Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 12/08 – AWS Outage Is Why You Didn’t Get Your Package
Dec 8, 2021
A major AWS outage caused chaos for Amazon's deliveries just in time for the holiday rush. Exciting advancements in AirPods Pro 2 were unveiled, hinting at fitness tracking features. Ubisoft boldly steps into the future by introducing NFTs into gaming with their new platform, Quartz. Meanwhile, African startups are booming, attracting a staggering $5 billion in investments this year. The podcast also touches on the renewed partnership between Roku and Google, promising smoother streaming experiences for users.
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AWS Outage Impact
- The Verge and Motherboard reported on the AWS outage.
- Many apps and services were affected, including Amazon's own delivery infrastructure.
Amazon Delivery Disruptions
- Amazon Flex and Dolphin apps, crucial for delivery operations and time tracking, experienced downtime.
- This outage caused significant disruptions to Amazon's delivery system, especially during peak season.
AirPods Pro 2 Predictions
- Ming-Chi Kuo predicts AirPods Pro 2 will launch in Q4 2022 with a new design.
- The design is similar to Beats Fit Pro, featuring an improved chip and fitness tracking capabilities.