Memes
Orwell's 1984. 70 years on and still too close for comfort
It is hard to escape the influence of George Orwell's Nighteen-eighty Four. Phrases and concepts like, 'Big Brother', the 'Thought Police', 'Room 101', 'Doublespeak' and even 'Orwellian' have… Audio
Throwing cheese at babies?
Cheese! It's delicious , yes , but it's also a vital part of a new internet meme sensation which is ....... Parents, filming themselves throwing slices of processed cheese at their babies Audio
Digital blackface, and the death of memes
Chicago-based Lauren Michele Jackson is a writer and PhD candidate focused on the intersections of race, gender, music and technology. Her articles have appeared in The Atlantic, BuzzFeed, Complex… Audio
Police tweet: 'We got it completely wrong'
Police have apologised after sending a tweet with a meme of comedian Steve Carell saying telling someone their family member has died in a crash is 'the worst'. Video, Audio
Emotikis - Maori faces join the ranks of emojis
You may have used an emoji to let the online world know how you're feeling and what you're thinking. Now you can also use 'Emotiki' a unique Maori selection of emoji. Shannon Haunui-Thompson spoke to… Audio
Tumblr's Meme Librarian: viral media
Social media platform Tumblr is a hive of online activity where users share images, GIFS or whatever else takes their fancy. If what they're sharing becomes popular enough it reaches the status of… Audio, Gallery
Tech: Charlie Charlie and internet report
Peter Griffin talks technology. A Mexican demon takes a terrible revenge on the world's internet users, and Mary Meeker's influential report on the state of the global internet comes out. Audio