Stop Using Business Jargon: 5 Ways Buzzwords Damage Job Performance
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
A growing body of evidence shows that fluent jargon and big talk are not signs of sharper business judgment. The pattern that emerges is straightforward. People who are most impressed by glossy corporate speak tend to struggle when tasks demand clear reasoning, sound choices, and follow through. For organizations that want more signal and less noise, the implications ar...
Tech hiring slumps as Software Developer job postings fall
Monday, April 13, 2026 by Richard Harris
A noticeable downshift is emerging in the technology labor market as software developer job postings cool from prior highs. Employers are recalibrating hiring plans, focusing their open roles on business critical initiatives and slowing requisitions tied to speculative growth. While demand for skilled engineers remains significant in absolute terms, the pace of new post...
FCC prohibits new foreign router models citing critical infrastructure risks
Thursday, April 9, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to include all consumer grade routers produced in foreign countries. This action restricts approval of new device models that could enter the United States market without sufficient safeguards. The step reflects a coordinated national security determination by Executive Branch experts that certain router...
ChatGPT Carbon Footprint Matches 1.3 Million Cars Report Finds
Monday, April 6, 2026 by Ben Conway
A new independent analysis takes a closer look at the electricity use and environmental impact tied to one of the most widely used conversational AI tools. The findings suggest that serving today’s massive volume of daily prompts now requires energy on the scale of a small nation, with emissions comparable to a large fleet of vehicles.
The report breaks down ho...
Private Repository Secures the AI-driven Development Boom
Friday, March 27, 2026 by Austin Harris
ActiveState has launched ActiveState Curated Catalog. This new offering provides organizations with a private, secure repository of open source components from the ActiveState Library, giving developers and AI code generators access to vetted packages from a trusted internal source instead of pulling them directly from the open internet.
Directly pulling open source ...
Red Hat drives network modernization and AI at global scale
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 by Richard Harris
Red Hat is advancing a practical path for service providers and enterprises to modernize networks and operationalize artificial intelligence at scale. With an open hybrid cloud strategy and a growing ecosystem of partners, Red Hat is helping organizations move from fragmented infrastructure to a common platform that spans core, edge, and enterprise IT. Red Hat news for ...
Cloudbrink expands secure connectivity platform
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Cloudbrink announced expanded security and performance benefits for AI agents and online AI services. The new AI capabilities are available on the same platform as Cloudbrink’s award-winning secure connectivity, allowing companies to secure users, apps, and AI in a more unified way.
According to a McKinsey report, 88 percent of enterprises globally are using AI...
AI model poisoning is real and we need to be aware of it
Monday, February 16, 2026 by Richard Harris
On a clear night I set up my telescope in the yard and let the mount hum along while the camera gathers light from something distant and patient. The workflow is a ritual. Focus by eye until the airy disk tightens. Shoot test frames and watch the histogram. Capture darks, flats, and bias frames so the quirks of the sensor can be cleaned away later. That discipline is no...
The risks of iPad childhood
Monday, January 26, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
A typical 8-year-old in the UK now spends almost three hours a day online, and by age two, around 4 in 10 children already have their own tablet. At the same time, children’s enjoyment of reading is at a record low in UK surveys. The issue has gained new urgency after Australia announced a world-first ban on social media for under-16s, according to BBC.
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AI Will Reshape Things In 2026
Thursday, December 18, 2025 by Austin Harris
Aniket Shaligram, VP of Technology at Talentica Software, predicts that the coming year will mark a shift from AI as a productivity aid to AI as an active participant in product teams. Organizations will move beyond simple AI assistants toward clearly defined AI “team members” that own specific responsibilities, are measured against outcomes, and collaborate...
Key iOS app development trends for developers in 2025 and beyond
Thursday, November 6, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The pace of change within Apple's ecosystem is accelerating, demanding constant adaptation from developers who build for its platforms. For iOS app developers, keeping up with emerging development trends is not merely about adopting the latest technology; it is a matter of commercial survival. As Apple continues to release new versions of iOS, the distinction betwee...
tldraw sdk 4.0 release new starter kits and licensing model
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 by Richard Harris
The team behind tldraw, a London-based startup, has announced the fourth major version of its software development kit. The tldraw SDK is a TypeScript library designed for developers building web-based applications with infinite canvas capabilities. This significant update introduces a suite of new resources for developers, important changes to the product's licensi...
Airline data breach hits WestJet exposing over 1M passengers
Thursday, October 30, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, disclosed that a data breach earlier this year compromised the personal information of approximately 1.2 million passengers. The airline reported the incident in a filing with Maine’s attorney general, confirming that 240 residents in the state were affected.
Details of the information compromised
The informati...
Perforce reveals uncertainty around AI data privacy
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 by Austin Harris
Perforce Software’s 2025 State of Data Compliance and Security Report has revealed a striking disconnect between enterprise AI ambitions and the understanding of data privacy risks. According to the report, a large majority of organizations support using sensitive data in AI development but simultaneously express significant concerns about its security. This parad...
Relic research shows high impact IT outages carry $76M median year
Thursday, October 23, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
New Relic released its 2025 Observability Forecast, the industry’s most comprehensive report on the state of observability. Surveying over 1,700 IT and engineering leaders and team members across 23 countries and 11 industries, the report highlights key focus areas, challenges, and trends influencing observability investments like the growing adoption of enterpris...
OpenAI social app Sora rolls out as standalone platform with Sora 2
Friday, October 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
OpenAI has launched a new social platform called Sora, designed around AI-generated short form video. The release coincides with Sora 2, the company’s upgraded video generation model. Together, the app and the model represent a move into the social media space, where OpenAI is positioning its technology against platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Intr...
Crypto ETFs set to surge in US market amid streamlined approvals
Friday, October 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
The U.S. market for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is poised for rapid growth following changes to regulatory standards that simplify the approval process. Asset managers are preparing to introduce a variety of new crypto ETFs, expanding beyond traditional holdings like bitcoin and ethereum.
SEC updates listing standards for crypto ETFs
The U.S. Secur...
AI uncovers notification for new blood pressure feature in Apple Watch
Monday, October 6, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Apple has introduced a new feature on its Apple Watch that alerts users to potential high blood pressure. The feature, initially rolled out for the Apple Watch Series 11 and supported on Series 9, relies on artificial intelligence to analyze existing sensor data rather than requiring a traditional blood pressure cuff.
Machine learning decodes signals from the wrist
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Open source messaging app Bitchat works without signal or internet
Thursday, October 2, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Bitchat is a messaging app designed to operate without relying on cellular networks or internet connections. It uses peer-to-peer communication, allowing devices to connect directly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Messages can be sent even when traditional networks are unavailable, making the app useful in areas with poor coverage or during temporary outages.
The app uses a ...
OpenAI open weight models released for optimized laptop performance
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 by Austin Harris
OpenAI has released two open-weight language models designed to operate efficiently on laptops and personal computers. These models are intended to provide advanced reasoning capabilities while allowing developers greater flexibility through local deployment and fine-tuning. Unlike proprietary models, open-weight models provide public access to trained parameters, enabl...
AI driven medication advances as FDA reduces animal testing
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a central force in drug discovery and testing, offering new methods to accelerate the development of treatments while reducing reliance on animal models. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increasingly encouraged the adoption of new approach methodologies, or NAMs, that include AI simulations, computational models...
AI powered QA for agile software testing with Functionize
Friday, September 5, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Functionize is an AI-powered platform designed for the intelligent creation of software test cases. It empowers enterprises, including Fortune 500 and Global 2000 organizations, to accelerate software delivery while maintaining quality by reducing testing maintenance, increasing automation, and allowing both technical and non-technical users to contribute to the quality...
OpenAI introduces GPT-5
Thursday, September 4, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
OpenAI recently introduced GPT-5 as the most advanced AI system so far, with a significant leap in intelligence over previous models. It featured state-of-the-art performance in coding, math, writing, health, visual perception, and more. GPT-5 was described as a unified system that could determine when to respond quickly and when to spend more time reasoning to giv...
GitHub CEO to step down
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 by Austin Harris
GitHub recently announced that Chief Executive Officer Thomas Dohmke will step down at the end of 2025 to pursue a new entrepreneurial venture. Dohmke, who joined GitHub following the sale of his startup to Microsoft over a decade ago, has led the company through a transformative era marked by rapid AI innovation, record user growth, and global platform expansion.
Gi...
Meet the people coding a more sustainable world
Friday, August 29, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Around the world, developers are finding innovative ways to address sustainability and environmental challenges through technology. Mobile apps and games are no longer limited to entertainment or productivity - they are also becoming tools for education, conservation, and the creation of new career paths in the green economy. A recent #WeArePlay feature showcased a grou...
Meta ends paid political ads in EU over new rules
Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Beginning in October 2025, Meta will cease allowing political, electoral, and social issue advertisements on its platforms within the European Union. This decision comes in response to the incoming Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation, which Meta argues imposes unworkable legal and operational requirements.
The TTPA introduces stringe...
Apple age rating update
Monday, August 11, 2025 by Richard Harris
Apple recently announced updates to the age rating system for apps and games available on the App Store. Aimed at improving safety and age-appropriate access for users of all ages, including children, the revised system introduces more granular rating categories and new evaluation criteria.
Apple age rating update in App Store Connect: More detailed rating categories...
Python 3.14 release candidate 1
Thursday, August 7, 2025 by Austin Harris
The Python Software Foundation recently announced the availability of Python 3.14 Release Candidate 1 (3.14.0rc1), marking the penultimate preview of the upcoming Python 3.14 series. The release is now live and available for download. With this milestone, Python 3.14 enters the release candidate phase. From this point forward, only reviewed code changes that constitute ...
Apple browser engine ban persists even under DMA
Monday, July 21, 2025 by Austin Harris
Apple’s rules and technical restrictions are blocking other browser vendors from successfully offering their own engines to users in the EU. At the recent Digital Markets Act (DMA) workshop, Apple claimed it didn’t know why no browser vendor has ported their engine to iOS over the past 15 months. But the reality is Apple knows exactly what the barriers are a...
McDonalds AI Hiring Bot Breach
Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Security researchers uncovered a critical vulnerability in McDonald’s AI-powered hiring system, McHire, revealing how a simple password flaw could have exposed applicant data, but importantly, no candidate information was leaked or made publicly available, and only five records were briefly accessed by researchers who responsibly reported the issue.
In a supers...
2025 Swift Student Challenge winners
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Apple recently spotlighted four young developers among the 350 global winners of its 2025 Swift Student Challenge, an initiative that empowers students to explore the power of coding through creative app playgrounds. Representing the next generation of innovation and driven by personal experiences and local challenges, the selected Distinguished Winners - Taiki Hamamoto...
How 27 programming languages differ in energy consumption
Monday, July 14, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
A research team from Portugal has conducted a comprehensive study analyzing how different programming languages impact energy consumption, execution time, and memory usage. Their findings were published in the paper Energy Efficiency Across Programming Languages, as reported by technology news outlet The New Stack.
The Most Energy-Efficient Programming Languages Reve...
Top 3 Google IO announcements
Sunday, July 13, 2025 by Richard Harris
Google Play remains committed to helping people discover experiences they love, while empowering developers to bring ideas to life and build successful businesses. This year’s Google I/O event featured a wide range of announcements aimed at advancing those goals. For a full overview of everything shared, developers and users can visit the blog post recapping What&...
Farming Simulator 25
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Farming Simulator 25 is heading to the Scottish Highlands this fall, as GIANTS Software reels in one of the most requested additions to the series: fishing. The new Highlands Fishing expansion lets players cast off from the shores of Kinlaig, a scenic town inspired by Scotland’s rugged landscapes and winding waterways. Whether you're working the fields, raisin...
Google Cloud and Somnia bring AI to gaming and game development
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 by Austin Harris
Somnia, the high-performance Layer 1 blockchain supported by a $270m fund and designed for reactive, fully on-chain applications in gaming and entertainment, recently announced a collaboration with Google Cloud.
This collaboration integrates Google Cloud's sophisticated technical infrastructure, AI agent development platform and frameworks, and robust security fe...
