Man sees mug on wanted list, surrenders
A 27-year-old man has turned himself into police after Googling his name and finding he was listed as one of California’s ‘most wanted’ fugitives.
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Bachelor reveals: The eight benefits of tinder
THIS may be embarrassing to admit on a public forum, but I feel it is my duty to let you all know that I recently came out of a fleeting romance.
The people becoming millionaires on YouTube
THINKING of a career change? Grab a video camera because you won’t believe the staggering amount of money you can make on YouTube. These people did.
What the internet will look like in 2025
THE world wide web turns 25 this year, and it’s come a long way in that time. But what will it look like in the year 2025? Here’s what’s in store.
Mystery cinema found in middle of desert
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Get more followers on Twitter
WANT to be as big as Ellen on social media? There is a simple trick to help content go viral according to Twitter’s data scientists. Find out the secret behind boosting your presence.
The man Instagramming North Korea
NORTH Korea is one of the most private countries in the world, but thanks to social media one photographer is showing the world this unknown country.
Secrets, Snowden and super computers at US tech festival
SOUTH by Southwest is an eccentric festival combining technology, movies and music. It’s kicked off and is already making headlines. Here’s what you might have missed.
Internet laughing stock says ‘quit the hating’
SHE created a global social media storm with her clueless spelling of President Obama’s name. Now Gemma Worrall just wants to be left alone.
How the internet created these celebrities
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Facebook’s illegal organ trade exposed
WOULD you sell a kidney for $30,000? Even if it meant a black-market operation and possible jail time? Well, there’s a Facebook page for just that.
The World Wide Web’s monumental moments
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Teen pledges to give away dad’s millions
IF you weren’t wired thousands of dollars this weekend, it’s probably because you didn’t ask a teen who said she was giving away a fortune to anyone who wanted it.
$19 billion WhatsApp deal under threat?
NOT so fast. Facebook’s $19 billion purchase of the messaging app could be stalled until privacy concerns are answered.
Cameron laughs off Twitter ribbing
DAVID Cameron has laughed off merciless mockery of a photograph of him on the telephone to Barack Obama.
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.
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
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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
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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
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The best animal websites to waste time on
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