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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Verizon Outage Traced to Software Glitch, Not a Cyberattack

Verizon says a January 2026 nationwide outage that left many customers in SOS mode was caused by a software issue rather than a cyberattack; while the company hasn’t disclosed specifics, analysts speculate a faulty feature update. The disruption affected major cities, hindered emergency calls and GPS, and disrupted healthcare communications; Verizon is conducting a full review, with NY Assembly member Anil Beephan Jr. urging FCC scrutiny. A $20 account credit via the MyVerizon app has been offered to affected customers.

via SlashGear|

#cyberattack #emergency-services #outage

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Verizon Outage Traced to Software Glitch, Not a Cyberattack

Verizon has confirmed that its nationwide outage was caused by a software issue rather than a cyberattack, and the company will credit affected customers $20 as it conducts a full review of what happened.

via Lifehacker|

#cyberattack #outage #software-issue

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Verizon offers $20 credit after nationwide outage tied to software issue

Verizon apologized for a countrywide outage blamed on a software issue and said affected customers can claim a $20 account credit via the myVerizon app, intended to cover multiple days of service; some users report delays in the credit appearing, and the FCC is monitoring the situation.

via Mashable|

#credit #fcc #outage

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Verizon Restores Service After Nationwide Outage

Verizon Wireless experienced a temporary service disruption caused by a software issue, but service was quickly restored. The company apologized to customers, advised restarting devices if issues persist, and is using the incident to improve future service reliability.

via Verizon|

#customer-apology #network-restoration #service-disruption

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Verizon Users Face Phone Outages, Limited to SOS Mode

Verizon experienced a nationwide network outage caused by a software issue, leaving many customers with phones limited to SOS mode and unable to access regular service; the company is working to resolve the problem.

via WTOP|

#network #outage #software-issue

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Major Verizon Outage Disrupts Service in Multiple U.S. Cities

Major US cities including Boston, Chicago, and NYC experienced a significant Verizon service outage due to a software issue, affecting thousands of customers who reported being stuck in SOS mode; Verizon is working to resolve the problem.

via Hindustan Times|

#outage #service-disruption #software-issue

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Nationwide Verizon Outage Disrupts Wireless Service Across the US

Verizon experienced a widespread wireless outage across the US due to a software issue, causing many customers to lose service and be unable to make or receive calls, with the company working to resolve the problem.

via The Verge|

#outage #software-issue #technology

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Nationwide Verizon Outage Disrupts Service for Thousands

Verizon is experiencing a nationwide cell service outage affecting many customers due to a software issue, with ongoing efforts by engineers to resolve the problem.

via KRON4|

#bay-area #cell-service #outage

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Mail Issues Persist on iOS 18.5

Many iPhone users are experiencing a bug in iOS 18.5 where the Mail app displays a blank screen, becomes unresponsive, or crashes, with no official fix from Apple yet. Temporary workarounds exist, but the issue remains unresolved as of now.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #ios-185 #iphone

business9 months ago•1 min saved

Ford recalls over 1 million vehicles for rearview camera issues

Ford is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles across various models due to a software issue that may cause rearview cameras to delay, freeze, or not display images, increasing crash risk. The recall affects models from 2021 to 2024, with updates expected via over-the-air software updates, and follows previous recalls and regulatory penalties related to similar issues.

via CNBC|

#business #ford #rearview-camera

transportation1 year ago•1 min saved

"Boeing whistleblower's testimony leads to hourlong ground stoppage for Alaska Airlines"

Alaska Airlines experienced a nationwide ground stoppage for about an hour due to software issues related to weight and balance calculations, affecting its flights and subcarriers. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop after the issue was reported, but residual delays were expected throughout the day. This comes after Boeing compensated Alaska Airlines $160 million for an incident in January involving a 737 Max 9 plane.

via UPI News|

#alaska-airlines #boeing #flights

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

"Resolving the Apple Watch 'Ghost Touch' Issue and Passcode Feature"

Apple is investigating an ongoing "ghost touch" issue affecting Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8, and first-generation Ultra models, causing the devices to act as if the display is being tapped when it isn't. Despite advising service providers not to replace affected units, Apple suggests affected users restart their devices and stay updated on watchOS software updates. The problem has rendered some devices unusable, particularly on the passcode screen, and users are hoping for a prompt software fix from Apple.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #apple-watch #ghost-touch

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Samsung's One UI 6.1: Galaxy AI Features and Charging Speed Throttling"

Samsung's One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S23 appears to have throttled the charging speed, with users reporting a decrease from 25W to 15W or lower. This issue affects both regular and Ultra variants of the device. While it's not a hardware problem, Samsung is expected to address the issue with a software fix in the upcoming April security patch.

via Wccftech|

#charging-speed #galaxy-s23 #one-ui-61

automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

"GM Halts Sales of 2024 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Trucks for Software Fixes"

General Motors has temporarily halted sales of the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size trucks due to intermittent software quality issues, with a fix identified and deployment underway. The sales pause does not affect 2023 models, and there are no plans for a recall. This comes after a similar pause for the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV. GM is working to address the software issues and has emphasized its commitment to quality and customer experience.

via Fox Business|

#automotive #chevrolet-colorado #gm

automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tesla Recalls 200,000 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Glitch Fix"

Tesla is recalling almost 200,000 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles due to a rearview camera display problem caused by software instability, which could reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. The issue has not resulted in any accidents, injuries, or fatalities, and affected vehicles have already received a free over-the-air software update as a solution. Tesla will also send affected drivers recall information in March and has incorporated the updated software release into its vehicle production.

via Fox Business|

#automotive #electric-vehicles #rearview-camera