The App Economy Is Thriving
Monday, April 20, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
The app economy keeps accelerating, generating jobs, revenues, and new services for consumers and businesses. Drawing on market data and a national survey of 1,250 U.S. app based business leaders, this press release outlines why the ecosystem is strong, what risks could slow it down, and how balanced policy can protect consumers while preserving innovation and growth.
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FCC prohibits new foreign router models citing critical infrastructure risks
Thursday, April 9, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to include all consumer grade routers produced in foreign countries. This action restricts approval of new device models that could enter the United States market without sufficient safeguards. The step reflects a coordinated national security determination by Executive Branch experts that certain router...
Tenstorrent and Infinia launch Abu Dhabi based Sovereign AI Initiative
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Tenstorrent USA, Inc. and Infinia Technologies Limited are excited to announce a strategic partnership agreement to co-develop and commercialize sovereign AI infrastructure solutions from Abu Dhabi, with an initial focus on government, financial services, and critical infrastructure customers across the GCC. The agreement was signed by Jim Keller, CEO of Tenst...
DeepSeek often restricted globally
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Artificial intelligence tools are rapidly becoming part of everyday work and learning, yet access to leading chatbots is far from uniform across the world. Governments are asserting jurisdiction over data flows, age controls, and transparency standards, and platforms are adapting to new rules country by country. Within this landscape, DeepSeek has emerged as the most fr...
National App Day 2025: Industry leaders weigh in on app economy
Friday, December 12, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
With National App Day now behind us (December 11th), it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on the role applications continue to play in today’s workplace. Leaders from OutSystems, Xerox, and Appfire share their perspectives on how apps are shaping modern work - and what organizations can expect as app-driven productivity moves into its next chapter.
Nation...
New report reveals a thriving app ecosystem is valued by developers
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
A major new survey of U.S. app-business leaders shows strong confidence in the app economy and in the tools available for developers. The research, released by the Developers Alliance, found high proportions of respondents reporting that the app ecosystem remains robust, efficient, and supportive of growth.
Survey methods and key findings
The report draws on respo...
Nvidia results highlight AI's strength as stocks hit records
Monday, October 20, 2025 by Austin Harris
Nvidia has reported earnings and revenues that exceeded analysts’ expectations, with sales guidance of $54 billion for the current quarter. The results underscore the ongoing expansion of infrastructure driven by artificial intelligence, as demand for AI-powered computing continues to accelerate.
The company’s earnings announcement arrived as the S&P ...
Apple withdraws ICE tracking apps from App Store including ICEBlock
Friday, October 10, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Apple has removed ICEBlock and similar applications from its App Store following a request from the Trump administration. The move marks a rare instance of a U.S. technology firm complying with a federal demand to take down apps, raising new questions about the balance between public safety, free speech, and corporate responsibility.
What the apps did
ICEBlock and...
Nvidia's OpenAI investment could reach 100 billion
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, supplying the artificial intelligence company with data center chips while acquiring non-controlling shares. The partnership represents one of the largest funding commitments in the AI sector and strengthens ties between two organizations at the forefront of machine learning development.
Strategic investment detail...
Raised H-1B costs may shift tech jobs to U.S. Developers
Monday, October 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
A new requirement imposing a $100,000 annual fee on many H-1B visa petitions has reshaped the debate about how U.S. companies recruit technology talent. The measure applies broadly to employers hiring or renewing foreign workers and significantly increases the financial burden on businesses that depend on this visa category.
What the new rule changes
The fee appli...
Phishing sites seized by Microsoft in major crackdown
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 by Richard Harris
Microsoft has intensified its efforts to combat cybercrime by targeting Raccoon0365, a subscription-based phishing service that enabled wide-scale credential theft. Working through the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, the company successfully obtained approval to seize nearly 340 internet domains associated with fraudulent login pages.
The campaign represents one of...
Push for FTC to Investigate Microsoft
Monday, September 22, 2025 by Austin Harris
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has formally requested the Federal Trade Commission to examine Microsoft for what he describes as significant cybersecurity shortcomings. The request cites repeated security incidents and raises questions about the company’s role in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Senator highlights cybersecurity risks
In a letter addressed to FT...
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...
Meet the people coding a more sustainable world
Friday, August 29, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Around the world, developers are finding innovative ways to address sustainability and environmental challenges through technology. Mobile apps and games are no longer limited to entertainment or productivity - they are also becoming tools for education, conservation, and the creation of new career paths in the green economy. A recent #WeArePlay feature showcased a grou...
ChatGPT agents bridging research and action
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 by Austin Harris
You can now ask ChatGPT to handle requests like “look at my calendar and brief me on upcoming client meetings based on recent news,” “plan and buy ingredients to make Japanese breakfast for four,” and “analyze three competitors and create a slide deck.” ChatGPT will intelligently navigate websites, filter results, prompt you to log in...
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...
Zodia Custody launches Zodia Rewards
Monday, August 4, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Zodia Custody, the digital assets platform backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD, 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 alone. Howe...
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 ...
EazyPostcard lets you write to global leaders
Saturday, July 12, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
EazyPostCard, the new French platform for sending digital postcards, has officially launched worldwide. Created by renowned French entrepreneur Mathieu Burthey, this innovative service combines the emotion of physical postcards with the convenience of digital technology.
EazyPostcard lets you write to global leaders: Reinventing the traditional postcard
EazyPostCa...
Robotic surgery developer hires grad inspired by mothers procedure
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 by Richard Harris
A December 2024 graduate of Missouri University of Science and Technology is putting his knowledge and skills to work for the company behind the robotic system used to perform his mother’s minimally invasive cancer surgery.
Pictured above: Matthew Stehlin celebrates his graduation from Missouri S&T with his mother Amy’s dog, Poppy. Photo by Michael Pi...
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 ...
AI solutions for US government
Monday, December 23, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Seekr and Carahsoft Technology Corp. have announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Seekr’s Master Government Aggregator, making the company’s reliable and transparent AI platform available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, Information Tech...
Increasing cyber threats from artificial intelligence
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 by Austin Harris
The UK Cybersecurity M&A market has grown significantly over the past decade, with the deal volume trend line increasing, and the sector continuing to attract significant investment from Private Equity, alongside larger corporates consolidating emerging technologies to counter increasingly sophisticated threats.
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has...
Telegram app grows in popularity
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 by Austin Harris
Ever since it launched in August 2013, Telegram has been an exceptionally popular social media platform and messaging app, thanks to its utility and focus on privacy.
Telegram's strong growth continued well into 2024. Finbold’s research found that, between April 10 and July 22, the platform added more than 485,000 monthly active users (MoU) every day.
Th...
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...
Humanoid Drink Robot from Richtech Robotics
Monday, September 9, 2024 by Austin Harris
Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, announced the installation of its advanced robotic beverage system, ADAM, at a One Kitchen in a Rockford, IL Walmart. This milestone marks the second installation as part of a planned rollout across 240 One Kitchen locations in the U.S. One Kitchen r...
Bluebird Network seeking bids to complete fiber project
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 by Richard Harris
Bluebird Network, a communications infrastructure provider and operator of more than 11,000 miles of fiber and two data centers, is seeking bids from vendors to complete the Engineering Design and/or Environmental Assessments associated with the project.
Vendors are invited to visit the Bluebird RFP submission website to submit a proposal associated with the fi...
ONCD asks software manufacturers to adopt memory safe languages
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 by Richard Harris
The White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has released a new report asking software manufacturers to adopt memory-safe programming languages to help reduce vulnerabilities from entering the supply chain.
"For thirty-five years, memory safety vulnerabilities have plagued the digital ecosystem, but it doesn’t have to be this way. This repo...
SXSW keynote speakers revealed
Monday, February 19, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals has announced the addition of new Keynotes and a fifth round of Featured Speakers for the 38th edition of its annual Conference, which celebrates the convergence of technology, film, television, and music. SXSW takes place March 8-16, 2024 in Austin, Texas. The Keynotes announced include five-time Olympic gold meda...
Symbolic AI programming platform Allegro CL releases v11 update
Monday, January 15, 2024 by Richard Harris
Franz Inc. announced the release of Allegro CL v11, which includes key performance enhancements now available within the most effective system for developing and deploying applications to solve complex problems in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
"The rapid adoption of Generative AI (LLMs) is fueling heightened demand for guided, fact-based applications whi...
Critical minerals tech hub S&T could land $40M in funding
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 by Richard Harris
As one of the nation's 31 Tech Hubs, the Critical Minerals and Materials for Advanced Energy Tech Hub, led by Missouri University of Science and Technology, will soon be considered for a range of $40 million to $70 million in federal funding.
The university is currently hosting workshops to strategize on how to make the strongest case possible.
"At our re...
Open source AI trends for 2024 according to Eclipse Foundation
Thursday, December 21, 2023 by Richard Harris
Each year I usually like to make a few predictions about where the software industry, open source, and Eclipse Foundation projects are headed. This year is going to be a little broader, as some large trends are going to impact us in ways that should be discussed and understood.
Government regulation will impact the software industry
The first trend is that for the...
Human and robot collaboration will increase says Pudu Robotics
Friday, December 15, 2023 by Richard Harris
While back-of-house robots have recently received much of the attention (e.g., Chipotle's Autocado, Sweetgreen's Kale shooting robot, and White Castle’s "Flippy"), front-of-house robots are expected to show up more regularly, serving food, gathering dirty dishes, and sometimes even hosting.
Labor shortage drives the restaurant industry to hire...
Biden signs AI executive order, what you need to know
Monday, October 30, 2023 by Richard Harris
President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order specifically focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The order is a testament to the ever-growing importance of AI in various sectors, and it outlines a comprehensive strategy aimed at harnessing the transformative power of AI while addressing the ethical, national security, and economic aspects associated with its...
