Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in girls is being diagnosed at unprecedented rates following a historic shift in clinical data and social media awareness. Population studies historically estimated a three-to-one ratio of boys to girls with the condition, but recent healthcare data shows girls are now receiving treatment nearly on par with boys. According to healthcare … Read more
Raspberry Pi single-board computers housed inside custom, portable DIY cases known as “cyberdecks” are surging in popularity across social media platforms like TikTok, according to the company’s head of social, Ashley Whittaker. Whittaker acknowledged the viral trend, stating that the organization hasn’t been able to get away from the custom builds this year, which often … Read more
Meta faces mounting political pressure to publish its social media algorithms as Liberal frontbencher Sarah Henderson backs calls for algorithmic transparency to combat online harm, according to recent Senate inquiry evidence. This push coincides with an ongoing federal battle in the United States over youth mental health impacts and strict Australian social media minimum age … Read more
Wearable AI technology has created new personal privacy risks as content creators increasingly use smart glasses to secretly film everyday people without consent. According to victims and platform officials, devices like Ray-Ban Meta glasses allow users to record interactions on the street, occasionally uploading viral prank videos to social media platforms without the knowledge or … Read more
Payment services resumed across Australia after a Saturday afternoon disruption left some customers unable to complete purchases at major retailers, with Mastercard blaming a “scheduled system update” for the outage. According to Mastercard, the update caused transactions to be declined for a period of time before the situation was resolved and all systems were working … Read more
Two Garda members were hospitalised after a stolen Audi intentionally rammed and flipped their marked patrol car in Finglas shortly before midnight on Monday, according to An Garda Síochána. The young male and female officers crawled out of the wreckage to safety with assistance from colleagues while the suspects fled on foot and remain at … Read more
A 27-year-old man who made insulting and profane remarks against the Muslim community in videos uploaded on social media earlier in 2026 will face formal charges in court on Friday, August 7, according to Singapore police. Arrest and Deportation from Malaysia Singapore police stated on August 6 that they received a report regarding the man’s … Read more
Pop star Ariana Grande sparked intense public debate and concern after releasing her music video for the single “Petal,” according to reports across social media and entertainment news outlets. The 33-year-old artist, who also dropped her new studio album of the same name, appeared significantly thinner in the visual project, prompting widespread reactions from fans … Read more
According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), illicit dealers are distributing unapproved and experimental peptides—including the unauthorized weight-loss drug retatrutide—via Facebook Marketplace for cash transactions. Australia’s medicine regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has warned that these unregulated injectables can cause severe adverse effects such as liver damage, inflammation, and allergic reactions, prompting urgent public … Read more
Viral social media algorithms are fundamentally altering how travelers choose global dining destinations, with short-form videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram driving massive crowds to specific culinary spots. According to foodie content creator Jack Goldburg of Jack’s Dining Room, viral recommendations can instantly elevate local eateries into international sensations, though traveler experiences often reveal … Read more