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On Tuesday evening, Apple experienced a multi‑service outage that disrupted iCloud Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Photos, Game Center, iWork and the iCloud account sign‑in process. The issue was first reported at 5:49 p.m. EST, with Find My adding to the list of affected services a minute later. Users reported synchronization failures and inability to access their data across the affected platforms. Apple’s System Status page was updated to reflect the problems, indicating the company’s awareness and active response. The iCloud‑related [...]

Tesla expanded its robotaxi service to San Antonio, beginning operations Monday with vehicles available from 5 a.m. The service covers downtown, The Shops at La Cantera, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas on the northwest side, though the exact fleet size remains unclear. The Tesla Robotaxi webpage now lists Alamo City as an active area, yet the service does not yet reach San Antonio International Airport, a gap filled by Waymo. The move marks Tesla’s continued push into autonomous ride‑hailing markets. [...]

X unveiled a new clipping tool on Monday, allowing users to trim longer videos into short “clips” and post them directly on the platform. Each clip carries a “Clip from” label that links back to the original video, giving viewers a pathway to the creator’s broader content. The feature is positioned as a way for influencers to capture attention‑grabbing moments without leaving X, and both the original creators and the users who share clips can earn revenue [...]

Aspyr Media has released a PS5 remaster of the 2004 PS2 title Shrek 2, now available on the PlayStation Store for $29.99. The updated version features rebuilt graphics, 4K resolution, enhanced UI, and new Photo and Cheat Modes. Players can enjoy single‑player or up to four‑player co‑op, controlling Shrek, Fiona, and other franchise characters as they navigate the kingdom of Far Far Away, battling bosses and solving puzzles. The remaster also launches on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and [...]

Blizzard released World of Warcraft: Forever last Wednesday, and the new title has already drawn 78 hours of playtime from its author. The update overhauls graphics with dynamic lighting and weather, revitalizing classic zones like Dun Morogh and Tanaris. Balance has been addressed, giving classes such as druid and paladin more viable options. New dungeons, including Hall of Thanes, integrate early Dark Iron content and streamlined quests, offering a refreshed progression path for returning players.

Nintendo announced that, after January 25, 2027, users will no longer be able to log into the Nintendo Switch mobile app with Google or Apple credentials. The company will instead require a passkey‑based authentication, which it describes as a more secure, exclusive login method. Existing Nintendo account holders have until January 25 to register a passkey through the app or the online account portal; after January 26 the third‑party options will be disabled. Nintendo’s support page provides [...]

Colorado has joined the IBM Impact Accelerator in a two‑year program to advance quantum technology readiness, ecosystem analytics and workforce development in the Mountain West. Coordinated by the state Office of Economic Development and International Trade, IBM will partner with Elevate Quantum and the Colorado BOCES Association. Phase 1 will deliver a dashboard that maps supply chains, capital flows, equipment and fab dependencies in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. The initiative also creates a training track, using schools to [...]

Microsoft released patches for 1,259 vulnerabilities across its product line, marking the second month in a row with over 1,000 flaws addressed. The updates cover 726 Windows issues, 174 Office bugs, 61 Developer Tools, 59 SQL Server, 53 additional Developer Tools, and 27 SharePoint Server defects, plus 165 non‑Microsoft CVE IDs. More than 500 of the flaws enable elevation of privilege, while others allow remote code execution or information disclosure. Among them, a moderate‑severity Outlook bug (CVE‑2026‑124194, [...]