URGENT UPDATE: A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) is causing widespread disruptions for various websites and applications, impacting millions globally. The outage has led to connectivity issues for popular platforms including Fortnite, Snapchat, and financial services like Coinbase and Robinhood.
Just confirmed: AWS has reported increased error rates and latencies particularly in the US-EAST-1 Region. According to their status page, the situation is ongoing, and users are experiencing significant service interruptions.
The fallout from this outage is extensive. AI startup Perplexity announced on social media that their services are down due to the AWS issue.
“Perplexity is down right now. The root cause is an AWS issue. We’re working on resolving it,”
stated CEO Aravind Srinivas.
The outages are not limited to gaming and social media. Popular gaming platforms such as Roblox, Clash Royale, and Clash of Clans have also reported connectivity problems. Financial applications, including PayPal’s Venmo and Chime, are facing similar disruptions. Additionally, the ride-sharing app Lyft is down for thousands of users in the United States.
Messaging app Signal also confirmed on social media that their platform is affected by the AWS outage, further highlighting the extensive impact of this incident.
Users are turning to outage tracking website Downdetector to report issues with Amazon’s shopping services, Prime Video, and Alexa. As the situation unfolds, many are experiencing frustration and confusion, with significant delays in service restoration.
AWS is a critical component for many businesses, providing essential computing power and data storage to enterprises, governments, and individuals. Disruptions like these can have cascading effects across various sectors.
As of now, AWS and Amazon have not responded to requests for comment regarding the outage. The tech community is closely monitoring the situation, and users are urged to stay tuned for updates.
The immediate impact of this outage serves as a reminder of the reliance on cloud services for everyday operations. Companies and users alike are left waiting for a resolution as they navigate these unexpected disruptions.
For ongoing updates, keep an eye on AWS’s status page and follow news outlets for the latest developments.
