"We need to go beyond Signal" – How today's AWS outage shows the weaknesses of centralized apps | TechRadar
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Amazon to replace 600,000 US workers by 2033 with robots
Amazon plans to use automation to replace more than 600,000 workers who would otherwise be hired in the United States by 2033, according to internal documents obtained by The New York Times. By that time, the company is expected to sell about twice as many goods as it does today.Amazon’s robotics team is reportedly working toward the goal of automating 75% of its entire business. By 2027, it is expected to eliminate around 160,000 jobs in the US, saving the company an estimated $12.6 billion — equivalent to around 30 cents per item delivered.
Amazon to replace 600,000 US workers by 2033 with robots
Amazon says the leaked data, reported on by The New York Times, does not reflect the company's full strategy.Viktor Eriksson (Computerworld)
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Clean energy expansion could destroy this crucial climate solution.Anna North, Vox (Grist)
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The AWS Outage Bricked People’s $2,700 Smartbeds
The AWS Outage Bricked People’s $2,700 Smartbeds
Sleepers snoozing in Eight Sleep smartbeds had a bad night on Monday when a major outage of Amazon Web Services (AWS) caused their beds to malfunction. Some were left with the bed’s heat blasting, others were left in a sitting position and unable to recline. One woman said her bed went haywire and she had to unplug it from the wall.At around 3 a.m. ET on Monday morning the US-EAST-1 AWS cluster went down and screwed up internet connected services across the planet. Customers for the banks Lloyds and Halifax couldn’t access their accounts. United Airlines check-ins stopped functioning. And people who rest in Eight Sleep beds awoke to find their mattresses had turned against them.
An Eight Sleep bed is a smart bed that starts at $2,700. Users provide their own mattress and Eight Sleep sells them a mattress cover and a “Pod” that acts as the brain of the system. If customers want to spend a few thousand more, they can get a base that adjusts the position of the mattress, provides biometric sleeping data, and heats and cools the sleeper. Customers must also subscribe to a service for Eight Sleep, which ranges from $17 to $33 a month.
Eight Sleep runs on the cloud and when the servers go down or the customer’s internet goes out it bricks the bed. There’s no offline mode. Customers have complained about the lack of an offline mode for a while, but the AWS outage focused their rage.
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“So apparently, when my internet goes down, my bed decides to go on strike too. A quick outage, and boom—no change in sleep position available, not even with manual taps,” one customer on r/eightsleep said. “Maybe consider giving people a grace period before their $5,000 bed locks them into the world’s most ergonomic sitting position. AWS attack or Internet down for a few hours should not brick my bed.”“Cloud only is unacceptable,” said another. “It’s 2025 there is no reason an internet or AWS server outage should impact your entire customer base's sleep—especially given the price tag of your product. Need EightSleep’s product team to opine here, your customer base demands it!”
“My pod is at +5 and I am sweating cuz I can’t turn it down or off,” said one comment.
Eight Sleep CEO Matteo Franceschetti apologized for the restless night in a statement posted to X. “The AWS outage has impacted some of our users since last night, disrupting their sleep. That is not the experience we want to provide and I want to apologize for it,” he said. He added that the company was restoring the bed’s features as AWS came back online and promised to outage-proof the Pods.
“Mine is still not working—it went super haywire and still seems to be turning on and off randomly with the inability to stop or control it. I had to unplug it,” ESPN host Victoria Arlen said on X, replying to Franceschetti. “I tried to get it going again and it’s still uncontrollable with the system turning on and off.”
Would be great if my bed wasn’t stuck in an inclined position due to an AWS outage. Cmon now
— Brandon (@Brandon25774008) October 21, 2025
“Would be great if my bed wasn’t stuck in an inclined position due to an AWS outage. Cmon now,” @Brandon25774008 said on X.The truth is that so long as Eight Sleep beds have to communicate with a server to function, they’re always in danger of dying. That point of failure means the beds could go out at any time leaving the people who paid $5,000 for a fancy bed with little recourse. And, of course, no company lasts forever.
“When ES eventually goes bust, our pods will be bricked,” one Redditor said. “The fact that the pods cannot be controlled when you don’t have the internet is diabolical. I wish I knew this before purchasing. This basically means in the possibly near future, all of our pods will be bricked […] ES need to get their heads out of their ass and for once do a pro customer change and introduce an ‘offline’ mode where we can connect to the pod directly and at the very least change the temperature. It has wifi, it can make its own SSID, just make it work ES.”
Pro-active ES users have already found one solution: jailbreak the Pod. The ES sub is—at a minimum—$200 a year, the Pod uploads multiple GBs of telemetry data to ES servers every month, and when the internet goes down the bed dies. If you must own a $5,000 bed that heats and cools you dynamically, shouldn’t you take full control of it?
There’s an active Discord and a Github for a group of Eight Sleep snoozers who’ve decided to do just that. According to the GitHub, the jailbreak “allows complete control of device WITHOUT requiring internet access. If you lose internet, your pod WILL NOT turn off, it will continue working!”
Data centers are vulnerable. Server clusters go down. As long as there is a single point of failure and your device is commuting back to a network out of your control, it’s a risk. We have allowed tech companies to mediate the most basic functions of our lives, from cooking to travel to sleep. The AWS and ES outage is a stark reminder that we should do what we can to limit the control these tech companies have over our lives.
“I’m continuously horrified that I inextricably linked my sleep and therefore health to a cloud provider’s reliability,” one person said in the comments on Reddit.
Food Delivery Robots Are Feeding Camera Footage to the LAPD, Internal Emails Show
Serve Robotics, which delivers food for Uber Eats, provided footage filmed by at least one of its robots to the LAPD as evidence in a criminal case. The emails show the robots, which are a constant sight in the city, can be used for surveillance.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
Climate disasters in first half of 2025 costliest ever on record, research shows | LA wildfires and storms this year cost $101bn, new study by non-profit resurrecting work axed by Trump says
Climate disasters in first half of 2025 costliest ever on record, research shows
LA wildfires and storms this year cost $101bn, new study by non-profit resurrecting work axed by Trump saysAndrew Witherspoon (The Guardian)
Hundreds of public figures, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin’s Richard Branson urge AI ‘superintelligence’ ban
Hundreds of public figures, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin's Richard Branson urge AI ‘superintelligence’ ban
A group of prominent figures, including artificial intelligence heavyweights, has lead a call to end efforts to create ‘superintelligence.'Dylan Butts (CNBC)
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US and Qatar issue energy and trade threats to EU over climate rules | Fossil fuel exporters claim investment and security of supply will be imperilled
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Bari Weiss Gets To Work ‘Fixing’ CBS ‘Bias’ — By Making It More Biased
For more than fifty years the U.S. right wing has embraced a neat trick: by claiming that literally anything in factual opposition to their beliefs is “biased” and therefore must be discarded as unreliable, they’ve bullied U.S. media into becoming a feckless mess terrified of accusations of “liberal bias.”Of course, if you ask the actual media academics who study U.S. media bias, they’ll quickly tell you that the U.S. media generally veers toward center-right corporatism because we’ve let it consolidate at the hands of center-right billionaires. The obvious result is a hot feckless mess that lacks the courage to speak truth to power, something that became obvious to even the most obtuse with the rise of U.S. authoritarianism.
Still, this idea that the U.S. media is “too woke” and “has a liberal bias” is central to the generational Republican mission of creating a press that only exists to make affluent Conservatives happy.
Bari Weiss Gets To Work ‘Fixing’ CBS ‘Bias’ — By Making It More Biased
For more than fifty years the U.S. right wing has embraced a neat trick: by claiming that literally anything in factual opposition to their beliefs is “biased” and therefore must be dis…Techdirt
Amazon Allegedly Replaced 40% of AWS DevOps With AI Days Before Crash
Amazon Allegedly Replaced 40% of AWS DevOps Workers With AI Days Before Crash
Should we not rely on one service to support everything?80 Level Editorial Team (80lv)
New Linux kernel patch lets you cancel hibernation mid-process
RFC proposes power-button interrupt – and highlights wider problems with sleep states
New Linux kernel patch lets you cancel hibernation mid-process
: RFC proposes power-button interrupt – and highlights wider problems with sleep statesLiam Proven (The Register)
Democratic senator protests Trump’s ‘grave threats’ in marathon overnight floor speech | CNN Politics
“I’ve come to the Senate floor tonight to ring the alarm bells. We’re in the most perilous moment, the biggest threat to our republic since the Civil War. President Trump is shredding our Constitution,” Merkley said in his opening remarks.The Democratic senator pointed to the Trump administration’s previous halting of research grants for universities in its battle over campus oversight as well as the recent indictments of several of the president’s political opponents as well as his push to deploy National Guard troops to Portland.
“President Trump wants us to believe that Portland, Oregon, in my home state, is full of chaos and riots. Because if he can say to the American people that there are riots, he can say there’s a rebellion. And if there’s a rebellion, he can use that to strengthen his authoritarian grip on our nation,” Merkley said.
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The Internet's Biggest Annoyance: Why Cookie Laws Should Target Browsers, Not Websites
Click. Ugh. Another one.You know the drill. You land on a new website, eager to read an article or check a product price, and before the page even finishes loading, it appears: the dreaded cookie banner. A pop-up, a slide-in, a full-screen overlay demanding you "Accept All," "Manage Preferences," or navigate a labyrinth of toggles designed by a corporate lawyer.
The Internet's Biggest Annoyance: Why Cookie Laws Should Target Browsers, Not Websites | NEDNEX
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Keir Starmer backs call for Prince Andrew to be hauled in front of MPs to give evidence
When the prime minister was asked whether Prince Andrew should give evidence to a select committee inquiry, he said: ‘I certainly support that’
Watchdog report says American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia
A report by an environmental group says millions of tons of discarded U.S. electronics are being shipped overseas each month — much of it to Southeast Asian countries not prepared to safely handle hazardous waste.
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'It Must Stop': New Yorkers Protest After Violent ICE Raid on Canal Street Sparks Chaos
"Once again, the Trump administration chooses authoritarian theatrics that create fear, not safety," said NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
Tesla Recalls Almost 13,000 Vehicles Due to Battery Pack Defect: TDS
Some Teslas could suddenly lose drive power, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Fortnite, rumor: in arrivo un crossover con I Simpson e una mappa completa di Springfield
Stando a indiscrezioni emerse dai più recenti datamine, Fortnite potrebbe lanciare una mini-stagione dedicata a I Simpson, con una mappa di Springfield realizzata in cel-shading e suddivisa in aree che riproducono i luoghi simbolo della serie animata. Al momento non ci sono conferme ufficiali da parte di Epic Games; si tratta di rumor da considerare con la dovuta cautela.
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Fortnite x I Simpson: rumor sulla mappa di Springfield e stagione dedicata
Rumor: in Fortnite potrebbe arrivare una mini-stagione dedicata a I Simpson, con mappa completa di Springfield. Cosa dicono i leak.Redazione (Atom Heart Magazine)
TSMC's new 2nm chip will reportedly cost 50% more — get ready for more expensive laptops and phones
AMD, Apple, Nvidia and others may have to raise prices yet again
US ‘Night Stalkers’ seen in Caribbean as fears of regime change rise in Venezuela
Elite helicopter unit’s part in military deployment comes as Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Nicolás Maduro
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Cutting Emissions, the Roundabout Way, in New Hampshire
Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights
Cutting Emissions, the Roundabout Way, in New Hampshire
Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights
Putin Oversees Russian Nuclear Forces Exercise with Missile Launches
Russia's president Vladimir Putin has on Wednesday overseen an exercise with the country's strategic nuclear forces
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YouTube will help you quit watching Shorts
The limits can be ignored, so show some self-control.
YouTube will help you quit watching Shorts
YouTube users on mobile can now set a customizable daily limit that restricts how long they can scroll Shorts feeds.Jess Weatherbed (The Verge)
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Israeli forces raid village in southern Syria, carry out excavation works
Israeli army forces raided a village in the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria on Wednesday and carried out excavation works in the area, according to local media, Anadolu reports.
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On eve of EU summit over 2,000 scientists call for 90-95% emissions cut
The EU is debating its 2040 climate targets — amid calls from scientists and officials to treat emissions cuts as an economic opportunity rather than a burden. But disagreements among key member states — not least France and Germany — have delayed a decision.
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On eve of EU summit over 2,000 scientists call for 90-95% emissions cut
The EU is debating its 2040 climate targets — amid calls from scientists and officials to treat emissions cuts as an economic opportunity rather than a burden.EUobserver
Massive Ford recall affects 1.4 million ‘older’ vehicles in US as automaker warns of dangerous issue
Ford said it was aware of 12,500 warranty claims tied to camera issues as well as five accidents
Ukraine Seeks to Purchase Over 100 Gripen Jets
Ukraine wants to buy 100 to 150 Jas Gripen E
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Australia tells AI chatbot companies to detail child protection steps
SYDNEY - Australia has ordered four artificial-intelligence chatbot companies to explain their measures to protect children from exposure to sexual or self-harm material, as its internet regulator beefs up safety measures on the AI frontier.
Australia tells AI chatbot companies to detail child protection steps
SYDNEY - Australia has ordered four artificial-intelligence chatbot companies to explain their measures to protect children from exposure to sexual or self-harm material, as its internet regulator beefs up safety measures on the AI fronti Read more a…ST
Meta is reportedly downsizing its legacy AI research team
Meta is still hiring for its team tasked with achieving superintelligence, according to a report from Axios.
Apple and Google may be forced to change App Stores in UK
The Competition and Markets Authority says the tech giant dominate the smartphone market.
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[Announcement] The Third Edict Race Event Winners
After a nail-biting finish in weeks one and two and a trailblazing performance in week three, we're finally able to crown the overall winner. We saw various unique builds from different classes in this final race and if you missed it live, check out the VoD below.
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- MERCENARY - wholenewsociety#6221 (2h 30m 38s)
Top Placement of Each Class
- MERCENARY - wholenewsociety#6221 (2h 30m 38s)
- WARRIOR - Angormus#4067 (2h 39m 1s)
- SORCERESS - threeknife#0224 (2h 46m 38s)
- MONK - BINBIN#7387 (2h 50m 14s)
- RANGER - Kiom#6602 (2h 50m 53s)
- WITCH - 全斗焕#0671 (2h 50m 14s)
- HUNTRESS - Bunkka1337#6633 (2h 53m 31s)
First Race Winners
- MERCENARY - GuyThatDies#7619 (2h 43m 1s)
- WARRIOR - Angormus#4067 (2h 46m 26s)
- SORCERESS - lightspeedcake#7715 (3h 16m 43s)
- MONK - Sarge2#0184 (4h 4m 55s)
- RANGER - Kiom#6602 (3h 33m 44s)
- WITCH - ChacalrjBR#1179 (3h 47m 35s)
- HUNTRESS - Forefinger404#3422 (3h 28m 40s)
Second Race Winners
- MERCENARY - wholenewsociety#6221 (2h 36m 1s)
- WARRIOR - Angormus#4067 (2h 39m 1s)
- SORCERESS - threeknife#0224 (2h 46m 38s)
- MONK - Sarge2#0184 (3h 3m 59s)
- RANGER - Kiom#6602 (2h 55m 29s)
- WITCH - Jezie#4328 (3h 20m 42s)
- HUNTRESS - Bunkka1337#6633 (2h 53m 31s)
Third Race Winners
- MERCENARY - wholenewsociety#6221 (2h 30m 38s)
- WARRIOR - Angormus#4067 (2h 53m)
- SORCERESS - threeknife#0224 (3h 39m)
- MONK - BINBIN#7387 (2h 50m 14s)
- RANGER - Kiom#6602 (2h 50m 53s)
- WITCH - 全斗焕#0671 (2h 52m 40s)
- HUNTRESS - Bunkka1337#6633 (3h 7m 10s)
Early Access Announcements - The Third Edict Race Event Winners - Forum - Path of Exile
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza despite ongoing ceasefire
A Palestinian man was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the Tuffah neighbourhood, despite the ceasefire that officially began on 10 October, a medical source at al-Ahli Hospital said.
Israeli forces have continued operations across parts of Gaza, with dozens of casualties reported in recent days.
Electron-based desktop GUI for DeepSeek-OCR
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AWS crash causes $2,000 Smart Beds to overheat and get stuck upright
AWS crash causes $2,000 Smart Beds to overheat and get stuck upright
The AWS outage caused chaos for owners of Eight Sleep’s Pod3 mattresses as they had no offline mode and were stuck at high temperatures.Calum Patterson (Dexerto)
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