AWS Outage Reminds Us Why $2,449 Internet-Dependent Beds Are a Bad Idea
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An AWS outage highlighted the risks of internet-dependent devices, such as $2,449 smart beds that became unusable during the outage, sparking concerns about the reliability of connected products.
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