Apple Immersive Video series premiere on Apple Vision Pro
Friday, July 26, 2024 by Richard Harris
Apple is releasing all-new series and films captured in Apple Immersive Video that will debut exclusively on Apple Vision Pro. Apple Immersive Video is a remarkable storytelling format that leverages 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view and Spatial Audio to transport viewers to the center of the action.
Apple Immersive Video series premiere on Appl...
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...
API Consumption Management report highlights
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 by Richard Harris
Lunar.Dev recently announced the release of its inaugural report, "The 2024 State of API Consumption Management." This report focuses on API consumption management and includes an in-depth analysis of current trends, challenges, and strategies involving over 200 companies in managing third-party APIs.
As companies increasingly use and rely on dive...
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 ...
AI agents from Proofs streamline API processes
Monday, July 22, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
Proofs, which uses AI agents to dramatically accelerate the proof-of-concept phase in software sales, has raised $2.6 million in pre-seed financing. The round was led by Earlybird Digital East Fund with support from Expeditions Fund, Step Function Ventures, RTP Global, and a number of prominent angel investors. From today, customers can sign up to a private onboarding w...
OpenAI acquires Rockset to enhance data capabilities
Monday, July 15, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
OpenAI has acquired Rockset, a company that specializes in real-time analytics databases, for almost $200 million. The acquisition has drawn attention and various reactions from influencers on the social media platform "X", revealing the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
OpenAI acquires Rockset, the real-ti...
LEO satellite connectivity simplified by Skynopy
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 by Christian Hargrave
Skynopy recently announced that its fundraising of $3.1M closed in only 3 weeks, just months after its creation. This funding round was supported by a pool of investors, including the pan-European fund Heartcore Capital, Kima Ventures, Better Angle, and BPI France, alongside well-known entrepreneurs like Thibaud Elziere (e-founders, Hexa) and Yohann...
Overcoming burnout in software QA with surfing
Friday, June 14, 2024 by Ramcham Floyd T. Gaid
Life has been changing and challenging as the future arises. Fear and anxiety is bringing risks to business owners, employees and to our families because of uncertainties of the future. With the technologies evolving rapidly with AI and the Cloud the Metaverse world becomes relevant in the near future. Life is supposed to be lived in happiness with a healthy lifestyle, ...
Mobile golf game with real prizes announced
Friday, June 7, 2024 by Christian Hargrave
WorldWinner announced the launch of its first sports game, Big Swing Golf. The new game transforms phones and computers into a 24/7 golf club where virtual golf links meet real-money winning, allowing players to swing for the win anytime, anywhere. The game will join an elite, curated portfolio of original, card, word, arcade, and classic games and can be...
No code test automation powered by GenAI from SmartBear
Monday, May 6, 2024 by Richard Harris
SmartBear has added no-code test automation powered by GenAI to its Zephyr Scale, the solution that delivers scalable, performant test management inside Jira. By using GenAI, any tester, including those without technical skills, can quickly convert manual tests into automated tests without coding, directly in Zephyr Scale, one of the fastest-growing apps on the Atlassia...
Forge API launches for game developers
Thursday, March 21, 2024 by Richard Harris
Forge has launched Forge API. Designed to empower game developers by providing a seamless solution for creating and managing "battle pass" experiences, the Forge API allows them to reach new gamers, drive sustained engagement, and reward players for their commitment. The full toolkit is available today and interested developers can learn more and get...
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 ...
AI Agent Builder announced from OutSystems
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 by Richard Harris
OutSystems announced AI Agent Builder, a new innovative solution in the OutSystems Developer Cloud platform that makes it easy for IT leaders to incorporate generative AI (GenAI) powered applications into their digital transformation strategy, as well as govern the use of AI to ensure standardization and security.
AI Agent Builder is the latest execution of OutSystem...
Ultra Engine AI features released in update
Friday, February 2, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
Ultra Engine 0.9.3 is here, with usability improvements, bug fixes, and new AI-powered features to make game development easier. You can get a discount now in the Ultra Engine store or on Steam all week.
Ultra Engine bug fixes, new AI-powered features, and more released in 0.9.3 update
Object creation has been overhauled with a more visual approa...
FashionVerse AI mobile app from Hilfiger Ventures is out now
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
FashionVerse is now available for download via iOS and Android devices and to Netflix’s 247 million members through the Netflix mobile app.
FashionVerse originated as a creative idea from Hilfiger himself, who wanted to scale fashion through an immersive, community-based game that capitalizes on the most current technology. The game features Brandible’s p...
Best investment cryptos revealed by Van Winkle
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 by Richard Harris
A crypto analyst who goes by Ripple Van Winkle on YouTube noted that the Ripple (XRP) crypto will see an influx of institutional money, and this, coupled with its deflationary properties could exponentially increase its price.
Everlodge (ELDG) is also making significant waves among Web3 circles with its presale, as it solves key issues found in the $280 trillion real...
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...
EV charging station app from LeapCharger out now
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
LeapCharger, the electric vehicle (EV) charging company announced that its app is now available for download on the Google PlayStore.
The launch comes on the heels of a series of beta tests conducted in numerous key and target markets to ensure proper mobile connectivity and availability, including Dubai, the United States, Canada, and India. According to LeapCh...
Mobile gaming cross platform Pley brings games to the web
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 by Richard Harris
Pley, the cross-platform solution that makes mobile games playable on the web, announced a partnership with Tilting Point to distribute its farming simulation game Homesteads: Dream Farm. Pley’s complete solution has enabled Tilting Point and game developer Enixan to port and distribute the title on Pley’s "native web" browser platform, e...
ADC 2023 schedule
Thursday, November 16, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
The highly anticipated 9th Annual Audio Developer Conference (ADC23) is just a week away, and limited in-person tickets remain available for this groundbreaking event. The conference kicks off next week from November 13-15, 2023, offering a unique opportunity for professionals and enthusiasts alike to delve into the latest advancements in audio development. Fo...
Runtime code review from AppMap enhances productivity
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 by Richard Harris
AppMap has announced its innovative Runtime Code Review solution that will transform software quality and the developer experience. AppMap's mission is to deliver actionable insights to developers where they work, and AppMap continues to deliver on the promise with its latest release for the GitHub Marketplace.
Unexpected runtime defects account fo...
Create 3D animations on your phone with Move AI
Monday, November 13, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
Move AI has announced the official release of a single-camera motion capture app, Move One. After 12 weeks in beta, the app is now available to animators and creators looking to bring realistic human motion to their 3D characters. Move One provides high-quality, realistic motion data that you can capture anywhere using just an iPhone.
Move AI unlocks 3D animation wit...
Red Hat AI revealed at KubeCon 2023
Friday, November 10, 2023 by Richard Harris
At KubeCon 2023 Red Hat made a number of announcements for its hybrid cloud portfolio, including the general availability of Red Hat Device Edge and Red Hat OpenShift 4.14; new certified plug-ins for the Backstage community; and Red Hat’s vision for AI and automation.
Red Hat Device Edge is now generally available
Red Hat Device Edge aggregates an enterprise...
NFTs sales hit all time low for 2023
Thursday, November 9, 2023 by Richard Harris
Monthly sales for Ethereum (ETH) and Polygon (MATIC) NFTs on OpenSea have fallen consecutively in the past few months.
NuggetRush (NUGX) prepares to launch a highly anticipated play-to-earn mining game that will allow swapping of NFTs for real gold.
Despite recent market bullishness, NFT sales have declined further in the past few weeks. Ethereum and Polygon ...
Deploy AI apps in less than 10 clicks with the Klu platform
Friday, October 27, 2023 by Richard Harris
Klu, the large language model (LLM) application platform for building, evaluating and optimizing AI applications, has raised a $1.7 million pre-seed funding round led by Firstminute Capital.
Scouts from top venture capital firms including a16z, Sequoia Capital, Craft Ventures, and Atomico also participated alongside angel investors from Superhuman, IBM, Productboard,...
Forge beta launches to reward gamers for their achievments
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 by Freeman Lightner
Forge, the video game platform that connects and rewards gamers for their gaming achievements and ongoing play has opened to players in beta. The platform announced a $11 million seed funding round, led by Makers Fund, BITKRAFT Ventures, and Animoca Brands, with participation from Hashkey Capital, Polygon Ventures, Formless Capital, and Adaverse. Forge’s...
Game Development World Championship 2023 Winter Season
Thursday, October 12, 2023 by Freeman Lightner
The Game Development World Championship (GDWC) has opened the 2023 Winter Season for submissions. Games can be submitted until the end of the year. Winners will be announced in February 2024.
Winter Season breaks records with the biggest prize pool in GDWC history, totaling over $660,000 in value. Prizes are spread across 12 award categories and range from swag &...
Redditors mixed reactions on Apple Vision Pro
Friday, June 23, 2023 by Richard Harris
Apple's Vision Pro, the mixed-reality headset unveiled at the June 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, has created a substantial buzz in the tech industry. This excitement translated into a notable increase in Reddit discussions during the second week of June. Among Redditors, there is a divergence of opinions regarding the device. While some are enamored with its...
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-...
Web3 Accelerator Program from Cronos Labs
Friday, May 26, 2023 by Freeman Lightner
Cronos Labs, a blockchain startup accelerator focusing on decentralized finance, blockchain games, and the development of the Cronos ecosystem, has announced the second cohort of the flagship US$100M-backed Cronos Accelerator Program. First launched in June 2022, the program targets early-stage crypto projects and provides them with mentorship and funding opportunities ...
Q CTRL names Dave Kielpinski as Principal Quantum Control Scientist
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
Q-CTRL recently announced the addition of industry trailblazer Dave Kielpinski as Principal Quantum Control Scientist. Kielpinski has spent the last 25 years contributing to and leading research projects in uncharted territories of science. In 2002, he authored a foundational paper for quantum computing, which laid out the framework for the architecture of large-scale i...
Protein engineering using generative AI from Adaptyv Bio
Friday, April 14, 2023 by Freeman Lightner
AI tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing how the world generates text, images, and code. In a similar way machine learning algorithms and generative AI are upending traditional processes in life sciences and collapsing time frames in drug discovery and materials development.
AlphaFold by DeepMind is probably the most well-known machine learning model in this space. ...
Web3 map app to launch from Illust and partners
Thursday, March 16, 2023 by Freeman Lightner
Illust is proud to announce a partnership with BUIDL Week and the ETHDenver Web3 Festival (along with amazing artists, DAOs, local businesses, and musicians), to produce the very first official web3 city map of Denver. This revolutionary "application" will feature a channel for Denver designed to capture its history, culture, and inhabitants. Newcome...
Many expect Facebook to fail as they shift toward Metaverse
Thursday, March 9, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
Over the past few years, the Metaverse has proven to be a controversial topic, with some embracing the technological development and others shunning the idea of it. Particularly, Facebook's Metaverse has caused a division in opinions, with many questioning its capability in creating its own.
47% of respondents expect Facebook to fail as they shift toward the...
NFTs are making a comeback
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 by Richard Harris
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are clawing back to life after an awful year, but the aftermath of the prolonged crypto winter is brutal. The trading volume for NFTs across all sectors, from art to gaming, is still deep below the values seen last year, and NFT collections have lost billions of dollars in value.
NFTs are making a comeback
According to data presented by ...
