Amazon Prime Video Suffers Major Outage, Users Express Frustration
Amazon Prime Video Faces Widespread Tech Issues
Amazon Prime Video experienced significant disruptions today, leaving thousands unable to access the streaming service. According to Downdetector.com, 1,112 reports of outages were logged in just 30 minutes, with 74% citing problems with the streaming service and 21% encountering issues on the app. Many users voiced their dissatisfaction about the downtime on social media.
User Reactions Highlight Outage Impact
Social media was flooded with complaints, as one user questioned Amazon’s commitment to “100 percent uptime.” Another user confirmed their service was also down, reflecting the widespread nature of the problem. The disruptions began around 10 am, primarily affecting users in London, Manchester, and Glasgow, as indicated by the Downdetector outage map.
Advertising Controversy Adds to Customer Discontent
With approximately 13 million UK subscribers and over 250 million globally, Amazon Prime Video offers a vast entertainment library, including hit movies like “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie.” Available across various devices such as smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, the platform is a leader in the industry. However, recent actions by Amazon have raised eyebrows among fans of the James Bond series.
Backlash Over James Bond Promotional Changes
Amazon recently faced backlash for digitally altering James Bond promotional artwork by removing firearms, which upset many longtime fans. This move followed Amazon’s £790 million acquisition of MGM, the rights owner of the Bond franchise. Critics took to social media to express their displeasure, describing the changes as unnecessary and “woke.”
- A fan commented: “Removing pistols from James Bond icons is woke as well as ridiculous.”
- Another added: “Editing the original Bond posters is totally ridiculous. The guy is a spy, and he carries a gun.”
- In a more drastic response, a third user claimed to have canceled their Prime subscription in protest.
These incidents, coupled with users’ frustrations over delayed Prime deliveries, have intensified dissatisfaction with Amazon’s services in recent weeks.