Monthly Archives: May 2024

Bing outage shows just how little competition Google search really has

Getty Images reader comments 42 Bing, Microsoft’s search engine platform, went down in the very early morning today. That meant that searches from Microsoft’s Edge browsers that had yet to change their default providers didn’t work. It also meant that services relying on Bing’s search API—Microsoft’s own Copilot, ChatGPT search, Yahoo, Ecosia, and DuckDuckGo—similarly failed.… Read More: Bing outage shows just how little competition Google search really… »

A root-server at the Internet’s core lost touch with its peers. We still don’t know why.

reader comments 52 For more than four days, a server at the very core of the Internet’s domain name system was out of sync with its 12 root server peers due to an unexplained glitch that could have caused stability and security problems worldwide. This server, maintained by Internet carrier Cogent Communications, is one of… Read More: A root-server at the Internet’s core lost touch with its… »

What is bridgerweight? Boxing’s 18th weight division explained

On May 24, Lawrence Okolie will seek to become a two-weight world champion at the expense of  WBC bridgerweight titleholder Lukasz Rozanski in Poland. The London-born Okolie was expected to move directly to heavyweight but the former cruiserweight king has elected to take a pitstop in boxing’s latest division.  New weight classes and more champions are not… Read More: What is bridgerweight? Boxing’s 18th weight division explained »

EmTech Digital 2024: A thoughtful look at AI’s pros and cons with minimal hype

Enlarge / Nathan Benaich of Air Street Capital delivers the opening presentation on the state of AI at EmTech Digital 2024 on May 22, 2024. Benj Edwards reader comments 21 CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—On Wednesday, AI enthusiasts and experts gathered to hear a series of presentations about the state of AI at EmTech Digital 2024 on the… Read More: EmTech Digital 2024: A thoughtful look at AI’s pros and… »

Aaron Rodgers calls Jets rookie is ‘a monster’

Aaron Rodgers continues to praise the Jets’ 2024 Draft class. He’s been vocal about his support for first-round tackle Olu Fashanu and already offered his guest house to third-rounder Malachi Corley before he called him his favorite receiver in the class. Now, Rodgers complimented another Jets’ draft pick: Fourth-round running back Braelon Allen. “Braelon Allen is… Read More: Aaron Rodgers calls Jets rookie is ‘a monster’ »

IIHF World Championship playoffs 2024: Schedule, TV channels, live streams & more for hockey knockout round

Only three games separate a country from a gold medal at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.  The playoff portion of the international hockey tournament is here. After each nation played seven games in the preliminary round, the field was cut in half. What started with 16 teams eyeing gold in Czechia is now at eight,… Read More: IIHF World Championship playoffs 2024: Schedule, TV channels, live streams… »

College Softball World Series tickets 2024: Compare prices for single day and all session passes in Oklahoma City

The road to the 2024 Women’s College World Series is stopping this weekend at the Super Regionals, where 16 teams will compete for eight spots to compete for the national title. No. 1 Texas is still the favorite to take it home after an impressive showing in the Austin Regional, and No. 2 Oklahoma made… Read More: College Softball World Series tickets 2024: Compare prices for single… »

Raiders owner Mark Davis breaks silence on WNBA investigation of Aces

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis, who also owns the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces that are currently under investigation from the league for a recent sponsorship deal with its players, has broken his silence on the matter. The sponsorship deal, which comes from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and pays all 12 players… Read More: Raiders owner Mark Davis breaks silence on WNBA investigation of… »

ACC baseball tournament 2024 bracket, schedule, scores, TV channel, live streams to watch

The ACC has a formidable case for the top college baseball conference in the country, boasting five teams inside the top 11 in the latest D1Baseball rankings. So expect plenty of firepower in Charlotte this week at the 2024 ACC baseball tournament.  North Carolina, Clemson, Florida State, Wake Forest, and Duke comprise the top-ranked teams… Read More: ACC baseball tournament 2024 bracket, schedule, scores, TV channel, live… »