AI Will Reshape Things In 2026
Thursday, December 18, 2025 by Austin Harris
Aniket Shaligram, VP of Technology at Talentica Software, predicts that the coming year will mark a shift from AI as a productivity aid to AI as an active participant in product teams. Organizations will move beyond simple AI assistants toward clearly defined AI “team members” that own specific responsibilities, are measured against outcomes, and collaborate...
Bluesky releases dislike button as it reaches 40 million users
Monday, November 3, 2025 by Trey Abbe
The social-media service Bluesky has announced it has surpassed 40 million registered users and is introducing a new “dislike” button in beta, marking a significant step in how it will personalize user experiences and moderate content. According to the company, the new signal is intended to allow users to express what they prefer not to see and help the plat...
Tiledmedia unveils how a durable cross-platform player fuels streaming
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 by Richard Harris
Tiledmedia is using IBC 2025 (Stand 5.F83) to demonstrate how its pioneering Tiledmedia Player helps service providers launch innovations faster, reap transformative return on technology investment, and deliver loyalty-generating viewer experiences.
This September in Amsterdam, the company will reveal the Tiledmedia Player’s full set of capabilities that c...
Red Hat Generative AI
Friday, July 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
Red Hat, the provider of open source solutions, recently announced Red Hat AI Inference Server, a significant step towards democratizing generative AI (gen AI) across the hybrid cloud. A new offering within Red Hat AI, the enterprise-grade inference server is born from the powerful vLLM community project and enhanced by Red Hat’s integration of Neural Magic techno...
SingularityNET partners with ATMTA for web3 gaming
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 by Austin Harris
SingularityNET has announced a landmark partnership with ATMTA, Inc., developers of Star Atlas, the visionary on-chain space exploration MMO built on Solana.
The partnership explores the possibility of integrating advanced Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) into one of the top Web3 gaming ecosystems. The union has the potential to take the entire gaming industry a...
AI development challenges addressed in new update from Mendix
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 by Richard Harris
Mendix recently announced the general availability of Mendix 10.18. The latest release includes new features, performance upgrades, and AI-driven enhancements designed to make software development easier and more accessible.
By combining low-code with the power of AI, Mendix 10.18 provides organizations with:
AI-powered assistance across the entire so...
Voice driven navigation solution from Mapbox and Cerence AI
Monday, January 20, 2025 by Richard Harris
Mapbox, the mapping and location services provider, and Cerence Inc. (“Cerence AI”), have announced a partnership in which the companies will integrate Mapbox navigation services and data with Cerence AI’s solutions, including its in-car assistant platform. Together, the companies will deliver a fully integrated, voice-powered navigation solution desig...
Top growth areas for developers in 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025 by Austin Harris
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...
How video content will transform user experiences in 2025
Thursday, January 9, 2025 by Richard Harris
Andrei Trefilov, Senior Engineer at BandLab Technologies, a Singapore-based company that designs and develops intonation services, discussed how innovations in video content will change the user experience in 2025.
How video content innovations will transform user experiences in 2025. Mobile app development predictions from an iOS engineer
Each year, the arr...
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...
Emerging features to consider for mobile app development
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by Richard Harris
In an era where mobile applications are ubiquitous, with a staggering 8.93 million apps vying for attention across various app stores, distinguishing your app from the competition is paramount. While aesthetics undoubtedly play a role in user attraction, it is the functionality and features of an app that truly captivate and retain users. Whether you are embarking on yo...
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 ...
Optimizing lighthouse score alone is insufficient for achieving a fast website
Friday, November 8, 2024 by Richard Harris
In the digital age, where speed is synonymous with user satisfaction, website performance is a critical factor for success. Web developers and site owners often turn to tools like Google Lighthouse to gauge their site's performance. Achieving a perfect Lighthouse score of 100% can be a moment of triumph. However, a flawless score does not necessarily equate to a fas...
Advantages of 5G for the mobile app development industry
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 by Austin Harris
In an era where the internet is integral to our daily lives, from finding the nearest grocery store to having those groceries delivered to our doorstep, the role of mobile applications is more crucial than ever. With the advent of 5G technology, the mobile app development industry stands on the brink of a transformative period. This new generation of wireless technology...
Understanding gen Z expectations and user experience in technology
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 by Austin Harris
In the age of digital transformation, understanding the nuances of Generation Z's approach to technology is crucial for designers aiming to create impactful user experiences. Often characterized by their heavy reliance on social media, Gen Z’s interaction with technology extends far beyond mere scrolling and sharing. As highlighted in the insightful work, &quo...
Piecesjs framework for native web components
Sunday, November 3, 2024 by Richard Harris
In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, the quest for efficiency and creativity continues to drive innovation. A recent addition to this dynamic field is Piecesjs, a lightweight JavaScript framework designed to enhance the development of native web components. Built upon the principles of simplicity and creativity, Piecesjs offers a comprehensive suite of too...
Frontend observability solution launched by Honeycomb
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 by Richard Harris
Honeycomb, the observability platform that enables engineering teams to solve problems they couldn’t before, today announced the general availability of Honeycomb for Frontend Observability. This new offering extends Honeycomb’s powerful debugging capabilities to the frontend, enabling engineering teams to gain deep insights into web application performance ...
Building modern business applications with Visual LANSA
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 by Austin Harris
Visual LANSA is a platform for enterprise application development, continuously evolving to address complex requirements. Offering powerful PWAs, responsive UIs, and advanced analytics integrations, it enables users to build, innovate, and adapt with increased speed and efficiency.
Building modern business applications with Visual LANSA webinar
Discover the l...
MarkLogic FastTrack UI toolkit from Progress
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 by Austin Harris
Progress, the provider of AI-powered infrastructure software, recently announced the availability of MarkLogic FastTrack, a UI toolkit for building data- and search-driven applications to visually explore complex connected data stored in the Progress MarkLogic platform. Applications built with the MarkLogic FastTrack UI toolkit help data users, analysts, ...
Geo-Fraud Detection mobile app by Appdome
Friday, August 2, 2024 by Austin Harris
Appdome announced it has enhanced its Geo-Fraud Detection service to include two new defenses: Geo-Location Fencing and Geo DeSync Attack Detection. Combined with other Geo-Compliance features available on the Appdome platform, mobile app developers and enterprises can eliminate location-based fraud, ensure geo-compliance and deliver location relevant use...
.NET and AI meet at virtual .NET Conf Focus on AI
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 by Richard Harris
Microsoft has announced an upcoming virtual event, .NET Conf: Focus on AI, set for August 20th. This event will explore the integration of AI into .NET applications, providing developers with valuable insights into leveraging AI libraries and features for smarter application development, enhanced productivity, and improved user experiences.
The event, part of the &qu...
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...
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...
App developer trends for 2024 according to Kochava
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 by Richard Harris
Ethan Lewis is the CTO of Kochava, the real-time data solutions company for omnichannel attribution and measurement, and Vaunt, an open-source community engagement tool that helps organizations grow their developer communities. He discusses the rapid growth of the app industry and what’s next for application developers.
What’s next for software developers...
Telerik and Kendo UI R3 updates from Progress
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 by Richard Harris
Progress the provider of application development and infrastructure software, recently announced the R3 2023 release of Progress Telerik and Progress Kendo UI, the
most powerful .NET and JavaScript UI libraries and tools for application development. From modernizing legacy projects to building new applications, this new release equips developers with the tool...
App Builder Design contest from Infragistics
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 by Austin Harris
Infragistics, the provider of tools and solutions for app design and development, has announced a new App Builder Design Contest where developers, designers and non-designers alike can unleash their creativity and win prizes. The competition provides participants with free access to the App Builder drag & drop tool, which allows designers and developers to...
User engagement promotion from Honeygain and JumpTask
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 by Austin Harris
Honeygain and JumpTask announced their most recent collaboration, "JumpTask Achievements." Aimed at promoting user engagement and participation through inventive gamified experiences, this new release is an exciting extension of their ongoing partnership.
"Our collaboration with JumpTask exemplifies our mission to make every interaction count. Jum...
Self custodial Visa debit card from Gnosis
Monday, July 31, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
Gnosis announces the imminent release of Gnosis Pay and Gnosis Card. Gnosis Pay is the first decentralized payment network allowing web3 developers to integrate with a range of traditional payment schemes including Visa, and onboard the next millions of uninitiated users to tap into the web3 economy. Gnosis Card is the world’s first officially Visa-certified self-...
AI app testing automation from Applitools and Preflight
Monday, July 3, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
Applitools announced the acquisition of Preflight, a cutting-edge test automation platform specializing in low-code test automation. With this strategic acquisition, Applitools expands its platform and strengthens its position as the testing platform of the future, infusing AI into key parts of the testing lifecycle.
With Preflight’s low-code testing solution, ...
Fake app reviews impact developers more than you think
Thursday, June 29, 2023 by Austin Harris
Developers are well aware that a significant portion of online reviews for products and services, including those on popular platforms like Amazon, eBay, and TripAdvisor, are in fact fake. The issue of fake app reviews has become an increasingly pressing concern. These deceptive reviews have wide effects on both developers and consumers alike, significantly impacting th...
Developers invited to Epson US Innovation Challenge
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 by Richard Harris
Offering an attractive ecosystem of over tens of millions of printers and scanners sold across more than 150 countries, Epson announced it will be hosting its second U.S.-based "Epson Innovation Challenge," offering developers a unique opportunity to partner with a trusted brand with global reach. Held in San Francisco, San Jose and remotely from July 12-...
$3M in funding secured by W3 Storage Lab
Thursday, August 25, 2022 by Brittany Hainzinger
W3 Storage Lab has announced that it closed a pre-seed financing round of $3M. The round was co-led by Draper Dragon and OKX Blockdream Ventures with major participation from Lingfeng Capital and participation from other investors. Proceeds from the round will be used to grow its global team and fund operations.
W3 Storage Lab has co-developed a next-generation distr...
Google Maps API updates include styling boundaries
Friday, July 1, 2022 by Richard Harris
Displaying data through maps enables you to communicate key information to your users in a more visually engaging and intuitive way. One way to do this is by utilizing polygons to highlight regions and data. Many of you have told us that purchasing, updating, and maintaining your own boundary data to style polygons and create choropleth maps is expensive and takes a lot...
Automated testing in 2022
Friday, January 14, 2022 by Richard Harris
Ajay Dawar, Alok Kulkarni, James Isaacs, and Linda Chen from Cyara discuss their 2022 predictions about real-time quality assurance, adopting automated testing, balancing employee experience and innovation, how to deliver innovative customer experiences, why AI won't displace humans for customer support, how enterprises can achieve digital transformation success, an...
Connecting with people through remote contextual research
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 by Joy Wong Daniels
In product research and design circles, a contextual inquiry is a fancy term for doing research in a user’s natural environment while they go about their typical activities. It’s an essential research methodology product designers and user experience designers rely on, a type of field study that involves in-depth interviews and observations with a small samp...
