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Major outage hits Amazon Web Services. Platforms like Snapchat, Canva, Duolingo, and Zoom were briefly down.
AWS says services are “recovering” but some users may still face issues.
#AWSdown
AWS says services are “recovering” but some users may still face issues.
#AWSdown
October 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Major outage hits Amazon Web Services. Platforms like Snapchat, Canva, Duolingo, and Zoom were briefly down.
AWS says services are “recovering” but some users may still face issues.
#AWSdown
AWS says services are “recovering” but some users may still face issues.
#AWSdown
The 2025 Nigeria Innovation Summit is here! TechCartel is on board as media partner, bringing the highlights, insights, and innovations to you.
September 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The 2025 Nigeria Innovation Summit is here! TechCartel is on board as media partner, bringing the highlights, insights, and innovations to you.
March 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🚨 Twitter/X is down again!
Thousands of users are reporting issues accessing the platform, just a day after multiple outages.
Elon Musk previously claimed X was hit by a "massive cyberattack" yesterday, suggesting a large, coordinated group or even a nation could be behind it.
Thousands of users are reporting issues accessing the platform, just a day after multiple outages.
Elon Musk previously claimed X was hit by a "massive cyberattack" yesterday, suggesting a large, coordinated group or even a nation could be behind it.
March 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🚨 Twitter/X is down again!
Thousands of users are reporting issues accessing the platform, just a day after multiple outages.
Elon Musk previously claimed X was hit by a "massive cyberattack" yesterday, suggesting a large, coordinated group or even a nation could be behind it.
Thousands of users are reporting issues accessing the platform, just a day after multiple outages.
Elon Musk previously claimed X was hit by a "massive cyberattack" yesterday, suggesting a large, coordinated group or even a nation could be behind it.
🔁 Update on #PSNDown
Good news, gamers! 🎮
PlayStation Network is back online after a 24-hour outage. Sony has confirmed that all services are fully restored. As a thank-you for your patience, PlayStation Plus members will receive 5 extra days of service automatically.
#PlayStation
Good news, gamers! 🎮
PlayStation Network is back online after a 24-hour outage. Sony has confirmed that all services are fully restored. As a thank-you for your patience, PlayStation Plus members will receive 5 extra days of service automatically.
#PlayStation
February 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🔁 Update on #PSNDown
Good news, gamers! 🎮
PlayStation Network is back online after a 24-hour outage. Sony has confirmed that all services are fully restored. As a thank-you for your patience, PlayStation Plus members will receive 5 extra days of service automatically.
#PlayStation
Good news, gamers! 🎮
PlayStation Network is back online after a 24-hour outage. Sony has confirmed that all services are fully restored. As a thank-you for your patience, PlayStation Plus members will receive 5 extra days of service automatically.
#PlayStation
PlayStation Network is Down! 🚨
Thousands of players are reporting issues with PSN, affecting online gaming, account management, and purchases. Sony has acknowledged the outage and is working on a fix. Stay tuned for updates.
#PSNDown #PlayStation
Thousands of players are reporting issues with PSN, affecting online gaming, account management, and purchases. Sony has acknowledged the outage and is working on a fix. Stay tuned for updates.
#PSNDown #PlayStation
February 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
PlayStation Network is Down! 🚨
Thousands of players are reporting issues with PSN, affecting online gaming, account management, and purchases. Sony has acknowledged the outage and is working on a fix. Stay tuned for updates.
#PSNDown #PlayStation
Thousands of players are reporting issues with PSN, affecting online gaming, account management, and purchases. Sony has acknowledged the outage and is working on a fix. Stay tuned for updates.
#PSNDown #PlayStation
🌐 Bluesky hits 30 MILLION users!
@bsky.app just hit 30 million users, showing that decentralized social is more than just a trend. With engagement rising and the community expanding, the platform is making its mark.
What’s next? More growth, more features, and a new era for social media.
@bsky.app just hit 30 million users, showing that decentralized social is more than just a trend. With engagement rising and the community expanding, the platform is making its mark.
What’s next? More growth, more features, and a new era for social media.
January 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🌐 Bluesky hits 30 MILLION users!
@bsky.app just hit 30 million users, showing that decentralized social is more than just a trend. With engagement rising and the community expanding, the platform is making its mark.
What’s next? More growth, more features, and a new era for social media.
@bsky.app just hit 30 million users, showing that decentralized social is more than just a trend. With engagement rising and the community expanding, the platform is making its mark.
What’s next? More growth, more features, and a new era for social media.
DeepSeek AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence platform, has outperformed ChatGPT and has now claimed the top spot on Apple's free app download charts in the United States.
January 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
DeepSeek AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence platform, has outperformed ChatGPT and has now claimed the top spot on Apple's free app download charts in the United States.
TIKTOK IS BACK IN THE UNITED STATES! 🇺🇸
January 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
TIKTOK IS BACK IN THE UNITED STATES! 🇺🇸
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 TikTok shuts down operations in the United States.
January 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 TikTok shuts down operations in the United States.
BREAKING: The US stock market lost over $1.5 trillion in value today.
December 19, 2024 at 6:50 AM
BREAKING: The US stock market lost over $1.5 trillion in value today.
Australia is proposing to ban children from accessing social media platforms. This decision is part of a growing trend in the Asia-Pacific region to regulate online media & protect young people from its negative impacts.
Read more: variety.com/2024/digital...
Read more: variety.com/2024/digital...
September 12, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Australia is proposing to ban children from accessing social media platforms. This decision is part of a growing trend in the Asia-Pacific region to regulate online media & protect young people from its negative impacts.
Read more: variety.com/2024/digital...
Read more: variety.com/2024/digital...
Bluesky’s New Video Feature!
Creators can now upload videos up to 60 seconds long on the platform with the autoplay, ´turn it off’, ‘add subtitle’ features and labels for adult content in the settings.
Note: There's a daily limit of 25 video uploads or 10GB of video.
Creators can now upload videos up to 60 seconds long on the platform with the autoplay, ´turn it off’, ‘add subtitle’ features and labels for adult content in the settings.
Note: There's a daily limit of 25 video uploads or 10GB of video.
September 11, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Bluesky’s New Video Feature!
Creators can now upload videos up to 60 seconds long on the platform with the autoplay, ´turn it off’, ‘add subtitle’ features and labels for adult content in the settings.
Note: There's a daily limit of 25 video uploads or 10GB of video.
Creators can now upload videos up to 60 seconds long on the platform with the autoplay, ´turn it off’, ‘add subtitle’ features and labels for adult content in the settings.
Note: There's a daily limit of 25 video uploads or 10GB of video.
Bluesky reaches ‘All-Time Highs’
After Brazil's recent ban on X (formerly Twitter), in the last two days, 500,000 new users have jumped on board! Today, Bluesky is the number one free iPhone app in Brazil, edging out Meta’s Threads, which holds the second spot.
After Brazil's recent ban on X (formerly Twitter), in the last two days, 500,000 new users have jumped on board! Today, Bluesky is the number one free iPhone app in Brazil, edging out Meta’s Threads, which holds the second spot.
September 3, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Bluesky reaches ‘All-Time Highs’
After Brazil's recent ban on X (formerly Twitter), in the last two days, 500,000 new users have jumped on board! Today, Bluesky is the number one free iPhone app in Brazil, edging out Meta’s Threads, which holds the second spot.
After Brazil's recent ban on X (formerly Twitter), in the last two days, 500,000 new users have jumped on board! Today, Bluesky is the number one free iPhone app in Brazil, edging out Meta’s Threads, which holds the second spot.
Brazil's Top Court Suspends X Platform Nationwide
The court has also imposed fines of 50,000 reais ($8,900) per day for VPN users. X recently closed operations in Brazil following court orders to remove accounts allegedly spreading misinformation.
Source: www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/w...
The court has also imposed fines of 50,000 reais ($8,900) per day for VPN users. X recently closed operations in Brazil following court orders to remove accounts allegedly spreading misinformation.
Source: www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/w...
August 31, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Brazil's Top Court Suspends X Platform Nationwide
The court has also imposed fines of 50,000 reais ($8,900) per day for VPN users. X recently closed operations in Brazil following court orders to remove accounts allegedly spreading misinformation.
Source: www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/w...
The court has also imposed fines of 50,000 reais ($8,900) per day for VPN users. X recently closed operations in Brazil following court orders to remove accounts allegedly spreading misinformation.
Source: www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/w...
Breaking: Telegram CEO Arrested in France
Billionaire Russian exile and Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, has been detained by French authorities upon his arrival from Azerbaijan. The arrest occurred at a French airport as Durov disembarked from his private jet.
Billionaire Russian exile and Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, has been detained by French authorities upon his arrival from Azerbaijan. The arrest occurred at a French airport as Durov disembarked from his private jet.
August 24, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Breaking: Telegram CEO Arrested in France
Billionaire Russian exile and Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, has been detained by French authorities upon his arrival from Azerbaijan. The arrest occurred at a French airport as Durov disembarked from his private jet.
Billionaire Russian exile and Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, has been detained by French authorities upon his arrival from Azerbaijan. The arrest occurred at a French airport as Durov disembarked from his private jet.
Google has announced a $250 million investment to support California newsrooms. The initiative aims to help local news organizations weather the challenges posed by the digital age and ensure the continued production of high-quality journalism.
August 24, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Google has announced a $250 million investment to support California newsrooms. The initiative aims to help local news organizations weather the challenges posed by the digital age and ensure the continued production of high-quality journalism.
Apple Empowers EU Users with iOS 18. Apple has taken a significant step towards user customization with the upcoming iOS 18. European Union users will now have the flexibility to delete pre-installed Apple apps, including the App Store, Messages, Photos, Camera, & Safari.
August 23, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Apple Empowers EU Users with iOS 18. Apple has taken a significant step towards user customization with the upcoming iOS 18. European Union users will now have the flexibility to delete pre-installed Apple apps, including the App Store, Messages, Photos, Camera, & Safari.
Instagram Introduces New Feature: Profile Song
Instagram has unveiled a new feature that allows users to add their favorite songs to their profiles. Users can now select a track to display prominently in their bio section and have the option to pause or play the song at their discretion.
Instagram has unveiled a new feature that allows users to add their favorite songs to their profiles. Users can now select a track to display prominently in their bio section and have the option to pause or play the song at their discretion.
August 23, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Instagram Introduces New Feature: Profile Song
Instagram has unveiled a new feature that allows users to add their favorite songs to their profiles. Users can now select a track to display prominently in their bio section and have the option to pause or play the song at their discretion.
Instagram has unveiled a new feature that allows users to add their favorite songs to their profiles. Users can now select a track to display prominently in their bio section and have the option to pause or play the song at their discretion.
Google is ending its Android app bug bounty program. This means security researchers will no longer be rewarded for finding vulnerabilities in popular apps on the Google Play Store. The program has been a valuable tool for identifying and fixing security issues in Android apps.
August 22, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Google is ending its Android app bug bounty program. This means security researchers will no longer be rewarded for finding vulnerabilities in popular apps on the Google Play Store. The program has been a valuable tool for identifying and fixing security issues in Android apps.
Microsoft has launched a new version of Teams that merges work and personal accounts into one platform. Available now for Windows and Mac users, this update simplifies account management by eliminating the need for separate installations.
August 20, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Microsoft has launched a new version of Teams that merges work and personal accounts into one platform. Available now for Windows and Mac users, this update simplifies account management by eliminating the need for separate installations.
X Exits Brazil Over Censorship Clash!
X pulls the plug on Brazil after a standoff with a Supreme Court judge. What a bombshell!
X claims the judge threatened its team with arrest unless it complied with censorship demands.
X pulls the plug on Brazil after a standoff with a Supreme Court judge. What a bombshell!
X claims the judge threatened its team with arrest unless it complied with censorship demands.
August 18, 2024 at 4:33 PM
X Exits Brazil Over Censorship Clash!
X pulls the plug on Brazil after a standoff with a Supreme Court judge. What a bombshell!
X claims the judge threatened its team with arrest unless it complied with censorship demands.
X pulls the plug on Brazil after a standoff with a Supreme Court judge. What a bombshell!
X claims the judge threatened its team with arrest unless it complied with censorship demands.
Epic Games is shaking things up and challenging the status quo!
The Fortnite maker just launched its own app store in Europe and worldwide on Android phones. You can now grab Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys directly from Epic, with more games coming soon!
The Fortnite maker just launched its own app store in Europe and worldwide on Android phones. You can now grab Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys directly from Epic, with more games coming soon!
August 18, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Epic Games is shaking things up and challenging the status quo!
The Fortnite maker just launched its own app store in Europe and worldwide on Android phones. You can now grab Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys directly from Epic, with more games coming soon!
The Fortnite maker just launched its own app store in Europe and worldwide on Android phones. You can now grab Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys directly from Epic, with more games coming soon!
Google just dropped new Pixel phones, AI photo magic, and AI earbuds. Oh, and they're also trying to take on OpenAI with their new voice assistant, Gemini Live.
August 18, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Google just dropped new Pixel phones, AI photo magic, and AI earbuds. Oh, and they're also trying to take on OpenAI with their new voice assistant, Gemini Live.
Google expands AI-powered search summaries to India, Brazil, Japan, UK, Indonesia, and Mexico!
These countries will also get AI overviews in local languages.
These countries will also get AI overviews in local languages.
August 16, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Google expands AI-powered search summaries to India, Brazil, Japan, UK, Indonesia, and Mexico!
These countries will also get AI overviews in local languages.
These countries will also get AI overviews in local languages.