An AWS outage on October 20, 2025, lasting 15 hours, exposed the vulnerabilities of cloud-dependent smart devices and systems, turning high-end smart beds, security cameras, and even restaurant management platforms into non-functional entities. The disruption highlighted the need for offline-first architecture, where devices operate locally and sync to the cloud when necessary, as demonstrated by the chaos caused in homes and businesses. Smart beds left users either sweating or shivering, while restaurants struggled with outdated order-taking methods, and airlines experienced flight delays. The incident underscores the importance of designing systems that maintain functionality during cloud outages to ensure business continuity and user convenience, with some companies like Ditto advocating for edge-native systems that prioritize local operation as a default rather than an afterthought. This event may serve as a catalyst for a shift in how smart devices and applications are developed, emphasizing resilience and offline capabilities to mitigate the risks of over-reliance on cloud services.