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Big Tech Archive

Archives for March 2017

Technology
Amazon’s massive AWS outage was caused by human errorAmazon’s massive AWS outage was caused by human error
Technology

One incorrect command and the whole internet suffers.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
This is what Snap is paying Google $2 billion forThis is what Snap is paying Google $2 billion for
Technology

The social media company has a huge contract with Google Cloud Platform. But what does that mean?

By Tess Townsend
Technology
Roboticists say Boston Dynamic’s new nightmare robot is unlike anything ever seen beforeRoboticists say Boston Dynamic’s new nightmare robot is unlike anything ever seen before
Technology

Handle can move with confidence — and carry 100 pounds.

By April Glaser
Technology
Mossberg: The PC is being redefinedMossberg: The PC is being redefined
Technology

Keep your eye on the software, and on Apple.

By Walt Mossberg

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