No-code and Low-code industry news

Microsoft is currently testing a long-awaited dark mode update for its Paint application in Windows 11.

Artifact news app, created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, integrates AI capabilities to rewrite clickbait headlines upon user flagging.

OpenAI has launched a $1 million cybersecurity grant program aimed at enhancing AI-powered cybersecurity. The initiative prioritizes practical applications and intends to quantify the effectiveness of AI models in various cybersecurity domains. OpenAI is now accepting applications on a rolling basis for funding, distributed in $10,000 increments.

Google has officially announced the discontinuation of support for the original Chromecast after ten years. Users are likely to experience a decline in performance, but the device will still function for the time being.

Shopify's Shop app has launched a reward program called 'Shop Cash,' providing users 1% cashback on purchases using its Shop Pay online checkout service. The program is available immediately for all eligible US-based purchases, with Shopify hosting a celebratory giveaway of over $1,000,000 in Shop Cash. The company further aims to connect independent brands to shoppers and reward loyalty.

AI-assisted development is the most engaging emerging technology for developers, according to SlashData’s 2023 Developer Nation survey.

Bootstrap 5.3.0 introduces major enhancements, including improved support for dark mode, a revamped color palette, and custom color modes.

Google Play Books introduces the 'Reading Practice' feature in the US, aimed at assisting children aged 0-8 in building their vocabulary and comprehension skills. The feature is available on Google Play Books Android app and in Google Kids Space.

Microsoft has introduced its AI-driven Designer tool on the free version of Teams, providing users with a versatile design platform for various purposes. This Canva-like tool utilizes AI technology to create unique designs for presentations, digital postcards, and more, which can be shared on various channels. Alongside this feature, Microsoft has announced other Teams updates, including GroupMe integration and a new Communities feature, all aimed at enhancing collaboration and user experience.

Database startup Ariga aims to make database management more straightforward with schema-as-code.

Storytelling platform Wattpad is redefining its creator program, aiming to make it more accessible to writers and facilitate focus on content creation. The new program offers a unified experience, educational resources, and periodic writing initiatives.

Google Wallet introduces new features, including QR cards and digital insurance card support, enhanced security for health cards, and integration with Google Messages for boarding passes. The app also expands support for government-issued IDs and transit passes. Discover the benefits of these new features and how they improve user experience.

The Linux Foundation Europe has revealed the RISE project, aiming to accelerate software availability for high-performance and power-efficient RISC-V cores across various market segments.

Apple's App Store generated $1.1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022, with 90% commission-free.

Following the success of OpenAI's ChatGPT, Character.AI, a Palo Alto-based startup founded by AI experts Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, reached 1.7 million installs in its first week. The company offers customizable AI companions and allows users to create their own characters.

Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to control the content they view by selecting an 'Interested' button alongside recommendations.

Brave has made its Search API available to developers, furthering its mission to provide user-centric web solutions, privacy, and transparency while encouraging community-ranked content using the Goggles feature. Developers can integrate the search capabilities into their applications.

Predibase, a low-code machine learning platform, obtains an additional $12.2 million funding and takes its declarative ML platform out of beta. The company introduces the Data Science Copilot system and a free trial version of the platform, aiming to simplify ML application building and deployment.

DistroKid, an independent music distribution platform, has launched a new iPhone app, enabling musicians to manage their music from their phones.

Instacart has introduced an AI-powered search tool, 'Ask Instacart', utilizing OpenAI's ChatGPT technology, aimed at assisting customers with personalized recommendations and answering food related queries.

Hyro, a startup that develops custom chatbots and voice assistants for healthcare providers, secured $20 million in Series B funding. Its success is attributed to the demand for conversational AI in the healthcare sector, which skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Microsoft Teams Premium adds AI-powered Intelligent Meeting Recaps to support employees in summarizing and managing post-meeting tasks making the platform more efficient. Currently available for premium subscribers in English, with other languages coming in 2023.

Windows 11 has launched new performance monitoring widgets for CPU, GPU, RAM, and network utilization.

Snapchat brings its paid Snapchat+ subscribers a new generative AI feature called 'My AI Snaps'