Things #MorePopularThanAbbott
TONY Abbott’s popularity has plummeted, and as you’d expect, Twitter is reacting with tongue in cheek humour. We join the party.
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The great Chinese social media hypocrisy
DESPITE banning Facebook and Twitter to its billion-plus citizens, the Chinese government are increasingly embracing the social media networks to promote the country to Westerners.
What’s inside Amazon’s big box this time?
AMAZON has a new big box just hanging on the street in San Francisco. But what’s inside?
Spider photobombs selfie, girls go wild
THEY were two young friends trying to take a cosy little selfie in a cosy little bed when along came a spider and sat down beside them…… Their reaction is priceless.
Spider photobombs selfie, girls go wild
THEY were two young friends trying to take a cosy little selfie in a cosy little bed when along came a spider and sat down beside them…… Their reaction is priceless.
Zuckerberg turns 30 and gets flamed
THE internet laughed hard today over a quote by billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg (who turns 30 today) famously dissing 30 year olds. But all was not as it seemed.
The bad Photoshops that sum up the Budget
AUSTRALIA has reacted to Joe Hockey’s first Budget with a series of poorly Photoshopped images and some fun, pithy tweets.
Iranian women toss headscarves
BRAVE Iranian women are defying the strict Islamic dress code, taking off their headscarves and posting pictures to Facebook.
7 annoying Twitter users we want to mute
FROM the over-sharer to the self-indulgent braggart these are the types of voices on Twitter that we just want silenced. Lucky for us, now we can.
Twitter lets you ‘mute’ annoying twits
HAD enough of smug holiday selfies and infuriating people who post TV spoilers on Twitter? Well, now you can ‘mute’ irritating users.
Meet Australia’s cleverest cop
IN an average country town, a local cop just devised a brilliant way of gathering information from the public. This guy‘s a genius.
The really painful truth about Facebook
SOME of us get a little bit emotional when people ignore our great Facebook posts. If that sounds like you, you need to read this.
The $1700 hoax that fooled China
THE men were called up to fight a war and earn $1700 a day. The deal, posted on social media, was too good to ignore. But all was not what it seemed.
The truth about Zuck’s office hours
MARK Zuckerberg is massively rich. He doesn’t need to work. So how many hours does a billionaire really put in at the office? A fellow employee dishes the dirt.
The real Big Brother’s watching you
AUSTRALIANS are addicted to mobile phones and social media, but just how secure are modern communication devices and who might be listening?
Porn addict bids to wed computer
A PORN-addicted former lawyer, who has sought to sue Apple for his problem, legally tried to marry his computer.
Exec’s dummy spit: ‘I am Google!’
GOOGLE executive Scott Jenson reportedly bailed on a speaking gig he invited himself to after deeming his audience “too small”.
The ironic video everybody is watching
Why are you reading this? GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY. You’ve been told to get off your phone and live. But this video message may have actually worked. Oh, the irony.
The ironic video everybody is watching
Why are you reading this? GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY. You’ve been told to get off your phone and live. But this video message may have actually worked. Oh, the irony.
Is this Australia’s most unpopular man?
IS CHRISTOPHER Pain — sorry, Pyne — the most unpopular politician in Australia? After a social media slaughter last night, it seems so.
How to silence annoying Twitter users
ARE 140 word ramblings from prolific twits like the UK TV pest Piers Morgan driving you crazy? This new ‘mute’ feature could ease your pain.
The weird things we Google
EVER wondered what’s the best place to hide a body or how to win your cat’s affection? You’re not alone. These are just some of the crazy queries commonly asked.
25 Instagram photos you never want to see again
IF you take sunset pictures thinking they’re original or proudly post images of your kale smoothies we’ve got a news flash for you.
25 Instagram photos you never want to see again
IF you take sunset pictures thinking they’re original or proudly post images of your kale smoothies we’ve got a news flash for you.
Will these cock-ups ever go away?
THESE pranks sure have lasted the test of time. These schools have been haunted by graffiti visible from space for a very long time.
Will these cock-ups ever go away?
THESE pranks sure have lasted the test of time. These schools have been haunted by graffiti visible from space for a very long time.
How tech’s top companies splash cash
SILICON Valley companies have been dropping billions of dollars on investments. Here’s a comparison of what the biggest players cracked open their piggy banks for.
Facebook is going to try loving you
TIRED of being treated with contempt by your favourite social media website? You’re in luck. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says it’s time users were shown some love.
Man acts as chair for elderly lady
A MAN has been praised for his kindess after posing as a “human chair” to help a frail elderly lady when they got stuck in a lift together.
Twitter transforms classic quotes
SHOW me the funny. Sharp-witted users are giving classic movie quotes a makeover in a new craze that’ll have you seeing your favourite films in a new light.
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