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.
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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?
Olympian goes too far on Instagram
LOLO Jones is rather prolific on Instagram, as you’d expect from an athlete with such a big following. But her latest post would have made Olympic organisers a little uncomfortable.
Truth behind heartbreaking photo
IT WAS a picture that broke hearts around the world. A little boy, carrying a plastic bag, lost in a desert while escaping Syria. But all is not as it seems.
Hash potatoes: Social media snacks for kids a step too far?
BIRDS EYE is targeting the next generation of social savvy diners with potato treats for tiny Tweeters. But should the hashtag-shaped snack stay off the menu?
Net trolls are sadists and psychopaths
A NEW study finds one in 20 people engage in internet trolling, and discovers they’re not very nice people in the real world either.
Tweeter draws a crowd of followers
AN anonymous artist has drawn praise on social media for randomly illustrating the tweets of others.
We Now Respond to Emoticons As If They Were Faces 🙁
A NEW study has found that after only 32 years of us using them, we react to emoticons as if they were real human faces.
The nine worst Tinder profile pics
OPINION: From men with monkeys to lads posing with their wives. You’ll be surprised what some guys think is an acceptable dating profile picture, laments Jo Thornely.
Facebook lets you choose from 56 genders
DID you know there are over 50 genders to choose from? Facebook is now offering array of genders for user to identify as, from male to ‘two-spirit’.
Are these girls identical twins?
THEY were born in the same city, share the same birth date and look eerily similar. But are the girls — raised in separate continents — really sisters?
Rupert Murdoch takes Buzzfeed tycoon quiz
BILLIONAIRE tycoon Rupert Murdoch has taken a quiz to find out which billionaire tycoon he is. The result, posted on Twitter, may shock you.
How to use Google Plus to get your next job
YOUR online social status could make or break your next career move. Google Plus is a mighty useful tool to help so here are top tips to make the most from it.
The eight most ridiculous conspiracy theories
THE government are a bunch of lizards, sharks are spies and the moon doesn’t actually exist. FACT. Well, according to these absurd conspiracy theories anyway.
Man dies posting sunset photos
A MAN was electrocuted when he accidentally touched a powerline while trying to post pictures of a sunset to Facebook.
The shameful new trend on Instagram
THE creator of the cringeworthy “Selfies At Funerals” Tumblr has launched a new blog devoted to another social media trend that’s just as shameful.
Getting social in the bathroom
A SURVEY has found 40 per cent of adults between the ages of 18 and 24 uses social media in the bathroom.
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