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February 28, 2025

Is Facebook Messenger down right now? App hits technical issues after WhatsApp outage

Facebook Messenger is experiencing significant technical difficulties, with 92% of user complaints related to sending messages, 5% unable to receive messages, and 2% reporting overall app issues. Glasgow is the hardest hit area in Scotland, with other major UK cities like London and Manchester also affected. Users worldwide are facing similar problems. This incident follows outages reported by WhatsApp users. Additionally, several banking applications, including those from Lloyds Banking Group, are experiencing outages, impacting customers' access to their accounts on payday. Frustrated customers have expressed their dissatisfaction on social media.

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February 3, 2025

Lloyds and Halifax banking app customers urged ‘do not make repeat payments’

Customers of Lloyds and Halifax faced disruptions with their banking applications, primarily related to difficulties in making and receiving payments. Reports of issues began around 7 a.m. on Monday, affecting several hundred users. Lloyds acknowledged the problems on social media and assured customers that online banking and telephone services remained operational. This incident follows a significant outage at Barclays attributed to a technology issue, which left many customers unable to access funds. Lloyds Banking Group announced plans to close 136 high street branches between May 2023 and March 2026, raising concerns about the reliability of digital banking services. Industry experts expressed worries regarding the resilience of financial infrastructure amid these technological disruptions.

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December 5, 2024

Reforged Studios snaps up Yellow Lab Games

Indie publisher Reforged Studios has acquired Yellow Lab Games, its third development acquisition of the year. Yellow Lab will maintain operational independence. The studio is currently developing a roguelite RPG titled Metavoidal, set to release on Steam in the first quarter of 2025. This acquisition follows Reforged's earlier purchases of Ground Shatter and Extra Mile Studios in August. CEO Peter Van Der Watt expressed admiration for South Africa's game development talent and emphasized the company's excitement about investing in Africa's gaming scene.

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October 8, 2024

Internet in awe of incredible cave that resembles a “Minecraft” video game

A video showcasing Fingal's Cave on the Scottish island of Staffa has gained over 4 million views on TikTok since its release on August 5. The cave features a golden-hued ceiling and rugged rock columns, shaped by ocean waves over centuries. Fingal's Cave is approximately 230 feet deep, with an entrance 60 feet high and 50 feet wide. Staffa is a National Nature Reserve, established in 2001, and has been managed by the National Trust for Scotland since 1986. The cave inspired composer Felix Mendelssohn to create "The Hebrides" overture in 1829. TikTok users have compared the cave's beauty to the video game Minecraft and expressed a desire to visit the location.