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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.
Journalist explains dick pic phenomenon in new essay
Journalist Sarah Koldehoff analyzes the digital phenomenon of unsolicited penis pictures in her essay. Almost every second woman between 16 and 24 has been affected by such images. She calls for recognizing them as a form of sexualized violence.
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.
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.
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.