Major Outage Hits Reddit and X Platforms
Reddit and X experienced a significant outage, with Downdetector logging over 90,000 user reports. Users faced access issues on apps and desktop. Read the latest updates.
Reddit and X experienced a significant outage, with Downdetector logging over 90,000 user reports. Users faced access issues on apps and desktop. Read the latest updates.
Users across the UK were left frustrated as Reddit, X, and Monzo suffered major outages on Tuesday 13 January 2026. Read the full story on the technical failures.
Reddit experienced a significant outage on Tuesday 13 January 2026, with users reporting widespread access issues. The incident follows similar problems on other platforms.
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A man was left stunned after a 'random' parcel arrived at his home containing a mysterious object. The internet quickly identified it as a PC water cooling reservoir, sparking theories and Resident Evil jokes. Discover the full story.
A 23-year-old student's £56 weekly Tesco haul, packed with healthy items, has gone viral on Reddit. Discover their savvy shopping secrets and tips to cut your own food bill.
After four decades of curiosity, an explorer finally opened a mysterious wooden door in a New Zealand cliff face, uncovering incredible abandoned mining tunnels. See the fascinating photos here.
A perplexing optical illusion on Reddit has users arguing over whether they see the word 'word' floating inside a box or cut out of it. Discover the brain trick and how to see both views.
A dog owner's Reddit plea over a pet gulping water too fast and vomiting sparked expert advice. Discover the simple bowl swap that could solve the messy problem for good.
An American Airlines captain's pay stub showing nearly half a million dollars in annual earnings has gone viral, igniting a fierce debate over pilot pay, training, and union power.
A viral optical illusion on Reddit challenges users to find a perfectly camouflaged bighorn sheep in a rugged mountain scene. Can you spot it in under 30 seconds?
A UK family were left feeling unsettled after an anonymous neighbour delivered a bizarre Christmas gift. The package, containing £129 in vouchers, was left in the middle of the night with a note made from cut-out magazine letters.
A husband's viral video reveals his wife's habit of putting empty eggshells back in the carton, turning breakfast into a 'psychological test'. Discover the composting debate and hygiene concerns.
A Kmart shopper was left laughing after her bargain $10 Christmas tree looked bare and sparse, not full as advertised. Discover the Reddit reaction and clever decorating fixes.
A pregnant woman has decided to name her son after her late father, even though her sister, who is also expecting, is saddened by the choice. Discover the family dilemma and the Reddit advice she received.