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On October 1, 2025, Amazon launched a new lineup of AI-powered devices in New York, including Echo speakers, Fire TVs, Ring and Blink cameras, and Kindle Scribes. These devices integrate Alexa+, a subscription-based generative AI service, offering personalized insights and smarter home management. The new hardware runs on custom silicon chips designed to enhance AI responsiveness and user experience.
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On Monday, 20 October 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a significant outage in its US-EAST-1 region, causing widespread disruptions to numerous popular websites and apps including Perplexity AI, Robinhood, Snapchat, Fortnite, and Amazon's own services. AWS engineers are actively working to resolve the issue and restore normal operations.
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Amazon Web Services experienced a significant outage originating from its Virginia data center region, affecting hundreds of online services including social media, gaming, and financial platforms. The outage lasted over 15 hours, highlighting the risks of high cloud infrastructure concentration and its widespread impact.