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Cargo ship anchor severs vital internet cables in Long Beach

A major internet outage looms after a cargo ship's anchor severed vital subsea cables in Long Beach. The incident exposes the fragility of global digital infrastructure and raises serious questions about maritime safety protocols.

Gen Z Texting Guide: Why Your Punctuation Is Wrong

A viral Gen Z texting guide reveals the unspoken rules of digital communication, where punctuation marks carry hidden meanings and the 'passive-aggressive' full stop is the ultimate faux pas.

PlayStation Network Suffers Major Widespread Outage

Sony's PlayStation Network suffers a major outage, locking players out of online gaming, account sign-ins, and the PS Store. Downdetector reports a massive spike in user reports as frustration grows.

DWP shakes up benefits communication rules

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a significant overhaul of its communication rules for benefit claimants. Here's how the new 'right channel' approach will affect you.

ChatGPT Suffers Major Outage Across UK Users

OpenAI's ChatGPT suffered a major outage, leaving users across the UK unable to access the popular AI chatbot. The service disruption sparked a wave of user frustration and reports on Downdetector.

Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage, Locks Users Out

Instagram users worldwide faced login failures and app crashes in a major outage, with the platform acknowledging the issue hours after reports began flooding in. The disruption caused widespread frustration and a surge in complaints across other social m

Major Solar Storm: Northern Lights & Power Warnings for UK

A severe G3-class geomagnetic storm is forecast to hit Earth tonight, promising a stunning Aurora Borealis display visible across the UK, including southern regions. Authorities warn of potential power grid disruptions and satellite communication issues.

Neuroscientist Uses AI to Communicate With Deceased Husband

A leading neuroscientist reveals how she used artificial intelligence to recreate her late husband's consciousness, enabling profound digital communication after death. This revolutionary technology blurs the line between life and the digital afterlife.

TSB Banking App Crashes in Major Nationwide Outage

TSB's mobile banking app and online services have been hit by a major outage, leaving frustrated customers unable to access their money. The high street bank is investigating the technical meltdown.

Microsoft Outlook Email Service Crashes Across Europe

A major Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 email service failure has caused widespread disruption for businesses and users across Europe, with login issues and send/receive errors reported for hours.

Global Instagram outage leaves millions locked out

Meta's Instagram platform experienced a severe global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts, post content, or send messages in one of the platform's most significant technical failures this year.

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