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DOZENS of games and apps have gone down after a global outage. Roblox gamers and Snapchat users are among those battling to access the platform following a server outage at Amazon. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Roblox is just one game that has been hit with a major outage after Amazon servers collapsed Amazon Web Services (AWS) allows games and apps to rent servers without the need to buy physical computers or data centres. More than 2,000 Roblox gamers have logged complaints on the Downdetector website, which measures outages, since 7.30am this morning. The number of Snapchat users reporting…

AMAZON is making another change that will make it harder for people who illegally stream football matches and other premium content. The tech giant recently revealed a brand new Fire Stick model with some huge upgrades. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Amazon has started cracking down on illegal streamingCredit: Getty Amazon’s biggest shake-up is to the system, meaning illegal streaming apps will no longer work. But there’s another snag with the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select model. You won’t be able to download VPNs, at least not for now. VPNs are popular among illegal streamers to…

GOOGLE-owned Waymo is bringing its fleet of self-driving robo taxis to London next year – and I’ve already tried them across the pond. As a technology journalist I was excited to try this potential game-changer on a trip to San Francisco – and the prospect of avoiding small talk with a taxi driver. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! I loved being in a driverless car last year – but there were two major setbacksCredit: The Sun / Jamie Harris No need for small talk was one perkCredit: The Sun / Jamie Harris No taxi driver also means…

PAYPAL and Venmo users have reported widespread issues with both payment platforms. Users complained of a global outage that left them in the dark around 11:50 am ET, or 4:50 pm BST, on Thursday. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Venmo and PayPal users have reported an outage with the payment platformsCredit: Alamy Around 30 minutes after the incident started, reports spiked to nearly 10,000 on DownDetector. Most users said they were kicked out of their accounts and had issues logging back in. Some business owners said the outage left them unable to print shipping labels or view…

SCIENTISTS have been left baffled after 26 orcas mysteriously washed up dead on a beach. The mass stranding of the killer whales is now being investigated after experts revealed such a grim discovery has only been seen twice before. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Scientists have been left baffled after 26 orcas mysteriously washed up dead on a beachCredit: Jam Press/IMMA Project Experts are now investigating the mass stranding of the killer whales to see what may have caused itCredit: Jam Press/IMMA Project Dozens of orca carcasses were found in San Sebastián Bay on the southern tip…

A POPULAR mobile game is due to be killed off forever in just two weeks. The title was played by tens of millions of gamers around the world – but is now being “permanently shut down”. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! A popular mobile game is shutting down on Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play StoreCredit: Apple The rhythm action game was like a mobile version of Guitar HeroCredit: Beatstar Beatstar is expected to close forever at the end of the month. The rhythm action game launched in 2021 and had a loyal fanbase, but game-makers revealed…

APPLE is finally killing off a long-running app that launched way back in 2017.The doomed app was built in-house by Apple, but its shutdown has already begun.4Apple’s Clips is being shuttered as the tech giant pulls support for the appCredit: AppleApple’s Clips app debuted eight years ago, giving iPhone and iPad users a way to quickly edit video clips.You could add text and filters, and attach music to your clips too.The idea was that you could quickly pull together fun videos that you could then post to social media.But Apple has now confirmed that the app is being shut down,…

NETFLIX has announced big changes are coming to one of its often-forgotten free perks.And it’s sure to delight kids and adults alike looking for something more than the latest TV or movies.1Some of the first titles to be announcedCredit: NetflixNetflix is planning to take its gaming operation to the next level and there are some major names involved.The streaming giant first started offering games back in 2021 and there have been some huge titles available at no extra cost.These include GTA and Football Manager, as well as exclusive games based on some of Netflix’s biggest shows.But now the company is…

CHEATING doesn’t necessarily happen on obvious apps like WhatsApp or Snapchat – as I pretty brutally found out.In fact, red flags on your partner’s phone could be staring you right in the face without you even realising. But luckily, I know just the places to look – and most of them will surprise you.5Some apps can be disguised by changing the icon to something completely differentCredit: Grindr5Not all apps are obvious sources for cheating – even the Notes app can be misusedCredit: Jamie Harris / The SunAnd not all apps are necessarily hiding messages either – some point towards secret…

BRITS can access more than 40 new channels completely free from today – but you won’t find them on the usual TV guide.As with many new launches these days, the channels are streamed online via one of the world’s most popular devices.2A PGA Tour channel is among the listCredit: Getty2You’ll find them all on Roku devices from todayCredit: GettyRoku has introduced the channels to UK users, with sport, entertainment, drama and more available to watch instantly.The selection requires no sign up or subscription, so you can watch them straight away from a Roku gadget plugged into your TV.Sports fans can…