Australia’s first-ever rocket crashes after just 14 seconds of flight Gilmour Space Technologies had earlier said it would consider the launch a success if the rocket left the ground The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Meta's Q2 earnings continue to soar as AI fuels its ad revenue Meta reported a strong financial Q2, as the total revenue saw an increase of 22% year over year. Android Central · Jul 30, 2025
Meta Beats Expectations Sending Share Price Soaring Meta reported robust second-quarter financial results Wednesday, with revenue jumping 22 percent year-over-year to $47.5 billion as the social media giant continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence. International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025
“Love You Always”: Woman Jailed For Stalking Neighbor For Months After One-Night Stand "Hello. Do not ring the police on me again." Bored Panda · Jul 30, 2025
How Safe Is That “Password-Free” Login Feature Everyone’s Using? You’ve probably seen it. That little button that says, “Sign in with Google,” “Log in with Apple,” or “Passwordless Login.” It promises a faster, easier way to get into your favorite apps and websites. No more forgotten passwords. No more endless resets. But is this new “password-free” login feature really… The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 30, 2025
Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance The Australian government has announced YouTube will be required to ensure account holders are at least 16 years old starting in December The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025
YouTube Joins TikTok And Meta in Australia's Under-16 Ban As PM Says He's 'Calling Time On It' Australia has added YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, to its landmark social media ban for children under 16, reversing an earlier exemption. Benzinga · Jul 30, 2025
Albanese says banning children from social media ‘not going to be easy’ as key questions unanswered Onus on platforms to design simple solutions and there are ‘lots of ways’ tech firms could verify age of users, says communications minister The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025
Did Clippers Star James Harden Shave His Beard? Fans React in Disbelief as Photo Gets Shared James Harden's beard appears missing in a viral image. Fans are stunned, but is the photo authentic? Clippers star has yet to confirm the look. International Business Times UK · Jul 30, 2025
Palestine Action Group Says Sydney Harbour Bridge March To Go Ahead Despite Police Ban Pro-Palestinian protesters plan to go ahead with a march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge this Sunday, despite backlash from NSW Police. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 30, 2025
Australia To Ban Under-16s From YouTube Australia will use landmark social media laws to ban children under 16 from video-streaming site YouTube, a top minister said Wednesday stressing the need to shield them from "predatory algorithms". International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025
Octopus Energy advert banned for misleading £500 claim The energy giant disputed the Advertising Standards Authority’s ruling The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Octopus Energy ad banned over heat pump cost claim The Facebook ad, seen in September, included claims that consumers could have a heat pump installed from ‘as little as £500’. Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025
23YO ‘Anti-Vax’ Woman Passes Away After Refusing Chemotherapy As Brother Blames Mom "She didn't believe she had cancer" Bored Panda · Jul 29, 2025
Bored Panda · Jul 29, 2025 “He Didn’t Consent”: Disgraced Tech CEO Allegedly Plans To Sue Coldplay Over Kiss Cam Controversy "If he didn't act like he got shot on the jumbotron, nobody would have noticed."
Guitar World · Jul 29, 2025 “I’m sure I’m not the only one they scammed. They’re hunting people like this”: Fake Guitar Center websites set up to scam players are on the rise – here’s what you need to look out for A player was recently scammed out of $1,000 after falling prey to a scam website – and the retailer’s CEO has shared the red flags you need to be mindful of
Digital Camera World · Jul 29, 2025 These camera glasses promise all-day POV streaming – offering a new era for content creators These camera glasses are designed for streaming hands-free POV video all day
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025 Punk musician Jock McDonald dies in ‘freak swimming accident’ News was confirmed by the late musician’s bandmate, who said his family were ‘in shock’
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025 As Australia’s teen social media ban looms, here’s how the platforms are lobbying for an exemption Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat are running ads and events saying their services are safe for children – with the possibility of a legal challenge
Bored Panda · Jul 28, 2025 Ryanair Passenger’s Dramatic Meltdown After Being Denied Boarding Over Luggage Size Goes Viral "The staff showed no compassion."
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025 Suspect boasted on Facebook that being wanted is the ‘adult version of hide-and-seek’ - then is arrested a week later Fritz Eugene Case was arrested a week after making a joke on Facebook that having a warrant for his arrest was like the “adult version of hide-and-seek.”
Budget and the Bees · Jul 28, 2025 10 Things You Should Never Admit in a Neighborhood Facebook Group Your neighborhood Facebook group can be an amazing resource for finding a local plumber, getting a heads-up about a lost dog, or learning about community events. However, it’s also a public forum where oversharing can have serious consequences for your privacy, safety, and reputation. It’s easy to feel a false…
Benzinga · Jul 28, 2025 After Taking A 40% Pay Cut, She Regretted Her Career Pivot— Until It Landed Her A Job At Meta When Dawn Choo was in college, she landed an internship at Facebook. The experience was so positive that she applied for full-time positions with Meta (NASDAQ:META) post-graduation, hoping to become a data scientist at Instagram.
Reason · Jul 28, 2025 N.Y. Appellate Court Rejects Addictive Design Theory in Lawsuit Against Social Media Defendants Over Buffalo Shootings [UPDATE: A New York lawyer writes that the plaintiffs will be entitled to have the case heard by New York's… The post N.Y. Appellate Court Rejects Addictive Design Theory in Lawsuit Against Social Media Defendants Over Buffalo Shootings appeared first on Reason.com.
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025 Florida school board chair apologizes after mocking Hulk Hogan’s death on Facebook Sarah Rockwell is facing mounting calls to resign from the Alachua County Public Schools board after she publicly reveled in the wrestler’s death