Technology
AWS Outages Hit DoorDash, Reddit, Apple Pay: Two July 2026 Incidents Expose Concentration Risk
AWS experienced two major outages in July 2026: CloudFront 3.5-hour outage July 16, US-WEST-2 regional failure July 24 affecting DoorDash, Reddit, Apple Pay, Hulu, PlayStation Network. Part of third incident in three months.
Claude Opus 5 Now Available in GitHub Copilot: Advanced AI for Complex Code Tasks
Claude Opus 5 AI model now available in GitHub Copilot for developers. Features agentic workflows, autonomous code changes, regression verification, and enhanced safeguards for complex coding tasks.
Verizon Signs $1 Billion Dark Fiber Deal With Google for AI Data Centers
Verizon announces $1 billion+ dark fiber connectivity deal with Google for AI data centers. Part of Verizon's strategic shift toward enterprise infrastructure. Multiple billion-dollar deals expected through end of 2026.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: New Wide-Screen Design, $1,900 Price, August Release
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 launches with revolutionary 4:3 wide-screen design, reduced crease, IP48 rating, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and $1,900 price starting August 5, 2026.
Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook Outage Hits Millions: Here’s What Happened
Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and Azure experienced a widespread outage on July 23-24 affecting millions. SharePoint accounted for 78% of complaints. Root cause: recent network configuration change.
Google Expands Gemini Spark AI to Pro Users at $20/Month: What This Means
Google makes advanced Gemini Spark AI accessible to $20/month Pro subscribers—half the price of Ultra. Includes agentic capabilities, Workspace integration, and strategic implications for AI competition.
Google Expanding Gemini Spark Access – AI Writing Tool Gets Wider Rollout
Google expands Gemini Spark access to broader user base. AI writing and brainstorming tool gets wider rollout as Gemini positions as central AI strategy.
Microsoft Outage Disrupts Teams, Outlook, and Xbox Services
Major Microsoft outage on July 23 disrupts Teams, Outlook email, and Xbox services. Enterprise users affected. Learn about the impact and recovery status.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra Rumored for Massive Camera Upgrade: 21% Foldable Market Growth Projected
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra reportedly getting massive camera upgrades. Foldable market set for 21% YoY growth with Samsung retaining global lead.
T-Mobile Ends Bill Payment Through Customer Support
T-Mobile discontinues direct bill payment processing through customer support. Customers must now use digital payment methods through website, app, or automated systems.