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Microsoft Outlook is experiencing a major outage affecting millions worldwide, caused by issues in mailbox infrastructure and authentication components. Microsoft is deploying a fix, with progress faster than expected, aiming to resolve the problem soon. This outage follows previous disruptions, highlighting ongoing stability challenges for Outlook.
Nathan Drescher switched from Gmail to Fastmail for better privacy, less clutter, and more control, finding it a reliable and straightforward email service that respects user privacy and offers a clean interface, though it requires some setup and isn't free.
Google launched Gmail on April Fools' Day in 2004, causing many to think it was a joke due to the company's history of pranks. The free service offered 1 gigabyte of storage, a significant amount at the time, and included Google's search technology. Despite initially limited availability, Gmail's popularity grew, leading to its official opening to the public in 2007. The launch generated widespread interest, with invitations to open new accounts even being sold on eBay.
Gmail, launched in 2004, revolutionized email with its free service and innovative features, but it also introduced the concept of trading privacy for access. Despite initial backlash, Gmail's user base grew rapidly, and its approach to data collection set a precedent for tech companies. While Google eventually stopped scanning regular users' emails for ad personalization in 2017, the practice of data collection and targeted advertising remains prevalent across the internet, shaping the exchange of services online.