NIKKE 3.5 anniversary update livestream coming soon
Friday, April 17, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
Level Infinite and Shift Up are preparing to share what is next for Goddess of Victory Nikke as the game approaches another milestone. The team will host a special livestream to outline the full scope of the 3.5 Anniversary update, give players a first look at upcoming content, and recognize the global community that continues to power the game forward. This press relea...
Experts warn ai-generated health content risks misinterpretation without human oversight
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
As AI generated personas and automated video hosts enter health communications, experts caution that scaling content without human interpretation can raise the odds that people misunderstand what they read or watch. Digital platforms have become a primary source for health information, with more than half of adults turning to social feeds for guidance and many consultin...
Ludo.ai Unveils API and MCP Beta to Power AI Game Asset Pipelines
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Ludo.ai, the AI game design and production hub, has released the beta of its new API and Model Context Protocol integration, giving developers a faster way to generate production ready game assets without breaking creative flow. The release enables indie developers, content creators, and studios to integrate Ludo.ai asset creation directly into everyday workflows, from ...
AI is becoming more widespread in collaboration tools
Thursday, April 9, 2026 by Richard Harris
Artificial intelligence is moving from pilot projects and isolated features to the connective fabric of enterprise collaboration and communications. Across meetings, chat, calling, contact centers, and the business applications that surround them, AI is becoming a practical tool that links people, workflows, and data. AI reach and influence on collaboration and communic...
AI generated work from managers is damaging trust among employees
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
Across industries, employees are noticing a shift in how work is created and presented by their managers. Generative AI tools are now part of the managerial toolkit, shaping emails, presentations, performance notes, and strategic updates. While AI can speed up drafting and analysis, a growing number of team members feel unsettled when work that influences careers, pay, ...
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...
OpenManus launches Atoms
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
The VC-backed AI coding startup OpenManus is launching Atoms, a next-gen business team - that they say is a new product representing a milestone towards building the AI economy, as the brand-new narrative revolutionises how AI works for entrepreneurs.
Atoms is the first AI team that autonomously builds, launches, and grows real businesses, not just repos, withou...
How AI will reshape games, talent, and growth in 2026
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 by Austin Harris
How AI will reshape games, talent, and growth in 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, the future of games will be shaped by a fundamental shift in how companies operate: how they scale creativity, empower talent, and engage players in real-time. AI is no longer a point solution, but the connective layer redefining marketing, organizational design, and player experience. Toget...
2026 Predictions from Shmuel Ben Meleh
Monday, January 5, 2026 by Austin Harris
AI continues to dominate every conversation, riding wave after wave of excitement. It feels like only yesterday that “machine learning” was the phrase everyone repeated, and in a blink it was replaced by the all-encompassing “AI.” After several years of rapid breakthroughs that expanded what's possible across products, content creation, and a...
AI generated scams and phishing in 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026 by Austin Harris
David Stonehill, CTO, NetLib Security offers his insight into what 2026 will hold for us in the way of AI scams.
By 2026, AI-generated scams and phishing will be virtually indistinguishable from legitimate apps, storefronts, and communications making detection alone unreliable. App developers will need to design for breach resilience using MFA, passkeys, AI-driven se...
App development in 2026: Vickie Chen of AviaGames weighs in
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 by Vickie Chen
Now more than ever, consumers have demanded tech companies be more involved and transparent in social and philanthropic causes, using their resources to give back to those that need it the most.
App development in 2026
As the CEO of Avia, a leading developer on the forefront of skill - based mobile games, my 2026 prediction is that more app developers and publishe...
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, ...
Tiny Technology RTE Trends Reveal New Priorities in the Industry
Thursday, December 18, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Tiny Technologies announced the release of its annual industry trends report. The 2025 State of Rich Text Editors report highlights key trends to help technologists make informed decisions for their applications.
Three key themes stood out in this year's report:
AI takes the lead: RTEs must include AI as an active collaborator.
Security first: It’...
2026 SEO Prediction from SerpApi
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 by Austin Harris
SEO won't be going anywhere, GEO will still use top ranking results as one of the parameters when looking for references, so it's still important to rank on important keywords that are relevant to business.
While search engines may keep pushing AI-generated answers with summaries or TL; DRs, etc., people will seek greater authenticity, as AI-generated content...
Anaconda enterprise AI Catalyst launches
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 by Richard Harris
Anaconda has introduced AI Catalyst, a suite designed to support enterprise artificial intelligence development with a focus on transparency, governance, and deployment flexibility. The offering is part of the Anaconda Platform and operates on Amazon Web Services (AWS), giving organizations a way to identify, test, and operationalize AI models within controlled environm...
DoubleVerify detects hidden iOS ad fraud
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 by Trey Abbe
DoubleVerify’s Fraud Lab has discovered a new fraud scheme lurking on customers’ mobile devices. It uses innocent-seeming iOS gaming apps to charge advertisers for phony ad impressions.
Operated by independent cybercriminals using a shared framework called UniSkyWalking, the scheme, which our Fraud Lab has dubbed SkyWalk, is sophisticated, coordinated and...
Box CEO Aaron Levie states AI is changing SaaS landscape
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Enterprise software is undergoing a structural transformation as artificial intelligence becomes a foundational part of how platforms operate and deliver value. Box CEO Aaron Levie described how AI’s growing role in enterprise workflows is redefining how organizations manage data, automation, and decision-making.
Levie explained that unstructured data - such as...
Veo 3 vertical video 50 percent price cut surprises developers
Monday, November 3, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Google Advances AI Video with Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast, Offering Enhanced Quality, New Formats, and Significant Price Reductions
Google has announced substantial advancements to its generative video offerings, Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast, marking a pivotal moment for developers seeking to integrate high-quality AI-driven video into their applications. These flagship models ar...
Bluesky releases dislike button as it reaches 40 million users
Monday, November 3, 2025 by Trey Abbe
The social-media service Bluesky has announced it has surpassed 40 million registered users and is introducing a new “dislike” button in beta, marking a significant step in how it will personalize user experiences and moderate content. According to the company, the new signal is intended to allow users to express what they prefer not to see and help the plat...
Meta unveils holiday ecommerce playbook at Playa Vista Summit
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Meta’s 2025 SMB Advertiser Summit in Playa Vista revealed a stark truth for ecommerce brands heading into Q4: creative diversification is no longer optional—it is survival. At the exclusive event, attended by Meta’s top agency partners and select DTC brands, the summit highlighted the importance of preparing campaigns strategically for the upcoming hol...
Kids app design shifting from limits to long-term learning
Monday, October 27, 2025 by Richard Harris
Excessive screen time among kids has been shown to have detrimental impacts. Tragically, research shows that even kids as young as nine or ten who spend more time on screens face a higher risk of developing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
That’s why, in an attempt to hold Big Tech accountable, bipartisan legislation has been introduced in t...
Not letting AI become you: The trap so many are falling into
Friday, October 24, 2025 by Richard Harris
I’ve always loved the movie Multiplicity with Michael Keaton. The clever idea of cloning yourself to get more done, or just to kick back while another version of you handles the work - was brilliantly portrayed. In the end, though, it drives home a simple truth: when you try to create another “you,” things rarely turn out the way you expect.
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uRoutine prepares to roll out AI-Powered social productivity platform
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
uRoutine, a productivity-focused social network platform, has secured £555,000 in seed funding to support the development and rollout of its AI-assisted app. The investment, raised in approximately three weeks, came largely from angel investors connected to the founders’ earlier venture, PushFar. The new funds will be used to build product features, expand m...
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...
Groq launches compound GA to power higher-quality, more affordable AI
Monday, October 20, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Groq has announced the general availability of Compound, its agentic AI system, on GroqCloud. The system is designed to provide developers with a production-grade platform capable of conducting research, executing code, controlling web browsers, and delivering answers efficiently.
Improved performance and accuracy
The production release of Compound demonstrates si...
Instagram releases official iPad app with optimized tablet experience
Friday, October 17, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Instagram has officially launched its dedicated iPad app, providing a more optimized and immersive experience for tablet users. Previously, Instagram on iPad relied on scaled-up versions of the iPhone app, which limited functionality and user interface efficiency. According to Meta, the company behind Instagram, the new iPad app is designed to take full advantage of lar...
Heads Up! Developers introduces guilt free fitness
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Staying active while maintaining a social life and juggling daily responsibilities can sometimes feel like a chore. Many people struggle to find ways to incorporate consistent physical activity into their routines without feeling overwhelmed or bored. While walking is one of the simplest and most beneficial exercises for both physical and mental health, repeating the sa...
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...
Java 25 focus on developers and AI in new Oracle release
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 by Austin Harris
The latest release of Oracle’s long-standing programming platform, designed to support both traditional and AI-enhanced applications. The update includes thousands of improvements, emphasizing productivity, performance, stability, and security, while providing long-term support for enterprises.
Enhanced support for AI integration
Java 25 includes updates aim...
Huawei improves censoring with co-developed DeepSeek model
Friday, October 3, 2025 by Austin Harris
Chinese technology company Huawei has developed a co-adapted AI model intended to filter politically sensitive content and harmful speech online. Based on the open-source DeepSeek-R1 architecture, the revised model, called DeepSeek-R1-Safe, was trained using Huawei’s Ascend AI chips and modified to comply with domestic regulatory requirements. Tests conducted by H...
App monetization strategies to try
Thursday, October 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
App monetization strategies to try focus on generating revenue from mobile applications. With millions of apps available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, developers face intense competition and must choose effective revenue models. Each strategy leverages user behavior and app engagement differently to produce income, making it essential to evaluate potenti...
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 ...
BUILD dev conference for AI and Apps
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 by Richard Harris
Attendees explore cloud data, AI integration, and application development at the BUILD dev conference for AI and Apps, gaining practical experience through virtual workshops, sessions, and online resources. The event provides developers, data engineers, IT professionals, and technology leaders with hands-on opportunities to apply cloud and AI tools in real-world project...
Disney sues AI firm MiniMax with Warner Bros Discovery and NBCU
Monday, September 22, 2025 by Richard Harris
Disney, Universal (Comcast), and Warner Bros Discovery have jointly filed a lawsuit against China-based AI company MiniMax, claiming its Hailuo AI service uses copyrighted characters without authorization. The complaint, submitted in a California district court, alleges that MiniMax generated images and videos of well-known characters including Darth Vader, Minions, and...
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...
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