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Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETHaving trouble accessing Microsoft 365 online today? You’re not alone. The site is down for thousands of users, according to outage tracker DownDetector. As of 9 AM ET, more than 23,000 people have reported issues attempting to access the site.Also: Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 reach end of support: Update now, or elseA post on X from the Microsoft 365 Status account says: “We’re investigating an issue where users may be unable to access multiple Microsoft 365 services. Please look for MO888473 in the admin center for more details and further updates.” We’re investigating an issue where users may be unable to access multiple Microsoft 365 services. Please look for MO888473 in the admin center for more details and further updates.— Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) September 12, 2024

Ironically, Microsoft’s own service health page for its online products and services shows that everything is fine. However, a different Microsoft service status page acknowledges that “users may be unable to access one or more Microsoft 365 services.” Initially, Microsoft said that it was reviewing network telemetry, looking at any recent changes to its networking infrastructure, and working with a third-party Internet Service Provider to understand the underlying cause.Also: Google will now link you to webpages of the past via the Wayback MachineIn an update to the aforementioned MO888473 alert, Microsoft said that by working with the ISP, it was able to confirm that a change in the ISP’s managed-environment impacted such services as Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, and SharePoint Online. The ISP has since reverted the change, and now Microsoft said that it’s starting to see signs of recovery. The company added that it will continue to monitor its telemetry data ensure a full recovery More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETWe may have just gotten a new iPhone 16, but Samsung isn’t looking to celebrate the competition. Instead, the Discover Samsung Fall sale More

The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G has the front camera on the landscape edge. Maria Diaz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETApple just unveiled new AirPods, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s latest headphones, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet, sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware. If you aren’t interested in the new products, think about the deal you can get on a competitive pair of older AirPods, like the AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro (second generation), which are some of our favorite earbuds and our top pick out of the AirPods lineup, are on sale at Amazon for $60 off More

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysiFixit’s Smart Soldering Iron is available from iFixit More

Image: David Gewirtz (with a little help from Noble Collection Kirk and Spock) Now that the official yearly iPhone event is complete, so is my decision. I’m going to upgrade my vintage 2020 iPhone 12 Pro Max for an iPhone 16 Pro Max<!–>. I’m not thrilled with going through the ordering and upgrade process, and […] More

Buying a new TV doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune, but it also means you don’t have to limit yourself with a tiny budget either. If you’re able to stick to a budget of about $1,000, you’ll be able to pick up a solid smart TV from brands like TCL, Hisense, and even Samsung or Sony. Just because these TVs don’t have premium price tags doesn’t mean they skimp on features like integrated voice controls, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, and even cloud gaming.Also: The best TVs: Expert tested What is the best TV under $1,000 right now? At ZDNET, we test and research TVs across all brands. My pick for the best TV under $1,000 overall is the Samsung Q80D More

Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images Back in July, references for something called “Ask for Music” were found in the code of a YouTube Music patch. The potential feature was initially believed to be an upgrade for the service’s search function where you could use “natural language” to look up songs. But a recent update shows […] More