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Global Tech Outage Cripples Major Platforms
Millions of users worldwide faced disruptions as a massive tech outage knocked out Amazon, Prime Video, Snapchat, Perplexity AI, and Venmo. The incident, which began in the early hours, exposed vulnerabilities in internet infrastructure and highlighted society’s reliance on digital services.
What Caused the Outage?
Reports surged around 6:00 AM IST, with users unable to access:
– Amazon – Failed transactions and loading errors
– Prime Video – Streaming interruptions
– Snapchat – Messaging and login failures
– Perplexity AI – Search tool downtime
– Venmo – Payment processing delays
Downdetector showed a dramatic spike in complaints, while social media (particularly X) erupted with user frustrations.
Suspected Reasons Behind the Crash
No official cause has been confirmed, but experts speculate:
– Cloud service failure (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
– DNS (Domain Name System) issues
– Potential cyberattack, though no group has claimed responsibility
Amazon’s service dashboard acknowledged the outage, with engineers working on a fix. Other platforms like Snapchat and Venmo issued similar statements.
Business & User Impact
The outage had severe consequences:
– E-commerce: Amazon sellers lost sales.
– Entertainment: Prime Video subscribers missed shows.
– Communication: Snapchat users faced messaging delays.
– AI & Finance: Perplexity AI and Venmo users experienced service blackouts.
Freelancers and small businesses relying on Venmo for payments were especially affected.
Tech Giants’ Responses
- Amazon: Investigating AWS-related disruptions.
- Snapchat: Resolving login and messaging bugs.
- Perplexity AI: Posted on X about ongoing fixes.
- Venmo: Urged users to check back for updates.
Broader Tech Infrastructure Concerns
The outage reignited debates about over-reliance on centralized cloud providers. Experts call for decentralized solutions to prevent future large-scale failures.
Current Status & Recovery
Services are gradually restoring, but intermittent issues remain. Users should monitor official channels for updates.
Key Takeaways
This outage underscores the fragility of digital ecosystems. As tech advances, demand grows for more resilient systems to avoid widespread disruptions.
— Reported by [Your Name], NextMinuteNews
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