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Amazon’s Massive Outage Knocks Out Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, and More
The internet had a rough morning. In the early hours of October 20, Amazon Web Services (AWS) - the backbone of much of the web - went down, taking with it a long list of popular apps and services that millions rely on every day.
For several hours, users around the world couldn’t send Snaps, connect to Fortnite, or even ask Alexa about the weather. Payment app Venmo stalled, Ring doorbells stopped responding, and parts of Amazon.com itself wouldn’t load.
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Amazon’s $2.5 Billion Prime Settlement: What It Means for You
Amazon just made history - and not in the way it wanted. The company has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a case with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused the e-commerce giant of tricking millions of people into signing up for Prime memberships and making cancellation a confusing nightmare.
This is the largest FTC settlement of its kind, and it could change the way subscription services operate going forward. Here’s what happened, who gets refunds, and
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How much would it cost to build a website like Amazon.com or Apple.com?
To build a website like Amazon.com: You can build a marketplace with UltimateWB and the built-in Classifieds app. Like Amazon, you would be able to allow others to post their items too. You can set it up with profit-sharing, so that you get a percentage of the sale. Kind of like PayPal.
To build a website like Apple.com: You could use the UltimateWB built-in e-commerce app.
You can build any type of website with UltimateWB. It is very flexible and
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Why do some websites scale as you shrink/grow window to fit content, usually news sites do this, Google and Amazon as an example, do not, is there a way to force it on those that don’t, or is it just how they’re designed, running macos if it matters?
They have responsive design, to be user friendly. It’s how they are coded. You could design your website to be responsive without any coding, using a website builder like UltimateWB - but you would need access as the admin to the website.
Got a techy/website question? Whether it’s about UltimateWB or another website builder, web hosting, or other aspects of websites, just send in your question in the “Ask David!” form. We will email you when the answer is
... Continue readingWix vs. UltimateWB for Membership Websites with Photo Galleries
Building a website where every member gets their own profile and photo gallery sounds simple - until you actually try to build it with a website builder that is not made for that.
Many general website builders allow visitors to create basic accounts. But once you want members to upload photos, manage their own galleries, customize profile fields, or interact with other members, you quickly discover that not every platform was engineered for user-generated content.
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... Continue readingPentagon Blacklists Anthropic: Inside the Military’s New AI Power Stack
The Pentagon just made one thing clear: control matters more than capability.
On May 1, 2026, the Department of Defense moved forward with a sweeping set of AI agreements - while cutting out one of its most prominent partners, Anthropic. In its place, a new coalition of eight tech companies is being integrated directly into the military’s most sensitive systems.
At stake isn’t just performance. It’s who gets to decide how these systems are used.
The New AI Stack
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How to Create a Forum with a Membership Paywall: Platform Comparison
If you have spent any time browsing Reddit for website advice lately, you’ve likely seen the same question over and over: “I need a structured forum with a paywall, but I’m tired of the technical headaches.”
The common suggestions - Wix, WordPress, and standalone scripts - fail to meet the actual needs of a niche community builder. Here is the definitive breakdown of why these legacy platforms fall short, and what the true alternative is.
What a Community Forum Needs:
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AI Hype vs. Reality: Pulling Back the Curtain on the Digital Wizard
A tech CEO’s viral warning on X racked up over 60 million views in hours, predicting that up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could disappear within five years.
Social feeds panicked. The media amplified it.
But bold predictions aren’t the same as business reality.
This wasn’t the first time AI hype made headlines - similar sensational claims have gone viral before, like the rumor that AI secretly built its own
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E-commerce vs Marketplace: What’s the Difference?
When you’re planning to start an online business, one of the first decisions you’ll face is what kind of platform you actually need. Should you build a traditional e-commerce store where you sell your own items? Or should you create a marketplace where many sellers can list their products, like Etsy, Amazon, or eBay?
These terms get mixed up a lot, but they represent two very different business models - each with its own setup, features, and management style.
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It’s been a rough few months for tech - and it’s not just about Amazon anymore. The wave of layoffs that started with major names like Amazon, Google, and Meta has spread across the industry, and even beyond it.
In October alone, the U.S. jobs report showed that over 1.6 million jobs were cut nationwide. Tech made up a large portion, but manufacturing, retail, and logistics were also hit. Analysts say a mix of AI automation, rising tariffs
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