A widespread Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage disrupted services for millions globally, impacting over 2,000 companies including major platforms like Snapchat, Roblox, Signal, and Duolingo. The glitch caused significant disruptions, leading to exam delays, workers being sent home, and issues with smart home devices. While many services were restored within hours, some experienced persistent problems.
The outage led to unexpected consequences for some, with Amazon Flex workers uncertain about being paid for missed shifts due to system failures. Users of smart home devices controlled by Alexa reported lamps and coffee machines becoming unresponsive, forcing manual operation. This prompted some users to humorously comment on their temporary return to a "tech-free existence."
Language app Duolingo users expressed anxiety about losing their daily practice streaks, with some reporting their progress reset. However, Duolingo later ... download the app to read more
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