Google services are currently facing a significant disruption, affecting Gmail and several other Workspace applications. Users began experiencing issues shortly before 11 AM PT, indicating that the problem may have broader implications for many websites online. In an update provided shortly after the initial report, Google mentioned that most services are being restored, with the exception of Google Meet, which engineers are actively working to address. Initially, Google identified that the disruption impacted a range of Workspace services, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Docs, Google Drive, and others.
As users attempted to navigate these services, many reported issues like delayed conversation loading in Google Voice and slow imagery loading in Google Maps’ Street View, leading to an unresponsive experience. Additionally, there were signs that the AI chatbot, Gemini, was malfunctioning, as it failed to deliver answers to user queries. Reports from DownDetector revealed spikes in outages not just from Google services, but also affecting platforms like Spotify and Twitch. This suggests a possible backbone connectivity failure that might be impacting multiple unrelated services, or it could indicate how heavily reliant these platforms are on Google’s infrastructure.
We continue to monitor this situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. If you have tips or further insights into the disruption, feel free to reach out via email. You can choose to remain anonymous or receive credit for your information.
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