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The AWS outage on October 21 caused widespread internet disruptions, including the failure of the WiFi-dependent Eight Sleep Pod smart bed system, leading to sleep issues for users. Eight Sleep has announced a Backup Mode to mitigate future outages, but the incident highlights the risks of relying heavily on cloud connectivity for smart home devices.
An AWS outage caused smart beds from Eight Sleep to malfunction, locking users in uncomfortable positions and activating alarms, highlighting the risks of heavy reliance on cloud technology for daily life functions.
Eight Sleep's smart beds were temporarily rendered unusable during an AWS outage, causing issues with temperature and incline settings. The company has introduced an 'outage mode' allowing offline control via Bluetooth to mitigate such problems in the future.