Amazon Flips #Primedayfail to Win

The video discusses the changes and challenges faced during Amazon's Prime Day, including an 89% sales increase estimate from a third party, extended sale hours, and new participating countries. Despite initial glitches, sales recovered quickly. Experts suggest the crash may have been due to a software bug or bot attacks, with the Prime Day date leaked in advance, allowing potential hackers to prepare.

What was one of the new features of Amazon Prime Day this year?

• Extended sale hours to 36 hours

• Free shipping worldwide

• Exclusive deals for new customers

• Discounts on all products

How did the glitches affect Amazon Prime Day sales?

• They caused a permanent drop in sales

• They only affected the first hour of sales

• They led to a complete shutdown of the site

• They resulted in a 50% decrease in sales

What was the estimated sales loss due to the glitches?

• $50 million

• $100 million

• $300 million

• $200 million

What is one theory about the cause of the Prime Day glitches?

• A power outage

• A cyber attack by a competitor

• A server overload due to high traffic

• A software bug from an update

How might bots have contributed to the Prime Day glitches?

• By crashing the website with too many requests

• By leaking the Prime Day deals early

• By purchasing all available stock

• By hacking into customer accounts