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Major AWS Service Disruption Causes Widespread Internet Outages, Affecting Major Platforms

Early Monday saw a massive AWS outage that brought down major internet services for hours. The disruption affected platforms globally, renewing discussions on cloud infrastructure resilience.

Widespread Internet Disruption Traced to AWS Outage

A significant service disruption at Amazon Web Services early Monday caused widespread internet outages, affecting major platforms and services globally. According to reports, the outage began around 12 AM ET and peaked at 3 AM ET, with disruptions lasting several hours and impacting thousands of users. Sources indicate that popular services like Reddit, Fortnite, Snapchat, and Canva were among those experiencing issues, alongside some government services and companies worldwide.

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YouTube TV Loses Formula 1 Broadcasting Rights to Apple in Major Streaming Shift

In a significant blow to YouTube TV, Formula 1 racing will become an Apple TV exclusive beginning with the 2026 season. The exclusive broadcasting rights agreement, reportedly worth approximately $750 million, marks another high-profile content shift in the competitive streaming landscape.

Streaming Services Battle for Premium Sports Content

The competition for exclusive streaming content has intensified with Apple TV securing global broadcasting rights for Formula 1 racing, according to reports from industry sources. The deal represents a significant setback for YouTube TV, which will lose access to the popular motorsport beginning with the 2026 season.

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Apple TV App Gets Vibrant New Icon in iOS 26.1 Beta Following Rebranding

Apple has introduced a vibrant new icon for the Apple TV app in the iOS 26.1 developer beta. This follows the recent rebranding of Apple TV+ to Apple TV as part of a fresh visual identity. The update brings colorful accents to the previously gradient-based design.

Apple TV Rebranding Brings Vibrant New App Icon

Apple has unveiled a significant visual update to its streaming service with the iOS 26.1 developer beta 3 release, introducing a colorful new icon for the Apple TV app. This change follows the company’s announcement that Apple TV+ would be rebranded simply as Apple TV, representing what the company describes as “a vibrant new identity” for its streaming platform.