The WAN Show Amazon (AWS) Broke The Internet - WAN Show October 24, 2025
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Oct 25, 2025 A major AWS outage caused chaos, revealing the risks of centralization in internet services. The hosts debate why companies cling to AWS despite high costs, discussing the fragility of monoculture systems. They also explore the peculiar effects of outages on everyday tech and services. In a surprising twist, jet engines are being repurposed to power AI data centers. Meanwhile, the CS2 skins market faced a crash due to Valve's decisions, raising questions about market dynamics. Tune in for tech insights sprinkled with humor and personal anecdotes!
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Jet Engines Parked As Power Plants
- Data centers rented aero-derivative jet turbines (retired aircraft engines) for supplemental power amid grid shortages.
- Linus reacted to the absurdity of strapping jet engines to trailers to meet AI power demands.
Speed Trumps Efficiency For AI Power
- Diesel generators have long lead times and supply constraints, making jet-turbine trailers attractive despite fuel costs.
- Speed of deployment can trump operating cost during AI-driven demand spikes.
XR Will Complement Phones Initially
- Android XR headsets will complement smartphones rather than replace them for now.
- Expect initial XR apps to be reworked mobile experiences and UI paradigms rather than revolutionary replacements.
