An Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage on October 20th caused widespread disruptions for numerous popular apps and websites globally. According to Down Detector, services such as Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, Duolingo, and Canva began experiencing issues around 4:00 PM Beijing Time. The outage was linked to AWS's Northern Virginia facilities, impacting services like Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, leading to increased errors and latency. The disruption affected major platforms including Coinbase, Prime Video, and PlayStation. AWS, a leading cloud service provider, reported $108 billion in revenue last year, contributing significantly to Amazon's profits. The incident underscores the critical role AWS plays in the infrastructure of many digital services worldwide.