Amazon Internet Meltdown, Windows 11 Fix, Messenger Shutdown, GM’s Big Tech Shift, and Apple’s iPhone Air Fails
News and Updates:
Amazon outage knocks out half the internet:
A faulty DNS update in Amazon’s DynamoDB caused a massive AWS outage, crippling services like Zoom, Alexa, Slack, and major financial platforms. Over 8 million users were affected globally, delaying flights, halting trades, and disrupting daily life. Analysts estimate losses could reach billions, reigniting calls for multi-cloud resilience—and even breaking up Big Tech.
Microsoft issues urgent Windows 11 fix:
An October update broke Windows Recovery Environment tools, disabling USB keyboards and mice during recovery. Microsoft…
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