Day: October 8, 2021

Facebook Says Some of Its Services Are Having Issues Again

Instagram has been experiencing issues for many of us here at The Verge, but it turns out that the problem might be broader than that, according to a statement from Facebook. From a report: “We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products,” Facebook said in a tweet. “We’re working to…


Some Facebook, Instagram users are having trouble accessing the apps – CNET

Here we go again. …read more Source:: CNet


Christopher Nolan casts Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer, confirms 2023 release date – CNET

The Dunkirk, Inception and Peaky Blinders star will play the father of the atomic bomb in Nolan’s WW2 picture. …read more Source:: CNet


Anyone Seen Tether’s Billions?

A wild search for the U.S. dollars supposedly backing the stablecoin at the center of the global cryptocurrency trade — and in the crosshairs of U.S. regulators and prosecutors. From a report: In July, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen summoned the chair of the Federal Reserve, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and six…


2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS gets 350-mile EPA estimated range – Roadshow

The official range announced by Benz is pretty good, but we were expecting more from this electric luxury flagship. …read more Source:: CNet


Bo Burnham’s Netflix comedy special came out months ago, and I’m still obsessed – CNET

Commentary: The only piece of pandemic art I need is Bo Burnham: Inside. …read more Source:: CNet


Quantum computing startups pull in millions as VCs rush to get ahead of the game

Now they just have to make it work… Venture capital firms are pouring billions into quantum computing companies, hedging bets that the technology will pay off big time some day.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


The Ship That Became a Bomb

Stranded in Yemen’s war zone, a decaying supertanker has more than a million barrels of oil aboard. If — or when — it explodes or sinks, thousands may die. From a report: Soon, a vast, decrepit oil tanker in the Red Sea will likely sink, catch fire, or explode. The vessel, the F.S.O. Safer —…


More people need to watch this classic sci-fi thriller on Amazon Prime – CNET

Commentary: If you like plot twists, you need to check out Coherence. …read more Source:: CNet


Kids are playing Squid Game and beating up the losers, school warns – CNET

The innocent Red Light, Green Light game has turned violent in one Belgian school. …read more Source:: CNet