SecurityTechnology

Major AWS DNS Disruption Cripples Key Online Services and Websites

A significant DNS failure at Amazon Web Services caused extensive internet disruptions, affecting services from banking to communications. The hours-long outage impacted millions of users globally before being resolved. This incident underscores the fragility of centralized cloud infrastructure.

Widespread Internet Disruption Linked to AWS DNS Failure

A major outage at Amazon Web Services disrupted significant portions of the internet on Monday, according to reports from multiple technology monitoring services. The DNS-related failure impacted everything from financial platforms to communication tools and government services, sources indicate. The incident began in the early morning hours on the U.S. east coast and persisted for several hours before Amazon announced mitigation efforts.

Gaming

Halo’s 25th Anniversary May Bring Two New Titles Including Fortnite-Style Live Service Game

Halo Studios is reportedly developing two new games for the franchise’s 25th anniversary in 2026. Sources indicate one title will be a Fortnite-like live-service game, while the other is a hybrid-engine remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved.

Dual Halo Releases Planned for Franchise Milestone

According to reports from gaming industry sources, Halo fans may have double the reason to celebrate in 2026. The franchise’s 25th anniversary could see the release of two separate Halo titles, including what sources describe as a major live-service multiplayer game inspired by popular battle royale titles.