Virgin internet has stopped working amid what appears to be a major network outage. Vast numbers of people reported issues with their wifi connections, which appeared to begin just before 10am UK time. Virgin Media's service status page, which allows users to check whether they are affected by any given outage, also appeared to be offline, according to various customers who tried to use it. Problems were reported right across the UK, according to tracking website Down Detector. But Virgin Media said the issue was affecting some parts of London, though not everyone.

Samsung users have been left "creeped out" after receiving strange notifications. Galaxy phone users worldwide were hit with the notification, which read only: "1". The issue appears to have been caused by a bug, or a test within Samsung's system. But the unusual wording and the app that sent it led many to panic and worry their phone had been compromised. "Anyone else get that find my mobile push notification that just about gave me a heart attack?"

Virgin Media says its internet service is working as normal, despite reports of an outage. Numerous articles and consumer website uSwitch said that Virgin's broadband was being hit by issues and users were unable to get online. But the company says there is no major outage and that most people should still be able to connect as usual. "Our broadband services are running as normal – there is no national broadband outage affecting our network," a Virgin Media spokesperson said. Confusion around the outage was increased after Virgin Media customers were directed to its service status page.

Call of Duty Mobile has racked up more than 100 million downloads since launching last week, making it the most popular mobile game of all time. Figures released by market research firm Sensor Tower revealed the game smashed the previous record set by Mario Kart Tour, which raced to 90 million downloads in its first week. Other popular mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Fortnite, picked up a relatively modest 28 million and 22.5 million downloads respectively in their first seven days. The majority of downloads came from iOS, with iPhone users accounting for 57 million downloads of Activision's free-to-play shooter. Within three days of launching on 1 October, Call of Duty Mobile hit the top of the iOS app charts in more than 100 countries.

The successor to Android Pie will simply be called Android 10, Google has announced, bringing to an end one of tech's most unusual naming conventions. A complete overhaul to the world's most popular mobile operating system was introduced by the technology giant in a blog post. Android's open platform has expanded to tablets, cars, watches and TVs, having first launched for smartphones in 2008. Google claims it is now used with more than 2.5 billion active devices around the world. "As we continue to build Android for everyone in the community, our brand should be as inclusive and accessible as possible," said Sameer Samat, Android's head of product management.

Virgin's internet service appears to have stopped working, with people unable to get online. The company's mobile data service appears to have broken for at least some users, who are unable to make calls or get online. The issues started around lunchtime, according to the website Down Detector. They were reported across the country, it said. While the Virgin Media Twitter account has been hit by a huge number of complaints, it has yet to respond to the problems publicly.

An 11-year-old boy has written a book about bitcoin in the hope of raising $20m (£14.3m) by the age of 14 so that he can drop out of school. Andrew K. Courey from Wellesley, Massachusetts, made the agreement with his parents that he could leave education if he achieved his goal and set about looking for million-dollar business ideas to make it happen. The result was Early Bird Gets the Bitcoin: The Ultimate Guide to Everything About Bitcoin, which Courey self-published in January for Amazon Kindle. The 57-page book capitalises on its author's interest in cryptocurrencies, inspired by hours spent studying YouTube videos on bitcoin mining and the digital currency's short but turbulent history, according to The Swellesley Report. Watch live as Joe Biden signs Juneteenth National Independence Day Act World Bank refuses to help El Salvador adopt bitcoin over environmental and transparency concerns Bitcoin price news – live: Crypto boss says Elon Musk'has more studying to do' Bitcoin price news – live: Crypto boss says Elon Musk'has more studying to do' Early Bird addresses such subjects as bitcoin wallets, rival electronic currencies like ethereum and initial coin offerings, aiming to help even beginners become "masters of bitcoin."

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has revealed that he limits his children's exposure to technology. The world's richest person says his kids clamoured for mobile phones as young teenagers, but he and his wife Melinda ignored their complaints until they turned 14. Mr Gates, like many other parents, also imposes rules on gadget use in the house, and is constantly trying to figure out where to draw the line. Russia has launched a humanoid robot into space on a rocket bound for the International Space Station (ISS). The robot Fedor will spend 10 days aboard the ISS practising skills such as using tools to fix issues onboard.

Nokia will resurrect the legendary 3310 at Mobile World Congress next month, according to new reports, with the new incarnation of the classic mobile phone expected to go on sale for €59. There's a cult around the Nokia 3310, which was loved for a number of reasons. It was easy on the eye, had excellent battery life and was incredibly hard-wearing, with fans hailing it as'indestructible', exaggerating its toughness by putting it into ludicrous situations. However, the role played by Snake mustn't be understated. Russia has launched a humanoid robot into space on a rocket bound for the International Space Station (ISS).

Compare broadband providers and find the best deal for you with our Best Broadband Deals page. Three has made its Wi-Fi calling service significantly easier to use, which should help customers cut their monthly mobile bills. Previously, users could only take advantage of the feature through Three's additional inTouch app, which delivered a less-than-pleasant user experience. However, customers can now make calls and send texts over a Wi-Fi connection without the app. It's a handy service, allowing users to both save money and stay in touch with friends and family whenever a Wi-Fi network is available, even when signal is poor or non-existent.