Murderer Uses 'Confession Bear' Meme To Admit Crime
A Reddit user uploaded an image on Quickmeme, saying “My sister had an abusive meth addict boyfriend/I killed him with his own drugs while he was unconscious and they ruled it as an overdose." Of course, as it is the internet (especially Reddit), these things have to be taken with a pinch of salt; but as the story unfolds it would be fair to assume that somebody has committed a murder and confessed to it via a meme.
"Hackers" Discover Prototype Facebook Made By A 15-Year-Old Mark Zuckerberg
We all know Facebook, right? Whether you use it or not, it's pretty much everywhere, making creator Mark Zuckerberg one of the youngest ever billionaires as a result. But it seems that "hackers" have found one of Zuckerberg's early efforts.
Facebook Home Announced. Revamps Any Android Phone To Be About 'People, Not Apps'
After years of speculation, Mark Zuckerberg talked about that Facebook Phone. Introducing 'Home,' a deep software integration with Android, that takes over the homescreen and designs your phone around "people, not apps." HTC's Peter Chou also took to the stage at the social network's campus in California to announce the HTC First, a hardware realisation of Facebook's vision.
'This is Madness.' Star Wars Launches 64-Character March Madness Bracket
Ever wondered who would win in a galactic mash-up of the most elite Star Wars characters? Adding a touch of the Force to 'March Madness' proceedings, the team at StarWars.com have announced their own bracket, simply named 'This Is Madness.'
Facebook 'Likes' Can Reveal Your Personality In Great Detail
Researchers at Cambridge University have discovered that users' Facebook 'Likes' can accurately predict private personality traits, including sexual orientation, religious beliefs and intelligence.
Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the team used a set of algorithms on 58,000 volunteers to predict religion, politics, race and sexual orientation. The eerily accurate personality profiles made should "ring alarm bells" for users, privacy campaigners said.
Facebook Announces A New Look For News Feed
Facebook has unveiled a new look of the News Feed, radically redesigned to give the site a much-needed overhaul. Clutter has been reduced, bigger images are now incorporated and greater customisation is possible, which the company hopes will keep user attention and attract advertisers.
China's Twitter Censorship Speed Measured By Computer Scientists
Computer scientists at Rice University Houston, Texas, conducted a study into just how quick Chinese authorities can censor messages posted on their version of Twitter, known as Weibo.
Death Star PR: "Behind Every Great Hero Is A Great PR Team"
A new fan-made internet series has begun, following the journey of PR duo Wilson and Sharpe trying desperately to repair the Empire's image. After all, who doesn't need a spin doctor nowadays?
'The Tweet Hereafter' Documents The Final Tweets Of The Recently Deceased
Thanks to Social Media, your "famous last words" can be chronicled as the final sign-off of your online and physical life. As human beings, we are only beginning to explore what happens to your digital life when you die; but a project titled 'The Tweet Hereafter' explores this with a collection of the last tweets ever posted by "notable, newsworthy, famous, or infamous people."
'Filter My Life.' Instagram Users Summed Up In Hilarious Video
Everything we think about Instagram users has now been voiced by photographer Grant Timothy McGuire in 'FML (Filter My Life),' a short film emphasising a wide consensus of pet hates towards the photo based social media app. He relentlessly digs towards amateur ‘photographers,’ incapable of taking good photos (or even photos that aren’t food or shoes from pretentious rich kids), resorting to masking them with filters.
'Tinder.' New App Streamlines The Dating Process To 'Hot Or Not' Basics
We're all used to the notion of online and mobile dating by now; OKcupid, Match.com, eHarmony, the list continues to grow. To some extent, it makes sense -- modern life is becoming more and more hectic with most people working longer hours, and many no longer have the time to have relationships grow organically. But Tinder, a new dating app for your phone, has refined the art down to a basic "hot or not" principle.
'Unpretentiousil.' The Medicine To Cure A Hipster
You or someone else probably has a bad case of Hyper Involuntary Panic Stress Tension Elevation, also known as HIPSTER. Luckily, there's a scientific and rather hilarious way to cure them: Unpretentiousil.
X-Wing Squadron Seeks $11m On Kickstarter In Response To Crowd-Funded Death Star
The Rebel Alliance have started a Kickstarter campaign, requiring $11 million for an X-Wing fighter and pilot to destroy the recently proposed 'Open Source Death Star.' Crowdfunding has become the new frontier for battle between the Empire and Rebel forces.
South Korea Raises Military Morale With Les Misérables Parody
After enduring heavy snow all winter, the mostly conscripted South Korean Air Force needed something to cheer them up. What better than a satire of Les Misérables?
Kickstarter Project Launched For 'Open Source Death Star'
If one thing has been made abundantly clear, it's that you people really want a Death Star. Following last year's petition being turned down by the White House, and continuing threats made by the Dark Side, the Kickstarter community have taken things into their own hands.
HMV Employee Live-Tweets Sacking From Official Company Twitter Account
The triple-dip recession has hit HMV significantly, and as workers faced the sack, the retailer's official Twitter account was hijacked by an angry employee. These tweets provided a brutally honest insight into the recent layoffs, and were quickly deleted soon after posting.
Star Trek Mashed With Sex And The City In Hilarious Parody Twitter Account
Star Trek has always strived to boldly go where no man has gone before. Now, thanks to parody Twitter account @TrekandtheCity, it has reached the final frontier: the world of Sex and the City.
The Internet Is Redefining Human Identity In The UK
Social networks, games, and internet hyperconnectivity is changing notions of identity in the UK, according to a report from the British government's chief scientist.
The Empire Strikes Back Against White House Snub Of Death Star Petition
Following the refusal of a petition to build a Death Star, the Dark Side have responded directly to the Obama Administration, claiming they have abandoned this project in the face of superior Galactic Imperial Power.
Facebook Announces 'Graph Search' To Take On Google
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken to the stage at their California headquarters and announced 'Graph Search.' Forming an indirect, social-based competition to Google, it is "a completely new way for people to find information on Facebook."