AI fraud prevention solution launched
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 by Richard Harris
AppsFlyer announced the launch of an industry-leading AI enhancement layer on top of its Protect360 fraud prevention solution. Designed to address the growing challenges posed by increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics, the new AI layer leverages multiple machine learning models to deliver unmatched fraud detection and deterrence capabilities – offering customers...
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...
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...
AI in retail explored
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
In the rapidly evolving world of retail, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force. With industries increasingly adopting AI technologies, the retail sector is poised to follow suit. Yet, the impact of AI on retail operations remains a topic of debate among consumers and business owners alike. To shed light on this issue, we delve into the histo...
Garmin Satellite SOS on Google Pixel smartphones
Friday, September 6, 2024 by Austin Harris
Garmin recently announced the integration of its satellite SOS emergency response coordination service into Google’s Android smartphone ecosystem, beginning with the latest Pixel 9 smartphones in the U.S. Under the agreement, Pixel users in the U.S. may be able to connect with Garmin ResponseSM emergency response coordination services when cellular and Wi-Fi ...
Stolen funds recovered by Binance
Thursday, August 29, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Binance, the leading blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is proud to share that its security team has recovered or otherwise frozen over $73 million in user funds from external hacks as of July 31 this year. This surpasses the approximately $55 million secured throughout 2023.
Over $73M in stolen funds recovered by B...
AWS introduces Mithra advanced threat intelligence neural network
Thursday, August 15, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
In a recent blog post from AWS, Amazon Chief Information Security Officer CJ Moses detailed the robust threat intelligence capabilities that safeguard AWS customers. Through tools like Mithra and MadPot, AWS collects and analyzes vast data, identifying and neutralizing threats with unparalleled accuracy and speed. AWS's proactive approach to sharing high-fidelity th...
No-code app creator Cobuilder launched by Airtable
Thursday, August 8, 2024 by Austin Harris
Airtable has announced the launch of Airtable Cobuilder, their no-code application builder. Describe what you want in words, and Cobuilder takes your idea from concept to reality, generating a customizable application in seconds. This simple no-code approach using natural language means that anyone can easily build and customize intuitive apps that transf...
ATT user opt in insights from AppsFlyer
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 by Richard Harris
Since the rollout of Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) in April 2021, the landscape of user privacy and advertising in apps has significantly evolved. As of Q1 2024, there's a noticeable increase in user opt-in rates, with 51% of gaming app users and 46% of non-gaming app users consenting to tracking, reflecting rises of 10% and 3% respectively. Alongside ...
Leaked data from Shopify plugins developed by Saara
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
The Cybernews research team discovered that a vast amount of sensitive data of shoppers was exposed to threat actors by the e-commerce giant’s Shopify plugin developer Saara, with millions of orders being leaked.
Key findings from the Cybernews report, covering the data breach on the Shopify plugins developed by Saara
Researchers discovered a publicly acc...
GPT app store revenue and API insights
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
GPT stands for "Generative Pre-trained Transformer." It refers to a class of artificial intelligence models developed by OpenAI that use transformer architecture for natural language processing tasks. These models are pre-trained on vast amounts of text data and can generate human-like text based on the input they receive.
It has been two months since...
Tom Brady NFT sale sparks warning to consumers from experts
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
An expert has warned those considering purchasing an NFT off the back of the Tom Brady $40.7k sale, as NFT marketplaces saw $38 million stolen by scammers last year.
The findings, pulled together by Smart Betting Guide, analyzed a database recording crypto scams and exploits to identify the most vulnerable platforms and blockchains over the last year - with NFT marke...
AI 3D model search engine features coming to Toggle3D
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
Toggle3D.ai, the all-in-one 3D modeling solution harnessing the power of generative AI to convert CAD files, apply 4K texturing, and seamlessly publish 4K 3D models, is excited to report a 75% jump in usage in Q4. The Toggle3D platform currently has 27,192 users, and 26,504 or 97% of the users are active and have logged in within the last 30 days. The Company is fo...
Vision Pro app count up to 196 apps
Monday, January 29, 2024 by Richard Harris
New data from Appfigures suggests that Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset is facing a lukewarm response from app developers. As of the latest update, the Vision Pro's app store boasts just over 150 apps specifically designed for the device, a small fraction compared to the vast app store catalog of 1.8 million apps.
It's important to clarify that th...
Warpath 9.0 updates released from Lilith Games
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
Competitive military RTS Warpath ignites an all-new Theater of Conquest: Rome in its latest 9.0 update, available to play for free on PC and mobile iOS and Android devices. Lilith Games introduced a 26-day campaign with new Rome-specific Air Force units, new officers Everbloom (Infantry) and Rapier (Tank), and the new Operation Hegemon game mode, followed up by War...
TRON integration simplifies crypto transactions
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 by Richard Harris
TRON has announced an integration with Blockchain.com Pay. This move is set to innovate the way cryptocurrency transactions are handled for TRON’s extensive user community.
Blockchain.com Pay, aims to provide web3, gaming, and retail sectors with advanced crypto services. This integration with TRON is a significant stride toward simplifying the crypto experienc...
ASPM 2024 report from Cycode
Friday, December 15, 2023 by Richard Harris
Cycode announced the release of its inaugural State of ASPM 2024 report. The research found that AppSec chaos reigns, with 78% of CISOs responding that today’s AppSec attack surfaces are unmanageable and 90% of responders confirmed relationships between their security and development teams need to improve. Surprisingly, 77% of CISOs believe software supply ch...
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...
Tailored AI to steal the focus from LLMs in 2024 says Harnik Shukla
Friday, December 8, 2023 by Richard Harris
In 2023, we witnessed an explosive proliferation of Large Language Models (LLMs), including ChatGPT, which made a profound impact on various industries. In less than a year, ChatGPT has garnered an astounding 100 million weekly users, while over 2 million developers have harnessed the ChatGPT API to craft innovative solutions across numerous Fortune 500 companies.
In...
Quantum AI tech foresights from GlobalData
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 by Richard Harris
Quantum AI emerges as the next big advancement in AI development, utilizing quantum mechanics to propel capabilities beyond current limits. With a notable 14% 3-year CAGR increase in patent filings from 2020 to 2022, quantum AI has vast influence and potential across industries, reveals the Tech Foresights model of GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Qu...
Piracy for streaming admitted by 44 percent of Asian consumers
Monday, October 23, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
Faced with a cost-of-living crunch, half of Asian consumers (59%) say they can no longer afford all of their subscription services. As a result, 44% now access content via illegal piracy sites. That’s according to a new Bango study, exploring subscription trends and the rise of Super Bundling in Asia.
Bango’s study incorporates data from over 6,000 consum...
GraphQL API launches from Point One Navigation
Thursday, October 19, 2023 by Richard Harris
Point One Navigation announced the public launch of its GraphQL API, delivering instant integration and unprecedented observability into precision location for GNSS-powered devices.
The GraphQL API radically simplifies development, eliminating the need for vendor libraries, intermediate data stores, or working with convoluted networks of REST endpoints. Developers bu...
Influencer platform Infuse unlocks opportunities for advertisers
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
Fluent, Inc. announced the launch of Infuse, a proprietary influencer platform designed to help brands reach incremental audiences through the trusted voices of creators.
Led by a team of influencer marketing veterans, Infuse connects brands with a growing community of creators, influencers, and affiliates eager to promote exclusive brand offers. Streamlining the par...
Generative AI virtual agent from Serviceaide
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
Serviceaide, Inc. has announced its AI-Everywhere Luma Virtual Agent and AI-based solutions. Integrating Generative AI, Luma 3.0 provides a quantum leap in efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and business process innovation. Luma provides the benefits of Generative AI with nothing extra to buy, it’s built into our technology core to improve all service manag...
ChatGPT and generative AI to transform medical companies
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 by Freeman Lightner
Huma.AI released the findings of a survey that found that Medical Affairs leaders see significant potential for the application of ChatGPT-like technology at Life Science companies within the next two years.
86% of the Medical Affairs leaders when asked whether Generative AI can be applied at Life Science companies answered, "Yes" or "eventually Yes.&q...
AI Personalization and Guidance Engine released by Starbox
Monday, April 10, 2023 by Richard Harris
Starbox Group Holdings Ltd. recently announced the release of its Starbox AI Personalized and Guidance Engine (the “Engine”), which is built upon the Starbox AI Calculation Engine introduced earlier in March 2023 and ChatGPT. This Engine is designed to improve merchants’ business operations and enhance retail merchants’ experiences by offeri...
How people respond to ransomware attacks
Monday, April 10, 2023 by David Carvalho
Ransomware attackers extorted $456.8 million from victims in 2022, 40% down from the $765.6 million in the previous year. However, before we clink glasses to celebrate victory, there are some significant caveats to consider. The recent hack of Euler Finance where $135 million in staked Ether tokens (stETH), was drained from the protocol, is a case in point. How organiza...
If the web were multiuser in 3D
Thursday, February 2, 2023 by Richard Harris
What if the web were multiuser and 3D? Hint: It would be the Metaverse. The Metaverse will happen much faster than everyone thinks as it gains traction via 3D worlds in traditional websites.
2023 prediction: The web is the metaverse
Millions of virtual 3D spaces and worlds embedded in the web interoperable with existing sites will collectively form a significant p...
AI investment will increase despite recession says new survey
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 by Richard Harris
cnvrg.io, an Intel company, provider of the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platform, announced the results of its annual ML Insider survey for 2022 revealing that companies are increasing investment in AI, despite the current economic situation. Additionally, the survey found that the vast majority of organizations are seeing the benefits of AI, ...
EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference 2023 speaker lineup
Monday, December 19, 2022 by Brittany Hainzinger
The EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference, created in 1993, has grown to be Europe's largest gathering of software testers. Thirty editions of the EuroSTAR conference have been hosted in 16 different cities. In 2023 it will be held at Flanders Convention Center, Antwerp Zoo in Belgium, 13-16 June 2023.
Software Development is a Social Activity is the theme for Eur...
NFTs are irrelevant. Say what!
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 by Richard Harris
NFT's, NFT's, NFT's! The buzzword you can't escape these days. But what are they and WHY? According to Hussein Hallak, the Co-Founder of Momentable, the new NFT e-commerce platform that is democratizing access to and reimagining the way we view art and culture, "NFT's are irrele...
Using app gamification to get more people outdoors
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 by Richard Harris
Chimani is proud to roll out its most significant update to its popular gamification app for exploring our country’s vast number of parks and public lands! The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up with a completely redesigned user interface. It also features expanded content with the inclusion of state parks, national forests, and wildlife refuges....
Monetize mobile gaming with NFT marketplace Vessel
Friday, October 21, 2022 by Richard Harris
AppLovin announced its first NFT marketplace to launch in app stores through its subsidiary, OpenVessel Technologies, LLC. Vessel, which is currently live in Apple and Google Play app stores, enables mobile game developers to easily integrate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into games to drive engagement and revenue.
"Vessel represents the next evolution in mobi...
Easy NFT creation with Enjin
Monday, October 3, 2022 by Richard Harris
Esther Partland from Enjin discusses her journey at Enjin and how she started by volunteering and progressed into the Head of Ecosystem. Esther also identifies the key skills that led to her success at Enjin, what kind of tools Enjin provides for building Web3 infrastructures, and how businesses and individuals both can benefit from these tools. Esther goes on to e...
Web3 and NFTs are just the beginning of a vast metaverse says Wursta
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 by Richard Harris
Alex Wykoff, Director of Product, Web3 at WRST Collabs talks all about Wursta and their web3 team, why they chose to enter the NFT realm, how NFTs ignite brand engagement, what that process looks like, and the different ways brands will leverage web3. Wykoff also shares how society is starting to become more comfortable with NFTs, different ways...
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