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BLACK app empowers student collaboration

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 by Freeman Lightner

In a time when academic pressure and digital distractions are at their peak, students are increasingly in need of tools that simplify communication, streamline resource sharing, and foster collective learning. Rising to meet this challenge is BLACK, a student-built mobile application developed with one clear goal, to transform how students collaborate. The creator be...

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...

Gen AI revolution accelerated by IBM

Monday, May 19, 2025 by Richard Harris

At the company's annual THINK event, IBM (NYSE: IBM) unveiled new hybrid technologies that break down the longstanding barriers to scaling enterprise AI – enabling businesses to build and deploy AI agents with their own enterprise data. IBM estimates that over one billion apps will emerge by 2028, putting pressure on businesses to scale across increasingly ...

Collaborative AI tools are reshaping software development

Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Richard Harris

Cory Hymel, Vice President of Innovation and Research at Crowdbotics, brings his extensive expertise in AI and software development to the forefront in this engaging Q&A. Hymel delves into the transformative impact of AI on the software development lifecycle, highlighting its influence on areas like code generation, requirements engineering, and context management. ...

Couchbase Edge Server launched for edge AI apps

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger

Couchbase, Inc. launched Couchbase Edge Server, an offline-first, lightweight database server and sync solution designed to provide low latency data access, consolidation, storage and processing for applications in resource-constrained edge environments. Edge applications that rely solely on cloud databases can be slowed down due to connectivity challenges, bu...

Top growth areas for developers in 2025

Monday, January 13, 2025 by Freeman Lightner

There are many ways artificial intelligence can assist developers today, from helping to streamline the development process by instantly detecting and fixing errors to summarizing code and generating documentation. A recent survey corroborated that 76% of developers are using or planning to use AI coding tools. Respondents cited several benefits for using AI such as inc...

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...

Game of the year predictions for 2024

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 by Richard Harris

A new study has predicted that Astro Bot will be the winner of this year’s Game of the Year award. Experts at the gaming site Clash.gg analyzed data from Metacritic to determine the shortlisted games with the highest critic and user ratings. This data then determined the final ranking. The Game Award for Game of the Year is a highly a...

App development predictions for 2025 from Kochava

Friday, December 20, 2024 by Richard Harris

As we approach 2025, app development is rapidly evolving. Technological advancements, changes in user expectations, and emerging global trends are redefining what it means to build, deploy, and use mobile and web applications. 2025 app development predictions from Amro Hassan at Kochava With groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, connectivity, and...

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...

Future of work strategy revealed by IBM-Oracle study

Friday, September 20, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

The world of work is undergoing a significant transformation due to rapid advancements in AI and automation. As a result, business leaders are reevaluating their workforce strategies to get ahead in this changing landscape. A new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, in partnership with Oracle, reveals the top concerns facing surveyed executives around...

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 ...

Free trials have high customer conversion rate

Thursday, September 12, 2024 by Richard Harris

New data shows 30-day free trials had the highest customer acquisition (32%) and conversion rate (56%) and are shown to be 28 times more effective than free products. However, despite its effectiveness, nearly 3 in 4 ecommerce sellers didn't use the approach in 2023. Free trials have high customer conversion rate These findings come from the ‘Optima...

Apps that use icons gain users

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 by Austin Harris

New research from SplitMetrics has found that apps that optimize icons can land up to 25% more users. The findings are part of a new report, ASO Benchmarks & Mobile Trends Report 2024, which analysed close to 200 apps and over 3500 A/B tests across Google Play and the Apple App Store. Apps that use icons gain users The study found that the average mobile ...

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...

Telepathic human-AI communication breakthrough by MindPortal

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by Austin Harris

A team of academics and scientists announced a huge breakthrough in seamless telepathic communication. For the first time, artificial intelligence has been successfully used to decode continuous imagined speech from the brain - opening new horizons in human-AI communication in the form of an AI model called MindSpeech. In a groundbreaking trial run by startup Mi...

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...

Apps with highest install rates (CPI) revealed in latest report

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 by Richard Harris

SplitMetrics, an app growth solutions company, has released its latest report, ASO Benchmarks & Mobile Trends Report 2024, offering a comprehensive analysis of App Store Optimization (ASO) benchmarks and mobile trends for 2024. The report delves into three key app categories: finance, shopping, and utilities. Apps with highest install rates (CPI) revealed from S...

Mobile banking soars above online banking

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield

With mobile banking usage set to soar, a new study has revealed which states are leading the way, with Florida emerging as the most financially tech-savvy state. The study, conducted by software development company Vention, utilized Google Keyword Planner to analyze the nationwide Google search volume behind various keywords related to mobile banking - includi...

Apple Swift Student Challenge winners for 2024

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 by Austin Harris

Apple’s annual Swift Student Challenge recognizes the best in student coding, and this year, it has added a new category to its ranks. Out of 350 winning submissions, 50 students have been named Distinguished Winners for building app playgrounds that stand out for their innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity. These 50 students have been invited to a...

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 ...

Rise in cyberattacks is alarming folks

Friday, June 28, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

A recent study has uncovered a startling rise in cyberattacks from 2022 to 2023. Throughout 2023, the United States experienced an alarming 3,205 data breaches, marking a dramatic 78% surge from the 1,801 incidents reported in 2022. The study conducted by data collection experts SOAX utilized data from the Identity Theft Resource Center on the number of data vi...

Sherlocked: The controversial practice of Apple copying apps

Thursday, June 20, 2024 by Richard Harris

In recent years, "Sherlocked" has become a buzzword associated with Apple. This term describes Apple's practice of integrating features from popular third-party apps into its own operating systems, often rendering those apps obsolete. The term originated from Apple's Sherlock search tool, which incorporated features from the third-party tool Watson. At...

Multi platform apps are becoming more popular

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger

Candy Crush Saga is one of the world’s most popular video games, with more than 5 billion downloads. That’s partly because gamers can play it anywhere. It offers versions for multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, and Windows: a practice known as multihoming. Smaller developers, however, often decide not to pursue multiple platforms because it&r...

Token Trek user engagement platform launched by The Radix Ecosystem

Thursday, June 6, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger

The Radix Ecosystem has launched a quest-focused user onboarding initiative called Token Trek, aimed at increasing community engagement and on-chain transactions. Built by Dmany, a social infrastructure startup empowering web3 enthusiasts to earn crypto rewards, Token Trek provides users with opportunities to explore the Radix ecosystem whilst being rewarded for doing s...

TikTok and Instagram stock popularity revealed by new study

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger

A new study conducted with the help of global fintech group Plus500 examined each company within the S&P 500 by analyzing the volume of content generated and the corresponding views on TikTok and Instagram. Subsequently, the stock prices were compared between January 3rd, 2023, and April 8th, 2024, to assess the performance of S&P 500 stocks favored by traders o...

Top startups of the decade revealed

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by Richard Harris

New data has revealed the top 10 most successful startups of the decade. The Startup Success Index, by software development experts at Vention, analyzed a list of 1,220 startups, from CB Insights, against its valuation, the public perception of the company through search volume, its growth score, and the number of employees. Results for each category were converted...

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...

Otomi Kubernetes engineering platform from Red Kubes

Thursday, March 21, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

A prototype constructed as part of a recent platform engineering adoption research showcases an unprecedented deployment time for a completely new app - just 22 minutes. This commendable feat is in stark contrast to other modern cloud deployments, which usually take 7 to 8 hours to deploy a new app. In traditional deployments, the delivery time will typically take much ...

Physical exercise prescription apps research findings

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Richard Harris

In a context in which physical exercise is considered a key factor in healthy aging, a group of researchers led by the physiotherapist at the Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili health complex Luis Soto, working with experts in digital health at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), examined the mobile applications for exercise available in the leading app stores. Their obj...

Gecko edge computing from Akamai takes to cloud computing

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Akamai Technologies, the cloud company has unveiled plans to embed cloud computing capabilities into its massive edge network. Akamai’s Generalized Edge Compute (Gecko) advances Akamai’s strategy to be the cloud computing platform for companies that want to deliver better experiences by running workloads closer to users, devices, and sources of data. Akam...

Apps that share your personal data the most

Friday, January 26, 2024 by Richard Harris

A new study has revealed which popular apps collect and share the most personal data with third parties. SQL Server Consulting studied and analyzed the most downloaded apps on the Google Play Store to see which apps are giving away the most personal information. Top apps most likely to share your personal data according to SQL Server Consulting Rank...