Google experienced a significant global outage on August 12, affecting key services such as Gmail, Google Search, YouTube, Google Maps, and more. The disruptions began around 9 am ET, with many users in the US, UK, and Europe reporting issues. Downdetector tracked a sharp increase in complaints, particularly from regions like Los Angeles, New York, and London. Users reported being unable to access their emails, conduct searches, or join meetings on Google Meet. While the cause of the outage remains unknown, Google has acknowledged the issue and services are gradually being restored. This incident adds to a series of recent IT disruptions, raising concerns over the reliability of essential online tools.