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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.

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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.

The Free Financial Advisor

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

Tom’s Guide

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.

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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.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

Tom’s Guide

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…

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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.

International Business Times UK

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...

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‘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?

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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.

Fortune

Verizon offers $20 account credits for 1.5 million customers outraged by mysterious 10-hour-long service outage. Here’s how to get the credit

The company noted the credit, on average, “covers multiple days of service.”

Tom’s Guide

Verizon promises to offer credits following massive outage — 'we will make this right'

Verizon has released a statement apologizing for the issue, as well as promising credits for affected customers.

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International Business Times UK

Is Verizon Down? Millions Left Without Service As iPhones Show 'SOS' Across US

Verizon confirms a nationwide outage impacting voice and data, forcing devices into SOS mode. Millions of reports flood Downdetector as engineers work.

International Business Times UK

Verizon Outage Sparks Online Storm as T-Mobile Joins the Meme Pile-On

T-Mobile mocked a Verizon outage as memes poured out online, turning a network failure into a viral moment across social media.

International Business Times UK

Krispy Kreme Sweetens Verizon Outage Misery With Free Doughnuts Across the US

As frustration continued to grow among tens of thousands of Verizon users losing connectivity Wednesday afternoon, Krispy Kreme stepped in to offer free OG donuts

International Business Times UK

Is Verizon Quietly Crashing Nationwide? Update Reveals When to Fix Signal and Where to Check Map

Verizon customers report an outage as phones drop into SOS mode. Here's what the warning means, quick iPhone fixes, and where to check Verizon's outage map.

Android Central

Verizon confirms service is restored after millions were stuck in SOS mode

A surprise nationwide Verizon outage left countless users stuck with SOS-only phones and zero service, while its MVNOs weirdly kept working fine.

The Independent UK

Verizon suffers major outage as thousands of users say phones switched to SOS mode

More than 180,000 people have reported having connectivity problems with their Verizon devices, according to Downdetector

Tom’s Guide

Verizon customers will have to wait to unlock their phone going forward — here’s why

The FCC approved a waiver to the 60-day phone unlock rule after a Verizon petition. Here's what that means for you.

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