Google looks to be gearing up to incorporate even more of its AI capabilities into the Play Store.
TheSpAndroid, in its deep dive into the Play Store's 38.4.12 version, stumbled upon strings hinting at a new AI feature that involves generating Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for...
Unity has introduced a range of AI innovations and platform updates aimed at enhancing support for game developers in realising their creative visions and achieving success in the competitive gaming industry.
One of the highlights is the early access availability of Unity Muse, an...
Checkmarx has uncovered a threat actor that has been quietly infiltrating the open-source ecosystem for nearly six months, planting malicious Python packages with a focus on deception and financial gain.
The malicious actor employed a systematic approach, disguising their packages...
Google Play has announced a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering the platform's overall experience and steer users away from low-quality applications.
Verification requirements updateEarlier this year, Google Play introduced an expanded set of verification requirements for...
A growing reliance on AI-powered coding assistants is reshaping how DevOps teams operate, for better or worse.
According to Forrester's 2024 cybersecurity, risk, and privacy predictions, AI coding assistants are becoming integral to boosting productivity. However, a cautionary note...
Wallarm has released its Q3 2023 API ThreatStats report which sheds light on the escalating threats targeting APIs and revealing vulnerabilities that have impacted industry giants such as Netflix, VMware, and SAP.
The report's revamped ‘Top 10 API Security Threats’ compilation...
Xbox has unveiled a partnership with Inworld AI aimed at transforming game development using AI-powered tools.
In a blog post, Haiyan Zhang, General Manager of Gaming AI at Xbox, reflected on the evolution of gaming AI from the days of Ms Pac-Man to the present. Zhang highlighted the...
Google has officially scrapped its controversial Web Environment Integrity API proposal, which was likened to digital rights management (DRM) for the open web.
The API, which was at the proposal stage, aimed to allow websites to verify the authenticity of users and their devices or...
During its TechEd event, SAP made a series of announcements aimed at empowering developers with generative AI capabilities.
Juergen Mueller, CTO and member of the Executive Board of SAP, stressed the importance of adapting to the evolving technology and business...
Google is bolstering its support for the RISC-V open instruction set architecture (ISA) in Android.
RISC-V – developed a decade ago at the University of California, Berkeley – has rapidly gained popularity in various spaces, from embedded systems to servers and mobile computing....
A survey conducted by Stack Overflow has revealed that 79 percent of developers are either actively seeking new job opportunities or are open to the idea. The findings mark a significant increase from previous years, indicating a growing trend among developers to explore new career paths and...
Azul has unveiled its first annual State of Java Survey & Report, which offers a deep exploration of the Java landscape.
The study – based on responses from over 2,000 Java users worldwide – aims to provide unparalleled insights into Java's current standing, particularly its...
In response to rapid AI advancements, Apple is set to plough $1 billion annually into the development of competing solutions.
Executives at Apple have reportedly expressed concerns about falling behind competitors, particularly in the wake of innovations driven by AI models like...
Apple’s latest announcement for developers promises deeper insights into the performance of push notifications for their apps.
The new feature, added to the Push Notifications Console, was initially introduced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. The feature is now...
In response to growing cyber threats, Google has introduced an update to bolster Android security. This enhancement focuses on strengthening malware detection before app installations, ensuring a safer Android ecosystem.
With this update, Google Play Protect now conducts real-time...
The PyTorch Foundation, a neutral hub facilitating collaboration within the deep learning community, has announced that Lightning AI has become a premier member.
Lightning AI is the driving force behind PyTorch Lightning, an open-source framework and platform empowering companies to...
To bolster the development of native software for Arm-powered PCs, Microsoft has unveiled its "Arm Advisory Service for developers".
The new initiative aims to ensure app compatibility for Windows on Arm, a version specifically designed for the processor...
Unity CEO John Riccitiello has “retired” amid controversies that have plagued the company under his watch.
“It’s been a privilege to lead Unity for nearly a decade and serve our employees, customers, developers and partners, all of whom have been instrumental to the...
Stack Overflow has unveiled the UK's top 10 best-paid developer positions, shedding light on the lucrative avenues within the industry.
Leading the pack are developers in senior executive roles, enjoying an average salary of £128,200 ($155,173). Notably, these professionals...
During the day two DockerCon keynote, Docker – in collaboration with partners Neo4j, LangChain, and Ollama – introduced the GenAI Stack.
This innovative platform is meticulously designed to empower developers to kickstart their generative AI applications within minutes,...
A new survey from the Python Software Foundation has found that while Python 3 remains dominant both for work and play, usage of Python 2 crept up from the previous year.
The study, in association with JetBrains which polled more than 23,000 Python developers, found 93% of respondents...
A survey by Sauce Labs of 500 US-based developers has put the spotlight on some concerning practices.
One alarming discovery was the tendency of developers to push code to production without adequate testing. 67 percent of respondents admitted to this practice, jeopardising software...
Apple is reportedly looking to integrate its "Pegasus" internal search engine into the App Store and other applications.
The report comes via Apple insider Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg.
Apple's venture into advanced search technology began with...
The recent rollercoaster ride of Unity's controversial runtime fee rollout has left the game development community bewildered and seeking answers.
After an initial announcement — followed by modifications and a reannouncement — Unity's President, Marc Whitten, addressed the issue...
GitHub has unveiled its Innovation Graph, an open data and insights platform for measuring and understanding the global impact of developers.
The ambitious initiative aims to address a longstanding challenge faced by policymakers and researchers: the lack of reliable and comprehensive...
GitHub has announced that Copilot Chat is now available to all developers, ushering in a new era of AI-powered software development.
Copilot Chat was launched for ‘Business’ users in July. The AI assistant is capable of assisting developers in their preferred natural language and...
Details have emerged regarding the proposed changes to Unity’s controversial per-install fee plan for developers.
These changes come in response to the outcry and concerns raised within the game development community about Unity’s recently announced new fee structure potentially...
Unity has been forced to close two of its offices and cancel a town hall meeting following a "credible death threat".
The unacceptable threat came on the heels of an announcement regarding a new per-install fee for developers using the Unity video game engine.
Just two days...
Developer caught up with Barry Goffe, Senior Director of Platform Strategy at OutSystems, who provided valuable insights into the role low-code platforms play in digital transformation.
Digital transformation, as Goffe defines it, is the strategic use of technology to measurably...
While the tech community remains divided on the potential of generative AI tools, there's a consensus that their impact on the industry is comparable to the adoption of cloud technology.
Software engineers are harnessing generative AI to explore libraries, create new code, and enhance...
