Internet a ‘magnet’ for idiots: Shorten
The internet has been a blessing but there’s a part of it that has become a ‘sewer’, Labor MP Bill Shorten says.
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‘Wrong’: Twitter’s China double standards
Deputy PM Michael McCormack has slammed Twitter for barring the US President – while allowing anti-Australian tweets to remain.
Frydenberg knocks Twitter’s Trump ban
Senior government members have hit out at Donald Trump’s Twitter ban as new details emerge of threats to kill Vice President Mike Pence.
Man threatened to kill Dan Andrews: cops
A man accused of sending death threats to Victorian Premier Dan Andrews via email has fronted court after police raided his regional NSW home.
Teen reveals how parents ‘track’ her
A 19-year-old has shared just how strict her parents are in response to a TikTok trend, leaving people stunned at just how little freedom she has.
‘Delete his account’: Trump on notice
Social media platforms have taken their strongest action yet against Donald Trump, but some say it’s still not enough.
Fine print prompts huge exodus
Users of Facebook’s WhatsApp are being faced with an ultimatum: Give us your data and your mate’s too or rack off.
Cops ‘opened barricades’ for mob
Fury has erupted over vision of police officers removing barricades to allow pro-Trump crowds into the Capitol and taking selfies with rioters.
‘Dead terrorist’: Shot woman trolled
The Twitter account of the Trump supporter gunned down during the Washington riots has been brutally attacked by gloating trolls.
‘Dark ages’: Australia’s worst internet
Labor claims the NBN is so bad in one part of Australia that people are going without internet for days, sending residents ‘back to the dark ages’.
Glitch in govt contact tracing app
Users report major problems with the Service NSW app, which is used for contact tracing and mandatory for many businesses.
Ivanka’s sister-in-law speaks out
Donald Trump’s daughter has been slammed for posting a “despicably shameful” tweet. Now her sister-in-law has also spoken out.
Why you can’t know what Google tracks
A new policy means Google will have to tell you what data it collects and how it uses it in order to update its apps, and the apps haven’t been updated since.
Virus denier’s hospital bed confession
A man who “believed the lies from leaders” about COVID-19 has struggled to breathe as he urged people to take the pandemic seriously.
Bizarre new COVID-19 conspiracy theory
A “confidential” document being shared online that seeks to uncover an evil plot in the search for a vaccine is the bizarre new COVID conspiracy.
Influencer explains mocked viral moment
An aspiring influencer has revealed the reaction to her unintentionally viral day at the beach as thousands flooded her with messages.
‘Biggest question’ facing Biden
It’s an industry that Trump vowed to crack down on over its lack of regulation. But Joe Biden may take a different approach.
Millions of phones hit by change on NYE
People with older smartphones have been warned a popular app could stop working for them next year if they don’t make an urgent change.
US YouTuber baffled by Aussie slang
Since moving to Melbourne this year, American YouTuber Eddy Overgold is still trying to adjust to our ‘weird’ ways and make sense of Aussie slang.
‘Bizarre’ detail on Trump Christmas card
It is the annual Christmas photo that First Lady Melania Trump and the President get all dressed up for, but this year there was a problem.
Virus text message you must ignore
Residents in NSW are being warned about scam text messages offering to confirm positive coronavirus test results or asking for donations.
Cop $111k fine for a Facebook comment
Internet trolls have been put on notice, with the government announcing plans to fine individuals up to $111,000 for abusive online comments.
Cyber gangs steal $1bn from Aussie businesses
Attacks from highly-organised ransomware gangs are on the rise in Australia, with local business owners handing over staggering amounts to salvage their livelihoods.
$111k fines: Huge new penalties for online trolls
From high-profile Australians to children, online trolls have caused pain for many, but new tough laws hope to stop cyberbullies in their tracks.
Real life story left meme fans ‘shook’
A brief spot in a promotional video more than 20 years ago ended up making Brent Rambo an internet star and is still attracting attention.
ScoMo’s virtual question time fail
Not even the Prime Minister is immune to technical difficulties, especially when he’s in quarantine at The Lodge.
Surprise discovery after Amazon outage
When Amazon’s huge servers stopped working in one region it wasn’t just a problem for IT workers. Some people couldn’t vacuum their house.
Fortnite becoming ‘honey pot’ for creeps
Parents have been warned popular games such as Fortnite could be putting their children at risk, with predators using the game to target youngsters.
Canadian PM tricked by fake Greta
Russian pranksters impersonating the teenage climate activist had Justin Trudeau on the hook until they made an impossible request.
Woman resigns after Zoom fail
Almost 140 people watched during a meeting as a New Jersey woman mistakenly publicly broadcast a private moment. She’s now resigned.
Uber Eats boss calls for new rules to protect workers
The boss of one of the world’s biggest food delivery services has called for new regulations for gig workers after the deaths of five riders in Australia in two months.
Google ‘trying to destroy’ witnesses, court told
She beat Google in 2015, but Dr Janice Duffy is still fighting the tech giant in court – now she has accused it of encouraging the harassment of her key witnesses.
Furious anti-vaxxers’ desperate move
An angry online campaign has been orchestrated by anti-vaxxers in a bid to attack the Qantas compulsory coronavirus jab policy.
‘Not being censored again’: Pete Evans
Just days after publicly quitting Facebook, Pete Evans has has found a new platform to share his post, vowing he won’t be censored.
‘Invasive, creepy’ practice slammed
A senior director at the world’s most valuable company, Apple, has confirmed it’s still committed to protecting your privacy.
Zoom call that cost $16m
A fake Zoom invite has forced a Sydney hedge fund to close up shop after cybercriminals found a way into their emails in September.
Ugly old building’s hidden new power
It’s probably your suburb’s most boring landmark, and multi-billion dollar tech giants can’t wait to move in with a hi-tech overhaul .
Twitter mocked over ‘stupid’ new feature
Twitter is facing a backlash from users over a “new” feature many have pointed out already exists on other sites and doesn’t fix other problems.
PS5 trick to win at Call of Duty
The latest addition to the iconic franchise doesn’t take advantage of all the next-gen features but one could give you the edge.
‘See ya’: Pete Evans quits social media
The celebrity chef everyone loves to hate has revealed “it is time to say goodbye” to his 1.5 million Facebook followers after coming under fire for his controversial posts.
Zuckerberg slammed by own staff
Workers who do Facebook’s “most brutal job” are furious and have slammed their bosses for “needlessly risking” their lives.
Late night email could cost $2.2bn
A former judge said it was “incredible” an email from lawyers for Crown Resorts was sent in the middle of the night, and not a year ago.
Coronavirus vaccine’s two side-effects
Pfizer is just days away from applying for emergency use approval for its coronavirus vaccine — and it only has two side-effects.
ASIO warns countries like China are grooming Aussies for spy operations
Top intelligence agency ASIO has warned Australians to watch out for foreign spies trying to recruit them for espionage through social media…
Tech giants block police requests
We use Facebook and Google every day to stay informed. But some users are using the platforms for sinister reasons.
Tech giants grilled over ‘anti-conservative’ bias
Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey have defended their handling of the US election amid allegations Twitter and Facebook have censored conservative views.
Insta’s ‘awful’ redesign slammed
Instagram’s layout has been updated “in a big way” for the first time in “quite a while”. The app’s users are fuming and hate it.
Trump move could be ‘huge’
Twitter recently confirmed Donald Trump would lose social media protections against moderation. Here’s where he might go.
Global giant behind Fortnite takes on Apple in Australia
Consumers could be the winners when the multimillion-dollar court battle between Epic Games and Apple hits Australia.
Macca’s worker reveals how to score free food
The fast food outlet employee has dished on how to score free food at one of the chain’s many restaurants — and it’s easier than you think.
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