Tourists flock to the world's steepest street to create 'bizarre' optical illusions
Tourists are flocking to the world's steepest street in the coolest little city of the south, Dunedin.
Twitter bars infamous troll from service in wake of Leslie Jones' abuse
Milo Yiannopoulos, known on Twitter as @Nero, has been one of the most egregious and consistent offenders against Twitter's terms of service. In an attempt to show that it is cracking down on abuse, Twitter has now blocked his account.
Some YouTube game reviews turn out to be adverts
US regulators are moving to stem a growing scandal in YouTube-land, where ostensibly independent game reviewers are being paid big bucks to plug products.
Social media could change the way we remember
More and more, what we choose to put on social media is influenced by what we want to be able to remember in the future.
Reddit troll gets trolled over 'anti'-Ghostbusters campaign
A call on Reddit to mount a campaign against positive reviews of Ghostbusters has taken a curious twist, reports Karl Quinn.
How to make Google forget your most embarrassing searches
Google probably knows you better than your closest friends and family.
Meet the internet's 'greatest liar'
He was behind this week's hoax about the death of author Cormac McCarthy. But it was not the first time his lies have fooled the public or the media.
RTX returns to Australia in 2017 with more internet celebrities in tow
The internet's Greg Miller discusses the weirdness of internet celebrity, the importance of community and bringing his 'garbage truck on fire' down under.
'Munchausen by internet': the people fooling thousands online for attention
After the tragedy of the Dirr family went viral, concerned people offered support and even money. But the Dirrs did not exist.
Instagram hits 500 million monthly users
Image sharing service's announcement strengthens its lead over Twitter and underscores Facebook's beachhead of popular mobile apps.
US court upholds net neutrality laws
In a move hailed by much of Silicon Valley, a US appeals court upheld federal "net neutrality" rules that prevent ISPs from slowing down service for some users.
Pablo may not be a Facebook Nostradamus...his edit history proves it
A US man's Facebook post seemingly predicts Hillary Clinton becoming president, the Orlando tragedy and the deaths of Muhammad Ali and Prince. But has he fooled the 160,000 people who have shared it?
The Colombian cartel hit man turned YouTube star
Real-life 'Narcos' criminal calls himself the living memory of the cocaine cartel, and 'loved' Pablo Escobar.
Google under fire again for racist search results
A simple test substituting 'black' for 'white' elicited concerning search results. But who's to blame: society, or Google?
Telstra trolled with cat pictures
Laura Carrie has been without her Telstra broadband for two weeks and counting. But she made light of it with cat selfies.
Facebook takes on Twitch with video game livestreaming deal
Social site partners with World of Warcraft maker Blizzard entertainment.
Anti-Semitic Chrome extension highlighted Jews for attack online
Google has banned an extension of its Chrome browser which was being used to identify Jewish names on the internet by surrounding them with three sets of brackets.
I got death threats for reporting on a video game delay
This probably comes as no surprise to anyone who spends time on the internet, but it's still awful.
Shrug and selfie included in new emoji candidates
You may soon find it much easier to shrug or call your friends liars with your phone, as the organisation that governs emoji has announced 72 new potential pictographs for release this month.
Uber taps Saudi Arabia for cash
In its quest to build a global empire, Uber has turned to the Middle East for a $4.8 billion cash infusion.
Women warmer than men on Facebook, but just as assertive, study finds
Study conducted by universities in the US and Australia analysed posts by more than 65,000 users and came to some surprising conclusions.
When YouTube pranks break the law
In the world of YouTube pranks, long one of the platform's most popular genres, it's usually all fun and games — until someone incites a public panic and gets arrested.
Russian 'FindFace' app identifies strangers with 70 per cent accuracy
Software allows you to use a photo of a stranger to track down their profile on eastern Europe's most popular social network.
Google still trying to figure out social web with confusing new app
After struggling for years to build its own social network, Google is trying again — this time with a confusingly designed app called Spaces.
Can you solve the Year 2 maths exam question confusing adults?
A maths question aimed at seven-year-olds has left many adults confused - but can you work out the correct answer?
Godwin's law of Nazi analogies lives on in cyberspace
'As an online discussion grows longer,' wrote Mike Godwin in 1994, 'the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one'. It appears this hasn't changed.
Internet celebrity shows how to make chocolate out of thin air
A brain teaser showing how to get unlimited chocolate has gone viral.
Can you pass the intelligence test solved by millions on Facebook?
First it was finding the hidden panda, then it was working out the 50-cent maths question. Now there's a new puzzle stumping the internet.
Radiohead disappears from the internet
Popular British group all but erases its online presence in a move that fans believe is designed to drive anticipation for its new album.
Prince's complicated relationship with the internet
The late singer fiercely protected his copyright, but was also a recognised early adopter of the web.