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technology29 days ago•4 min saved

Global Outage Hits eBay: Search, Login, and Cart Go Dark

eBay suffered a global outage that disrupted core features like search, logging in, checkout, and item descriptions as the platform’s API went down for hours. DownDetector tracked a spike around 3:30 PM ET with reports from multiple regions; the site status page showed green, and eBay has not issued a public timeline for resolution. The disruption also affected third‑party tools relying on the API, raising broader ecommerce impact. Unverified posts mention a possible DDoS claim by the group 313 Team, but this is not confirmed. With many auctions ending soon, sellers risk lost bids and revenue.

via Value Added Resource|

#api #downtime #ebay

technology1 month ago•76 min saved

Windows 11 Embraces AI by Unveiling Developer API for Native AI Agents

Microsoft says Windows 11 will add an AI agent API for the Taskbar and Search Box next month, enabling developers to build AI-powered experiences that integrate natively with Windows while not forcing AI on users. The move aims to attract AI developers as AI popularity surges on Mac, while Microsoft emphasizes improving OS fundamentals and quality before broader AI features.

via Windows Central|

#ai #ai-developers #api

business4 months ago•3 min saved

OpenAI’s API Surges Past $1B ARR in a Month, Expanding Beyond ChatGPT

OpenAI says its API business alone generated more than $1 billion in annual recurring revenue in the past month, underscoring a growing revenue stream beyond ChatGPT as the company contends with massive compute costs and explores licensing or ads to monetize its technology.

via Business Insider|

#annual-recurring-revenue #api #business

world4 months ago•6 min saved

US Oil Producers Offer Stabilizing Role in Iran After Regime Change

The American Petroleum Institute chief says US oil producers could be a stabilizing force in Iran if the regime falls, contrasting with Venezuela, and he opposes any US government stake in PdVSA as Washington weighs actions over Tehran’s crackdown on protests.

via Politico|

#api #iran #oil

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Strava Addresses Garmin Dispute Amid Ongoing Legal and Branding Tensions

Strava reassures Garmin users that their connectivity will remain uninterrupted despite ongoing legal disputes over patent infringements and branding guidelines, emphasizing their commitment to seamless service.

via Cycling Weekly|

#api #connectivity #garmin

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Strava and Garmin Clash Sparks Concerns Among Runners and Cyclists

Strava plans to comply with Garmin's API attribution requirements by November 1, despite previous pushback and a lawsuit, indicating potential app updates to include Garmin attribution in line with Garmin's brand guidelines, while continuing negotiations.

via Singletracks Mountain Bike News|

#api #attribution #compliance

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Steam and Major Gaming Platforms Experience Global Outages

Steam experienced a significant outage affecting its store, community, and Web API, but services have largely been restored, with users now able to access the platform normally again.

via Engadget|

#api #gaming #outage

technology7 months ago•4 min saved

Google Launches Jules Tools to Enhance AI Coding Agents

Google is integrating its AI coding agent Jules more deeply into developer workflows by launching a command-line interface and public API, enabling easier integration into terminals, CI/CD systems, and IDEs, as part of its efforts to make AI-assisted coding more accessible and reduce context switching for developers.

via TechCrunch|

#ai-coding-agent #api #cli

technology10 months ago•2 min saved

Anthropic restricts Claude Code usage silently

Anthropic has unexpectedly imposed stricter usage limits on Claude Code, especially affecting heavy users on the $200 Max plan, without prior notice or clear communication, leading to user confusion and frustration amid broader network issues.

via TechCrunch|

#anthropic #api #claude-code

technology10 months ago•69 min saved

Implementing a Feature to Correct ChatGPT's Misconceptions

The article discusses innovative ways to leverage GPT-4 for programming by using it to guess API functionalities and identify confusing API designs, highlighting AI's strength in creativity and plausibility over accuracy. It also touches on broader issues like AI's role in automation, the importance of clear API design, and the limitations of passive voice and language in technical writing, emphasizing the need for human oversight and thoughtful application of AI tools.

via Hacker News|

#ai-hallucination #api #chatgpt

technology11 months ago•1 min saved

Apple to Allow Third-Party Music Apps to Display Animated Artwork on Lock Screen

Apple is introducing a new API in iOS 26 that allows both Apple Music and third-party music apps like Spotify to display animated album art on the lock screen, enhancing visual experience; the feature is currently in developer testing and will be available to all users in the fall.

via 9to5Mac|

#animated-artwork #api #ios-26

technology1 year ago•7 min saved

Mistral Unveils Devstral and Agent Frameworks for AI Coding and Enterprise Solutions

Mistral AI has launched an API enabling developers to create customizable AI agents capable of tasks like code execution, image generation, and web search, with features supporting complex workflows and real-time interactions, aimed at enterprise and developer use. The API enhances AI capabilities beyond traditional language models by integrating real-world data sources and managing multiple agents, positioning Mistral as a key player in enterprise AI solutions. However, the proprietary nature of the models and API may influence adoption decisions.

via VentureBeat|

#api #enterprise #generative-ai

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Global ChatGPT Outage: OpenAI Addresses Technical Issues

OpenAI's ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer API experienced a major outage, with the company identifying a recovery pathway and working on a fix. The outage coincided with the launch of OpenAI's integration with Apple in iOS 18.2, potentially causing increased server traffic. OpenAI's recent public launch of Sora also faced high demand, leading to server capacity issues. The outage occurred during OpenAI's '12 days of shipmas' event, where new products are released daily.

via TechCrunch|

#api #chatgpt #openai

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Instagram Shuts Down Third-Party App Access

Meta's decision to shut down the Instagram Basic Display API by December 2024 is affecting third-party consumer apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Day One, which relied on it to access Instagram data. Developers are encouraged to switch to the Instagram API, but it only supports business accounts, limiting functionality for personal accounts. This change means apps like Day One can no longer import Instagram content, impacting features that were part of their premium offerings. Other services like Discord and website embed tools are also affected.

via TechCrunch|

#api #day-one #instagram

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Spotify Tightens Security, Disables Modded Apps to Combat Piracy

Spotify has announced it will restrict third-party developers' access to several features of its Web API, including song and artist recommendations, audio analysis, and algorithmically-created playlists. This move aims to prevent misuse of its data, particularly in creating competitive AI music recommendation models. The decision has sparked backlash among developers, some of whom were using these features for non-AI applications. Spotify's changes will not affect official partners or those with extended API access, but many developers were not forewarned about the changes.

via TechCrunch|

#ai #api #developers