Are Facebook and Instagram Down? What to Know Users are reporting problems with the Meta social media apps. Jon Reed Dashia Milden June 12, 2026 7:34 a.m. PT James Martin/CNET Users of some of the most popular social media apps reported widespread issues Friday morning. The problems included Facebook, Instagram and Facebook Messenger, all of which are owned by...

NYT Connections is a fun word game from The New York Times that challenges players to find connections between different words. The goal is to discover the common themes or links that unite the words presented to you. It’s a great way to test your vocabulary and thinking skills while having a good time. To play, you’ll be given a set of words, and your task is to group them based on their...

The highly anticipated final trailer for "The Mandalorian" has just been released, and it promises an exciting season ahead. Pedro Pascal returns as the fearless bounty hunter, who will face numerous challenges and battles as he continues his journey through the galaxy. Alongside him is Grogu, the beloved character often referred to as "Baby Yoda," who adds a charming touch to the action-packed...

Mount Everest: Climbers clear path to summit past giant chunk of ice42 minutes agoAnbarasan Ethirajan,Global Affairs CorrespondentandKelly NgReutersThe climbing window for Mount Everest has narrowed this year because of a glacial blockageAn elite team of Nepali climbers have managed to clear a way to the summit of Mount Everest, as experts warn of overcrowding this climbing season.Hundreds of...

Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accountsJay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.Following significant backlash, Meta is turning off the feature it announced this week that let users generate AI images based on content from public Instagram accounts just...