Facebook kidnap gang busted
A GANG which lured youngsters through Facebook and telephone calls before kidnapping them for ransom has been busted in Pakistan.
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Streaker’s bum banned by Facebook
THE bare bottom of streaker Wati Holmwood was too much for Facebook, with the social media site pulling it. Does this really “violate community standards”?
Teens arrested for Facebook kiss
MOROCCAN police have arrested a teenage boy and girl for posting a photo on Facebook of themselves kissing, with the incident provoking a slew of copycats.
Hacker posts bug to Facebook CEO’s wall
WHEN Facebook ignored hacker Khalil Shreateh’s claims he discovered a system bug, he did the unthinkable to get their attention.
Stop posting so many Facebook photos
WARNING: Posting too many Facebook photos isn’t just annoying, it actually makes friends like you less, according to a new study.
‘A Facebook message changed my life’
WHILE still grappling with the death of her beloved pug last week, Isabelle Oderberg found a message on Facebook that would changed her life forever.
The most used swear words on Facebook
A STUDY has found Australia’s most loved swear word to use on Facebook. Find out what it is.
Facebook opens office in Israel
FACEBOOK says it’s opening its first office in Israel after acquiring an Israeli technology startup.
Facebook fined over fake profile
A COURT in Brazil has fined Facebook about $US2000 ($2100) for failing to delete a false profile of a user who had asked that it be removed.
What your Facebook status says about you
ANNOYING Facebook status updates – we’re all guilty of them. Here is a guide on how to avoid the blunders and hold onto your Facebook friends.
How to remove old, embarrassing Facebook posts
IT IS now easier than ever for people to stalk your Facebook page and find all those lame status updates and photos you used to post. But fear not, there is a solution.
Celebrities get verified Facebook pages
FACEBOOK has announced the launch of verified pages for celebrities and high-profile people who use the social media site.
Mum poses as daughter to catch paedophile
A MUM turned detective after overhearing her daughter tell friends about a 21-year-old man she had met on Facebook, arranged to meet him – and tipping off police, who arrested him when he arrived.
Man announces death on Twitter
A CHEMIST has stunned social media users after programming a grim Twitter message to announce his own death.
NSA mapped out social connections
DIGITAL surveillance by the National Security Agency has also included mapping out social connections, using data from Facebook profiles.
Facebook ID ‘suicides’ over privacy: study
CONCERNS about privacy are the biggest reason why people are turning against the social network giant Facebook and quitting the site, a study shows.
Facebook policy sparks privacy row
FACEBOOK is drawing fire from privacy activists again, after unveiling a new policy which could turn users’ data and pictures into advertising.
10 things businesses get wrong on social media
COMPANIES need to stop tweeting so much and shutup and listen to what their customers are saying about them, according to the most followed marketing guru on Twitter.
Rudd, Gillard memes sweep internet
THE buzz on social media last night was almost more entertaining than the drama unfolding in Parliament. Check out some of the best reactions to the leadership spill.
Ten of the most impractical tips on Pinterest
PRESERVING jars, nail art, ridiculous fashion and cooking tips – when it comes to bizarre lifestyle advice, social network Pinterest has it all. News.com.au has compiled some of the worst offenders.
Dominos panned for ‘game changer’ stunt
PIZZA chain unapologetic after their ‘game changing’ announcement turns out to be a massive anti-climax. Needless to say, social media users are not pleased.
How I got my troll to apologise
WHEN it comes to online abuse, there’s little you can do. But our tech editor may have found a solution. It involves puppies.
Five things employers look for online
SOCIAL media: It never goes away. Potential employers can determine five of your key personality traits by reading just TWO types of post you make.
Twitter bares all in IPO filing
TWITTER’S IPO documents are full of tantalising tidbits about its growth and its attempts to make money from its influential short messaging service.
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