IT spending rises as banks balance legacy and innovation
Monday, April 13, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
Financial institutions face rising IT budgets as they balance innovation, legacy and regulation, says Celent, a GlobalData company. Firms across banking, insurance, and capital markets are preparing for a year of measured technology investment, where the need to modernize core platforms meets the urgency to scale artificial intelligence and reinforce data governance. Wi...
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...
Foresight Secures $25M to Bridge Infrastructure Execution Gap
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by Richard Harris
Foresight, the AI powered project delivery platform for large scale infrastructure, announced a Series A financing of 25 million United States dollars led by Macquarie Capital Venture Capital, with participation from seed investor Creandum, ISAI Build from the Bouygues group managed by ISAI, i2bf Global Ventures, and Somersault Ventures. The company will use the capital...
Sinch introduces agentic conversations to power enterprise AI engagement
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Sinch is expanding how enterprises build and operate customer experiences by advancing the use of AI agents across global communication channels. Sinch geographic coverage and communications expertise provide a foundation that enterprises can rely on for scale, trust, and performance as they adopt agent driven engagement. Sinch (publ) announced agentic conversations, a ...
DeFi confidence grows with experience as users look toward 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Sentiment among DeFi users remains positive heading into 2026, with 72% of respondents globally expressing optimism about the sector’s future. U.S. users reported one of the highest confidence levels at 83%, while sentiment across Asian markets was comparatively more muted, with respondents in Singapore (64%), Taiwan (63%) and in Hong Kong (56%), according to a su...
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...
AI productivity rises amid 2026 uncertainty
Thursday, February 19, 2026 by Trey Abbe
AI continues to deliver measurable productivity and performance gains across organizations, but global economic uncertainty and geopolitical risk are reshaping technology investment, hiring, and innovation strategies for 2026, according to the annual Reveal Top Software Development Challenges Survey from Infragistics, released today. The study surveyed 250 senior t...
Litera enhances Kira platform
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Litera introduces enhanced Kira upgrades, driving the next evolution of its AI‑powered contract intelligence solution. As deal activity increases and GenAI adoption accelerates across a growing market of legal tools, Kira helps legal teams analyze contracts at scale with the accuracy, governance, and collaboration required for high-stakes legal work. Trusted by 71%...
What's in Store for Open Source in 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 by Mike Milinkovich
As 2025 draws to a close, many of us find ourselves reflecting on a year of remarkable change and looking ahead to what lies beyond the horizon. The end of the year often brings a mix of reflection and anticipation, a time when the open source ecosystem pauses to take stock and to imagine what the next chapter might bring.
In that spirit, I'd like to share a few ...
Foundation of AI for the Future
Thursday, December 11, 2025 by Ed Keisling
As AI continues to become more mature and advanced in the way it’s used, organizations are finding their initial generation of pilots weren’t built to last. Models, frameworks and integration standards are changing faster than teams can keep up with, leaving early solutions outdated, unsupported or insecure.
AI plumbing requires evolution
To evolve in ...
Human Intelligence, Specificity and Context all Vibe in 2026
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 by Austin Harris
By 2026, the most impactful shift will not be the replacement of human effort, but its elevation. The focus will move from automating repetitive tasks to amplifying human judgment, context, and strategic thinking. For enterprises, this means the developers and business leaders who succeed will be those who can steer AI with precision, not just deploy it at scale.
The...
Tebex Predictions for 2026
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 by Austin Harris
2025’s fight for developer choice and fair platform fees brought us a turning point in digital monetization: Google’s settlement allowed lower Play Store fees but also opened the door to rival third-party app stores on Android. This set a precedent that will create lasting momentum that snowballs into 2026, where alternative payment systems will continue to ...
Anaconda enterprise AI Catalyst launches
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 by Richard Harris
Anaconda has introduced AI Catalyst, a suite designed to support enterprise artificial intelligence development with a focus on transparency, governance, and deployment flexibility. The offering is part of the Anaconda Platform and operates on Amazon Web Services (AWS), giving organizations a way to identify, test, and operationalize AI models within controlled environm...
Airline data breach hits WestJet exposing over 1M passengers
Thursday, October 30, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, disclosed that a data breach earlier this year compromised the personal information of approximately 1.2 million passengers. The airline reported the incident in a filing with Maine’s attorney general, confirming that 240 residents in the state were affected.
Details of the information compromised
The informati...
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...
Perforce reveals uncertainty around AI data privacy
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 by Austin Harris
Perforce Software’s 2025 State of Data Compliance and Security Report has revealed a striking disconnect between enterprise AI ambitions and the understanding of data privacy risks. According to the report, a large majority of organizations support using sensitive data in AI development but simultaneously express significant concerns about its security. This parad...
Rizon launches stablecoin app
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Rizon, a fintech startup founded by Lithuanian entrepreneurs Ignas Survila and Laurynas Jokubaitis, has introduced a stablecoin app designed to simplify the use of digital dollars worldwide. The app, which is available in 110 countries, enables users to spend USDC and USDT through Visa-backed payment cards, Apple Pay, and ATMs while maintaining a non-custodial architect...
Crypto ETFs set to surge in US market amid streamlined approvals
Friday, October 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
The U.S. market for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is poised for rapid growth following changes to regulatory standards that simplify the approval process. Asset managers are preparing to introduce a variety of new crypto ETFs, expanding beyond traditional holdings like bitcoin and ethereum.
SEC updates listing standards for crypto ETFs
The U.S. Secur...
Gemini launches Australian Arm
Thursday, October 9, 2025 by Richard Harris
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has initiated operations in Australia, expanding its digital currency exchange services to meet increasing local demand. The firm aims to offer a platform tailored for Australian users and institutions, enhancing accessibility and regulatory compliance. The expansion represents part of Gemini’s broader strategy to strengthen its pres...
Java 25 focus on developers and AI in new Oracle release
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 by Austin Harris
The latest release of Oracle’s long-standing programming platform, designed to support both traditional and AI-enhanced applications. The update includes thousands of improvements, emphasizing productivity, performance, stability, and security, while providing long-term support for enterprises.
Enhanced support for AI integration
Java 25 includes updates aim...
Huawei improves censoring with co-developed DeepSeek model
Friday, October 3, 2025 by Austin Harris
Chinese technology company Huawei has developed a co-adapted AI model intended to filter politically sensitive content and harmful speech online. Based on the open-source DeepSeek-R1 architecture, the revised model, called DeepSeek-R1-Safe, was trained using Huawei’s Ascend AI chips and modified to comply with domestic regulatory requirements. Tests conducted by H...
AI driven medication advances as FDA reduces animal testing
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a central force in drug discovery and testing, offering new methods to accelerate the development of treatments while reducing reliance on animal models. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increasingly encouraged the adoption of new approach methodologies, or NAMs, that include AI simulations, computational models...
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...
AI troubles teachers amid rise of automated learning tools
Friday, September 19, 2025 by Trey Abbe
Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly embedded in classrooms, creating new dynamics between students, teachers, and school policies. Automated learning systems can generate essays, solve math problems, or provide tailored tutoring. Educators are addressing how these technologies intersect with existing definitions of academic honesty and independent learning. A...
Autonomous Lyft service rolls out robotaxi pilot in Atlanta
Friday, September 19, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Ride-hailing platform Lyft has introduced a pilot program offering autonomous vehicle rides in Atlanta in partnership with May Mobility, a Michigan-based autonomous driving startup. The service integrates directly into Lyft’s app and provides a choice between traditional rides and robotaxi trips.
The vehicles used in the program are Toyota Sienna minivans retro...
Google appeal rejected in Epic Games app store antitrust case
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
https://appdevelopermagazine.com/epic-games-sues-google-for-blocking-app-distribution/Alphabet Inc.'s Google was unsuccessful in its attempt to overturn a federal court ruling that ordered the company to reform its Android app store practices. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a unanimous decision rejecting Google’s claims that the trial j...
GitHub Copilot surpasses 20M users
Monday, August 18, 2025 by Austin Harris
Microsoft Corporation wrapped up its fiscal year 2025 on an exceptionally strong note, delivering robust growth across cloud, AI, productivity, and consumer services. The tech giant reported a 24% year-over-year jump in net income for the fourth quarter, amounting to $27.2 billion, while revenue for the same period reached $76.4 billion, an 18% increase. These results u...
Apple app store algorithm revealed
Monday, August 18, 2025 by Austin Harris
Under mounting regulatory pressure from the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple Inc. has made a landmark move by publicly disclosing the internal workings of the App Store’s recommendation algorithm for the first time. The release of the new document, titled “Store Services Tiers,” is being hailed by industry observers as a major tu...
Meta ends paid political ads in EU over new rules
Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Beginning in October 2025, Meta will cease allowing political, electoral, and social issue advertisements on its platforms within the European Union. This decision comes in response to the incoming Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation, which Meta argues imposes unworkable legal and operational requirements.
The TTPA introduces stringe...
Quickcode.ai expands around the globe
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Quickcode.ai, the AI-powered trade compliance platform transforming how companies manage tariff classifications and regulatory changes, today announced sweeping updates that will significantly expand its impact on global trade. With the platform now supporting HS codes for every country and enabling users to manage millions of SKUs at scale, Quickcode.ai is redefining w...
State of Crypto Summit 2025
Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
Coinbase convened over 600 policymakers, financial leaders, and technology innovators at its third annual State of Crypto Summit, highlighting a dramatic shift in crypto’s global role and unveiling its largest initiative to date: building the future of global payments.
State of Crypto Summit 2025: Coinbase Hosts Third Annual Summit, Unveils Bold Push into ...
Deep Research launches in Azure AI
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by Richard Harris
Microsoft has announced the public preview of Deep Research, a new feature within the Azure AI Foundry Agent Service. This offering delivers OpenAI’s advanced agentic research capabilities as an API and SDK solution, integrated directly with Azure’s enterprise-grade agentic platform.
Deep Research Launches in Azure AI Foundry Agent Service: Enterprise-Sca...
2025 Artifact Management Report
Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
The 2025 Artifact Management Report arrives at a moment of profound change for software development teams worldwide. As organizations grapple with unprecedented security challenges, rapid AI adoption, and complex software supply chains, this year’s findings expose the critical gaps and evolving expectations surrounding artifact management. With software now the ba...
Subscription management arrives with RevenueCat and Paddle
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
RevenueCat and Paddle have launched a new integration to help developers unify subscriptions across web and mobile.
The integration allows users to purchase subscriptions seamlessly across web and mobile. Developers benefit from unified subscription data across platforms, with Paddle managing web-specific payments and the associated tax and compliance comp...
Fortnite returns to iOS
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 by Richard Harris
Fortnite has returned to the iOS App Store in the United States after nearly five years of absence, marking a turning point in the strained relationship between Epic Games and Apple. This reappearance is not just a routine relisting of a popular mobile game, it signifies a dramatic shift in the power struggle between large tech platforms and the developers who rely on t...