YouTube (representative image) Thousands of YouTube users in the US and other countries worldwide faced problems accessing the video platform. The outage impacted YouTube.com, the YouTube app, YouTube Music, Kids, and TV with Downdetector reporting more than 2,40,000 reports at the peak in the US. In India, around 17,000 reports were registered. YouTube was quick

Refresh 2026-02-18T02:59:01.893Z Further clarification from Google (Image credit: Google) As the number of reported issues continues to drop just below 10,000 on Down Detector, I wanted to share this message posted to the official YouTube Google support account. TLDR: The homepage seems to be back up, but folks are still reporting issues logging in to

Strategies for preventing breaches and mitigating damage Third-party applications have always presented some level of security and privacy risk. Attackers recognize that software vulnerabilities provide inroads to sensitive data. But the growing use of and heavy reliance on SaaS offerings and increasing integrations of apps have amplified the problem: Attackers now have more vulnerabilities to

Ramona Unified School District trustees approved revisions to a mobile communication devices policy that will allow high school students to use their cell phones during lunch and passing periods. Trustees voted 3-1 in favor of the new policy at their Feb. 12 meeting, with Maya Phillips opposed and Rodger Dohm absent. Expectations for elementary and

With tvOS 26.4, Apple has removed the dedicated iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps that listed content available for purchase. Buying movies and TV shows can be done through the Apple TV app instead. Apple started phasing out the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps back in 2023, redirecting users to the ‌Apple

Match Group owns many different dating apps which have struggled from this large-scale data leak. – Graphic by Miguel Ortiz It’s the season of love and connection! Students across campus and the world are using apps like Hinge, Tinder and OkCupid to start a connection with those in their area. However, for some, a different

There’s major buzz around smartphone crossbody straps and wristlets, and it has been building up for a few years now. I’ve tested straps and cases from third-party brands like Casetify, MOFT, and Otterbox over the past couple of smartphone release cycles, but the trend really came to a head when Apple released its official Crossbody

Despite a cooling U.S. electric vehicle market, Hyundai Motor Group has solidified its position as the leading alternative to Tesla. While the industry saw its first annual decline in ten years, Hyundai and Kia’s combined performance propelled them to a dominant second-place finish, outperforming domestic giants like Ford and GM in the race for electrification. Hyundai-Kia: The Powerhouse

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Google’s popular ‘Now Playing’ feature, which automatically identifies background music on Pixel phones, is being converted into a dedicated app for broader Android availability. Tech Advisor reports this change was discovered in Android System Intelligence version B.21, suggesting non-Google Android phones will soon access this functionality. The

A new report flags how the shortfall of wheelchair-accessible vehicles from the app-based ride-hailing giants subjects New Yorkers with disabilities to longer wait times. The “Left Behind Across New York” report from New York Lawyers for the Public Interest notes that just 7% of nearly 106,000 for-hire vehicles licensed by the city’s Taxi & Limousine

A young driver who totaled his pickup truck after hitting a cow was rescued by a smartphone app. Personnel with the Clearmont Fire District and the Wyoming Highway Patrol were informed that a vehicle had been in a high-speed impact with airbags deployed near the Sheridan County line on Friday night.  They weren’t alerted by

Gangs are recruiting children to go out to steal smartphones before they head to school, using Snapchat to offer rewards of up to £380 for the latest Apple iPhones, police have revealed. The Metropolitan police said they were deploying new resources including drones and Surron ebikes to chase suspects as they step up their fight

Forget the tech — Silicon Valley whizz kids are going old school. Bay Area singles are unplugging from dating apps and looking for love in real life after being exhausted by “ghosting,” dead-end chats and false advertising online. A growing wave of “app-athy” is sweeping NorCal and paving the way for in-person connections. The Faight

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The head of Britain’s largest police force has urged courts to stop granting bail to repeat phone thieves, arguing that

visionOS 26.4 beta 1 debuted today, and in addition to supporting Apple Podcasts’ new video features, the update also unlocks ‘foveated streaming’ for apps and games. Apple explains benefits of new foveated streaming support in visionOS 26.4 Per Apple’s official visionOS 26.4 release notes: “visionOS 26.4 supports NVIDIA CloudXR with foveated streaming, enabling apps to

Google has started rolling out Android Auto 16.3 through the beta track and while there are no major changes, there are a couple of hints at what’s to come, including the arrival of video apps. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to

In 1996, mobile phones were not very interesting. My dad had one provided by his employer, and it was this big walkie-talkie thing that charged upright in a chunky charging base. So you could understand that flipping open a magazine and seeing a photo of the Motorola StarTAC felt like someone selling a communicator from

By connecting its online ordering channels through Deliverect, the brand has streamlined menu updates and order flow across its restaurants, reducing operational complexity and improving efficiency and profitability.  2.16.2026 bb.q Chicken, one of the fastest-growing Korean fried chicken franchises in the United States, has announced the successful rollout of Deliverect’s digital ordering integration and menu

Refresh 2026-02-16T14:02:51.810Z The reports continue to spike (Image credit: Downdetector) Our hopes that this might be a short, sharp blip appear to be fading – reports of problems on X continue to grow, with the number now at a massive 41,000 in the US. It’s down for thousands in the UK too, during the critical lunch

Refresh 2026-02-16T12:22:48.385Z What about a bargain buy? (Image credit: Amazon) I’d usually consider the world of smart home tech if you’re searching for a little Presidents’ Day sales bargain as a treat for yourself. And, as luck would have it, there’s a decent sale on Blink devices over at Amazon. The offer that stands out