New AI tool targets early dementia detection
Thursday, April 16, 2026 by Trey Abbe
A research team is creating an AI powered digital human to help clinicians catch early signs of dementia sooner and more consistently. The system combines structured screening conversations with analysis of facial expressions and physiologic signals to highlight subtle patterns that busy clinics and traditional questionnaires may miss. By turning a routine intake into a...
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...
Env Zero and CloudQuery Announce Merger
Thursday, March 26, 2026 by Austin Harris
env zero, an Infrastructure as Code management and governance, and CloudQuery, a leading cloud asset management platform, announced the successful close of their merger. The combined company will operate under the env zero brand and focus on unifying asset intelligence with infrastructure automation so enterprise teams can run cloud operations with greater confidence, s...
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...
Splunk and cisco unveil a suite of innovations
Friday, February 13, 2026 by Richard Harris
What if you could see every corner of your AI powered systems, predict issues before they arise, and deliver seamless digital experiences, all while fortifying your cybersecurity defenses? Splunk and Cisco are bringing that outcome within reach through a suite of platform, observability, and security advancements that help teams move faster with confidence in an agentic...
Litera enhances Kira platform
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Litera introduces enhanced Kira upgrades, driving the next evolution of its AI‑powered contract intelligence solution. As deal activity increases and GenAI adoption accelerates across a growing market of legal tools, Kira helps legal teams analyze contracts at scale with the accuracy, governance, and collaboration required for high-stakes legal work. Trusted by 71%...
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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The Rise of Agentic Orchestration
Thursday, January 8, 2026 by Austin Harris
According to Tamas Cser, Founder and CEO of Functionize, the industry is on the verge of a structural shift. By 2026, development teams will transition from AI copilots to agentic fleets: coordinated groups of specialized AI agents operating semi-autonomously across the entire software lifecycle. In this new paradigm, engineering excellence is measured less by syntactic...
QAD ignites a new era of operational AI in manufacturing
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
QAD has reached a moment that feels less like a product release and more like a change in posture. The company’s latest announcements point away from manufacturing systems that primarily document what has already happened and toward platforms designed to participate in what comes next. At first glance, the updates fit naturally into QAD’s long-standing focus...
2026 redesigned: What is next for developers
Monday, December 22, 2025 by Austin Harris
Matt Tubergen, EVP of Global Strategy & Partnerships at Digital Turbine, shares (below) his 2026 outlook for software, and the technology industry at large.
What I'm seeing today is a reorganization of the mobile economy driven by changes in consumer spending and global market dynamics, as well as the overwhelming integration of Artificial Intelligence into, ...
Agentic AI disruption of the dev workflow
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 by Richard Harris
As a lifelong programmer, I find myself living in two worlds at once: one where AI has become an essential co-pilot in my daily work, and another where its limitations still remind me who’s actually steering the ship. Every day I see firsthand how machine learning models and coding assistants can accelerate development, generate insights, and even spark creativity...
Safe c plus plus proposal abandoned after community pushback
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, a significant effort to overhaul the C++ programming language for enhanced safety has come to an abrupt halt. The Safe C++ proposal, which sought to introduce a memory-safe subset of the language inspired by the guarantees found in newer languages like Rust, has been abandoned by its lead author. This development o...
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...
TestRail launches AI-Powered test case generation
Friday, October 24, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
TestRail has released version 9.5, introducing a significant step in automated quality assurance through AI-powered test case generation built on the Sembi IQ engine. The new system aims to streamline how QA teams produce test cases, providing a faster and more efficient way to ensure complete test coverage while maintaining control and security.
The feature allows t...
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...
Underdog Media joins Ad.com to expand premium publisher reach
Monday, October 20, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Ad.com Interactive Media, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Underdog Media, a digital ad monetization platform known for delivering 100% viewable ad units across verified publisher networks. The deal represents a strategic expansion of Ad.com’s ability to provide premium, high-quality inventory and streamlined programmatic workflows.
The integration positio...
Developer centric strategies for deploying AI models in production
Monday, October 13, 2025 by Austin Harris
Ed Charbeneau, in a recent discussion, highlighted practical strategies for deploying AI models in production. Known for his work as Principal Developer Advocate at Progress Software, Charbeneau emphasized managing non-deterministic AI behavior, integrating agentic AI into developer workflows, and optimizing tools and context management to enhance productivity and relia...
Study finds majority of developers have a strong work-life balance
Sunday, October 12, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
A survey of 200 senior developers at medium-large sized brands by enterprise CMS Storyblok has revealed the factors that developers say make them most productive at work.
Storyblok surveyed developers on their job satisfaction, personal working preferences, and how their job impacts their personal life.
Workplace preferences
When asked what their most pro...
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...
Nvidia's OpenAI investment could reach 100 billion
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, supplying the artificial intelligence company with data center chips while acquiring non-controlling shares. The partnership represents one of the largest funding commitments in the AI sector and strengthens ties between two organizations at the forefront of machine learning development.
Strategic investment detail...
Ad tech antitrust trial begins as Google seeks to avoid breakup
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 by Richard Harris
Alphabet’s Google is facing a U.S. antitrust trial in Alexandria, Virginia, that could determine whether the company must sell part of its online advertising business. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of states are seeking to limit Google’s control over its ad exchange, AdX, which facilitates automated online advertising auctions for publisher...
Raised H-1B costs may shift tech jobs to U.S. Developers
Monday, October 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
A new requirement imposing a $100,000 annual fee on many H-1B visa petitions has reshaped the debate about how U.S. companies recruit technology talent. The measure applies broadly to employers hiring or renewing foreign workers and significantly increases the financial burden on businesses that depend on this visa category.
What the new rule changes
The fee appli...
Open source quantum sensor unlocked by a unique diamond
Thursday, October 2, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Researchers have developed a quantum sensor that relies on the unusual properties of a diamond with specific imperfections. By making their work open source, the team hopes to lower the cost and complexity of studying quantum phenomena and encourage collaboration across physics, materials science, and engineering.
A diamond at the core
The project centers on a typ...
TikTok deal reportedly struck as noted in a Truth Social post
Monday, September 22, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Recent discussions between U.S. and Chinese representatives indicate progress toward resolving ownership concerns surrounding TikTok. The negotiations involve determining corporate control and governance structures that satisfy regulatory expectations while allowing the platform to operate effectively. This framework is intended to ensure that TikTok’s managemen...
Cryptocurrency in retirement plans sees new opportunities
Friday, September 19, 2025 by Richard Harris
Executive orders from President Donald Trump have introduced potential changes to the rules governing retirement accounts in the United States. These directives focus on expanding investment options for 401(k) and similar retirement plans, including the possibility of holding cryptocurrency and other private assets. Analysts indicate that these changes could allow plan ...
No code platforms under pressure from AI tools
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
The software development landscape has shifted as artificial intelligence introduces new ways to create apps. No code tools, long valued for enabling nontechnical users to build apps through visual interfaces, now face competition from AI systems that generate code and workflows based on natural language prompts. Analysts suggest these changes do not necessarily mean th...
Vibecoding goes from hobby to business
Thursday, September 11, 2025 by Austin Harris
RevenueCat, said to be the platform powering in-app purchases for more than 50,000 apps, looks to have become a common platform for transforming vibecoded apps into revenue-generating businesses. As vibecoders look to uplevel their AI-built apps from passion projects to money-making ventures, RevenueCat is enabling them to charge for in-app experiences through subscript...
College is not necessary for big tech jobs
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 by Austin Harris
Code, culture, and competitive edge: Who’s winning the engineering talent game? Every Engineering Leader Wants to Build a Company That Attracts Top Developers
In 2025, attracting top developers is more challenging than ever. A competitive pay package is table stakes, remote flexibility is expected, and AI is reshaping how teams operate and what engineers value.
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Jules coding agent from Google now available
Friday, August 22, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Google has officially launched Jules, an autonomous asynchronous coding agent, for general availability. Previously in beta, Jules is now accessible globally anywhere the Gemini model is available, with no waitlist. Jules is powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro and was first introduced in December 2024 via Google Labs as a preview of what a fully autonomous coding agent could beco...
Network API revenue to exceed 8 billion by 2030
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 by Austin Harris
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in telecommunications and connectivity markets, has found operator revenue from network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) globally will exceed $8 billion by 2030. This is a substantial increase from the $284 million operators are forecasted to generate in 2025; with Juniper Research identifying KYC as key t...
Google Developer Program evolves with new tools
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Google recently announced a significant evolution of its Developer Program, building on the momentum of its April enhancements. These changes introduce new ways for developers to join, connect, and code, focusing on flexibility, productivity, and integration of AI-powered tools.
The Google Developer Program evolves with new tools, community features, and AI benefits
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Google appeal rejected in Epic Games app store antitrust case
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
https://appdevelopermagazine.com/epic-games-sues-google-for-blocking-app-distribution/Alphabet Inc.'s Google was unsuccessful in its attempt to overturn a federal court ruling that ordered the company to reform its Android app store practices. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a unanimous decision rejecting Google’s claims that the trial j...
Apple app store algorithm revealed
Monday, August 18, 2025 by Austin Harris
Under mounting regulatory pressure from the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple Inc. has made a landmark move by publicly disclosing the internal workings of the App Store’s recommendation algorithm for the first time. The release of the new document, titled “Store Services Tiers,” is being hailed by industry observers as a major tu...
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...
Simple rules to fix code reviews
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 by Richard Harris
In a software development landscape increasingly augmented by AI-generated code, code reviews remain a critical safeguard for quality, collaboration, and team coherence. Yet despite decades of collective experience, code reviews often become inefficient bottlenecks. Sergey Tselovalnikov, a seasoned engineer, proposes that we don’t need more checklists or “be...