Bristlr isn't just a bearded face: The app is introducing some innovations that could add critical social context back to online dating.

"The Oprah Effect" could turn minor works into million-sellers. Mr Zuckerberg may just do the same.

From ride-hailing to photo sharing, here are a few up-and-coming apps and startups to watch in 2015. Which will be the breakout hit of the new year?

It was nicknamed the Year of God: the 12 months when Biblical epics swept the box office and brought Hollywood heavenly rewards.

My person of 2014 is the anonymous hacker who drew our attention to the accelerating conflict between the right to privacy and the public interest.

A film about a corrupt Wall Street stockbroker and an animated Disney movie were the two most pirated films of 2014.

A three-day cyber-attack against the TAB website has been thwarted by specialist IT staff.

Facebook has apologised after a new feature inviting users to review a collection of their 2014 highlights caused some to be confronted with pictures of their recently deceased family members and friends.

In 2013 Pope Francis had a lot to celebrate. Not only was he named Time magazine person of the year, but was also awarded the title of Esquire's best-dressed man.

Dating apps have been in the news for all the wrong reasons this year, but a new generation of dating app emphasises safety.

In a last minute year-end coda to the serpentine illegal GCSB spying saga, a political reporter has received an apology from Parliamentary Service over a breach of her privacy.

This week, as The Interview's December 25 US release date loomed, the Guardians of Peace threatened "the world will be full of fear", hinting at a 9/11-style attack.

No matter what you think of SPE as a company, it's important to remember that the hack is hurting innocent people as well.

iPhones, barbecues, outdoor furniture and costumes from Disney's Frozen movie will be filling stockings next week if Trade Me search patterns are anything to go by.

Google has revealed the top ten most searched terms by Kiwis this year, as well as the most searched "how to".

A former National MP accused of breaching a high-profile name suppression order online says he will delete the offending online post - “if I can find it”.

Man Haron Monis brought a nation to its knees. After taking 17 people hostage he was in charge, helping empty the heart of Sydney.

Pop stars, comedians and Kevin Rudd's daughter are among critics of Rupert Murdoch for his insensitive tweet about the Sydney hostage crisis.

There is a lesson for us all in the continuing revelations from stolen Sony emails being splashed over worldwide media.

Jack Ma, a former English teacher who started Alibaba in his apartment in 1999, has become the richest person in Asia.