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X (Twitter) Down: Major Outage Leaves Users With Blank Feeds

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (261+ words) Many users described similar problems: timelines not updating, older posts appearing instead of fresh content, and, in some cases, empty screens. Some even reported receiving error messages suggesting their accounts did not exist. Data from DownDetector indicated a sharp spike…...

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mybigplunge.com > politics > us-politics > trump-presidency > iphone-shock-trump-tariffs-send-china-shipments-to-us-crashing-to-14-year-low

iPhone Shock: Trump Tariffs Send China Shipments to US Crashing to 14-Year Low

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (481+ words) Chinese shipments of Apple's iPhones to the United States plunged to their lowest levels since 2011 in April, underscoring the disruptive effects of President Donald Trump's tariff campaign on global tech supply chains. According to Chinese customs data, smartphone exports to…...

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mybigplunge.com > tech-plunge > technology > social-media > instagram-outage-leaves-thousands-unable-to-send-messages-worldwide

Instagram Outage Leaves Thousands Unable to Send Messages Worldwide

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (352+ words) Many users reported being unable to send or receive direct messages (DMs), leaving conversations unfinished and prompting frustration across social media. Reports of the outage began appearing around 7:40 AM IST, when a spike in complaints was recorded on Downdetector's tracking…...

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mybigplunge.com > tech-plunge > gadgets-lifestyle-devices > smartphones-without-connectors-contactless-charging-and-data-transfer-technologies

Smartphones without connectors: contactless charging and data transfer technologies

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (828+ words) Disappearing smartphone connectors are the result of ongoing progress in mobile technology aimed at reducing the number of physical elements and making devices easier to use. They have become an integral part of the evolution of gadgets, improving the user…...

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mybigplunge.com > tech-plunge > technology > social-media > discord-introduces-global-age-verification-using-face-scans-and-id-uploads

Discord Introduces Global Age Verification Using Face Scans and ID Uploads

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (469+ words) Discord is set to roll out mandatory age verification worldwide, requiring users to confirm their age via facial scans or official identification to access adult content. The move marks one of the most significant safety overhauls in the platform's history…...

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mybigplunge.com > news > is-apple-music-down-apple-services-outage-triggers-widespread-user-disruptions

Is Apple Music Down? Apple Services Outage Triggers Widespread User Disruptions

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (420+ words) Apple Music users across the United States reported widespread disruptions Tuesday evening as outage reports surged on the service-tracking website Downdetector, raising concerns about the stability of Apple's digital ecosystem, including Apple TV. According to Downdetector data, reports of Apple…...

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mybigplunge.com > news > nazis-us-redirects-to-department-of-homeland-security-sparking-online-speculation

Nazis.us Redirects to Department of Homeland Security, Sparking Online Speculation

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (382+ words) The unusual DHS website redirect was first noticed early Thursday morning and quickly gained traction as users confirmed that the URL Nazi.us consistently forwarded to DHS.gov wesbite. As of publication, the reason behind the redirect remains unclear. At…...

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mybigplunge.com > news > chinas-hottest-app-is-a-daily-check-on-whether-youre-still-alive

China’s Hottest App Is a Daily Check on Whether You’re Still Alive

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (512+ words) A minimalist indie app with a brutally direct name has become China's most talked-about piece of tech. Called si le ma (), which translates to "Are You Dead Yet," the app has surged to the top of China's Apple App Store…...

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mybigplunge.com > tech-plunge > technology > social-media > x-suffers-global-outage-leaving-thousands-of-users-locked-out

X Suffers Global Outage, Leaving Thousands of Users Locked Out

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (377+ words) Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a widespread outage on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, leaving tens of thousands of users unable to access key features of the app. According to outage-tracking website Downdetector, reports of service issues spiked sharply…...

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mybigplunge.com > cryptocurrency > crypto-exchange > bitget-brings-starlink-internet-to-remote-philippine-islands

Bitget Brings Starlink Internet to Remote Philippine Islands

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (338+ words) Siargao's communities have struggled with unstable internet infrastructure for years, relying on outdated microwave radio connections prone to outages and painfully slow speeds. This digital disconnect has left schools and residents isolated, unable to access essential tools for learning, communication,…...