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Lego shows how to keep pressies safe
USE your block! Police in UK release awesome LEGO video showing homeowners how to keep their stuff safe over Christmas.
Cyber bullies stalking public servants
SCARED bureaucrats are being granted anonymity and silent phone numbers to stop angry Australians abusing them on social media.
The most influential website you've never heard of
IT'S the website more shared on Facebook than Buzzfeed, but you've probably never heard of it. What's everyone's been sharing and what's its secret?
Twitter's backflip on blocking move
TWITTER has been forced to reverse its decision to change the way tweeters can block others after they faced a user backlash.
Tech CEO slams homeless "hyenas"
ONE tech entrepreneur has taken to Facebook with a hateful rant on the homeless of San Francisco. He calls them "trash" and "hyenas". Why do people agree with him?
Man brags on Facebook about killing his lover and her baby
A cannabis-using, jilted lover strangled his ex-partner and her seven-month-old baby son then took to Facebook to brag about what he did.
These 10 YouTube videos dominated 2013
THESE videos are bizarre, hilarious and ridiculous. But Australians loved them. Here are the viral videos that we couldn't get enough of on YouTube this year.
These are Australia's 15 most popular people
THEY'RE rich, famous and powerful. But more importantly, you love them. These are the 15 famous Australians whose every word we hang off.
How to make your own Google Street View
GOOGLE lets users go map happy by creating their own Street Views and you won't need to own a self-driving car to do it. We show you how.
New York's crime map shows its most dangerous areas
NEW York might have pizza but there's also a whole world of crime to watch out for. An interactive map from the NYPD shows the city's most dangerous areas.
Woman live tweets husband's death
CARAN Johnson thought she was just tweeting about another peak-hour traffic jam. Then she realised her husband was missing and the unthinkable happened.
Hilarious replies to wrong number texts
YOU know when someone texts you by mistake? Don't ignore them. This is your moment to shine. Take some inspiration from these killer responses.
George and Katy: who's the Twit?
GEORGE Clooney says stars who use Twitter are morons, but Katy Perry says she intends to use her 48 million followers for good. So who's the bigger Twit?
Horror over 'online suicide bid'
A YOUNG man has apparently tried to kill himself by setting his room on fire, broadcasting the incident online for others to see. But is it all an elaborate hoax?
The 15 best websites, voted by you
WHAT are the best websites on the internet? Reddit unveils 15 top destinations according to its users and Google, eBay or YouTube don't even make the list.
This python ate four humans at once
HAVE you heard the story of the drunk guy getting eaten by a python? It's been swallowing people across the world. Allegedly.
Tech excuses to get you out of any situation
LATE for a date? Trying to shake off a relentless friend? Pass the blame onto technology with these excuses for life's most cringe-worthy situations.
Off your Facebook? Just erase it
WISH you hadn't posted that drunken photo online? The Australian Law Reform Commission floats the idea of a "right to erasure''.
Driver who hit cyclist 'cyber-bullied'
A MOTORIST convicted of driving offences after tweeting about a collision with a cyclist has said she was the victim of cyber-bullying because of the post.
We just don't trust social media
AUSTRALIANS love using social media, but a national survey shows most don't trust that their private information will be protected.
What's not to like about Facebook page
WANT to help find missing people and earn cash or footy memorabilia in the process? This Facebook page can help ... or can it?
Mini Doctor Who episode melts internet
DOCTOR Who fans rejoice as BBC releases mini-episode "Night of the Doctor" ahead of next week's 50th anniversary. Watch it in full here and revel in conspiracy theories.
Block friends without them knowing
WE all have people on our social networks that drive us insane but blocking them seems rude. Here's how to filter out annoying types without having to hit the block button.
Teen 'ran Instagram 'rats' account'
A TEEN faces charges of intimidation for allegedly posting names of victims and witnesses in criminal cases to a "rats" Instagram.
Sued over tiny penis online posts
A UNIVERSITY philosophy editor is being sued for defamation after a barrage of online posts stating her ex-lover had a "tiny penis" and STD.
How to write an email ... properly
HOW do you get your email read by anyone from your boss to Richard Branson? These seven easy steps will make sure your e-voice gets heard.
Are you the most annoying person on Facebook?
IN many instances, smartphones make stupid people. The first step is admitting you have a problem. Use our handy guide to find out if you're the most annoying person you know on Facebook.
This couple records every fight
MEET Alan and Claire. They've been dating for eight months. And they fight. A LOT. How do we know that? They air all of their dirty laundry. All of it.
Who is most active on social media?
WHO really is the most active on social media? Take a look around, have a think but we reckon this new study's results might shock you.
May the force be with you
THE galaxy's bravest female heroes - Lara Croft and Princess Leia - have joined forces with Nintendo's Luigi to bring Supanova to Cairns.
What are bitstrips... and how do I block them?
NOBODY asked for it but your friends are now clogging your feed with cartoons. If you want to get rid of them here's how to do it.
Funeral selfies: These people are the worst!
WHY are young people so awful? Is this the first sign of the apocalypse? Taking selfies at a funeral while 'lovin' your hair or outfit is the latest trend.
What the @#$% happened then?
AUSSIES are known for our colourful language, but which of us swear most on social media - and what events trigger it?
Can't get a date? Bribe her with a nosejob
CAN'T get anyone to fall in love with you? Just 'bribe' them with money or a new set of breast implants. But don't worry, it's not prostitution ... apparently.
Instagram to launch adverts
PHOTO-SHARING app Instagram will start carrying adverts next week, in a move which could test users' loyalty.
Class gets naked selfies for homework
YET another reason why you shouldn't share sexy digital pictures of yourself with anyone -- accidents happen.
Obama staffer fired for nasty tweets
A WHITE House national security official has been dismissed after tweeting insults about the administration using a fake name.
Drug dealer turncoat toppled Silk Road
THE alleged criminal mastermind behind online marketplace Silk Road was brought down by a high-level drug dealer who 'flipped' to become a top secret police informant.
TECHNOLOGY PHOTOS
Grand designs - Best architecture photos from our readers
This week's theme for our mobile photography competition was architecture. The results are - frankly - mind blowing.
Light and Dark photo competition
THE results are in and this week's photo challenge has set the bar so high it's almost impossible to see with the human eye. Click through t...
Best smartphone photos from our readers
We taught you how to take a good photo with your phone and you listened. Here are some of the best results we received from our readers.
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No happy ending for NZ man and 'Katie'
A NEW Zealand man who begged the internet to help him find a mystery woman "Katie" may have found her - but it seems she's not impressed.