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Is Character.ai down? Check server status as users report website and app not working
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (92+ words) Several users also took to social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to report the problems they were experiencing. One person reported, "Chats are not loading at all." Another added, "Count your days Character.ai. I am bored and you…...
US judge blocks Texas app store age law meant to protect children
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (148+ words) The Texas attorney general's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Pitman acknowledged concerns about children's "online "safety but said "however compelling the policy concerns, and however widespread the agreement that the issue must be addressed, "the…...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launch could be delayed, reports suggest: Details
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (146+ words) ALSO READ: How to protect your WhatsApp account from hackers and online scams Reports suggest that Samsung is considering the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for the top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra. The device could also feature a design that is largely reminiscent…...
Rajasthan panchayat bans smartphones for women in 15 villages of Jalore
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (361+ words) A panchayat in Rajasthan's Jalore district has banned the use of smartphones with cameras for women across 15 villages in a bid to curtail excessive use of mobile phones by children. The ban will come into effect from January 26 and applies…...
WhatsApp Channels may soon get interactive quizzes to boost engagement
22+ hour, 24+ min ago (322+ words) WhatsApp appears to be working on a new feature that could make channels far more interactive than they are today. The messaging platform has started testing quiz-based interactions for channels, giving admins a new way to engage followers beyond one-way…...
Is GitHub down right now? Users report '503 Service Unavailable' server error
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (190+ words) GitHub appears to be down for hundreds of users in the United States. According to DownDetector, reports of the outage began around 5:15 p.m. EDT on Monday. Many users reported receiving a '503 Service Unavailable' server error. By 5:25 p.m., DownDetector had received nearly 3,200 reports....
How to protect your WhatsApp account from hackers and online scams
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (443+ words) With WhatsApp becoming central to everyday communication, it has also turned into a prime target for hackers and online scammers. From OTP frauds and fake job offers to account takeovers using linked devices, cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting small lapses in…...
Yahoo Mail down? Users say they can't send or receive emails
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (242+ words) Yahoo Mail is reportedly down for many users across the United States. According to DownDetector, reports of the outage began around 2 p.m. EDT on Monday, with most users saying they cannot send or receive emails. Some also reported being unable to…...
OneAssist, OTTplay launch ‘Pocket Saver Plan’ for offline shoppers
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (254+ words) OneAssist and OTTplay have officially launched the "Pocket Saver Plan" to bridge the gap between essential household services and digital entertainment. "The Pocket Saver Plan makes assistance and entertainment easily accessible in one affordable package," OneAssist CEO Abhishek Maheshwari said…...
Passenger uses damaged phone during metro ride, internet reacts with empathy over silent struggles
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (349+ words) A short video filmed inside a metro coach has struck a chord with social media users after showing a passenger calmly using a mobile phone with a completely damaged screen. The clip, shared on Instagram by a user identified as…...