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Music legend Neil Young has admitted he was "scared" about turning 80 but has since decided it "doesn't matter any more".

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Do You Really Need All Those Phone Plan Perks?

Unlimited data plans now come bundled with streaming, travel perks and device deals — but many people pay for extras they rarely use.

Kiplinger

Verizon issues rare refund to Boston users who are locked out of key TV channels to show that 'we have their back'

Verizon customers in Boston have been given refunds as major TV channels continue to be unavailable.

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Thinking of a new phone? This carrier just swept the awards for best performance and reliability

Verizon just scored a major win in U.S. carrier ranking, so keep that in mind if you're thinking of buying a Galaxy S26

Tom’s Guide

The $1,000 night out: Authentic Live is all-in on Gen Z's obsession with the experience economy, hosting events with celebrities in tentpole moments

Gen Z and millennials are “craving for tactile experiences,” Dan Dienst, executive vice chairman of tactical opportunities at Authentic Brands Group, told Fortune.

Fortune

Microsoft 365 Offline for Thousands — Downdetector Flags Widespread Disruption

Microsoft suffered an outage early Wednesday morning, with Downdetector sharing thousands of users across the globe reporting an outage

International Business Times UK

This Space Stock Just Won a Key Role in Building Trump’s Golden Dome. Should You Buy Shares Now?

AST SpaceMobile stock surged 15% on Friday and is up almost 350% in the past year as the space-tech company widens its economic moat.

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Verizon's New CEO Says Layoffs Are 'A Way of Life' — 15,000 Workers About to Learn What That Means

Verizon's new CEO Dan Schulman has declared cost cuts 'a way of life' as up to 15,000 jobs face the axe. With $1.8 billion already earmarked for severance, this is 2026's first warning shot.

International Business Times UK

Verizon outage triggered a phishing scam. Here’s how to spot it

‘If you’re unsure whether a message is real, go directly to your Verizon app or official website,’ a Georgia sheriff’s office warned

The Independent UK

Tech News Wrap: Apple snags Gemini, massive Verizon outage, OnePlus' CEO in trouble, and more

This week, Apple is teaming up with Google for Gemini, Verizon's widespread outage, OnePlus's CEO Pete Lau is facing an arrest warrant in Taiwan, we got an Android 17 leak, and the Pixel 10a could arrive sooner than expected.

Android Central

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories like Apple losing to Google, and Meta giving up on VR

The biggest tech news stories from Meta, Amazon, Apple, and more for January 17, 2026.

TechRadar

X was down — recap as major Twitter outage served up blank screen for thousands

Elon Musk's X.com is reportedly suffering issues for a number of users. Here are the latest updates on this developing situation.

Tom’s Guide

Does a Major Disruption Like Wednesday’s Verizon Outage Even Move the Needle for VZ Stock? What You Need to Know.

One of the top stories on Wednesday is a massive Verizon outage that caused customers to be unable to make calls or receive messages across the U.S. But does this actually affect the VZ stock price?

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The Verizon $20 Trap: Why That ‘Outage Refund’ Text Message Could Wipe Out Your Bank Account

At 10:20 PM ET on Wednesday night, Verizon finally plugged the leaks on a massive 10-hour software-driven blackout that left over 2 million Americans in “SOS mode.” Yesterday, the company issued an official apology and a promise: a $20.00 account credit for everyone affected.

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Verizon outage is 'resolved' — latest updates and Verizon to offer $20 account credits

Verizon's network has seemingly gone down replacing the network bars with an 'SOS' symbol

TechRadar

Verizon outage: Service restored after a 'software issue' — here’s everything we know and how to get the $20 credit

Verizon's service is now recovering following a major outage which left many users reporting no service and seeing an SOS icon instead of bars. TechRadar is following this story and has reached out to Verizon for more information on what caused the problem.

International Business Times

Verizon Confirms Widespread Outage, Engineers Working to Restore Service

Verizon confirms a nationwide wireless outage affecting voice and data services, with engineers restoring service and credits promised to customers.

The Independent UK

Verizon announces credit for customers impacted by huge outage. Here’s how it will work

Wednesday’s outage lasted nearly 10 hours, affecting over 1.5 million Verizon users nationwide, hitting cities like New York, Philadelphia, Houston, and Miami hardest

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Verizon offering $20 credit to customers following outage — here's how to redeem yours

Now that service has been restored after the January 14 outage, Verizon's offering a $20 credit to its customers to make up for the loss in service.

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The $100 Reset: How to Fix the Verizon ‘Blue Screen’ Glitch Without a Repair Shop

If you woke up to find your Verizon phone stuck on a blue screen with Chinese text, keep your wallet closed. You might feel the urge to drive to a local repair shop or big-box tech counter. However, these places often charge a $50 to $100 “software diagnostic fee.” You…

International Business Times UK

Second ICE Shooting Rocks Minneapolis, Agent 'Feared for His Life' Fires Desperate 'Defensive Shot'

A second ICE shooting in Minneapolis injures a Venezuelan man amid violent struggles, sparking protests and deepening tensions following the recent death of Renee Good.

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The ‘Blue Screen’ Panic: Why Verizon Users Are Waking Up to Chinese Text on Their Phones

A nationwide network outage is one thing. But waking up to find your $1,000 smartphone covered in blue light and scrolling Chinese characters is another...

TechRadar

‘This credit isn’t meant to make up for what happened. No credit really can’: Verizon is offering a $20 credit after its major outage — but will it be enough?

Verizon experienced a massive outage on January 14, 2026, lasting more than 8 hours across the United States. The carrier is now apologizing and offering a $20 credit, but is that enough for impacted customers?

The Free Financial Advisor

The Verizon ‘Kill Switch’: Why Your Phone is Still in ‘SOS Mode’ This Morning Despite the ‘Fix’

At 10:24 PM ET last night, Verizon executives officially declared the nationwide blackout “Resolved.” But for thousands of Americans waking up this morning, January 15, the digital nightmare isn’t over.

International Business Times UK

Verizon Outage Cause May Be Simple, Yet How Did a Routine Update Paralyse Phones and Panic Families?

Verizon confirms a New Jersey server failure caused the massive nationwide outage. Officials ruled out cyberattacks as the carrier offers customers a £16 ($20) apology credit.

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