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Gemini Pro preview - Even better coding performance

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by Richard Harris

Developers had been doing amazing things with Gemini 2.5 Pro, so an updated version was released a couple of weeks early to get into developers’ hands sooner. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition) was recently released. This update features even stronger coding capabilities, for developers to start building with before Google I/O later this month. Meaningful imp...

Boost app quality with new Play Console Insights

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Austin Harris

At Google Play, the team partners with developers to help their app or game business reach its full potential, providing powerful tools and insights every step of the way. In Google Play Console, developers will find the features needed to test, publish, improve, and grow their apps. Google is excited to share several enhancements to give developers even more actionable...

AutonomyAI to transform development with autonomous AI Agent

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger

AutonomyAI has announced its launch from stealth with $4 million in pre-seed funding, with participation from Inbound Capital, Gilad Shany of IoN Partners and Vikram Makhiija, Senior Director at Google Cloud Security, among others. Research firm IDC predicts that by 2028, the market for AI-supporting technology investments will reach $749 billion, with 67% of the $22...

Apple iOS regains a lead in North America

Thursday, April 3, 2025 by Richard Harris

While Android powers the largest chunk of mobile web traffic, three times more than iOS, Apple has always been the largest player in North America, home to the largest number of iPhone and iPad users. However, the recent competition between iOS and Android in this region has been closer than ever, resulting in their smallest market share difference of only 1.1% in Decem...

Security trade-offs and Xs vulnerabilities

Friday, March 21, 2025 by Richard Harris

The latest cyberattack on X raises an important question: Was this an external attack or a result of internal instability? While hacktivist group Dark Storm has claimed responsibility for the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, it is just as crucial to examine X’s own security posture, particularly in light of the drastic staffing cuts that followed Elon ...

Developers Alliance announces new board chair

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger

The Developers Alliance announced Jake Ward will chair a new board of directors tasked with addressing the mounting public policy challenges facing application developers. Ward co-founded the Alliance in 2012, leaving in 2017 to found developer-focused management platform Data Protocol. "I’m excited to return to the Developers Alliance at this critical tim...

Cybersecurity in 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 by Richard Harris

Timothy Hollebeek shares his insights on the key cybersecurity trends shaping 2025, focusing on the evolving landscape of digital trust and identity. As quantum computing and AI continue to advance, they bring both groundbreaking innovations and new cybersecurity risks. The introduction of Google’s Willow chip signals a new era of quantum technology, accelerating ...

Speech pathology app to help with 4 year wait in Australia

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 by Richard Harris

A first-of-its-kind digital solution is transforming how Australian families access critical speech pathology services. Yarn Speech, founded by Oxford-educated speech pathologist Rebecca Keeley, launches at a crucial time when families face wait times of up to four years for essential speech therapy (Speech Pathology Australia, 2023). "Speech pathology should be...

NetLib Security predictions 2025

Thursday, January 2, 2025 by Richard Harris

The leading prediction for 2025 will sound familiar: Generative AI directly affects your privacy rights. In many ways, this is a twist on the typical cybersecurity problem. Rather than a hacker or a bad actor breaking in to steal your data, we are being asked to hand our keys to the companies we often trust the most: Microsoft, Apple, Dropbox, and Google! NetLib Secu...

Record breaking year for fintech 2024

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger

A new analysis of finance, fintech and crypto apps on the Google Play Store by app growth solutions company SplitMetrics, has found that UK neobanks have surpassed UK legacy banks in terms of app downloads for the very first time ahead of the festive season. As it stands, UK neobanks have an estimated 71.78m Android users, 200k ahead of UK legacy banks with 71....

European enterprises rapidly deploying AI technology

Monday, December 30, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield

European enterprises are rapidly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies, with 92% of organizations having implemented these solutions over the last two years, according to new research from Digitate, a leading provider of AI-powered software for IT and business operations. However, the report, titled ‘The Race to Outpace: How AI and Aut...

UK app developers file class action lawsuit against Apple

Thursday, December 19, 2024 by Richard Harris

A class action lawsuit has been launched in the UK against Apple, alleging that the tech giant has abused its dominant position in iOS app distribution to charge excessive commission fees. The case, Ennis v Apple, is being brought to the UK Competition Appeals Tribunal and seeks up to $970 million USD in damages on behalf of UK-based app developers. What you need to kn...

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...

Microsoft misconfigurations expose millions of records globally

Monday, November 18, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

In September 2024, significant data exposure was discovered within Microsoft Power Pages, a low-code SaaS platform, due to misconfigured access controls. The exposure, which potentially affected millions of individuals, highlights the risks associated with excessive permissions granted to the platform's "Anonymous" and "Authenticated" user roles....

Optimizing lighthouse score alone is insufficient for achieving a fast website

Friday, November 8, 2024 by Richard Harris

In the digital age, where speed is synonymous with user satisfaction, website performance is a critical factor for success. Web developers and site owners often turn to tools like Google Lighthouse to gauge their site's performance. Achieving a perfect Lighthouse score of 100% can be a moment of triumph. However, a flawless score does not necessarily equate to a fas...

AI newsletter aggregator developed using react

Thursday, November 7, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

In the ever-evolving digital age, staying updated with the latest news can be overwhelming due to the sheer volume of information available. However, with advancements in technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), there are innovative solutions to streamline the process of news aggregation. One such solution involves creating an AI-driven newsletter aggre...

Video game cheating study findings

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 by Richard Harris

A new study has revealed the top ten U.S. states that cheat the least in video games. CS gaming site Clash.gg analyzed the average number of Google searches each month in each U.S. state for cheat-related terms combined with video games, such as 'Minecraft walkthrough' and 'Lethal Company cheats'. Those with the lowest search volume determined the r...

Change my vote searches soaring up during 2024 US election

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

New Google data conducted by JeffBet reveals a 435% increase in U.S. searches for 'How to Change My Vote' on Monday, November 4th, 2024, just ahead of today's election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. 'Change my vote' searches up 435% during 2024 US election JeffBet states that once your ballot has been scanned or opened, it is impo...

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...

Epic Games sues Google for blocking app distribution

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield

Epic Games has filed a court case against Google and Samsung, accusing them of colluding to block competition in app distribution on Samsung devices through the implementation of Samsung’s Auto Blocker feature. According to Epic, Auto Blocker is part of a series of agreements between Google and Samsung that prevents competition and strengthens Google’s monop...

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...

GenAI quality engineering advancements revealed in new report

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Austin Harris

OpenText, in collaboration with Capgemini and Sogeti (part of the Capgemini Group), recently announced the findings of the 16th edition of the World Quality Report, "New Futures in Focus." The report reveals significant developments in Quality Engineering (QE), with a growing emphasis on the integration of Generative AI (Gen AI) and a notable shift in the skil...

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...

AI app generator released by Appy Pie

Monday, October 28, 2024 by Richard Harris

Appy Pie, the no-code development platform, recently announced the launch of its AI App Generator GPT, now available on the GPT Store. This innovative tool enables users to create Android and iOS apps simply by describing their ideas through text prompts. Powered by GPT-4, it offers enhanced functionality through advanced natural language understanding. This r...

Google appeals Epic Games verdict

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by Richard Harris

Google has announced its intention to appeal the recent court decision related to its ongoing legal proceedings with Epic Games. The ruling, which mandates changes to Android and Google Play at Epic’s request, raises significant concerns regarding consumer privacy, security, and competition in the mobile ecosystem. As part of the appeal, Google plans to ask the co...

Truth Social TV streaming app now available for iPhones and Apple TV

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 by Austin Harris

Trump Media & Technology Group (Nasdaq: DJT) ("TMTG" or the "Company"), operator of the social media platform Truth Social, recently announced that it has successfully launched an app for iOS mobile devices and for Apple TVs to access the Truth+ streaming platform. Now available in the Apple App Store for iOS and the App Store on Apple TV...

Gemini API powered Android apps

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 by Richard Harris

With the rise of Generative AI, Android developers now have access to capabilities that were once out of reach. These advancements, such as the ability to add image captioning without needing specialized computer vision knowledge, are now within reach for app creators. Gemini API powered Android apps In the coming weeks, the stable version of Vertex AI will be lau...

Developers threatened by DOJ proposals says Google

Monday, October 21, 2024 by Richard Harris

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has shared a broad outline of radical changes it may demand as part of its lawsuit regarding search distribution. This marks the beginning of a lengthy process, and Google plans to respond in detail to the DOJ's ultimate proposals as it prepares its case in court next year. However, concerns have arisen that the DOJ is signaling ...

Learn genAI skills for the real-world in learning paths from Google

Saturday, October 19, 2024 by Austin Harris

Most organizations do not feel prepared for the AI era, with 62% indicating a lack of expertise to fully unlock AI’s potential. As the leader of learning for Google Cloud, the only surprising aspect of this statistic is its relatively low figure. Daily interactions with customers reveal that 100% of them identify some form of AI skills gap. Beyond the Basics: L...

Google AdSense updates revealed for new US state privacy laws

Friday, October 18, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Google AdSense has released an important update addressing upcoming privacy laws in five US states. With new privacy regulations taking effect in Iowa, Delaware, New Jersey, Nebraska, and New Hampshire in early 2025, AdSense users and publishers will see key changes designed to ensure compliance and transparency. Google AdSense updates announced for the new US state ...

Pre-travel shopping platform from InterLnkd and PLAY airlines

Thursday, October 17, 2024 by Austin Harris

InterLnkd has teamed up with PLAY airlines to launch the carrier’s new pre-travel shopping platform, offering curated products to customers in both Europe and North America. Announced at the World Aviation Festival, the partnership will see PLAY become the first airline to offer this functionality to North American travellers. Leveraging InterLnkd’s dynam...

Eco-friendly transportation choices integrated into Google Search

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 by Richard Harris

Amtrak and Google have joined forces to help travelers choose more sustainable transportation options when searching for intercity travel. Thanks to a newly launched, direct data integration, travelers using Google can now view the most up-to-date Amtrak departure times, trip durations and fares directly on the Google Search results page. Amtrak’s new integration ...

Gemini in Snapchat My AI chatbot

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield

Google Cloud recently announced an expanded strategic partnership with Snap Inc. to power generative AI experiences within My AI, Snapchat’s AI-powered chatbot and one of the largest consumer chatbots available today. Snap Inc. partners with Google Cloud to power multi-modal generative AI experiences: Gemini in Snapchat My AI chatbot Snapchat will leverage t...

AI education expanding after CodePath lands 5M in funding

Monday, September 23, 2024 by Austin Harris

CodePath, the organization dedicated to reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of engineers, CTOs, and founders, announced today Google would be contributing $5 million toward its efforts to provide AI-focused educational opportunities for an additional 25,000 college computer science students around the country. The new grant is part of Go...