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....
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...
Anticipatory design faces challenges in business implementation
Thursday, November 14, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, anticipatory design is emerging as a game-changer. This innovative approach, driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Big Data (BD), aims to enhance user experience by predicting and addressing needs before they are even articulated. However, despite its promising potential, many businesses are grappli...
Dynamic 3D visuals are transforming brand identity
Monday, November 11, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
In the ever-evolving world of branding, companies are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to redefine their brand identity. One such company, QuestOne, has successfully reimagined its brand through the use of dynamic 3D visuals. The centerpiece of this transformation is the "Hydrogen Circle," a bold, modular 3D visual that embodies their vision for...
Combining sticky headers with full height elements
Friday, November 8, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
In the ever-evolving world of web design, creating interfaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally robust is a constant challenge. One area that has proven particularly tricky is the combination of sticky headers with full-height elements. As Philip Braunen points out, "Sticky positioning is one of those CSS features that's pretty delicate and ...
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...
Game patching tech from EA
Thursday, October 24, 2024 by Austin Harris
Video games are getting bigger. File sizes are increasing for good reason. World-class storytellers and artists are creating more incredible experiences than ever before, allowing players to dive into beautiful, rich worlds filled with immersive environments and fully realized characters while participating in beloved games from the biggest franchises.
Breakthrough g...
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...
Video game sales by Capcom to pass 50M in 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024 by Austin Harris
Capcom is one of the biggest video game developers/publishers in the world. The Japanese company has witnessed healthy growth in its sales numbers in recent years, and this trend is going to continue in 2024. According to the numbers presented by NoKyc.com, Capcom expects to sell about 50 million games in FY 2024.
Capcom targets 50 million vi...
Unreal Fest highlights
Friday, October 4, 2024 by Richard Harris
Epic Games' Unreal Fest Seattle keynote concluded, celebrating the developer and creator ecosystem and the remarkable projects being built with Unreal Engine and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). The goal was to provide the same powerful technology used to create games like Fortnite to developers, aiming to collectively shape the future of entertainment and interac...
Astronomy magazine ScopeTrader releases October 2024 issue
Thursday, October 3, 2024 by Austin Harris
The October 2024 issue of ScopeTrader astronomy magazine has been officially released, packed with a wealth of articles, insights, and features tailored for astronomy enthusiasts. The cover story, penned by Christopher Smythies, narrates his captivating experience at Goldendale Sky Village, a renowned destination for stargazing. Smythies shares the community’s ded...
iPhone 16 repairability advancements revealed by iFixit
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by Austin Harris
In a recent teardown analysis, iFixit has explored the innovations introduced with Apple’s iPhone 16, revealing significant advancements in repairability that stand out amid mixed reviews from tech critics. The new iPhone lineup, while critiqued for its limited enhancements, marks a notable leap forward in making repairs easier and more accessible.
One of the s...
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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iOS 18 developers need to know this
Friday, September 13, 2024 by Richard Harris
First things first, let's talk about what's new in iOS 18. Apple has packed this release with a plethora of features that will make your apps more powerful, efficient, and user-friendly. Here are some of the highlights:
iOS 18 developers need to know: The essentials
1. Enhanced Privacy Features: Apple continues its crusade for user privacy with new to...
Quantum World Congress 2024 to take place next month
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 by Richard Harris
The third annual Quantum World Congress will take place from Monday, September 9th to Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, at Capital One Hall in Greater Washington. Quantum World Congress (QWC) is a premier global conference, exposition, and networking event that unites quantum technology visionaries, policymakers, researchers, business and investment leaders, educators, a...
Game technology report from Perforce reveals role of game engines
Thursday, September 5, 2024 by Austin Harris
Perforce Software, the DevOps company for global teams requiring speed, quality, security and governance at scale along the development lifecycle, announces the release of the 2024 State of Game Technology Report. This year's study, conducted in collaboration with JetBrains - a global software company specializing in the creation of intelligent, productivity-enhanci...
6 step QA approach published by Info-Tech Research Group
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 by Richard Harris
As organizations integrate Agile, DevOps, automation, and AI into their development workflows, they encounter unique challenges in maintaining high software quality. To address these issues, Info-Tech Research Group has published a blueprint that provides actionable steps for consistently delivering exceptional software. The research emphasizes the need for IT leaders t...
IT Assistant launches from Info-Tech Research Group
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Info-Tech Research Group has officially launched its chatbot, which is driven by generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), "IT Assistant." The new feature provides seamless assistance on the firm's website to all of its members. IT Assistant offers an intuitive conversational interface that helps users discover precise and relevant research content and ...
PhishFlagger anti-phishing email solution released
Monday, August 19, 2024 by Austin Harris
PhishFlagger, a human-compatible patented phishing solution, recently announced its new patented anti-phishing email solution. The solution validates emails through a unique identifier protocol, PhishCounter, which adds a sequential number in the subject line that identifies all outgoing and inbound emails. The easily implemented system also allows recipients to identif...
PayPal Developer Day registration opens
Thursday, August 15, 2024 by Austin Harris
PayPal is set to host its Developer Day for Fastlane on August 20-21, 2024, at its headquarters in San Jose, CA. This event will offer a comprehensive overview of integrating Fastlane with PayPal Complete Payments (PPCP) and Braintree. Attendees will benefit from technical sessions covering REST APIs, JavaScript SDKs, and GraphQL APIs, along with hands-on coding labs an...
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...
GSMA Open Gateway and CAMARA initiatives
Friday, August 9, 2024 by Richard Harris
Nokia is pursuing a strategic commitment to leverage the broader B2B digitalization ecosystem and drive new business models that unlock the potential that network APIs can deliver from the perspective of innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and productivity.
By making network programmability monetizable, the company’s flagship API solution, the Netwo...
Yelp Fusion API outrageous new pricing
Thursday, August 1, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
The Yelp Fusion API enables access to extensive local content and user reviews from millions of businesses worldwide. In a recent letter sent to developers using the previously free Yelp API, Yelp declared that all free accounts had been automatically converted to a paid licensing structure.
"We've been contacting all active users to inform you that we'v...
Engage SDK and collections launched for Android developers
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 by Richard Harris
Android has unveiled a new on-device surface called Collections, designed to showcase personalized content and enhance user engagement beyond the Play Store. This feature, first teased at this year's Google I/O, is powered by the Engage SDK and aims to extend app discovery by offering a seamless user experience.
Engage SDK and collections for Android developers e...
WWDC24 highlights from Apple
Friday, July 26, 2024 by Austin Harris
Apple recently showcased a series of groundbreaking updates and innovations at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2024 (WWDC24), captivating the developer community with a week of insightful sessions. The event highlighted the latest advancements across various domains, including machine learning, Swift, SwiftUI, spatial computing, and more.
WWDC24 highlights from&n...
Data analytics trends shared by Oxylabs
Thursday, July 25, 2024 by Richard Harris
Rytis Ulys discusses future trends in data analytics and business intelligence, including digitization, the rise of big data, and the impact of generative AI models. These advancements are leading to data democratization, allowing non-specialists to engage with data analysis through tools like “text to SQL” products. Ulys also highlights the need f...
API Consumption Management report highlights
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 by Richard Harris
Lunar.Dev recently announced the release of its inaugural report, "The 2024 State of API Consumption Management." This report focuses on API consumption management and includes an in-depth analysis of current trends, challenges, and strategies involving over 200 companies in managing third-party APIs.
As companies increasingly use and rely on dive...
App Marketing report released by AppsFlyer
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 by Richard Harris
AppsFlyer has released the 2024 edition of its State of eCommerce App Marketing report. Tracking shifts in consumer habits and marketing budgets, the study offers valuable insights into how the industry is evolving and which trends brands should harness to drive key metrics in the upcoming peak shopping season, from app downloads to purchases.
The State of ...
ATT user opt in insights from AppsFlyer
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 by Richard Harris
Since the rollout of Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) in April 2021, the landscape of user privacy and advertising in apps has significantly evolved. As of Q1 2024, there's a noticeable increase in user opt-in rates, with 51% of gaming app users and 46% of non-gaming app users consenting to tracking, reflecting rises of 10% and 3% respectively. Alongside ...
Apple shifts position on AI and aquires Darwin AI
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
Apple Inc. is strategically advancing its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) domain, signifying a pivotal shift in the company's approach to integrating AI into its core operations and product ecosystem. The recent innovations and acquisitions underscore the Cupertino-based tech giant’s focus on bringing AI to its offerings while prioritizing user pr...
Gemini AIs app trails behind ChatGPT
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
According to Stocklytics.com, Gemini AI’s app garnered 633K installs in its debut month. However, these numbers placed Gemini behind ChatGPT’s debut by a notable margin of 1 million installs. ChatGPT registered over 1.6M downloads during its first month.
"Gemini AI’s initial performance, while commendable, highlights the formidable lead es...
AI low code roadmap released by WaveMaker
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 by Richard Harris
WaveMaker, the breakthrough development system for accelerating enterprise-grade software development, has updated its platform in response to customer demand for more sophisticated API and code management tools. The new version of WaveMaker now works on the latest Angular technology platform.
WaveMaker releases a new modern development system for enterprise-grade so...
Social media misinformation could impact the 2024 election
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
As Congress moves to potentially ban TikTok in the U.S., Media.com, a new profile-based network, unveils a study showing that 70 percent of social media users are moderately to extremely concerned that misinformation will impact the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. Respondents were also inclined to hold social media companies accountable for misinformation and hate...
Crafting modular Angular apps with standalone components
Thursday, March 7, 2024 by Richard Harris
There are major enhancements in server-side rendering, tooling, and reactivity that are available with the latest Angular 16.0.0 release. But one of the biggest improvements is undoubtedly the introduction of Angular Standalone API because it boosts our ability to develop reusable UI elements and libraries while simultaneously reducing boilerplate modules.
Crafting m...