Bluesky is grappling with server outages caused by a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, affecting users’ feeds, notifications, threads, and search. While the outage has not led to unauthorized access to private user data, it has disrupted the platform’s services. The intermittent nature of the outage presents a rolling blackout scenario, prompting concerns about user experience and data security. Bluesky plans to provide updates on the situation, highlighting the real-world impact of cyber threats on social media platforms.

Meta announces price hikes for Quest headsets due to rising costs of RAM, following industry trend of companies increasing hardware prices. Meta Quest 3 to increase by $100 to $599, while Quest 3S prices go up by $50 to $350-$450. Accessories stay the same, but refurbished units also see price increases. Meta cites RAM shortage affecting chip prices, similar to recent price hikes by Sony and Microsoft for gaming consoles and PCs.

Spotify’s latest update allows users in the US and UK to purchase printed books through an integration with Bookshop.org, signaling a shift towards a more diverse content offering within digital platforms. This move reflects the increasing trend of tech companies expanding beyond their original scope to cater to a wider range of user interests.