Update: Google has now updated the Apps Status dashboard indicating that the issue is resolved:
The problem with Google Drive should be resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. Please rest assured that system reliability is a top priority at Google, and we are making continuous improvements to make our systems better.
Google Drive is experiencing a service disruption. Numerous people are complaining about issues like not being able to access certain documents they have saved.
The issue has been reported by a few outlets, and Google has updated its Apps Status Dashboard acknowledging the problem.
It was last updated at 3:00, and it says:
We’re investigating reports of an issue with Google Drive. We will provide more information shortly.
Here’s what people are saying on Twitter:
@julpepitone Didn’t you hear? As of 2014 Google Docs will only be visible with Google Glass.
— matt stuart (@mattxs) May 10, 2013
Google docs is pissing me off, it doesn’t have a word count so I have no idea when to block-quote this stupid research paper -.-
— Jacob Wisniewski (@jacoblee5106) May 10, 2013
Looks like @google docs is down.
— Dave Zapcic (@davezapcic) May 10, 2013
Apparently Google Docs is down – interesting that I can access Docs online but none of my docs show up – probably means Drive itself is down
— Craig Walker (@storminwalker) May 10, 2013
GOOGLE DOCS YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE DOWN STUPID GOOGLE DOCS WHAT DO I DO NOW OH LAMENT LAMENT LAMENT.
— Matt Baxter-Reynolds (@mbrit) May 10, 2013