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Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger experience outage
AppWizard
June 12, 2026

Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger experience outage

Meta's suite of services, including Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, is experiencing significant disruptions, with users reporting issues such as inability to refresh news feeds, challenges in viewing messages, and problems logging into accounts. Many users encounter error messages or find that the services do not load. Meta has not issued any official statement about the causes of the outage or when it might be resolved. Additionally, both Google and Meta are facing a setback in efforts to dismiss a lawsuit related to youth social media addiction.
Facebook and Instagram suffer global outage
AppWizard
June 12, 2026

Facebook and Instagram suffer global outage

On June 12, users of Facebook and Instagram faced significant access issues, with over 62,000 incidents reported for Facebook and more than 8,000 for Instagram by Downdetector.com as of 2:10 PM GMT. The problems began around 1 PM GMT in Singapore, with users receiving error messages on both Facebook Messenger and the main app. Meta's spokesperson acknowledged the disruptions, stating they were working on resolving the issues. Users from various countries, including the Philippines, India, Australia, Canada, and the United States, reported difficulties, highlighting the global impact of the outage.
Xbox 'console exclusives' are strictly about console releases, Xbox exec affirms: Games will 'still show up on all the normal places where we sell the PC version'
AppWizard
June 10, 2026

Xbox ‘console exclusives’ are strictly about console releases, Xbox exec affirms: Games will ‘still show up on all the normal places where we sell the PC version’

During the Xbox Games Showcase, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma referred to Gears of War: E-Day as an "Xbox console exclusive." Xbox's chief content officer, Matt Booty, clarified that while the game will be exclusive to the Xbox console, it will also be available on PC and through Xbox Cloud streaming services. This strategy aims to enhance Xbox's presence in the PC gaming market, which Booty acknowledges is currently lacking. Microsoft is reassessing its approach to exclusivity, contrasting with Sony's more isolated strategy. Sharma emphasized the importance of reaching large audiences through exclusive content and services to establish Xbox as a platform.
Destiny 2 goes out as God intended: Amidst absurd streamer drama featuring four content creators, an esports org, a boutique PC maker, an ex-NFL star, and $180,000
AppWizard
June 10, 2026

Destiny 2 goes out as God intended: Amidst absurd streamer drama featuring four content creators, an esports org, a boutique PC maker, an ex-NFL star, and $180,000

In 2025, streamer Strauss won a fraud claim against former NFL player Kenny Vaccaro, who was found liable for approximately ,000 plus interest. However, collecting this amount proved difficult, and Strauss reported spending an additional ,000 in legal fees without any return. Vaccaro's legal team contested the summary judgment due to a procedural error. In June, streamer Jake Lucky retweeted Strauss's plea for help, leading Mitch Jones to provide 0,000 to cover Strauss's initial loan and legal fees. Strauss clarified that the funds would reimburse him and that he was still seeking a contingency lawyer to pursue the case, with any future recovery intended to be returned to Jones.
Microsoft to Allow Users to Disable Web Search in Windows 11
Winsage
June 10, 2026

Microsoft to Allow Users to Disable Web Search in Windows 11

Microsoft is introducing new controls for Windows 11 that will allow users to disable web search and remove Microsoft Store suggestions from their search results. The update, demonstrated on June 2, 2026, will include two toggles in the Windows 11 Settings app under Privacy and Security → Search Permissions. The first toggle will turn off Bing-powered web results in the taskbar search and Start menu, while the second will control the appearance of Microsoft Store app suggestions. This change replaces the previous method of disabling web search, which required complex registry edits. The new settings aim to enhance user experience by prioritizing local search results and addressing privacy concerns, as user queries will no longer be transmitted to Microsoft’s servers. The toggles are expected to roll out through the Windows Insider program before becoming available to all users.
You should back up your Forza Horizon 6 save before its latest bug brings you to tears
AppWizard
June 9, 2026

You should back up your Forza Horizon 6 save before its latest bug brings you to tears

Forza Horizon 6 players are experiencing significant issues with save data loss, with many reporting that their progress is erased, particularly when using the Quick Resume feature on Xbox or encountering cloud save problems on PC. Certain vehicles, including the 2003 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning and 1994 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, are suspected to be linked to these issues. Players are advised to avoid these vehicles and disable Quick Resume to mitigate risks. Regular backups of save files are recommended for PC users. In case of data loss, players can contact Forza Support to restore their inventory, but they will still need to restart the campaign and collect items again.
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