glitch

It was a rare, unexplained, glitch in a system that blares out warnings of incoming attacks multiple times a day through loudspeaker announcements on the street and metro, and the collective ping of phone notifications.

From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026

The initial message, the FIA said, was caused by a software glitch in the system.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Grid operators in Texas and elsewhere have been establishing “ride-through” requirements that ensure data centers and other big customers don’t abruptly unplug during a minor glitch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

This, of course, is reminiscent of a similar glitch that nearly destroyed The Beef in “Review,” the critically acclaimed first-season oner that made the show a summertime must-watch.

From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026

“One potential glitch, as far as I can see: What if dead Edward says yes?”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

Waymo is well ahead in the robotaxi race, operating in more than 10 major cities while Elon Musk’s Tesla is still facing safety and operational glitches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

The 48-hour purchasing windows were granted through random lottery, but even a guaranteed slot to purchase didn’t prevent headaches as the ticketing system was fraught with technical glitches and high website traffic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

It says that computer glitches are suspected to be behind more than 24,000 cases of child support overcharging, resulting in £4.3m in inflated charges.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

After it was determined the last-minute glitches could not be addressed in time, Musk quickly posted on X that "the hydraulic pin holding the tower arm in place did not retract."

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

With all the county’s water mains on emergency shutdown, and endless glitches in the computers trying to redirect what water is left, he’s been transporting water manually to high-priority facilities.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman