Building data visualizations with Luzmo Flex
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 by Richard Harris
In the evolving landscape of data analytics, the ability to seamlessly integrate data visualizations into applications is becoming increasingly vital. Paul Scanlon, an expert in the field, has unveiled a new method that promises to simplify this process. By leveraging the Google Analytics API, Scanlon demonstrates how developers can create stunning, interactive data vis...
Build your own dev tools
Monday, November 18, 2024 by Richard Harris
In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize the design and development landscape, Penpot has launched a new Plugin System that empowers users to create custom tools tailored to their specific needs. This innovative feature not only enhances creative workflows but also invites designers and developers to participate in a dynamic Plugin Contest, offering them a platform...
Lottie animation creation using SVGator
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 by Richard Harris
The world of digital animation is constantly evolving, and SVGator is at the forefront of this transformation. With its recent updates, SVGator has made it easier than ever to create custom Lottie animations, offering a streamlined process that integrates seamlessly with existing design tools. This article explores how you can harness SVGator’s capabilities to cre...
CSS3 to CSS5 web styling evolution
Monday, November 11, 2024 by Austin Harris
The world of web design and development has been abuzz with conversations about the future of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), as discussions around the emergence of CSS5 begin to take shape. This renewed focus comes amid curiosity about what followed CSS3, a version that significantly transformed web design back in 2009. While CSS4 never officially materialized, the web c...
User interfaces and handling risky actions
Monday, November 4, 2024 by Richard Harris
In the digital realm, where user interfaces serve as the bridge between humans and technology, the potential for error is ever-present. This is aptly summarized by Murphy's Law: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." The challenge for designers and developers is to anticipate these potential pitfalls and design interfaces that prevent errors or minimi...
Piecesjs framework for native web components
Sunday, November 3, 2024 by Richard Harris
In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, the quest for efficiency and creativity continues to drive innovation. A recent addition to this dynamic field is Piecesjs, a lightweight JavaScript framework designed to enhance the development of native web components. Built upon the principles of simplicity and creativity, Piecesjs offers a comprehensive suite of too...
Github Spark introduces a tool for creating web apps using plain English
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
GitHub has announced a groundbreaking tool, GitHub Spark, designed to empower developers by enabling the creation of web applications through plain English instructions. This innovation marks a significant stride in the evolution of coding, as it allows users to describe the desired functionality of an app in natural language, and the tool translates these descriptions ...
Faster cyberthreat detection updates from Progress
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Austin Harris
Progress announced the latest release of Progress Flowmon, the network observability platform with AI-powered detection for cyberthreats, anomalies and fast access to actionable insights for greater network and application performance across hybrid cloud ecosystems. With today’s release, the Flowmon platform enhances IP search efficiency up to tenfold with in...
Developer Relations Foundation formed by Linux Foundation
Monday, October 28, 2024 by Richard Harris
The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, recently announced its intent to form the Developer Relations Foundation (DRF). The DRF is a new community-driven project under the Linux Foundation, with the mission to elevate the professional practice of developer relations (DevRel) and increase awareness of its role as a c...
Load testing engine from SmartBear added to its TestComplete tool
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
SmartBear has integrated the load testing engine of LoadNinja into its award-winning automated testing tool, TestComplete. Testers can now re-use their functional tests and run them as a load test in a single workflow, optimizing efficiency and productivity, enhancing test coverage, and reducing costs – solving the pain of needing point solutions to run a complete...
Impacts of AI revealed in TestRail report
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 by Richard Harris
TestRail announced its latest report, “Exploring the Impact of AI in QA.” Based on the QA industry’s first AI-focused research survey, this comprehensive report draws on insights from over 1,000 QA professionals and aims to cut through the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, offering a clear and accurate picture of how QA teams are adopting, plan...
Swift Student Challenge 2025 announced by Apple
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 by Richard Harris
Apple is excited to introduce the Swift Student Challenge, a program dedicated to empowering the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs. This initiative has allowed thousands of student developers to exhibit their creativity and coding skills through app playgrounds while acquiring valuable real-world experience that can benefit their future careers....
Automation product Skyvia released
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
Skyvia has announced the successful completion of the beta phase and the official release of the Automation product. This tool is designed to automate workflows and processes, helping organizations save time and resources while driving increased business efficiency. The new functionality enables users to build event-driven automation workflows, seamlessly integrating da...
React Native studio from Wavemaker accelerates app development
Monday, October 7, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
WaveMaker, the development system for accelerating modern software development, recently announced React Native studio that makes native mobile app building accessible to web developers familiar with JavaScript.
WaveMaker announces React Native studio, accelerates iOS and Android app development
React Native technology accelerates and simplifies developm...
Cloud lifecycle optimization solution lands from CloudBolt
Monday, October 7, 2024 by Richard Harris
CloudBolt, the Cloud ROI Company, recently unveiled its CloudBolt Platform built to deliver Augmented FinOps - what some analysts refer to as a "3rd-generation FinOps solution." Ultimately leveraging AI/ML-informed insights and intelligent automation, the CloudBolt Platform is designed to drive complete cloud lifecycle optimization, enabling organizations...
MediScan mobile app lets users create custom shoe inserts
Thursday, October 3, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
A Florida technology company has launched a new mobile phone application called MediScan, which allows users to create the same medical-grade custom shoe inserts a podiatrist would normally prescribe, without the need to physically see a doctor.
MediScan Custom Orthotics, which was founded by two Florida-based podiatrists and a longtime expert from the medical device...
L3 Chain for web3 game ecosystem launched from Joyride Games
Monday, September 23, 2024 by Richard Harris
The Super Champs Protocol Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the Super Champs Chain - a cutting edge gaming optimized L3 that rolls up to the Base blockchain from Coinbase built on Joyride’s web3 game publishing platform and protocol. Also featuring BuilderKit, a development, growth, and live operations suite for mobile studios, the Chain represe...
Future of work strategy revealed by IBM-Oracle study
Friday, September 20, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
The world of work is undergoing a significant transformation due to rapid advancements in AI and automation. As a result, business leaders are reevaluating their workforce strategies to get ahead in this changing landscape. A new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, in partnership with Oracle, reveals the top concerns facing surveyed executives around...
DeFi liquidity solution from RDX Works
Thursday, September 19, 2024 by Richard Harris
RDX Works is excited to announce the development of Flash Liquidity, a groundbreaking DeFi liquidity solution being built in collaboration with leading market makers Keyrock, G-20, and Portofino, and powered by the VASP-registered token wrapping service Instabridge.
DeFi liquidity solution from RDX Works
Flash Liquidity is set to solve one of DeFi’s ma...
iOS Market Insights for EU
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 by Richard Harris
MacPaw released its new report, "iOS Market Insights for EU." The study, conducted by MacPaw’s alternative app marketplace Setapp Mobile, surveyed over 1,200 iOS users across various European Union countries, including France, Germany, and Spain.
iOS Market Insights report by MacPaw, reveals 80% of EU iOS users are open to third-party app stores
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Privacy Sandbox on Android launched by AppsFlyer and Unity Ads
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 by Austin Harris
AppsFlyer announced the phased global launch of its Privacy Sandbox on Android integration. Developed with close engagement from the Android Sandbox team at Google, AppsFlyer's Sandbox Attribution Reporting API dashboard is among the first of its kind to reach the market, offering marketers comprehensive, privacy-compliant analytics. The integration and pioneering t...
Enterprise data market revolutionized by Cribl
Monday, September 16, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
Cribl, the Data Engine for IT and Security, announced it has closed a $319 million oversubscribed Series E round, comprised of a combined primary and secondary transaction, bringing the company’s total capital secured to over $600 million and increasing its valuation to $3.5 billion, up 40% since the company’s Series D round in 2022.
Cribl closes $319M Se...
Free trials have high customer conversion rate
Thursday, September 12, 2024 by Richard Harris
New data shows 30-day free trials had the highest customer acquisition (32%) and conversion rate (56%) and are shown to be 28 times more effective than free products. However, despite its effectiveness, nearly 3 in 4 ecommerce sellers didn't use the approach in 2023.
Free trials have high customer conversion rate
These findings come from the ‘Optima...
Implement AI without data risks
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 by Richard Harris
The Gen AI bubble might not be growing as quickly as it was in 2023, but as adoption continues apace, organizations across the globe are still being caught out by outdated security protocols.
Tips to implement AI without data risks
To combat the risks associated with AI and to help more organizations take advantage of it, Andrew Smith, CISO for Kyocera Document So...
Coinbase is now available in Hawaii
Thursday, August 29, 2024 by Richard Harris
Residents of Hawaii can now buy, sell, and manage their crypto on Coinbase, the most trusted cryptocurrency exchange. Coinbase is pleased to offer a suite of crypto services in Hawaii following regulatory clarity in the state. Hawaii residents can get started in just a few minutes, and use the app to access hundreds of cryptocurrencies, set up recurring buys, earn rewar...
Telepathic human-AI communication breakthrough by MindPortal
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by Austin Harris
A team of academics and scientists announced a huge breakthrough in seamless telepathic communication. For the first time, artificial intelligence has been successfully used to decode continuous imagined speech from the brain - opening new horizons in human-AI communication in the form of an AI model called MindSpeech.
In a groundbreaking trial run by startup Mi...
AI regulations in software development
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 by Richard Harris
AI is rapidly changing the software development field, making clear regulations essential to prevent risks like data breaches and ensure ethical practices. These regulations are also key to reshaping developer roles while preserving the need for human expertise.
AI regulations in software development
The implementation of formal AI policies within companies is cri...
Lifecycle management AI Platform released by ClearML
Monday, August 26, 2024 by Austin Harris
ClearML, the solution for unleashing AI in the enterprise, announced the launch of its expansive end-to-end AI Platform, designed to streamline AI adoption and the entire development lifecycle. This unified, open-source platform supports every phase of AI development, from lab to production, allowing organizations to leverage any model, dataset, or architecture at scale...
GenAI cybersecurity assistant lands from IBM
Friday, August 16, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
IBM recently announced the introduction of generative AI capabilities to its managed Threat Detection and Response Services utilized by IBM Consulting analysts to advance and streamline security operations for clients. Built on IBM's watsonx data and AI platform, the new IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Assistant is designed to accelerate and improve the identification,...
GenAI developers and athletes empowered by Intel
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 by Austin Harris
Intel has recently shared exciting details on its collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and on an industry-driven generative AI (GenAI) retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solution. These announcements demonstrate how open AI systems and platforms using Intel Gaudi AI accelerators and Intel Xeon processors put the power i...
IBM Quantum Developer Conference 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 by Richard Harris
At the IBM Quantum Developer Conference 2024, participants will gain an exclusive, hands-on preview of cutting-edge tools and forthcoming roadmap updates from IBM Quantum, all organized around the theme - Performance by Qiskit.
As the era of quantum utility progresses, it is essential to empower quantum researchers and developers to perform meaningful work on current...
Generative AI in Application Security report from Checkmarx
Monday, August 12, 2024 by Richard Harris
Checkmarx, the in-cloud-native application security provider, has published its Seven Steps to Safely Use Generative AI in Application Security report, which analyzes key concerns, usage patterns, and buying behaviors relating to the use of AI in enterprise application development. The global study exposed the tension between the need to empower both...
No-code app creator Cobuilder launched by Airtable
Thursday, August 8, 2024 by Austin Harris
Airtable has announced the launch of Airtable Cobuilder, their no-code application builder. Describe what you want in words, and Cobuilder takes your idea from concept to reality, generating a customizable application in seconds. This simple no-code approach using natural language means that anyone can easily build and customize intuitive apps that transf...
Miniaturized AI solution from ASUS
Thursday, August 8, 2024 by Austin Harris
Generative AI (GenAI) is rapidly transforming industries, with the potential to create entirely new content, from crafting hyper-realistic product prototypes to generating innovative marketing campaigns. However, a significant hurdle exists: unleashing the true power of GenAI often requires access to bulky workstations or cloud resources.
ASUS NUC 14 Pro+: Miniaturiz...
AWS App Studio lands from Amazon
Friday, August 2, 2024 by Richard Harris
At AWS Summit New York, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), announced the release of AWS App Studio, a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered service that uses natural language to create enterprise-grade applications. A user simply describes the application they want, what they want it to do, and the data sources they want to integrate with, and in just minut...