Bakery harassed after TikTok video goes viral
A Melbourne bakery in Montmorency was targeted by online abuse and prank calls after a TikTok criticising its sausage rolls went viral. Discover the impact of digital harassment on small businesses.
Category : Social
Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
Influencer changes child's birthday due to Christmas clash
Influencer Indy Clinton divides followers by announcing she's changed her toddler's official birthday as it fell too close to Christmas. Discover the reaction and the official stance.
WAG donates wedding dress to charity after online bullying
Chloe Pink, wife of AFL star Toby Pink, auctions her wedding dress for Dolly's Dream after being body-shamed online. Her story highlights the fight against cyberbullying.
Instagram down in major global blackout
Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.
Wrongful Social Media Closures Hit Australians
Australians are being locked out of their social media accounts due to flawed AI moderation. Learn about the legal fight for digital rights and how to protect your account.
X suffers major UK outage with thousands unable to connect
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, experienced a significant blackout across the UK on Wednesday evening, with over 6,000 user reports. Discover the full details of the disruption.
Trump's late-night Truth Social tirade targets Biden, media
Donald Trump launched a late-night barrage of posts on Truth Social, attacking President Biden and the media. Explore the details and implications of his online outburst.
YouTube launches 2025 Recap feature globally
YouTube has launched its 2025 Recap, offering users a personalised overview of their viewing habits. Find out how to access your video year in review and what insights it provides.
Influencer hands machetes and liquor to homeless in stunt
A US content creator faces backlash for distributing dangerous weapons and alcohol to vulnerable people in a bid for online notoriety. Discover the shocking details and expert warnings.
‘Rage Bait’ is Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining content designed to provoke outrage for social media traffic. Discover the digital zeitgeist.
Rage bait is Oxford Word of the Year 2025
Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.
'Rage-bait' named Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage-bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a troubling trend in digital media. Discover what this says about our online discourse.
Rage bait is Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press has declared 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover what this term means and why its usage has surged threefold in the past year.
‘Rage Bait’ is Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford reveals 'rage bait' as its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover how this term for provocative online content tripled in use and what it says about our digital lives.
Inside Creator Week 2025: How influencers earn millions
Exclusive insights from Macao's Creator Week 2025 reveal how content creators are earning up to £200k per post after leaving careers in medicine, teaching and Olympic sports. Discover their secrets to success.
Shocking viral video reveals 'sharenting' risks to parents
A viral video from a data safety campaign shows the bleak reality of oversharing children's lives online. Learn how to protect your family's digital footprint.
Billionaire heiress slammed over 50/50 dating bill comments
TikTok's 'RichTok' Queen Becca Bloom faces backlash after stating men paying all bills is the 'bare minimum'. Discover the fiery online debate.
1 in 10 UK children blackmailed online, study finds
Shocking NSPCC data reveals 1 in 10 UK children face online blackmail. Parents feel government and tech giants are failing. Learn how to protect your child today.
Nagi Maehashi: Social Media Is Not A Career
Recipe Tin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi delivers a surprising message to aspiring influencers at the TikTok Awards, urging them to pursue formal education and skills. Discover her crucial advice for the digital generation.
New Study Debunks Social Media Addiction Myth
New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
Women Test LinkedIn Algorithm for Gender Bias
Female professionals report dramatic visibility increases when presenting as male on LinkedIn, raising serious questions about algorithmic bias in professional networking.
Donut Daddy Rejects OnlyFans Despite Fan Pressure
Melbourne's viral TikTok baker Anthony Randello-Jahn reveals his DMs are flooded with fetish requests and OnlyFans demands, but he's sticking to brand deals and cookbooks instead. Discover why he's saying no.
TikTok Star Marquay The Goat Dies Aged 24
The UK mourns TikTok sensation Marquay The Goat, who has died at 24. With nearly 7 million followers, his mother Sonja Collins announced the tragic news. Read more.
Influencer Expert's 6 Tricks for Online Success & Profit
Discover the secrets to online success from Dr Sophie Bishop. Learn how to build a powerful personal brand, engage authentically, and start making money today.
Reddit dating dealbreakers spark modern romance debate
A Reddit user's list of dating dealbreakers has ignited a huge online discussion about modern dating culture, from hygiene to grammar. Discover if you're too picky.
Susanna Reid comforts Jay Slater's mum on GMB
Susanna Reid offered heartfelt support to Debbie Duncan, mother of Jay Slater, during an emotional GMB interview discussing online abuse and her campaign for Jay's Law.
Malaysia bans social media for under-16s from 2026
Malaysia plans to ban social media for children under 16 in 2026, following Australia's lead in a global push for online safety. Discover the new digital age limits.
X's New Feature Exposes Foreign MAGA Accounts
Elon Musk's X platform launches a new transparency tool revealing MAGA influencers are based in Russia and Nigeria, raising questions about foreign influence on US politics.
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