google Maps
GOOGLE has just deployed a brand new Maps. It’s more powerful, smarter and packed with new features. But will it make you a commuting ninja?
Seven secret Gmail features you didn’t know existed
THE hidden tricks and tips inside Gmail that will help you organise your life, save you time and have you emailing like a pro.
What else Facebook could get for $16 billion
FACEBOOK has just dropped an insane amount of cash on a messaging app. What could it have bought instead?
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