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AWS Reports Major Outage After UAE Data Center Struck by ‘Objects’

Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed an outage after its UAE data center was struck by unidentified objects, causing fire damage and service disruption across the region. Dubai — Amazon Web Services (AWS) has confirmed a significant service disruption in the United Arab Emirates after one of its data center facilities was struck by what the company described as unidentified “objects.” The incident, which occurred over the weekend, led to a fire at the facility and forced an emergency shutdown of power, including backup systems. As a result, customers relying on AWS infrastructure in the region experienced outages and connectivity issues. According to AWS, the impacted facility is part of its Middle East (UAE) cloud region. The company said the data center was hit by external objects, which caused sparks and triggered a fire. Local emergency responders were called in to contain the situation. To fully extinguish the fire and ensure safety, power to the affected zone was shut down. T...

Apple Launches iPhone 17e at $599, Boosts Base Storage to 256GB

Apple image By Elvis Onuigbo Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17e at $599, now starting with 256GB of storage. Here’s a full breakdown of features, pricing, performance, and what it means for buyers. Apple Inc. has introduced its newest mid-range smartphone, the iPhone 17e, and this time, the headline feature isn’t just about speed or cameras — it’s about storage. The company announced that the iPhone 17e will start at $599, but what really caught attention is that the base model now comes with 256GB of storage. For many users, that’s the upgrade they’ve been waiting for. For years, Apple’s lower-tier iPhones often began at 128GB, which some customers felt was no longer enough, especially with how much space photos, videos, and apps take up today. Now, Apple appears to have listened. Let’s be honest — most people don’t buy phones just to admire the design. They buy them to use them heavily. Between WhatsApp videos, Instagram reels, TikTok content, ga...