3 stories that demonstrate why “Trial by Social Media” is dangerous
We explain why trial by social media – the term we use to describe instances when…
Fake Adblock Plus extension installed by 37,000 users
A fake Chrome extension for AdBlock Plus stayed online at the Chrome Web Store fooling over…
Google hasn’t purchased Apple, despite what the Dow Jones newswire claimed
Earlier today, the Dow Jones newswire service fell victim to what is being called a “technical…
Was a hockey player fired for raising fist during national anthem? Fact Check
Rumours are spreading that a “black hockey player” has been fired after raising a fist during…
Aldean had gigs canceled after “selling out to liberals on SNL”? Fact Check
A rumour online claims that country singer Jason Aldean had gigs in Alabama cancelled after he…
New Drug in Schools Strawberry Quick Warning – Fact Check
Warnings online describe a new drug called Strawberry Quick (sometimes spelled Strawberry Quik) that is being…
Creepy “smart” camera begins to spy on its owner
A woman from the Netherlands received quite a scare recently when her smart camera started to…
Did Trump sign Executive Order stripping NFL of non-profit status? Fact Check
A rumour online claims that President Trump has stripped the NFL of their non-profit status, meaning…
Was a SOS sign spotted on a deserted island because of Google Earth? Fact Check
A reoccurring modern day urban legend purports that a person stranded on a desert island for…
Did Michele Bachmann say Las Vegas victims should have been home during Sabbath? Fact Check
An online graphic is spreading across the Internet that claims former US House of Representatives member…