Google Cloud Outage Disrupts UK Banks, Courts; TP-Link Pledges US Assembly

A significant power event at Google's London cloud operations has caused widespread disruption across the United Kingdom, impacting critical services including banks and court systems. Millions of customers experienced issues with financial transactions as services from Lloyds, HSBC, and Revolut were affected. The outage also stalled court hearings, highlighting the reliance on cloud infrastructure for essential public and private functions.

In parallel, TP-Link is attempting to navigate US regulatory pressures by pledging to assemble its routers within the United States. This move comes as the company faces challenges in selling its latest router models in the US market, despite competitors receiving FCC approvals. The company's commitment to domestic assembly signals a broader trend of technology firms adapting to geopolitical and trade concerns.