Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: The Inside Story
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s takes effect 10 December. Discover how the law passed swiftly and which major platforms have agreed to comply.
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Cloudflare outage takes down X, PayPal, and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare network failure caused widespread internet disruption, highlighting our critical reliance on a handful of tech providers. Experts warn of systemic fragility.
Major Cloudflare outage causes widespread website failures
A major Cloudflare internet outage on Friday caused blank pages across LinkedIn, Zoom, and Canva. The web infrastructure giant's dashboard failure highlights a critical single point of failure in global networks.
Cloudflare outage takes down LinkedIn and Zoom
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread disruption, taking down sites like LinkedIn and Zoom. The web infrastructure giant has now implemented a fix. Read the full report.
24,000 without water in Kent as crisis hits third day
More than 24,000 residents in a Kent town are without water for a third day, forcing school closures. Get the full list of affected schools and latest updates.
Global ChatGPT outage sparks 'code red' at OpenAI
OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a major global outage, with users reporting widespread errors. CEO Sam Altman has issued a 'code red' to staff, delaying new features to focus on core reliability. Read the latest updates.
Meta deactivates under-16 accounts in Australia's social media ban
Meta is notifying underage Instagram and Facebook users in Australia that their accounts will be deactivated under new laws. Discover how the age verification process works and its implications.
Tunbridge Wells water outage forces school closures
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water, forcing multiple schools to close and causing major disruption. Get the full list of closures and latest updates.
Disney boss wants visitors to stop using phones
Disney creative chief Bruce Vaughn reveals constant phone use breaks the magic. New Meta partnership offers smart glasses solution. Would you wear them?
Leeds station power outage causes major rail disruption
A major power outage at Leeds station has caused widespread cancellation of train services. Passengers are advised not to travel. Full details on affected operators and ticket info.
Netflix crashes during Stranger Things finale release
Netflix briefly crashed as the final series of Stranger Things dropped, leaving thousands of fans unable to stream. Discover the details and the show's record-breaking chart success.
WhatsApp's New 'About' Feature Rolls Out This Week
WhatsApp reintroduces its 'About' feature with enhanced visibility and privacy controls. Learn how to share daily updates and manage who sees them. Update your app now!
Queensland storm leaves 100,000 without power
A severe storm with 110km/h winds and giant hail battered Brisbane, leaving nearly 100,000 homes without power. Read the latest on the damage and recovery efforts.
US Senators Demand Meta Scam Ad Investigation
US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta's $3.5bn scam ad revenue. Discover how Facebook and Instagram profit from fraudulent advertisements targeting millions.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Discover which platforms are included, how age checks work, and the appeal process for wrongful bans.
WhatsApp data leak affects billions of users
Security researchers discovered a method to expose WhatsApp users' phone numbers and profile data. Learn how to protect your privacy and what this means for your security.
Meta blocks Instagram, Facebook for under-16s in Australia
Meta will deactivate Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts for Australian users under 16 by December 10. Find out how this social media ban affects young teenagers.
Cloudflare outage disrupts internet for millions
A major Cloudflare outage left millions unable to access key websites like PayPal and ChatGPT, raising concerns over our reliance on a few tech giants. Discover the full impact.
Meta begins Australian teen account shutdowns
Meta starts notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts will be deactivated by December 10. Affected users can download content or return at 16.
Deadpool VR Review: 7/10 Meta Quest Chaos
Our review of Marvel's Deadpool VR for Meta Quest. Experience the mercenary's fourth-wall breaking humour and chaotic combat in this polished VR adventure.
Meta Wins Major US Antitrust Case
A US judge rules Meta does not hold a social networking monopoly, rejecting the FTC's bid to force the breakup of Instagram and WhatsApp. Read the full analysis.
Cloudflare outage takes down major websites
A major Cloudflare outage left sites like Google, YouTube, and Bet365 inaccessible. Discover the cause and what it reveals about internet fragility. Read the full analysis.
Cloudflare outage hits X, Spotify and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday morning caused widespread disruptions to platforms including X, Spotify and ChatGPT, affecting thousands of users. Discover the full story.
Cloudflare outage takes down X, ChatGPT, and Bet365
A major Cloudflare technical fault has caused widespread internet disruption, taking down popular sites like X, ChatGPT, and Bet365. See the full list of affected services and get the latest updates.
Cloudflare outage downs X, Spotify and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday caused widespread disruption to popular services including X, Spotify and ChatGPT, affecting thousands of users across the UK and globally.
Cloudflare outage causes global internet disruptions
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet errors, affecting sites like X and OpenAI. The company is investigating a spike in unusual traffic. Read the latest updates.
Cloudflare outage sparks global internet errors
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet disruption, affecting sites including X and OpenAI. Discover how this infrastructure failure impacted millions.
X and Cloudflare down for thousands of users
Social media platform X and web infrastructure giant Cloudflare suffered a major outage, disrupting thousands of users and impacting services like OpenAI and Facebook. Get the latest updates.
Internet outage hits X, Facebook, AWS and Cloudflare
A major internet outage on 18th November 2025 disrupted services including X, Facebook, and AWS. Discover the cause and what it means for users.
Facebook AI mistakes photography charity for drug promotion
Gloucestershire charity Hundred Heroines had Facebook page wrongly removed twice after Meta's AI confused name with opioid reference. Discover how AI errors impact small organisations.
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