On Wednesday, GitHub faced a major setback when its website and various services were affected by significant issues. The company quickly took action by rolling back changes to its database infrastructure, which were identified as the root cause of the problem. Thankfully, GitHub has reported that its services are now back to being fully operational.
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Valve has been vocal about their intentions to extend the availability of SteamOS beyond the Steam Deck, their handheld gaming device. Recent beta updates have hinted at the inclusion of support for other gaming devices, such as the Asus ROG Ally. According to The Verge, Valve has confirmed that they are actively working on bringing
YouTube has recently announced plans to increase the number of longer ad breaks within its Connected TV experiences in order to provide viewers with bigger blocks of uninterrupted content. This decision comes after the platform discovered that 79% of YouTube viewers prefer video ads to be grouped together rather than distributed throughout a video in
Anthropic’s recent introduction of prompt caching in its API marks a significant advancement in the realm of artificial intelligence. This innovative feature aims to enhance the efficiency of developers by retaining the context between API calls, thereby eliminating the need to repeat prompts. The implications of prompt caching are profound, offering users the ability to
YouTube has announced its decision to incorporate longer ad breaks into its Connected TV experiences in order to provide viewers with bigger blocks of uninterrupted content. Following a research study that revealed 79% of YouTube viewers prefer grouped video ads over shorter ad slots, the platform initiated an experiment to test the impact of longer
In a fascinating world of two-dimensional flatland, where particles defy the laws of physics as we know them, researchers at Georgia State University have been delving into uncharted territory. Led by Professor of Physics Ramesh G. Mani and recent Ph.D. graduate U. Kushan Wijewardena, their studies have led to a groundbreaking discovery published in the
The concept of luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) has been around since the 1970s, with the aim of improving solar energy capture through the use of luminescent materials to concentrate sunlight onto photovoltaic (PV) cells. Traditional concentrators rely on mirrors and lenses, but LSCs have the advantage of being able to harvest diffuse light, making them
Neuroscientific research has taken a major leap forward with the development of a cutting-edge two-photon fluorescence microscope that is capable of capturing high-speed images of neural activity at cellular resolution. This breakthrough technology offers a significant advancement over traditional two-photon microscopy by enabling faster imaging with minimal damage to brain tissue. The new microscope, as
A recent study conducted by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has shown that Instagram has not effectively removed toxic comments directed at Vice President Kamala Harris and other prominent female politicians as the 2024 election approaches. The non-profit organization has been monitoring various internet platforms to evaluate how they handle hate speech on
Cisco recently announced a major restructuring plan that involves cutting 7% of its global workforce. Despite this, the company reported quarterly results that exceeded analysts’ estimates. The earnings stood at 87 cents per share, adjusted, as opposed to the expected 85 cents per share. Additionally, the revenue reached $13.64 billion, surpassing the expected $13.54 billion.