Google+ is Shutting Down

Following a privacy breach that leaked the details of 500,000 users, Google is shutting down the consumer version of Google+, their failed attempt at a social network. (Yes, yes… cue the “Google+ has 500,000 users?!” jokes.) Here’s the kicker: they never reported the breach because they were afraid of the repercussions. Just another reminder that big tech companies like Google and Facebook don’t really care about you. Via

Google won’t be shutting down Google+ for another 10 months, but you can delete your account now if you want to. Via