New York declares social media public health hazard
New York City officially classifies social media as an environmental toxin, launching a bold public health offensive against tech companies to protect adolescent mental wellbeing.
New York City officially classifies social media as an environmental toxin, launching a bold public health offensive against tech companies to protect adolescent mental wellbeing.
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and causing widespread disruption. Here's what happened and how the platform responded.
London's iconic reptile-themed cocktail bar, Alligator Alcatraz, has served its last drink. Discover the reasons behind the sudden closure of this beloved Soho nightlife spot.
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.
A radical transformation is sweeping UK social work as innovative teams dismantle bureaucratic barriers, prioritising genuine human connections over paperwork. Discover how this grassroots revolution is delivering extraordinary results for vulnerable fami
In a significant victory for the NFL and broadcasters, the notorious illegal streaming service StreamEast has been forced offline following a federal lawsuit, disrupting a major hub for pirated sports content.
OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a significant global outage, leaving users worldwide unable to access the popular AI chatbot service. The disruption sparked frustration across social media platforms.
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 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
Former US President Donald Trump faces a wave of criticism and ridicule after sharing a strangely upbeat video message wishing his followers a 'Happy Labour Day' on the same platform where he posted his mugshot. The tone-deaf post, coming from a figure kn
Netflix subscribers are heaping praise on the newly added dystopian thriller 'So Down', calling it a 'must-watch' and a hidden gem that has completely captivated audiences.
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.
Thousands of Amazon Fire TV Stick users report being unable to access Freevee content due to a widespread service outage. Here's what we know and when service might resume.
A landmark Australian trial of age-assurance technology for social media access has reported significant accuracy issues, casting doubt on the feasibility of a blanket ban for under-16s. The findings highlight a critical tension between online safety and
A significant Verizon network outage across the United States has left customers unable to make calls, send texts, or use data, sparking a wave of frustration and urgent investigations.
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.
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.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Sean Small in Newcastle, County Down. The PSNI is conducting a major investigation into the incident that occurred on Tuesday evening.
Thousands of HSBC and First Direct customers across the UK were unable to access their online and mobile banking services due to a significant technical outage, with the bank issuing an apology and working to resolve the 'ERR03' error.
Thousands of HSBC UK customers were left unable to access their money as the banking giant's app and online services suffered a major crash. Frustrated users took to social media to report issues with logins, transactions, and balance checks.
Crimestoppers and PSNI seek witnesses to a brutal paramilitary-style attack on a teenager in Newcastle, County Down, offering anonymity for information.
Thousands of NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland customers were left stranded as a major outage knocked out mobile and online banking services, sparking a wave of frustration.
Epic Games takes Fortnite offline for scheduled maintenance to deploy the massive v29.30 update. Here's the exact downtime schedule and a sneak peek at the new content, gameplay changes, and bug fixes coming to the battle royale.
In a seismic shift for media, Time Out Magazine abandons its London birthplace after 55 years, relocating its global headquarters to Manhattan. Discover the reasons behind this historic move.
A veteran Los Angeles Police Department officer has died following a catastrophic collision during a vehicle pursuit in the San Fernando Valley.
Meta unveils major Instagram safety overhaul for UK teens, including default private accounts, stricter messaging controls, and enhanced parental supervision tools to combat online risks.
Reddit, the massive social news platform, suffered a catastrophic global outage, leaving millions of users locked out and sparking a frenzy on rival social media sites. Get the latest updates.
Groundbreaking medical research from UK scientists reveals a revolutionary treatment that could potentially reverse the effects of Down syndrome, offering new hope to thousands of families across Britain.
NFL reporter Taylor Burr has left the Kansas City Chiefs organisation following a controversial social media post, sparking debate over media conduct and team allegiances.
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated 'closing down sale' scams on social media, with fake ads from counterfeit brands tricking Brits out of thousands. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect your money.