UK Facebook and Instagram Outage: Thousands Locked Out
Thousands of UK Facebook and Instagram users reported being locked out of their accounts on Sunday morning, with Downdetector showing a sharp rise in outage reports.
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Facebook and Instagram Down: Thousands Report Outage (19.07.2026)
Thousands of Meta users report issues accessing Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram on July 19, 2026. Over 4,000 outage reports on Downdetector at 8:45am. Users see 'account unavailable' error.
Amazon Shoppers Warned of New Phishing Email Scam
UK Amazon shoppers are urged to be vigilant as a new phishing email scam circulates, claiming unusual activity and asking recipients to click a link to restore access.
VPN Ban Next Step as UK Government Reveals Children Bypass Age Checks
One in four children use VPNs to bypass age checks, new government research reveals, prompting fears of a VPN ban as the UK strengthens the Online Safety Act.
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US start-up to launch giant space mirror to sell sunlight
The US FCC has approved a license for Reflect Orbital to launch a 142kg satellite with a 60-foot mirror to reflect sunlight to Earth, aiming to sell illumination for $5,000 per hour.
eSafety Probes VPN Bypass of Porn Age Checks
Australia's eSafety regulator will investigate whether adult sites allow VPN bypass of new age verification laws, with 90% of top 30 sites now implementing age checks as of 2025.
EU Finding on Addictive Facebook and Instagram Features Raises Concern
A children's group expresses concern after the EU preliminarily finds that Facebook and Instagram's addictive design may breach the Digital Services Act, calling for safety-by-design.
Iran's Partial Internet Restoration Met with Skepticism and Anger
Iran's partial internet restoration after 88-day blackout met with scepticism, anger, and fears of surveillance rather than celebration.
Telstra Apologises for Outage Affecting Triple-Zero and Trains
Telstra has apologised for a national outage that disrupted triple-zero calls, train services, and transactions, with a secondary issue causing further problems. Customers are urged to redial if calls fail.
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After testing 16 portable fans, the John Lewis handheld and foldable fan is the best overall at £12, offering decent power, comfort, and battery life for hot UK summers.
Aldi Heatwave Scam: Fake Emails Target Shoppers
Aldi shoppers are being warned about a new scam using fake emails offering cheap air conditioning products. The emails link to counterfeit Aldi websites designed to steal personal and financial data. Kaspersky cybersecurity experts urge caution.
Halifax July Warning Ahead of Lloyds Rebrand
Halifax customers are warned to stay vigilant against scams as the bank rebrands to Lloyds. The transition includes a phased account transfer and app change.
Afghanistan Plunged into Digital Darkness as Taliban Cuts Internet and Phone Services
Taliban cuts internet and phone services nationwide for second day, citing morality concerns, causing economic paralysis and humanitarian alarm.
Teens Shift From Social Media To Passive Video Consumption
Ofcom data shows UK adults posting less on social media, shifting to passive video consumption due to platform changes and concerns about mental health and past posts.
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BBC iPlayer Outage Angers England Fans During World Cup Match
England fans complained about BBC iPlayer delays and dropouts during the World Cup match vs Mexico, with many taking to social media to express frustration.
Meghan Markle blow as Piers Morgan's channel valued at $145m
Piers Morgan's Uncensored YouTube channel has been valued at $145 million, a devastating blow to Meghan Markle after the row that led to his ITV exit.
Afghanistan Internet Restored After 48-Hour Blackout
Afghans celebrate as mobile and internet services are restored after a 48-hour Taliban-imposed blackout, ending widespread disruption.
Taliban Imposes Total Internet Blackout Across Afghanistan
Taliban cuts internet and mobile services nationwide for second day, citing morality concerns, causing economic and humanitarian harm.
70% of Employees Use Work Laptops for Personal Tasks
Seven in 10 employees use work laptops for personal activities like shopping, holiday booking, and job applications, a poll of 2,000 workers reveals. Hybrid working blurs boundaries, raising security concerns.
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WhatsApp Usernames: Secure Your Handle Now Before They're Gone
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, allowing chats without sharing phone numbers. Users can reserve their handle now; many names are already taken. Act fast to secure yours.
Apple Urges iPhone Users to Install iOS 26.5.2 Update
Apple releases iOS 26.5.2 security update fixing 29 vulnerabilities, mainly in WebKit. iPhone, iPad, and Mac users urged to update immediately to protect against malicious websites.
Reporter faces Serena, Sampras serves via Wimbledon robot
James Knuckey faced Vodafone's 5G+ Serve robot at Wimbledon Park, returning serves from Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Pete Sampras, Novak Djokovic, and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at speeds up to 153mph.
Booking.com Data Breach Fuels Sophisticated Travel Scams
Booking.com confirms data breach exposing customer names, contact details, and reservation info, fueling travel scams.
Retail AI Surveillance: Big Brother Watching You Shop?
UK retailers adopt live facial recognition to fight shoplifting, raising privacy and accuracy concerns as police expand use of AI surveillance.
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Ajax Axes Beuker Over LinkedIn CV Inaccuracies
Ajax is set to sack football director Marijn Beuker after flagging inaccuracies in his LinkedIn CV, with the Kasper Dolberg transfer from Celtic cited as a key failure amid a £43m splurge.
Taliban Nationwide Blackout Leaves Afghans 'Blind Without Phones and Internet'
Taliban cuts internet and phone services nationwide for second day, citing morality concerns, leaving Afghans isolated and businesses frozen.
Cory Doctorow: AI Is a $1.4tn Bubble That Will Never Deliver
Author Cory Doctorow argues AI is a conjuring trick and a massive bubble, warning that the real threat is economic collapse, not robot overlords. He says bosses use AI to end worker co-determination.
Taliban Imposes Total Internet and Phone Blackout Across Afghanistan
Taliban cuts internet and mobile services nationwide for second day, citing morality concerns; residents and rights groups condemn the move.
Russia Threatens to Completely Block WhatsApp Over Non-Compliance
Russia threatens to block WhatsApp for non-compliance with laws, amid internet shutdowns and promotion of state-backed app MAX.
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