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‘We let you down’: GitHub pledges to scale up before developers give up
GitHub’s chief technology officer, Vladimir Fedorov, has offered a fuller account of the outage that hit the platform on 17 August 2026, acknowledging that the company “let down” developers relying on it to ship software. The incident, which lasted almost eight hours, disrupted Actions, pull requests, issues, Copilot and various APIs after the platform failed…
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Live updates: Trump campaigns in South Carolina, Vance heads to Ohio
President Trump is set to hit the campaign trail on Friday in an attempt to give Republican Sen. Darline Graham (S.C.) one last boost before the special GOP primary runoff on Tuesday. Graham, a political newcomer who replaced her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), is going up against Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) for the…
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Sheffield United boss ‘digging in’ amid Blades off-the-field issues plus update on Barnsley FC linked player – Yorkshire Post
Sheffield United’s manager has said he is “digging in” as the club deals with off-the-field difficulties, signalling an intention to continue focusing on the team despite uncertainty away from matches. The situation matters because disruption behind the scenes can affect recruitment, planning and morale during a competitive season. The report also provides an update on…
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The Duskbloods Network Test Session Closed After Disastrous Server Issues
FromSoftware was forced to shut down the first network test session for its upcoming game The Duskbloods before players could even get started, after server issues left users stuck at the main menu unable to log in. The developer had acknowledged the problem while it was live but was unable to fix it in time,…
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The Last Night Director Breaks Silence, Gives Small Update on Long-Awaited Pixel-Art Cyberpunk Game
Tim Soret, the director of the cyberpunk-styled 2D side-scrolling action-platformer The Last Night, has broken his silence about the long-gestating project, which was first revealed at E3 2017 (remember E3?). Soret says he believes its story will resonate more when it actually comes out than it did when it was announced nine years ago because…
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Microsoft lets you swap New Outlook’s looks with the face of Outlook Classic
Functionality not all there yet, but at least Redmond’s latest and greatest appears a bit more like its predecessor
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Patreon is changing its algorithm to help smaller creators get discovered
Patreon has unveiled a broad roadmap of updates, including a revamped discovery algorithm designed to help smaller creators get noticed. CEO Jack Conte framed the changes as an attempt to build “a better internet” for creators, arguing that mainstream social media platforms have “enshittified” and made it harder for creators to reach audiences and build…
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Having Duskbloods connectivity issues? FromSoftware says sit closer to your router or use an ethernet cable
FromSoftware’s closed network test for The Duskbloods, its upcoming PvPvE action game, has been hit by connectivity issues, with players reporting they are stuck on the title screen and unable to enter matches. The developer’s response—advising players to move closer to their router or switch to a wired connection—has been met with scepticism, as it…
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As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings
As Meta’s AI-enabled smart glasses surge in popularity, it is becoming increasingly difficult for bystanders to know when they are being secretly recorded, raising fresh privacy concerns. Some venues, including schools, courts, restaurants and DEF CON 2026, have banned the devices outright, but enforcement relies on tech-savvy staff or vigilant onlookers spotting them, meaning bans…
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The Duskbloods servers buckle as the first closed network test struggles to support the onslaught of fans trying to play FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive
The first closed network test for The Duskbloods experienced server problems as large numbers of invited players attempted to access the game. The disruption matters because it highlights technical pressure on FromSoftware’s forthcoming Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer title before release. Players reported difficulty connecting during the test, suggesting demand exceeded the available server capacity. The article…