GitHub, the renowned code repository and developer platform, recently faced significant challenges that impacted its website and various services. Fortunately, the company swiftly took action to address the issues by reverting changes to its database infrastructure. Following this crucial step, GitHub has declared that its services are now operating smoothly, as indicated in a status
YouTube recently announced a shift towards implementing longer ad breaks in order to enhance the Connected TV (CTV) experience for viewers. This decision was based on research indicating that 79% of YouTube users prefer video ads to be grouped together, as opposed to being scattered throughout a video. The initial experiment showed a 29% increase
In a recent development, Anthropic has introduced prompt caching on its API, aimed at improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of using their models. This feature, which is currently available in public beta on Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3 Haiku, allows developers to store frequently used contexts between API calls. By doing so, users are
The world of physics is a vast and complex one, filled with mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Imagine a two-dimensional flatland, where the rules of physics are unconventional, and particles like electrons behave in ways that defy our expectations. A team of researchers, led by Georgia State University Professor of Physics Ramesh G. Mani and
The idea of luminescent solar concentrators (LSC) has been around since the 1970s, with the goal of improving solar energy capture by using luminescent materials to concentrate sunlight onto photovoltaic (PV) cells. Traditional concentrators rely on mirrors and lenses, but LSCs have the unique ability to harvest diffuse light, making them ideal for applications like
The advancement of science and technology continues to push the boundaries of what we know about the human brain. Recently, researchers developed a cutting-edge two-photon fluorescence microscope that has the capability to capture high-speed images of neural activity at the cellular level. This innovative approach is set to revolutionize the field of neuroscience by providing
Cisco made headlines in extended trading when they announced a 7% reduction in their global workforce and revealed quarterly results that surpassed analysts’ expectations. The key numbers from the report include earnings of 87 cents per share (adjusted), higher than the anticipated 85 cents per share, and revenue of $13.64 billion, exceeding the projected $13.54
The recent incidents of misinformation leading to anti-immigration protests and violent outbreaks in the UK have highlighted the inadequacy of the existing Online Safety Act. The legislation, which aims to hold tech giants accountable for preventing the spread of harmful content on their platforms, is being called into question for not being stringent enough. In
The announcement of the sequel to the satirical space RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, back in 2021 generated quite a buzz among gamers. However, since then, updates on the progress of the game have been scarce. Developers Obsidian have been focusing on other projects such as Avowed and Grounded. Despite this, Obsidian’s studio head, Feargus
Google recently introduced its latest innovation in the tech world – the 45W USB-C charger. While this device did not receive much attention during the recent Made by Google event, it is definitely worth taking a closer look at due to its upgraded features and functionality. Unlike its predecessor, the 30W charger, the new 45W