Spotify suffers major global outage, thousands in UK affected
Spotify is down in a worldwide blackout, causing playback errors for millions. Over 10,000 UK users report issues as the company investigates. Follow live updates.
Spotify is down in a worldwide blackout, causing playback errors for millions. Over 10,000 UK users report issues as the company investigates. Follow live updates.
Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.
OpenAI's ChatGPT suffers a widespread global outage, with users reporting lag, crashes, and timeouts. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Stay updated on the latest.
Tributes pour in for pioneering radio host Brian Hayes, who has died aged 87. The former BBC Radio 2 breakfast presenter revolutionised UK phone-in radio. Read the full story.
Veteran presenter Ken Bruce comments on BBC Radio 2's audience decline since his move to Greatest Hits Radio. Discover the full story behind the ratings shift.
Veteran DJ Ken Bruce opens up about leaving the BBC after 46 years, his newfound happiness at Greatest Hits Radio, and how being an older dad keeps him young. Discover his story.
A single corrupted file caused a massive Cloudflare outage, taking down ChatGPT, X, and other major websites for six hours. Discover the technical details behind the global internet disruption.
A massive Cloudflare outage disrupted major platforms like X and ChatGPT. The company has resolved the issue and vows to prevent a recurrence. Read the full details.
A major Cloudflare outage has disrupted NJ Transit services, leaving commuters unable to buy tickets. The incident also affected ChatGPT and other major platforms.
X, one of the world's largest social media platforms, experienced a major outage affecting thousands. Reports of server connection problems surged after 11:20 GMT. Discover the full impact.
Adelaide's popular breakfast radio duo Jodie Oddy and Hayley Pearson have been abruptly removed from Mix 102.3's morning show, leaving presenters and listeners shocked by the sudden programming change.
A widespread Microsoft Azure outage has disrupted critical services including Xbox Live, Outlook, and Microsoft 365, leaving users frustrated and businesses scrambling.
Major tech services including Amazon, Microsoft, Instagram and Facebook Messenger experienced widespread outages across the UK and Europe, disrupting businesses and users in what experts are calling a 'digital domino effect'.
A significant AWS infrastructure failure has triggered widespread disruption across major digital platforms including Microsoft Teams, Slack, and various business applications, highlighting critical cloud dependency vulnerabilities.
Veteran broadcaster J. Scott Robinson was overcome with emotion during his Five radio show, reflecting on his incredible 25-year career in a heartfelt moment that resonated with listeners across the UK.
Mix FM announces dramatic schedule overhaul as popular presenters Hayley Pearson and Max Burford replace longtime hosts Jodie and Soda on the coveted breakfast slot, promising fresh energy for morning listeners.
A severe power failure at Amazon's Seattle data centre has triggered widespread disruption across AWS services, affecting major websites and streaming platforms in what experts are calling a critical infrastructure failure.
BBC Radio Devon's James Dundon has been removed from his afternoon show after making controversial remarks about a female colleague during a live broadcast, sparking internal investigation.
The BBC makes another dramatic cut to its radio lineup as Radio 5 Live's afternoon show gets the chop, leaving presenters Nicky Campbell and Sarah Brett facing an uncertain future amid ongoing schedule changes.
Discover the untold story of pirate radio's crucial role in amplifying Black British voices and shaping the nation's musical landscape when mainstream media turned a deaf ear.
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and disrupting content creators and businesses reliant on the social media giant.
Exclusive investigation reveals Amazon Web Services possesses a catastrophic 'kill switch' capability that could trigger a global internet collapse, exposing the terrifying fragility of our digital infrastructure.
A massive AWS outage brought down popular services including Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon's own platforms, highlighting our digital dependency.
A major AWS outage crippled countless websites and services worldwide, revealing our deep dependence on Amazon's cloud infrastructure. Here's the full breakdown of the incident.
A major Amazon Web Services failure caused global disruption, taking down McDonald's mobile ordering, Snapchat, and streaming services in widespread outage.
Heart Radio presenter Simon Beale shares his terrifying near-death experience after suffering a massive heart attack, revealing how it transformed his perspective on life and health.
Thousands of Britons reported widespread internet disruptions affecting major platforms including Snapchat, Amazon and Steam. Downdetector recorded massive spike in outage reports across multiple services.
Major internet outages are becoming more frequent. Discover why our digital infrastructure is more vulnerable than ever and what it means for your daily life.
Amazon services including shopping websites, Prime Video and AWS experienced a major global outage, leaving customers unable to make purchases or access content.
Millions of users worldwide were left frustrated as a catastrophic technical failure brought down Snapchat, Roblox, Duolingo and Fortnite simultaneously in one of the largest digital disruptions of 2024.