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Holding a peace sign in your selfie could ruin your life
Malware

Holding a peace sign in your selfie could ruin your life

Japanese study reveals that fingerprints can be detected and stolen from photos on social media, increasing risk of fingerprint fraud.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
'Safety selfies' snap their way to workplace improvement
Health Technologies

'Safety selfies' snap their way to workplace improvement

Health and safety is becoming less of a bore and more interactive, thanks to an app developer who is encouraging workplaces to use selfies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Is social media destroying our photos?
Selfie

Is social media destroying our photos?

The rise of Instagram and Snapchat has turned photos into fleeting, crafted creations rather than timeless keepsakes, reshaping our relationship with them.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
Love yourself(ie): New book aims to help kids navigate social media
Social Media

Love yourself(ie): New book aims to help kids navigate social media

New book 'Love Yourself(ie)' equips kids with tools for self-love amid social media's trials, fostering resilience and self-acceptance.”.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016
Review: Samsung Galaxy K Zoom
Gaming

Review: Samsung Galaxy K Zoom

Is the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom the ultimate all in one phone camera for the discerning photographer or just another toy?.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014
The Ugly Selfie...
Social Media

The Ugly Selfie...

The ugly selfie trend is gaining popularity as people poke fun at the selfie obsession and embrace their imperfections.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2014
Win for Samsung as Oscars 'selfie' crashes Twitter…
Apple

Win for Samsung as Oscars 'selfie' crashes Twitter…

Bradley Cooper, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Spacey, Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - now that's what you call a Samsung selfie.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2014
Android App of the Week - Facebook
Apps

Android App of the Week - Facebook

Instead of reviewing a new application, I wanted to take a moment to point out how awesome the Facebook app is.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013

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