Global Tech Meltdown: Users Worldwide Struggle as Gmail, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram Hit by Massive Outage.
On Tuesday night, chaos ensued as users from around the world, including those in India, found themselves locked out of their Gmail, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. The outage, which affected millions, left approximately 500,000 Facebook users and 50,000 Instagram users unable to access their accounts, with an additional 10,000 reports pouring in for Facebook Messenger, according to outage tracker Downdetector.
As frustrations mounted, social media platforms became flooded with reactions from bewildered users, who turned to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share updates and vent their frustrations. Memes, ranging from humorous to downright hilarious, flooded timelines as netizens navigated through the unexpected tech turmoil.
The blackout, which struck around 9 pm IST, sent shockwaves across the internet landscape, disrupting the daily routines of users who rely heavily on these platforms for communication, entertainment, and connectivity.
Amidst the chaos, tech mogul Elon Musk couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. In a characteristic fashion, Musk quipped on X, ‘If you’re reading this post, it’s because our servers are working.’ His tongue-in-cheek remark added a touch of humor to an otherwise frustrating situation, garnering reactions from amused netizens amidst the digital chaos.
As the outage continued to linger, users anxiously awaited updates and resolutions from tech giants, highlighting the growing reliance and interconnectedness of today’s digital ecosystem.