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...
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...
Why MedGemma 1.5 matters more than the headlines
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 by Richard Harris
When Google announced MedGemma 1.5 earlier this month, the tech press lit up with speculation about healthcare AI revolution or seismic shifts in diagnostics. I've spent decades watching tech buzz evolve into real tools and real pain points in the field, and the truth is simpler: this is a solid, practical step in the long road of building useful AI for healthcare. ...
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...
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...
Legacy code unlocked by corestory ai platform
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 by Richard Harris
Enterprises across various industries are contending with a significant and growing challenge: aging legacy codebases that are critical to their operations but hinder future innovation. These systems, often written in languages like COBOL, C, and Java, can be brittle, poorly documented, and a major roadblock to modernization efforts. Organizations looking to digitally t...
MicroFactory raises 1.5M to scale manufacturing robot
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
MicroFactory, a San Francisco-based robotics startup, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to expand its general-purpose robotic system for desktop manufacturing tasks. The funding round included investors such as Clement Delangue, founder of Hugging Face, and Naval Ravikant, an early investor in Uber and Twitter. With this capital, MicroFactory’s post-mone...
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...
Meta smart glasses launch with display to pursue superintelligence
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 by Richard Harris
Meta Platforms has introduced its first consumer-ready smart glasses with an integrated digital display. The launch highlights the company’s effort to merge wearable hardware with artificial intelligence, positioning glasses as a tool for everyday interaction with digital systems while balancing opportunities and challenges.
Features of the new device
The ne...
iPhone Air slimmer design highlights the Apple iPhone 17 launch
Monday, September 15, 2025 by Austin Harris
Apple introduced its iPhone 17 series at a Cupertino event, unveiling four new models including the iPhone 17 Air, which the company described as its “thinnest iPhone ever.” The new Air model is designed to be slimmer and lighter than past devices, while still offering a full-size display and upgraded internal hardware.
The event also showcased updates to A...
Salesforce data breach linked to Tenable via Salesloft Drift
Friday, September 12, 2025 by Richard Harris
A recent Salesforce data breach involving the Salesloft Drift integration has affected multiple organizations, including cybersecurity company Tenable. The company confirmed that limited customer contact and support case data were exposed but emphasized that no core product data was compromised.
Scope of exposed information
Tenable reported that information access...
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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Salesforce breach let hackers steal Google customer data
Monday, August 25, 2025 by Richard Harris
In June, one of Google’s corporate Salesforce instances was affected by activity consistent with the UNC6040 campaign described in the post. Google responded by conducting an impact analysis and implementing mitigation steps. The affected instance stored contact information and related notes for small and medium-sized businesses. Investigators confirmed that data ...
Tea App cybersecurity incident update
Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The Tea App has issued an update regarding the cybersecurity incident that occurred on July 25, 2025. During the course of an ongoing investigation, it was discovered that some users’ direct messages (DMs) were accessed as part of the initial breach. As a precautionary measure, the company has disabled DM functionality and taken the affected system offline.
Tea...
Wayback 0.1 released
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The development team behind Wayback has announced the first preview release of version 0.1, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward becoming a full Xorg replacement. Wayback is a compatibility layer for X11 that enables the operation of traditional, X11-only desktop environments under Wayland. Functioning as an X11 server backed by Wayland, it leverages wl...
Web Guide search experiment from Google
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 by Austin Harris
Google has unveiled an experimental new feature called Web Guide, part of its ongoing Search Labs initiatives. Designed to reshape how users engage with the search engine results page, Web Guide leverages artificial intelligence to organize links and resources more intelligently. This experiment aims to help people discover information on the web more efficiently by gro...
Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic released
Monday, August 11, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Samsung Electronics recently introduced the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic,1 establishing an iconic design identity across the entire Galaxy Watch lineup. Building upon the foundation of the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s cushion design, this series boasts the thinnest, most comfortable Galaxy Watch ever2 for continuous health tracking. The Galaxy Watch8 series sui...
KNP ransomware attack
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
One of the UK's oldest transport companies, KNP Logistics Group, collapsed under the weight of a ransomware attack that began with a single guessed password. The company, founded in 1865 and known primarily through its “Knights of Old” fleet, had survived world wars, economic upheavals, and generational shifts in the freight industry. But it could not su...
The Wizard of Oz gets an AI makeover
Monday, August 4, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
One of the most iconic films in cinematic history, The Wizard of Oz, will debut in a way no one has ever seen before, on the colossal, wraparound LED screen of the Las Vegas Sphere. But this isn’t simply a high-resolution screening of the 1939 classic. Instead, it’s a groundbreaking AI-driven reinterpretation that transforms the viewing experience into somet...
Better code quality starts with AI developer tools says Greptile
Thursday, July 31, 2025 by Richard Harris
Greptile, the provider of AI-powered code review solutions, recently announced its vision for transforming software development through artificial intelligence (AI) developer tools, emphasizing the growing necessity of integrating these technologies into modern development workflows to improve code quality.
Better code quality starts with AI developer tools says Grep...
From SNL to software
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by Richard Harris
John Krewson is the founder and CEO of Sketch Development Services, a St. Louis-based consultancy known for helping companies simplify the complex process of delivering software. With a background that spans software development, project management, and leadership, plus a surprising past in entertainment, including a brief appearance on Saturday Night Live, Krewson...
Zodia Rewards launch
Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Austin Harris
Zodia Custody, the institution-first digital assets platform backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD, recently announced the launch of Zodia Rewards, an opt-in token rewards programme for institutional clients.
The institutional stablecoin market is booming, with $5 trillion in transaction value last year ...
Donky Kong Bananza developer interview
Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Austin Harris
In the 19th volume of Nintendo’s Ask the Developer interview series, where creators share the company’s thoughts and development details in their own words, the spotlight turns to the team behind Donkey Kong Bananza, the Nintendo Switch 2 game. (Translated from the original Japanese. This interview was conducted before the game’s release.)
Donky Kon...
Trumps Nvidia u-turn sets Nasdaq to surge
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 by Austin Harris
The Nasdaq is on the brink of a powerful new rally after Nvidia confirmed it will resume AI chip sales to China, with backing from the US government, marking a dramatic reversal in trade policy and a major catalyst for markets.
This is the bullish prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group following Nvidia’s return to the w...
Gemini CLI brings Gemini directly into developers terminals
Sunday, July 13, 2025 by Austin Harris
Free and open source, Gemini CLI brings Gemini directly into developers’ terminals with unmatched access for individuals. For developers, the command line interface (CLI) is not just a tool; it is home. The terminal’s efficiency, ubiquity, and portability make it the go-to utility for getting work done. As developers' reliance on the terminal endures, so...
NIKKE returns to Anime Expo 2025
Sunday, July 13, 2025 by Austin Harris
Level Infinite recently announced that GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, the acclaimed sci-fi RPG shooter, is returning to Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles with its largest and most immersive showcase to date. Coinciding with the event, the highly anticipated NieR:Automata Collaboration Rerun also launches across PC and mobile platforms, bringing fan-favorite characters, mi...
Ulticam IQ with Gemini on Google Cloud
Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Austin Harris
Ulticam IQ a new line of AI powered security cameras designed for advanced features and affordability from global AIoT solutions leader Xthings will now come with advanced cloud AI features using Gemini on Google Cloud bringing professional level video analytics to homeowners with free cloud recording on a rolling 7 day basis.
Ulticam IQ with Gemini on Google Cloud
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Cribl Copilot Editor brings AI-driven telemetry
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
Cribl announced Copilot Editor, an advancement in Cribl’s AI-powered telemetry management solution that significantly increases productivity for IT and security professionals, reduces manual effort, all while preventing critical errors through human-in-the-loop controls.
Copilot Editor uses AI to help IT and security teams more easily do schema mapping, t...
Unreal Fest Orlando 2025
Thursday, May 29, 2025 by Richard Harris
Unreal Fest Orlando 2025 is set to take place at the Orange County Convention Center in the North-South Halls from June 2 to June 5. This year’s event marks a major milestone as the State of Unreal will be hosted at Unreal Fest for the first time. It’s an exciting opportunity for creators, developers, and enthusiasts across industries to gather, learn, and c...
COMPUTEX 2025 recap
Monday, May 26, 2025 by Richard Harris
At Computex 2025 in Taipei, ASUS delivered a powerful demonstration of its evolving philosophy, summarized by the theme “Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities.” The event served as a platform for ASUS to articulate how artificial intelligence is now foundational to every segment of its business, from high-performance computing infrastructure and creative t...
CodeRabbit now available on Visual Studio Code
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 by Richard Harris
CodeRabbit is now available on the popular Visual Studio Code editor. The integration brings CodeRabbit’s AI code reviews directly into Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code at the earliest stages of software development—inside the code editor itself - at no cost to the developers.
This new support enhances CodeRabbit’s multi-layered review approach: contin...
PYUSD stablecoin adoption to increase
Friday, May 16, 2025 by Richard Harris
PayPal Holdings, Inc. and Coinbase Global, Inc. have announced an expansion of their partnership aimed at increasing the adoption, distribution, and utilization of the PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin. This collaboration is set to provide value for consumers, enterprises, and institutions as they continue to utilize digital currencies across platforms and borders with the ...
Microsoft Build 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 by Richard Harris
Microsoft is set to host the much-anticipated Microsoft Build 2025 conference, featuring a comprehensive lineup of .NET and C# content designed to engage developers of all experience levels. The event, taking place both in-person in Seattle and virtually from May 19-22, 2025, will showcase the latest advancements and future directions of .NET technologies.
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