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    The massive AWS outage that broke half the internet is finally over – here’s what happened

    picture alliance / Contributor / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways A major AWS outage disrupted global websites, apps, and services. The issue stemmed from a DNS failure in AWS’s US-East-1 region. In the latest update, Amazon said the AWS outage was resolved. Amazon Web Services […] More

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    The best business internet providers of 2025

    When you’re in the market for an internet service provider for your small business, there’s a lot more to consider than just download speeds and monthly prices. Reliability is at the absolute top of the list, backed up by service level agreements that clearly spell out what your business has a right to expect. That’s followed closely by support, which should be available 24/7 and be knowledgeable enough to quickly handle problems, so an outage doesn’t take a toll on profits or productivity. The most difficult part of choosing the best internet provider for your business is figuring out exactly which services are available in your area. For this guide, I’ve focused on large, well-established internet providers that are available throughout the US. Depending on where your office is located, you might be able to find excellent local and regional options as well. You can and should evaluate those additional providers using the same criteria discussed here. Also: The best business internet service providers (VoIP) What’s the best business internet service provider right now?After considering all the well-established internet service providers that cover large parts of the US and have plans dedicated to business use with 24/7 support, my pick for the best business internet service provider is Verizon Business More

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    What Bill Gates really said about AI replacing coding jobs

    Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor/FilmMagic via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Bill Gates acknowledges AI can impact coding jobs. One developer built four products in four days with AI. The coming tech job collapse could reshape the entire workforce. In an article in the Economic Times that was reposted on […] More

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    Everyone thinks AI will transform their business – but only 13% are making it happen

    Vertigo3d/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google.  ZDNET’s key takeaways Most businesses expect AI will cause profound internal changes. Few of them, however, know how to get from A to B. Businesses continue to struggle with implementing AI.  The growing use of AI in the workplace has been […] More

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    The 4K monitor that effectively changed how I work and consume content at the office

    HP Omen 32X <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP OMEN 32X normally retails for $840. It’s primarily a 4K gaming monitor, although thanks to Google TV, the screen is also an all-in-one entertainment hub. The built-in speakers are underwhelming, lacking depth and bass. –> <!–> oct / 2025 Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source–> on […] More