Major internet outage:Amazon Web Services outage hits Snapchat, Roblox, and more – millions struggle to connect
AWS, the cloud platform that powers tons of apps and devices, experienced a major outage. A significant outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) has caused interruptions across many widely used apps and devices worldwide. Popular services like Snapchat, Roblox, and Ring doorbells were affected, leaving users unable to access features, send messages, or connect their devices. The incident underscores how heavily personal and business activities depend on AWS’s cloud infrastructure.
Global impact
The outage shows just how much we rely on AWS for both personal and business activities. Experts noted the scale of the disruption. Game Union TV tweeted: Amazon Web Services (#AWS) infrastructure collapsed, leaving thousands of clients facing disruptions, from #Asana to Crunchyroll, McDonald’s, and #Roblox. Even Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed that the issue temporarily affected their company’s operations. Sites and apps affected
According to Down Detector, a huge list of apps and services were impacted, including: What users should do Users are encouraged to keep an eye on official AWS status updates while the company works to fix the problem.
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