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Murdoch Turns To Twitter To Warn Facebook It could Be The Next 'Crappy MySpace'

2013-05-17T11:23:11Z

Rupert Murdoch has warned Facebook to 'watch out' or it may end up going the same way as 'crappy MySpace'.

The media mogul turned to another social...

Aussie MP Accidentally 'Likes' Picture Of Teenage Boy's Testicles

2013-05-17T07:12:07Z

Before you click 'Like' on a picture of a teenage boy on Facebook, always make sure he is not secretly displaying his testicles - especially if you ar...

Planet Ivy: Internet Addicts: Charity Cases or Just Ahead of the Curve?

2013-05-13T07:28:52Z

It's a vast data-surfing canoe that we're all sharing, and I certainly do not claim to be sitting on the shoreline. As frequent and active users of social networking sites, we're all constantly rowing through page upon page of needless information.

'Social Roulette' Has A One In Six Chance Of Deleting Your Facebook Account

2013-05-14T06:50:00Z

UPDATE: Facebook has now blocked the app, saying it "violated its platform policies".

Are you feeling reckless? And sick of your Facebook account?
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'Facebook Owes Me Billions'

2013-05-14T06:02:16Z

'Fast and Furious 6' star Vin Diesel has joked social networking site Facebook owes him billions.

Find out why in the video above.

Diesel has pr...

LOOK: There's A New Zoolander In Town

2013-05-14T04:19:28Z

Those carefully plucked eyebrows. That tank top. A subtly-placed beauty spot.

Move over Omar Bourkan Al Gala – there’s a new Zoolander in town...

June Sun: When Did it Become Cool to Be Politically Incorrect?

2013-05-10T16:27:58Z

The unquantifiable currency of cool is elusively directed by politics, pop culture, and that one kid on the playground. But we've used it to measure the world around us since we were little things. What is its relationship with being politically correct?

Jayne Morris: Is Facebook Crushing Your Confidence?

2013-05-12T22:24:53Z

If we intentionally post something online in order to receive 'likes' or approval from others and the feedback we receive is not as expected, this can gradually erode our self-esteem. This can be overcome by posting only comments or photos that come from a desire to share or express ourselves, rather than to gain approval.

Whirlpool Vortex: Paraglider Captures Huge Rip Current Off Australian Coast (PICTURE)

2013-05-13T06:33:02Z

This mesmerising whirlpool is as deadly as it is beautiful.

The image was taken by paraglider Scott Patman in Western Australia, just south of Per...

Boston Bombings Suspect's Army Of Teenage Fans Insist He's 'Too Beautiful To Be A Terrorist'

2013-05-12T11:39:31Z

An online movement calling to free Boston bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is gathering pace – thanks to an army of teenage girls who believe he i...

'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse Dazzles Above Australian Skies (PICTURES)

2013-05-10T07:06:49Z

Skygazers in the Australian Outback were treated to a remarkable solar eclipse on Friday.

The spectacle, known as a "ring of fire" occurred as the...

Pippa Moyle: Social Media for Upcoming DIY Artists: Branding Doesn't Bite

2013-05-08T19:59:28Z

How can you convince people to listen to your music if you don't have any way to communicate with them? How can you put across the actual music without finding a way of playing it to them? How can you expect people to spend money on you when they have no idea what they're paying for?

Dr Brooke Magnanti: Why Trolls Matter

2013-05-09T19:00:00Z

So, here's a thought: without the trolls, the internet wouldn't be worth having. No doubt you've heard by now that anonymous commenters who are destroying the web, vicious trolls who are gleefully trampling on the virtual communities that other people have calmly and carefully built from the electronic ground up. And that's where I'd say we have it all wrong. The internet doesn't simply encourage trolls, it thrives precisely because of them.

Daniel Warner: The Perils of Online Dating and Why You Should Never Believe What You Read

2013-05-06T17:46:51Z

Online dating is like a takeaway menu for the chronically obese ( and I don't mean to offend with that statement because there is most probably an online dating site for the 'chronically obese'). What I mean is that the choice and possibilities are endless. You could have Asian on a Monday, 'Suited & Booted' on a Tuesday, Naughty Nurses on a Wednesday and 'Big and Buxom' by Thursday.

Beatrice Piquer Durand: The Power of Social Media for Businesses

2013-05-08T10:24:57Z

Social media is a way to highlight one's differentiated positioning. It's useful in increasing global awareness and visibility by attracting web visitors, and by sharing ideas and opinions that viewers can confirm. I believe there's real power in social media.

Stephanie Holland: Facebook is a Platform For Enlightenment

2013-05-08T01:48:10Z

In the last month three male friends have told me not to tag them on facebook. Faced with the prospect of deletion, and guilted by the new-found knowledge that I threaten a fragile relationship with their girlfriend, or their ex, it shines the spotlight on something utterly fascinating: facebook, the network that everybody loves to hate, presents us with a stellar opportunity for personal growth.

Planet Ivy: Is Facebook Doomed To Fail?

2013-05-05T19:00:00Z

The Guardian has reported that, in the last two months alone, Facebook has lost over nine million users in the US and more than two million users in the UK. These are shocking statistics, especially for a company that as recently as six months ago, seemed to be heading to a point where its tentacles would reach every user with internet access, and stay there.

Shaun Varga: Digital Marketers: If Your Agency Admires Mark Zuckerberg's 'Hacker Way' You May Have a Problem

2013-05-02T03:45:47Z

Mark Zuckerberg's note to Facebook shareholders explains how the hacker way has given his business a particular mentality. The argument, as I understand it, is that just getting stuff done is the key to progress - rather than procrastinating. It's about continuous, relentless progress. Roger so far. But then there's this...

BEAT THE WEEK: Try Your Hand At Huff Post UK's News Quiz

2013-05-03T05:35:22Z

Nigel Farage has emerged triumphant from what was a mixed week for Ukip.

Despite being mercilessly mocked in the media, the party's candidates bei...

Jacqueline Head: Sharing ISN'T Dead

2013-05-03T08:14:33Z

Cast your mind back to times before the internet, before you could send a picture of yourself, anywhere in the world, instantly to anyone you liked (and often for free). How many times were you able to share stories about your latest holiday, the band you've just seen, your future plans, a bad day at work or the amazing dinner you've just made?

Obie Is Obese No More: Sausage Dog Has Surgery To Remove Excess Skin After Losing 40lbs (PICTURES, VIDEO)

2013-05-03T04:34:01Z

An formerly obese dachshund is recovering well after successful surgery to remove folds of excess skin.

Obie, who once tipped the scales at 77lbs,...

Slayer Guitarist Dies Aged 49 Of Liver Failure

2013-05-03T03:53:40Z

Heavy metal guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died of liver failure.

Hanneman’s band Slayer announced the news on its Facebook page on Thursday night....

Facebook Reports Stunning Revenue Growth

2013-05-02T03:56:38Z

Facebook has reported first-quarter revenue of 1.46 billion US dollars (£937 million) - up 38% on the 1.06 billion US dollars (£679 million) for the...

Hayley Samela: Taking a Break From Your Breakup

2013-04-30T08:46:51Z

You've just broken up with your boyfriend and the overwhelming advice and 'pick yourself up' tips from friends and family start flooding in. Those words might make you feel better, maybe for a moment or so, but the ugly truth is any real breakup, regardless of who initiated it, needs time and space.

LOOK: 'The Name's Virginia, Not Vagina': Starbucks Customer's Facebook Rant After Barista Misspells Name

2013-05-01T04:25:12Z

It’s a sweet gimmick, but Starbucks’ policy of writing customer’s names on their cups has backfired spectacularly for one woman.

Veronica Go...