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Microsoft azure hit by global outages
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Microsoft's cloud service Azure suffered major issues on Wednesday, affecting services worldwide including in Sweden. The disruptions began around 5 p.m. Swedish time and are expected to be resolved by midnight. Several Swedish sites like Systembolaget and SAS were temporarily down.
Red Sea Cable Damage Disrupts Services
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Damage to undersea cables in the Red Sea caused latency issues for Microsoft Azure users and broader internet disruptions, as reported in recent technology updates.
Russia eyes age verification for online content access
Russian internet users may soon face requirements to upload passports for accessing various online materials. This move could erode anonymity and further strain already limited internet freedoms.
Amazon AWS outage disrupts internet services worldwide
An outage at Amazon Web Services on Monday affected over 28 services, knocking out popular apps, delaying flights, and halting business operations for millions. The disruption, rooted in a DNS resolution issue at AWS's oldest US data center, was resolved by afternoon but highlighted the internet's fragility. Educational platforms like Canvas also failed, impacting college students across the US.
United Airlines debuts Starlink Wi-Fi on mainline jet
A TechRadar journalist experienced United Airlines' first Starlink-equipped mainline jet, describing seamless multi-device connectivity at 35,000 feet. The service marks a significant upgrade in in-flight internet access. The reviewer expressed enthusiasm for future flights with this technology.
Bending spoons acquires aol for 1.5 billion dollars
Italian software company Bending Spoons has purchased the legacy internet brand AOL for $1.5 billion. The deal highlights AOL's continued relevance despite its diminished prominence in the digital age. The acquisition was announced on October 30, 2025.