Glitch

Top cruise line cancels reservations due to ultra-low pricing glitch — leaving customers slighted and furious: ‘Their mistake should not be your problem’

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Top cruise line cancels reservations due to ultra-low pricing glitch — leaving customers slighted and furious: ‘Their mistake should not be your problem’

Not quite as worrisome as hantavirus — but still, cruise enthusiasts have another reason to sound the alarm. Carnival Cruise Line announced it would cancel an undisclosed number of reservations after an apparent IT glitch briefly allowed travelers to book cruises at shockingly low fares. A recent IT glitch sent hopeful cruisers swimming for shore … Read more

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to dangerous software glitch

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Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to dangerous software glitch

Have they lost their Way-mo? Alphabet’s glitch-plagued robo-cab subsidiary has yet another speed bump. Waymo has recalled 3,800 autonomous taxis after identifying a bug that allowed the vehicles to drive into standing water, per a letter on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) website. According to the NHTSA, which is probing the mishap, the software … Read more

United Airlines just rolled back one of its best free perks — claiming it was a ‘glitch’

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United Airlines just rolled back one of its best free perks — claiming it was a ‘glitch’

United Airlines appeared to have expanded its free in-flight WiFi — only to roll it back, claiming it was a “glitch.” As of April 2026, United loyalty members traveling on planes equipped with Starlink’s Wi-Fi technology are able to access free Wi-Fi by logging into their MileagePlus loyalty account. Those traveling on a plane without … Read more

Ford recalls over 4 million pickups, SUVs due to software glitch that could cause brake, light failure

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Ford recalls over 4 million pickups, SUVs due to software glitch that could cause brake, light failure

Ford Motor said Thursday it is recalling 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs in the US because a software error may cause trailer brakes not to function and exterior lights to fail. The automaker said the recall covers the 2021 through 2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, Maverick along with some Ranger and E-Transit vehicles. … Read more

Beauty influencer allegedly loses 140,000 followers after filter glitch reveals true face

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Beauty influencer allegedly loses 140,000 followers after filter glitch reveals true face

Did the digital mask just slip? A Chinese livestreamer allegedly lost thousands of followers after a beauty filter malfunction revealed her true visage, per social media posts going viral. However, as of yet, her so-called loss of face — and viewership — has yet to be independently verified. The woman before the filter slipped. According … Read more

‘New Heights’ podcast with Taylor Swift returns — hours after ‘glitch’

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‘New Heights’ podcast with Taylor Swift returns — hours after ‘glitch’

Wednesday’s highly anticipated “New Heights” podcast featuring special guest star Taylor Swift resumed late Wednesday night after a glitch interrupted its live premiere on YouTube. More than 1 million people were watching the 14-time Grammy winner discuss the theme of her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl” — a 12-track album that will be … Read more

Caitlin Clark reacts to Taylor Swift fans breaking the internet — after predicting glitch hours earlier

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Caitlin Clark reacts to Taylor Swift fans breaking the internet — after predicting glitch hours earlier

Caitlin Clark called it. The Indiana Fever star and loyal Swiftie was among the 1 million-plus viewers who saw Wednesday’s highly anticipated episode of “New Heights” with Taylor Swift glitch out as the show approached its second hour — a situation Clark had pondered earlier in the day. “Swifties so powerful we broke the internet,” … Read more

Taylor Swift’s ‘New Heights’ appearance goes dark in streaming glitch: ‘You just hung up on over a million people’

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Taylor Swift’s ‘New Heights’ appearance goes dark in streaming glitch: ‘You just hung up on over a million people’

What happened to the “New Heights” podcast with Taylor Swift? That was the mindset of frustrated fans all over the globe who tuned in for what is arguably Swift’s most candid interview to date. In the midst of her Wednesday appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, the live premiere — which had more … Read more

I paid only $14 for real $14K Cartier earrings thanks to a glitch — jealous haters say I’m a thief

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I paid only for real K Cartier earrings thanks to a glitch — jealous haters say I’m a thief

A 99.9% discount has a nice ring to it, no? Dripping in diamonds is a luxury often enjoyed by the mega-rich. But thanks to a glitch on Cartier’s website, one bargain-hunting shopper struck gold — literally.  “I took advantage of the opportunity and even ordered two pairs,” bragged Rogelio Villarreal, from Mexico, on X of the $14,000 … Read more

UberEats delivers customer empty McDonald’s Big Mac box after computer glitch deletes her order: ‘Speechless’

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UberEats delivers customer empty McDonald’s Big Mac box after computer glitch deletes her order: ‘Speechless’

There’s nothing more exciting than the anticipation of an Uber Eats delivery, especially when you’ve been craving it all day.  But imagine the disappointment you’d feel if that eagerly awaited meal turned out to be… an empty box.   You’d think – are Uber Eats trolling me? Is my actual delivery on the way? That was the bizarre experience of … Read more

Mystery iPhone glitch causes woman’s alarm to go off at 9:25 a.m. every day: ‘Am I going to die?’

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Mystery iPhone glitch causes woman’s alarm to go off at 9:25 a.m. every day: ‘Am I going to die?’

Does she need to call a tech-corcist? A UK woman has been plagued by a “really annoying” iPhone glitch for five years that causes her alarm to go off at 9:25 a.m. every day like clockwork — despite the fact that she never scheduled it. She detailed this technological Groundhog Day problem, which even has … Read more

I was charged nearly $200 by McDonald’s because of glitch: ‘Shocked’

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I was charged nearly 0 by McDonald’s because of glitch: ‘Shocked’

The snafu made her grimace. A McDonald’s customer in England was flabbergasted when a card reader error cost her nearly $200, The Sun reports. Nicole Jackson said she was charged about $191 recently after an East London restaurant was affected by a technical glitch that lasted almost two months. In a statement published by The … Read more

Wedding dress photo captures bizarre reflection, horrifies social media users: ‘Glitch in the matrix’

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Wedding dress photo captures bizarre reflection, horrifies social media users: ‘Glitch in the matrix’

A woman who was trying on a wedding dress momentarily dropped into an episode of “Black Mirror” with a photo of her experience horrifying fans on social media. Writer and comedian Tessa Coates took to Instagram to share a photo of herself standing in front of two mirrors while trying on a wedding dress. “I … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ ‘editing glitch’ shows final scores before game start

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‘Jeopardy!’ ‘editing glitch’ shows final scores before game start

“Jeopardy!” made another boo-boo on television with an editing mistake during Wednesday’s episode. At the beginning of the show, a shot of the contestants’ final scores showed up on the screen before the game even began. The scores appeared just after host Mayim Bialik was congratulating the players for making it on the long-running game … Read more