Tag: Server (computing)

CloudTechnology

Major AWS Disruption Highlights Internet’s Fragile Infrastructure

A critical DNS failure at Amazon Web Services’ busiest data center triggered cascading internet outages affecting millions of users. Services including streaming platforms, smart home devices, and banking applications experienced disruptions lasting several hours, underscoring the internet’s dependence on concentrated cloud infrastructure.

Widespread Internet Disruption Traced to AWS DNS Failure

A significant Amazon Web Services outage on Monday, October 20, 2025, caused cascading failures across major internet platforms, according to reports. The disruption, originating from AWS’s Northern Virginia data center, left millions of users unable to access popular services including Snapchat, Ring, Alexa, Fortnite, and various banking applications for several hours during peak morning usage.

by Emma Langford
GamingTechnology

The Sims Mobile to Cease Operations in 2026 as EA Shuts Down Servers

Electronic Arts has confirmed The Sims Mobile will be permanently shut down in January 2026. The game will receive final updates including unlimited energy and unlocked content before servers go offline.

Mobile Sims Experience Coming to Permanent End

Electronic Arts has announced the impending shutdown of The Sims Mobile, with servers scheduled to go offline permanently in January 2026, according to the company’s official statement. The decision marks the end of an eight-year run for the mobile adaptation of the popular life simulation franchise, with the game reportedly being delisted from app stores beginning October 21, 2025.

by Emma Langford