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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is currently facing a significant outage that has disrupted various online services, including Amazon, Alexa, Snapchat, and Fortnite. According to the AWS status checker, multiple services are currently experiencing operational issues, with the company investigating increased error rates and latencies primarily in the US-EAST-1 Region, although outages are also affecting services […]

This week’s edition of Installer covers various topics, including personal chefs, TikTok’s algorithm, and deep-sea diving. Notably, it highlights Cory Doctorow’s book Enshittification, explores suggestions for the Sunday Long Read newsletter, and discusses parenting choices like encouraging children to watch certain films. Among the recommendations are Apple’s latest M5 MacBook Pro and a new Pokémon

X is currently experimenting with a new approach to link handling on its iOS platform. The proposed change will allow buttons for liking, replying, and reposting to remain visible while users navigate to links, which previously covered the original post entirely. This alteration is intended to enhance user engagement, as research suggests that users may

Opera’s Neon browser integrates three distinct AI bots designed to assist users in various tasks. This multi-bot system allows users to perform multiple AI-related activities within the browser, potentially streamlining their experience, but can also lead to confusion about which bot to use for specific tasks. Launched last month, Opera began onboarding users from its

Premium Plus and Premium Business users will soon have the ability to browse and request inactive usernames through the X Handle Marketplace. The usernames will be categorized into two main types: Priority handles, which will be offered free of charge and typically consist of full names, multi-word phrases, or alphanumeric combinations, and Rare handles, available

In Portland, Oregon, a recent protest drew a significantly larger crowd than previous gatherings. Earlier protests had attracted approximately 10,000 participants, but the latest event saw substantially more attendees, with many opting to join protests in neighborhoods and suburbs as well. Although obtaining an exact count of participants was challenging, the presence of numerous inflatable

Mariana Enriquez’s novel Our Share of Night was initially published in Argentina in 2019 and received its English translation in 2023. The book spans nearly 600 pages, focusing on horror themes that intertwine the supernatural with significant aspects of real-world trauma. Enriquez explores Argentina’s political violence, familial trauma, and social disparities through a narrative involving

As organizations increasingly adopt generative AI (gen AI), effective onboarding becomes crucial for maximizing its potential and mitigating risks. Unlike traditional tools, generative AI systems, such as large language models (LLMs), require comprehensive training and oversight. Many companies mistakenly treat these AI tools as self-sufficient without proper instruction, risking suboptimal performance and potential liability. Recent

The Sony Watchman, first introduced in 1982, represents a significant shift in how portable media was consumed. At that time, television was typically associated with large, bulky furniture pieces. Sony aimed to change this perception with the Watchman, a personal device designed for on-the-go viewing. For the latest episode of the podcast Version History, the

On Saturday, a significant protest occurred, marked as the largest demonstration since the outset of Donald Trump’s second term. Organizers of the No Kings protests reported that over seven million participants mobilized to express their dissent against the president and his policies. The group Indivisible, which spearheaded the protests, stated that approximately 2,700 events took