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Major Internet Outage Hits Top Platforms Following AWS Infrastructure Disruption

A significant internet outage has disrupted services across multiple major platforms including Perplexity, Signal, and Coinbase. The disruption appears linked to Amazon Web Services infrastructure problems affecting DNS resolution in the US-EAST-1 region.

Widespread Internet Disruption Affects Major Platforms

A significant internet outage has impacted dozens of major websites and applications, with services including Perplexity, Signal, Coinbase, Amazon, Roblox, and Atlassian experiencing widespread disruptions. According to reports, the issues began around 8 am on October 20, affecting users across multiple platforms simultaneously. The outage represents one of the most substantial internet infrastructure failures in recent months.

CloudTechnology

Widespread Internet Disruption as AWS Outage Hits Major Platforms and Services

A significant AWS outage is causing widespread disruptions to popular online services and platforms across North America. The issue stems from problems with the DynamoDB endpoint in the US-EAST-1 Region, according to reports. Major companies including Slack, Fortnite, and Amazon’s own services are experiencing significant error rates.

Major Cloud Disruption Impacts Internet Services

A widespread outage at Amazon Web Services is causing significant disruptions across numerous popular online platforms and services, primarily affecting users in North America, according to reports. The outage has created a domino effect across the digital ecosystem, with the world’s largest cloud service experiencing issues that are cascading to the many websites and applications that depend on its infrastructure.

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Amazon Advances Nuclear-Powered Data Center Initiative with Washington SMR Project

Amazon has revealed additional details about its planned small modular reactor facility in Richland, Washington. The Cascade Advanced Energy Facility will utilize X-energy’s pebble-bed reactor technology to provide carbon-free power for Amazon’s growing AI infrastructure.

Amazon’s Nuclear-Powered Data Center Strategy

Amazon has unveiled further details about its planned small modular reactor (SMR) facility in Washington state, according to recent reports. The Amazon-backed Cascade Advanced Energy Facility will be constructed outside Richland, Washington, in partnership with SMR developer X-energy and utility provider Energy Northwest.