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Instagram Suffers Major Global Service Outage

Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.

UK-US Seal £31bn AI Pact Amid Secrecy Concerns

The UK and US have signed a landmark £31 billion tech deal, focusing on AI development and procurement. Critics question the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and potential risks to public funds and data privacy.

Clegg's Tech Pact Branded 'Sloppy Seconds' from US

Former UK Deputy PM Nick Clegg faces intense criticism for a multibillion-dollar transatlantic tech pact, with US insiders dismissing it as a desperate move for 'sloppy seconds' from Silicon Valley.

Apple's AirPods 4: Rent for 20p a Day?

Apple is reportedly exploring a radical new subscription model for its upcoming AirPods 4, potentially allowing users to pay a small daily fee instead of a hefty upfront cost. This move could revolutionise how we access premium tech.

Wisconsin Data Centre Plan Sparks Water War With Locals

A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.

Meta Whistleblowers Expose VR 'Psychological Torture'

Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.

Big Tech failing to stop child abuse content online

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued a stark warning that major tech platforms are failing to stop the proliferation of child sexual abuse material, despite new voluntary codes being implemented.

Teen coder sells AI app for millions in landmark deal

Exclusive: 18-year-old Zach Yadegari becomes an overnight tech millionaire after his revolutionary AI-powered keyboard app, 'TypeAI', is acquired by a major New York firm in a landmark seven-figure deal.

Testing Ninja's Futuristic AirVision Goggles

An exclusive first look at the revolutionary Ninja AirVision goggles that project a massive virtual screen in front of your eyes, eliminating the need for physical monitors. Discover if this £500 tech lives up to the hype.

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.

Gay app founder posed as straight for £1M investment

The founder of a controversial gay dating app, who concealed his sexuality and pretended to be a married straight man to investors, is facing intense criticism after the platform's success, raising serious ethical questions about authenticity and trust in

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.

HSBC and First Direct Hit Major Online Banking Outage

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.

HSBC Banking App Crashes, Locking Out Thousands of UK Users

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.

Reddit Down: Major Global Outage Sparks User Chaos

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.

AI Evangelists: Financial Prophets or False Profits?

A critical examination of the bold financial predictions made by AI evangelists. Are we heading for a tech revolution or a speculative bubble? Experts weigh in on the potential economic reality.

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