Service outage

Microsoft 365 down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows

Microsoft 365 said that while it had restored the affected infrastructure to a healthy state, further load balancing is required to mitigate impact.

Singtel TV services restored after outage

X down for thousands of users globally, Downdetector shows

There were about 689 reports of issues with the platform in Singapore at about 10.50pm local time.

Ride-hailing app Gojek back up after ‘temporary service disruption’ during peak hour rush

On outage tracking website Downdetector, about 65 cases involving Gojek were reported by 5.30pm.

Power restored in Berlin after longest blackout since World War II

The prolonged fallout has prompted some politicians to demand more investment to protect Berlin’s infrastructure.

Berlin mayor warns on infrastructure after power station attack

People walk through a darkened street during a blackout caused by a fire at a power distribution system in Berlin, Germany, January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

2026 Outlook: What’s next for tech – and the top stories of 2025

Some of the key developments in 2025 that will take shape in 2026 include more advanced artificial intelligence systems that carry out tasks autonomously.

Power returns to most of San Francisco after widespread outage

City Hall’s dome in San Francisco went dark following an hours-long outage late on Dec 20.

Singtel-owned Optus criticised in review for failures in Australia’s fatal emergency call outage

A technical failure at Optus on Sept 18 disrupted emergency call services, impacting 600 people and leaving four people dead.

Forum: Electricians came in 30 minutes to Kranji to restore our power

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