Social media
Elon Musk’s X accused of throttling traffic to websites he dislikes
The company formerly known as Twitter has begun slowing the speed with which users can access links to the New York Times, Facebook and other news organisations and online competitors.
- by Jeremy B. Merrill and Drew Harwell
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Opinion
Mark Zuckerberg
Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads just a flash in the pan?
Dubbed as the “Twitter killer”, the Facebook billionaire’s latest venture burst on the scene. By week two, though, signups began to drop off.
- by Barbara Ortutay
Opinion
Opinion
Why your local Facebook Community group offers the best drama on the internet
Lost pets, found keys, and paranoid posts about teens wearing hoods – welcome to your community Facebook group.
- by Thomas Mitchell
From The Social Network to BlackBerry: Why are we obsessed with tech bros stories?
Shakespeare would have loved the opportunity to write about the likes of Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.
- by Garry Maddox
Teen influencer and brother announced dead? Add it to the hoax list
This week, fans of Lil Tay were rocked when a post on her Instagram page announced her passing.
- by Nell Geraets
Investigators obtained secret warrant for Trump’s Twitter account
Trump said the Justice Department “secretly attacked my Twitter account, making it a point not to let me know about this major ‘hit’ on my civil rights”.
- by Alanna Durkin Richer
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Victorian Parliament
Former Liberal MP accused of online harassment by female party member
Bernie Finn has vowed to fight “nonsense” allegations of online harassment made by a prominent former member of the party.
- by Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Parenting
Help! My school WhatsApp group is making me hate other parents
It’s not just the frequent pings. It’s the passive-aggressive nastiness. And anyone can be targeted – principals, teachers, and even volunteers.
- by Shona Hendley
‘Attenzione pickpocket!’: Italian TikTok sensation’s far-right link draws scrutiny
Monica Poli, whose anti-thief videos filmed in Venice made her a sensation on TikTok and Instagram, is also a member of a key Italian far-right party.
‘I’m ready today’: Zuckerberg challenges Musk to set a date for cage fight
Elon Musk says the fight will be streamed on X, with all proceeds to go to charity. His proposed opponent is ramping up the trash talk.
- by Jackie Davalos
One BBC journalist cops more than 80 per cent of abuse aimed at broadcaster
Even Marianna Spring’s hiring by the BBC is fodder for conspiracy theorists who “love to say that [the BBC] created my role because they knew COVID was coming”.
- by Gabriella Swerling