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YouTube Outage: Thousands of users reportedly facing problems, reports claim issues with Google Search and Gmail too
Google services, including YouTube and YouTube Music, have reported significant issues on October 28, 2026. Thousands of users faced problems accessing these platforms, with complaints rising sharply throughout the day. Users encountered issues streaming videos and loading content, prompting discussion on social media. Despite reports of widespread problems, Google's official status dashboard shows services operational. The cause of these issues remains unclear and has not been confirmed by Google.
CBSE OSM controversy: Board cuts revaluation, answer sheet verification charge
CBSE has reduced revaluation and answer sheet verification charges to Rs 100, addressing student anxiety over On-Screen Marking. The board emphasized OSM's benefits of uniform evaluation and adherence to marking schemes. Transparent avenues for result review, including script access and re-evaluation, are available to students.
‘Biggest tax refund ever’? Trump teases huge returns, but filing rules could change
Biggest tax refund 2026: Americans can expect bigger tax refunds this year. New deductions and credits are set to increase average returns by up to $1,000. The IRS is moving to electronic payments, so direct deposit is recommended. Simpler math error notices will also be issued. Standard deductions are rising, and overtime and tipped income may see tax relief.
TNUSRB SI Hall Ticket 2025 Out at tnusrb.tn.gov.in for 1,299 police jobs exam: Check how to download PDF, report error, other details
TNUSRB SI Hall Ticket 2025 Released: TNUSRB has released the SI (Sub-Inspector) Hall Ticket 2025 for the Sub-Inspector recruitment exam scheduled for November 21, 2025. Aspirants can download their admit cards from the official website and must carry them with a valid photo ID to the exam center. This drive aims to fill 1,299 SI posts.
Google services crash today: Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Meet went down globally—what caused the outage and when it restored?
Google services outage today left millions of users around the world unable to access Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, and Meet. The sudden disruption began in the evening and caused major interruptions for students, workers, and businesses relying on Google Workspace. Users reported error messages, failed logins, and stalled file access during the crash. The issue peaked globally but was quickly addressed by Google. Services were back online within an hour. Curious what caused this rare crash and if it could happen again? Here's everything you need to know about the Google outage and what you should do if it hits again.
Mastering email etiquette: 5 common mistakes to avoid for professional communication
Email etiquette is essential in the corporate environment. Avoid common mistakes like unclear subject lines, skipping salutations, using unprofessional email IDs, sending emails with errors, and forgetting attachments. These steps ensure clear and respectful communication, helping to build a professional reputation. Proper email etiquette fosters effective interactions and maintains positive impressions among colleagues and senior professionals.
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Google down for users; Search, Gmail among services impacted
After a massive worldwide IT outage, technology major Google's services are down, as per user complaints. Users are unable to access search, email, or calendar. As per Downdetector, a website that tracks outages, complaints surged around 7 pm. While the reason behind the disruption remains unknown, the outage has affected Google Maps, Calendar, Cloud, Drive, Meet, and Hangouts.
Major Google outage affects millions: Here's all you need to know
On August 12, Google experienced a major outage affecting users worldwide, starting around 9 am ET. Key services including Gmail, Google Search, and YouTube were disrupted. The outage impacted major US cities and was widely reported on Downdetector, with 57% of complaints related to search functionality. Social media reactions highlighted user frustrations, with issues reported from DNS problems to login errors. The exact cause remains unclear, but some services are beginning to recover.
Google outage affects millions: Issues reported with search, maps, and more
Google services experienced a significant global outage affecting platforms like Search, Maps, YouTube, News, and Gmail. Users reported issues starting at 6:00 PM IST, with disruptions peaking around 7:00 PM. Google acknowledged the problem with Search and is working on a fix, while users expressed their frustrations on social media. The outage impacted both mobile and desktop users across various regions.
Beware of Gmail Fraud: Check tips to protect yourself from cybercriminals
Gmail, the world's most popular email service, is under attack by cybercriminals seeking to exploit unsuspecting users. These fraudsters employ various tactics, including phishing scams, malware attacks, and financial fraud, to deceive and steal from Gmail users.
Gmail adds 'Select all' option on Android, to let you select 50 emails at once
Gmail for Android will start showing a "Select all" button when users start selecting multiple emails at once. This feature has been available on Gmail's web app for quite some time, but has never been available on mobile devices.
How to recall emails in Gmail? A complete step-by-step guide
Google's email platform offers an email unsend feature, which allows users to recall a sent message within 30 seconds.
Google down funny memes and fun-filled memes go viral after Google services suffer outage in India
On a busy weekday, when Google services like Gmail, Workspace, and Meet experienced disruptions, workers from various organisations had a lighthearted time as they inundated social media with memes.
Google services like Gmail & Workspace suffer global outage, in India too
Around 60% people on downdetector.com, a website that tracks outages, reported problems with Google website while 35% had issues with login.
Google services suffer outage in North America, Downdetector says
Google, YouTube and Gmail were down Monday evening, with users complaining of difficulty in logging in and accessing the websites in parts of North America, according to Downdetector.
Twitter is working on ‘undo tweet’ button, but the feature is not for free
The feature will allow users to undo the tweet only shortly after it’s posted.
YouTube, Gmail, Google Docs restored after a major outage in India, other countries
Google acknowledged the outage across its products and said the problem has now been fixed for a vast majority of affected users.
Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet & other Google apps down, Google says services 'restored for some users'
Google has been updating the users about the status of the services in real time.
Google Cloud Next: Docs get Grammar check; more power to C-suite users
Google said its Drive will soon reach over 1 billion users, becoming the tech giant's 8th product to cross the mark.
Gmail revamp soon, post-Feb 13 you will not be able to mail '.js' files
According to the company, '.js' files are increasingly being used to spread malware.
'Information-rich' emails aid phishing scams
'Information-rich' emails that include graphics, logos and other brand markers which communicate authenticity may be driving spread of email phishing scams.
5 million Gmail account passwords leaked, check yours now
Nearly 5 million usernames and passwords associated with Gmail accounts have been leaked on a Russian Bitcoin forum. Here's what you should know.
Google goes down for 5 minutes, web traffic takes a dive
"I wonder how many people checked their wifi connection first before realizing it was Google that was down," a Twitter user said.
8 random tech tips you have never heard of
The gadgets and tech that you use everyday can have many hidden features you may not know of. ET explains a few useful ones.
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Google services blocked in China except for Gmail
A Web page maintained by Google on accessibility in mainland China listed Web search, Google Ads & Google Mobile as 'fully blocked'. Google's China woes
Gmail knocked offline for majority of users
The disruption, which lasted under two hours, was a reminder of the growing dependence on Google's technology. 40 years of the internet | Ten nations using net
Google says Gmail crash a self-mistake
Google said that during a routine maintenance of one of its European data centres it had directed the traffic to other servers.
Hackers log in en masse, send Gmail crashing
Known as Distributed Denial Of Services Attack, these attacks are not very common, but Google has been a victim of this earlier too.
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