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Global Outage Hits X (Twitter): Data Center Fire and Technical Issues Disrupt Service Worldwide
- X (formerly Twitter) experienced a major global outage starting late May 22, 2025, affecting thousands of users.
- The disruption was linked to a fire at a Hillsboro, Oregon data center, causing performance issues and downtime.
- Users in the US, Canada, Peru, and Germany were most affected; India saw only minor disruptions.
- X acknowledged the outage, citing a data center failure, but has not provided a clear timeline for a full fix.
- This marks the third major outage for X since September 2024, raising concerns over platform reliability.
Israel’s ‘Iron Shield’ Faces Massive Missile Barrage: How Effective Is Its Defense Today?
- Israel’s multi-layered air defense, including Iron Dome and Arrow, intercepted most Iranian missiles in recent attacks.
- Iron Dome, operational since 2011, boasts an 80–90% success rate against short-range rockets and drones.
- No defense system is 100% impenetrable; some missiles hit Israeli targets despite high interception rates.
- Israel’s new Iron Beam laser system is in development, aiming for cheaper, faster interceptions in the future.
- Experts warn that large-scale, simultaneous missile barrages can challenge and potentially saturate Israel’s defenses.
Woman shares what she ate to lose 5 kg in just 21 days: Detox water to porridge for lunch and soup for dinner.
- Detox water daily helped cleanse her system and boost metabolism.
- Porridge for lunch provided fiber and kept her full until dinner.
- Soup for dinner was light, low-calorie, and rich in vegetables.
- Avoided processed foods, sugar, and heavy meals for effective weight loss.
- Consistent meal plan and hydration led to 5 kg loss in 3 weeks.
NASA Launches Rockets to Study 'Mysterious' Radio-Disrupting Clouds in Earth's Ionosphere
- NASA began the SEED mission on June 13, launching rockets from Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific.
- The mission investigates Sporadic-E layers—dense, cloud-like ion clusters in the ionosphere.
- These layers disrupt radio signals, causing communication and radar problems for aviation, maritime, and military operations.
- Scientists aim to understand how these layers form, especially near the magnetic equator, where little is known.
- Data collected will help improve models to predict and mitigate future radio disruptions caused by these clouds.
Google warns Pixel 6a users of battery fire risk; urges urgent battery replacement
- Google issues urgent warning for Pixel 6a users about battery overheating and fire risk.
- Affected phones will see battery capacity and charging speed reduced after 400 charge cycles.
- Users will get a warning notification after 375 charge cycles, advising battery replacement.
- Google plans to contact impacted users next month with support and replacement options.
- Users are strongly advised to replace the battery or upgrade their device if warned.
Apple Unveils World’s First Haptic Movie Trailer for F1: The Movie, Exclusive to iPhones
- Apple has released a unique “haptic trailer” for F1: The Movie, viewable only on iPhones.
- The trailer uses the iPhone’s Taptic Engine to sync vibrations with on-screen racing action.
- Haptic effects intensify with dramatic scenes—engine revs, crashes, pit stops, and even seatbelt clicks.
- To watch, users need an iPhone running iOS 18.4 or newer and the Apple TV app.
- This is the first-ever movie trailer with haptic feedback, aiming for a more immersive, 4DX-like experience.