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Microsoft Gives Update On Outlook, Other Services Amid Global Outage
Microsoft says its services are recovering from a massive worldwide outage that disrupted email, online meetings, and other essential tools for millions of users.
The tech giant reported significant improvements on Friday, Nov. 13, after the outage began around noon on Thursday, Nov. 12. Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot were among the affected services, with disruptions reported in 74 countries and territories within about an hour, according to Downdetector.
Microsoft said email delivery is returning to normal as it restores affected systems.
"We're continuing to see improve…
Massive Outage Disrupts Microsoft Outlook, Online Services
A massive Microsoft outage disrupted email and other online services for users across the US, with problems potentially affecting customers worldwide.
NOTE: You can click here to read an update on this story about Microsoft's widespread outage.
The outage began shortly after noon on Thursday, Nov. 12, impacting Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot. Outlook was among the hardest-hit services, with more than 131,000 outage reports at 1:18 p.m., according to tracking website Downdetector.
Microsoft 365 had more than 22,000 reports by 12:55 p.m., while Copilot had abo…
600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers
Federal regulators are urging people to stop using more than 200,000 portable chargers because they can catch fire or explode.
The urgent warning affects about 210,000 HAIARA W5 PRO power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The devices have lithium batteries that can explode and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
The warning comes after Amazon seller Mitrytech agreed to recall about 11,000 HAIARA power banks in late October. The CPSC has received 600 reports of fires, explosions, and other overheating incidents, including&nb…
