FTC AI accuracy policy puts chatbot trust under review
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 by Trey Abbe
The Federal Trade Commission is putting a sharper focus on how artificial intelligence systems are presented to consumers, how accurate those systems are expected to be, and whether companies are giving users a fair understanding of what they are actually getting.
On July 1, the FTC said it is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement addressing AI accura...
Subscription apps are losing users faster than ever
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 by Richard Harris
More than a third of all annual app subscription cancellations happen within the first month. That first stretch holds the single greatest concentration of annual churn, and once someone steps out, the door usually stays shut. Annual reactivation sits at about 5 percent overall, and it hardly moves by region or price tier. Monthly subscribers return at about four times ...
Take It Down Act results in warning letters from FTC
Friday, June 12, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
The Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to a dozen websites for apparent failures to comply with the TAKE IT DOWN Act. The law requires platforms to provide a clear and accessible way for people to request the removal of nonconsensual intimate images and to take down those images within forty eight hours of receiving a valid request. This enforcement step re...
Anthropic investigation opened after Mythos accessed by Discord group
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by Richard Harris
Anthropic has opened an internal investigation following reports that a Discord community gained unauthorized access to its Mythos cybersecurity model shortly after the system was introduced. The incident is a wake up call for an industry that has grown used to predictable timelines for vulnerability discovery, patching, and coordinated disclosure. As AI driven analysis...
When Social Listening Becomes Social Surveillance
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 by Sameer Ahmed Khan
I want to tell you about two tools that do the exact same thing.
The first tool scans Facebook, X, and YouTube. It reads public posts. It analyzes them for sentiment, emotional tone, and trending patterns. It tells you what people feel, what they care about, and what they are saying about you.
Marketers call this social listening. It is how brands understand their...
Tether QVAC SDK Powers AI Across Devices and Platforms
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 by Austin Harris
Tether has launched QVAC SDK, an open source framework that lets developers run AI features directly on device with no cloud, no server dependency, and no data leaving the device. The SDK is built to deliver private, fast, and reliable intelligence in applications where responsiveness and control matter. By bringing AI to the device, QVAC gives teams a way to ship exper...
How Industrial AI Is Transforming Operations in 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 by Richard Harris
A new global study of industrial decision makers shows that artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to meaningful deployment, bringing clear expectations for business outcomes and a sharper focus on the networks and security foundations that make those outcomes possible. Respondents represent firms with annual revenues over one hundred million dollars, op...
What can you build with ChatGPT in 48 hours
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by Adam Shea
A fundamental shift is underway in how users discover and interact with brands and their digital experiences, driven by advances in AI and conversational interfaces. In October 2025, that shift showed up clearly at OpenAI DevDay with the introduction of the Apps SDK.
Much like the launch of the App Store reshaped mobile computing, ChatGPT apps point to a new pa...
Cloudbrink expands secure connectivity platform
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Cloudbrink announced expanded security and performance benefits for AI agents and online AI services. The new AI capabilities are available on the same platform as Cloudbrink’s award-winning secure connectivity, allowing companies to secure users, apps, and AI in a more unified way.
According to a McKinsey report, 88 percent of enterprises globally are using AI...
US Pentagon Approved Grok AI for Military Operations
Monday, March 2, 2026 by Richard Harris
US Pentagon Approved Grok AI for Military Operations
The US Pentagon approved Elon Musk's Grok AI for classified military operations while threatening Anthropic with penalties for refusing to remove ethical safeguards from its Claude AI. That single sentence carries a lot of weight. It is the moment when the center of gravity in defense AI shifted from models tha...
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...
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 ...
Litera sets new standard for legal AI adoption
Saturday, January 10, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Litera announced a record-breaking year for AI adoption among law firms and corporate legal customers worldwide. Litera One, the AI drafting portfolio native to Microsoft 365, its newer agentic assistant Lito, and AI workflow platform Kira saw monthly active users surge tenfold since spring 2025 and thousands of new agentic skills completed, validating the company&...
HPU takes first place in 2025 International Collegiate Programming Con
Friday, January 9, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Hawai‘i Pacific University has again demonstrated a quiet consistency that rarely draws attention to itself until the results are tallied. At the 2025 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), Pacific Northwest Region, HPU secured first place in Hawai‘i in Division I, the contest’s most advanced tier. It is a familiar outcome, but not a rout...
Ambition launches new app to empower frontline revenue managers
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
Ambition has expanded its platform with the release of a new mobile app, extending familiar performance intelligence tools into a format designed for managers who spend much of their time away from a desk. At first glance, the app looks intentionally restrained, mirroring the structure and logic users already know. That appears to be the point. Most frontline revenue ma...
How AI will reshape games, talent, and growth in 2026
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 by Austin Harris
How AI will reshape games, talent, and growth in 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, the future of games will be shaped by a fundamental shift in how companies operate: how they scale creativity, empower talent, and engage players in real-time. AI is no longer a point solution, but the connective layer redefining marketing, organizational design, and player experience. Toget...
App development in 2026: Vickie Chen of AviaGames weighs in
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 by Vickie Chen
Now more than ever, consumers have demanded tech companies be more involved and transparent in social and philanthropic causes, using their resources to give back to those that need it the most.
App development in 2026
As the CEO of Avia, a leading developer on the forefront of skill - based mobile games, my 2026 prediction is that more app developers and publishe...
Agentic AI disruption of the dev workflow
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 by Richard Harris
As a lifelong programmer, I find myself living in two worlds at once: one where AI has become an essential co-pilot in my daily work, and another where its limitations still remind me who’s actually steering the ship. Every day I see firsthand how machine learning models and coding assistants can accelerate development, generate insights, and even spark creativity...
Markets rally as Nvidia faces high-stakes earnings test
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
US equity futures are advancing alongside tech shares ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday, as investors now face a moment that demands sharper attention, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations.
The move higher reflects confidence that Nvidia will once again clear a demanding hurdle.
Consensus points to...
Key iOS app development trends for developers in 2025 and beyond
Thursday, November 6, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The pace of change within Apple's ecosystem is accelerating, demanding constant adaptation from developers who build for its platforms. For iOS app developers, keeping up with emerging development trends is not merely about adopting the latest technology; it is a matter of commercial survival. As Apple continues to release new versions of iOS, the distinction betwee...
Meta unveils holiday ecommerce playbook at Playa Vista Summit
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Meta’s 2025 SMB Advertiser Summit in Playa Vista revealed a stark truth for ecommerce brands heading into Q4: creative diversification is no longer optional—it is survival. At the exclusive event, attended by Meta’s top agency partners and select DTC brands, the summit highlighted the importance of preparing campaigns strategically for the upcoming hol...
Kids app design shifting from limits to long-term learning
Monday, October 27, 2025 by Richard Harris
Excessive screen time among kids has been shown to have detrimental impacts. Tragically, research shows that even kids as young as nine or ten who spend more time on screens face a higher risk of developing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
That’s why, in an attempt to hold Big Tech accountable, bipartisan legislation has been introduced in t...
Descope to host Global MCP Hackathon
Thursday, October 16, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Descope is launching the Global MCP Hackathon, a worldwide developer event focused on building secure, identity-aware AI agents and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. The competition spans from August 12 through September 10, with the winners announced later that month. Offering more than $100,000 in cash prizes and developer credits, the event brings together develo...
Heads Up! Developers introduces guilt free fitness
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Staying active while maintaining a social life and juggling daily responsibilities can sometimes feel like a chore. Many people struggle to find ways to incorporate consistent physical activity into their routines without feeling overwhelmed or bored. While walking is one of the simplest and most beneficial exercises for both physical and mental health, repeating the sa...
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...
Developer centric strategies for deploying AI models in production
Monday, October 13, 2025 by Austin Harris
Ed Charbeneau, in a recent discussion, highlighted practical strategies for deploying AI models in production. Known for his work as Principal Developer Advocate at Progress Software, Charbeneau emphasized managing non-deterministic AI behavior, integrating agentic AI into developer workflows, and optimizing tools and context management to enhance productivity and relia...
Formation Games launches CLUB
Sunday, October 12, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
CLUB Game is available now for iOS and Android users ahead of the 2025/26 season kick-off.
The highly anticipated game combines the real-world strategy of Fantasy Football management, casual squad building with the real-time thrill of owning a football club. Players make decisions beyond the pitch helping to progress and nurture the identity of their dream football f...
Study finds majority of developers have a strong work-life balance
Sunday, October 12, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
A survey of 200 senior developers at medium-large sized brands by enterprise CMS Storyblok has revealed the factors that developers say make them most productive at work.
Storyblok surveyed developers on their job satisfaction, personal working preferences, and how their job impacts their personal life.
Workplace preferences
When asked what their most pro...
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...
Ad tech antitrust trial begins as Google seeks to avoid breakup
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 by Richard Harris
Alphabet’s Google is facing a U.S. antitrust trial in Alexandria, Virginia, that could determine whether the company must sell part of its online advertising business. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of states are seeking to limit Google’s control over its ad exchange, AdX, which facilitates automated online advertising auctions for publisher...
Push for FTC to Investigate Microsoft
Monday, September 22, 2025 by Austin Harris
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has formally requested the Federal Trade Commission to examine Microsoft for what he describes as significant cybersecurity shortcomings. The request cites repeated security incidents and raises questions about the company’s role in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Senator highlights cybersecurity risks
In a letter addressed to FT...
College is not necessary for big tech jobs
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 by Austin Harris
Code, culture, and competitive edge: Who’s winning the engineering talent game? Every Engineering Leader Wants to Build a Company That Attracts Top Developers
In 2025, attracting top developers is more challenging than ever. A competitive pay package is table stakes, remote flexibility is expected, and AI is reshaping how teams operate and what engineers value.
...
Cracking the live ops code
Monday, August 25, 2025 by Austin Harris
Sensor Tower recently released a report called Cracking the Live Ops Code: How Mobile Games Can Leverage Live Ops Insights, following its acquisition of Playliner, a company focused on live ops intelligence. This report combines app analytics, event data, and revenue trends to offer a clearer look at what’s really happening in the world of mobile game monetization...
Salesforce breach let hackers steal Google customer data
Monday, August 25, 2025 by Richard Harris
In June, one of Google’s corporate Salesforce instances was affected by activity consistent with the UNC6040 campaign described in the post. Google responded by conducting an impact analysis and implementing mitigation steps. The affected instance stored contact information and related notes for small and medium-sized businesses. Investigators confirmed that data ...
AppDirect expands board of directors
Friday, August 22, 2025 by Austin Harris
AppDirect is a company that sits at the crossroads of business and technology. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, its purpose is simple to describe but ambitious in scope. It builds and operates a platform where businesses can buy, sell, and manage all sorts of recurring technology services in one place. That means software, cloud services, infrastructu...
