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To Gen Z, that classic smiley face emoji isn’t all sunshine — it’s more of a smug, side-eye smirk that can come off as passive-aggressive in texts like above.

Warning to anyone who uses this emoji

What used to be the universal symbol of warmth and joy has taken a sinister turn – at least in the eyes of Gen Z.

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If you fell for this, you are part of the problem. Picture: Supplied

Dark trend spells downfall for humanity

There is a very dark trend making waves online that experts say spells disaster for our future.

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Australia has been accused, by the US, of censoring free speech.

‘Censorship’: US slaps down Australia

The United States has lashed out at Australia, accusing it of “coercing” tech companies into engaging in “censorship”.

Shares in Google parent Alphabet plunged after an Apple executive told a federal court that the search engine's traffic fell on Apple products (Photo by PAU BARRENA / AFP)

Apple executive sparks $265 billion meltdown

A revelation by an Apple employee caused chaos on Wall Street as Google suffered one of the most painful days in corporate history.

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Shoppers have posted to social media about scammers posing as Woolworths requesting personal information. Picture: Supplied via NCA NewsWire

Major new support for scam victims

Victims of scams could have an easier time getting compensation with the federal government announcing the latest crackdown on fraudsters.

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Shoppers have posted to social media about scammers posing as Woolworths requesting personal information. Picture: Supplied via NCA NewsWire

Major new support for scam victims

Victims of scams could have an easier time getting compensation with the federal government announcing the latest crackdown on fraudsters.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos February 06, 2024: A generic photograph of people on their phone in Sydney.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Millions of Aussies warned over vile scam

An urgent warning has been issued after hundreds of Australians were targeted in a terrifying extortion scam.

Nuremberg, Germany - December 29, 2018: A close-up photo of Apple iPhone screen with icons, includes Tinder, Lovoo, Badoo, Grindr and other dating apps. - Image

Warning after dating app assaults

Police have issued a safety warning after a recent spate of assaults targeting LGBTQ+ people using dating apps.

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Facebook rolls out major new update

Facebook is rolling out face recognition technology in a bid to combat scammers and to help people recover their accounts.

KEEPING KIDS SAFE: A cyber safety workshop will be held in Springfield with lots of information for parents and carers.

Safety codes proposed to protect kids online

New online safety codes to protect children have been released by Digital Industry Group Inc for community consultation.

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KEEPING KIDS SAFE: A cyber safety workshop will be held in Springfield with lots of information for parents and carers.

Safety codes proposed to protect kids online

New online safety codes to protect children have been released by Digital Industry Group Inc for community consultation.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos September 10, 2024: Snapchat , Instagram, YouTube, Roblox and tik tok and X (Twitter). The Albanese government says it will introduce legislation to enforce age restrictions on social media before the next federal election, but is still mulling over what that age it should be restricted to. Picture: NewsWire / Aaron Francis

Massive change impacting thousands

Up to 59,000 Aussies are scrambling to get their phones upgraded as the change comes in this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

****FOR QBM CONTACT BRIS PIC DESK BEFORE****Former basketballer Shane Heal. Pic by Luke Marsden.

‘Coward’s palace’: Basketball legend slams social media

Australian basketball legend Shane Heal’s own devastating experience with social media has inspired him to join the Unplug24 campaign. Find out what happened.

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‘Ugly f****** bush pig!’: Stars and MPs reveal worst troll abuse

Jacqui Lambie, Olympian Lani Pallister and Michelle Bridges are some of Australia’s biggest names who have bravely shared the worst comments they’ve been sent online. See the video.

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