18 h. ago Is Netflix down in the UK? Service latest amid widespread outages on October 20

Netflix is ‘down’ for a number of users amid the global internet outages on October 20 🚨📺

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19 h. ago Amazon says cloud services recovering from widespread outage

Starbucks, ride hailing app Lyft, and UK tax authority among those affected by AWS problems

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24 h. ago Amazon says most cloud services restored after widespread outage

US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and London Stock Exchange Group data services among those affected by AWS problems

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1 week ago New law forces Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services to turn down the volume on ads and give viewers a break

State senator said the law was inspired by a colleague and every ‘exhausted parent’ struggling to keep the TV sound low

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2 w. ago New California law bans loud ads on streaming services for ‘peace and quiet’

Legislation was written by lawmaker whose aide had complained about ad breaks startling his newborn daughterCalifornia ordered its powerful entertainment industry to turn down the volume on Monday, with a new law that requires streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and YouTube to ensure that audio levels do not suddenly skyrocket during commercial breaks.The legislation, signed into state law by the governor, Gavin Newsom, forces the powerful streaming platforms to comply with existing regulations that have barred television broadcasters from bombarding the eardrums of viewers with overly loud commercials since 2010. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Storm Amy causes chaos in Stirling as residents left without power and roads flooded

The storm brought widespread disruption, with power outages, severe flooding and fallen trees causing havoc across the Stirling area over the weekend.

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2 w. ago Elon Musk leads calls to ‘Cancel Netflix’ after accusing streaming service of promoting ‘trans ideology’

The tech CEO’s comments were shared with his 227 million followers, with Netflix’s shares dropping by 2.2 percent after he called for the boycott

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2 w. ago Moment huge 6.9 magnitude earthquake rocks busy street in Philippines

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Tuesday night, shaking homes, sending residents fleeing into the streets, and causing widespread power outages.

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