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Supermarket stormed by kissing gay couples
After a gay couple were asked to leave a supermarket for holding hands, their community rallied in protest.

The dark side of putting your kids on Instagram
Michael Phelps' infant has his own Instagram account. Read this before you make one for your kid.

Why did people body-shame this toddler?
A proud mum was left mortified after she shared a photo of her baby.

Lineker's undies fail to appease fans
Gary Lineker's appearance on Match of the Day in only white boxer shorts has provoked a Twitter storm.

Neighbours at war: But who's wrong?
A man has revealed his neighbours' constant requests to keep the noise down, even when he's being quiet. So who's in the wrong?

Rapist photographer lured men with Instagram
An amateur photographer who drugged and raped men after using Instagram to lure them to modelling shoots has been jailed.

New mum told bikini 'isn't appropriate'
A woman's response after being criticised by a stranger for wearing a bikini has gone viral.

Why Facebook isn't actually real life
If you worry that people today are using social media as a crutch for a real social life, a new study will set you at ease.

Tinder users: The ugly truth
Many studies have found that people active on social media appear to be more critical of their bodies.

Tips to get more out of Google Maps
Those who just type in an address and go should know that there's so much more to the app than that.

Tom and Taika having 'the best fun'
Tom Hiddleston is back as Thor's brother Loki and having "just the best fun" with the "brilliant" Taika Waititi.

Mum's cunning trick to get kids doing chores
One mum has tapped into one of the most effective ways to get kids to do housework - the threat of no internet.

The irony of being told not to breastfeed in this mall
A mother's distress at being told not to breastfeed in a shop has stirred up debate in the US.

YouTuber Marina Joyce sparks concern - again
Two weeks ago the Twittersphere was certain she had been kidnapped. Now she's claiming to be "a god, like Buddha."

Debbie Mayo-Smith: Saving time and money in the office
COMMENT: I'd like to share a little secret with you to save you time and the business money.

Cat people: Study finds truth in stereotypes
In honour of International Cat Day, a new study claims to confirm everything you suspected about feline fans.

They had one job: When simple tasks go wrong
From misspelled signs to geography blunders, these viral photos have the internet in stitches.

Can you survive a device-free dinner?
Families worried about the effect of screens on their relationships should try putting away devices at dinner.

How this star live-tweeted her way to Rio
The Ghostbusters star just live-tweeted the Olympics so well they invited her to Rio.

Facebook, I want my clickbait headlines back
COMMENT: It's another dangerous step toward shrinking the view of the world people receive through the social network.

Mum pole dances through labour
Hanging upside down in a pole dancing manoeuvre is hardly what most mums feel like doing in between contractions.

How old do you think this woman is?
Known for her youthful appearance, Tokyo-based model Risa Hirako has fans divided over whether she is lying about her age.

Can you spot the girl in this photo?
Social media users have been driven to distraction by this image. Can you figure it out?

Victim blaming in the spotlight, again
It's not okay to blame the victim when a woman is assaulted.

WeChat making its mark in NZ
WeChat is making its mark in New Zealand with more than 400,000 tourists using the technology to make payments.

Social networks ready to take on TV
After years of explosive growth that killed many a print publication, the online advertising market may be maturing.

Look who's joined YouTube
Monty Python star John Cleese just got his own YouTube channel and given us an idea of how great it will be.

Instagram copies Snapchat's Stories feature
Instagram announced a feature called Stories - which will look very familiar to anyone who uses Snapchat.

Debbie Mayo-Smith: Two easy, helpful productivity tips
COMMENT: At the end of the day take five minutes to review your time at work.