No-code and Low-code industry news

Contextual AI emerged from stealth, securing $20 million in seed funding as it accelerates the development of the next-generation language models (LLMs) tailored for enterprise use. Addressing limitations that currently inhibit large-scale corporate adoption of LLMs, Contextual AI sets sights on transforming the generative AI industry.

JetBrains has updated its test automation IDE, Aqua, with support for Playwright and Cypress.

Apple has announced new features coming to Apple Wallet with iOS 17, including recurring payments with Apple Cash and business acceptance of digital ID cards.

Sentra, a cloud data security company, announced the launch of ChatDLP Anonymizer, a feature that removes Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from ChatGPT and Google Bard prompts. This offers privacy guardrails for companies, ensuring compliance with privacy frameworks such as CCPA and GDPR.

Google Cloud unveils an expansion of its consulting services aimed at aiding enterprises in their AI journey, offering C-suite leaders high-touch training, new on-demand learning paths, and generative AI consulting offerings.

Following the ongoing WWDC event, Apple has revised its App Store Review Guidelines to further combat app clones and copycats.

Apple has acquired Mira, an AR headset startup focusing on lightweight hardware.

Twitter extends the editing window for Blue subscribers from 30 minutes to one hour, allowing users more flexibility in correcting typos and modifying tweets.

Google's generative AI support in Vertex AI, based on models like PaLM 2, Imagen, and Codey, is now generally available. Vertex AI offers text generation, chat experiences, and text-embedding APIs for developers. Partners like GitLab, Canva, Typeface, DataStax, Neo4j, and Twilio are already leveraging these features.

Apple recently unveiled 88 exciting WebKit updates, paving the way for significant improvements to Safari 17 set for release this fall. The enhancements include AR/VR headset compatibility, support for new image formats, and cutting-edge developer tools.

India's edtech giant, Byju's, has introduced three AI transformer models focusing on streamlining learning, personalization, and enhancing service quality. Badri, MathGPT, and TeacherGPT are the models designed to address potential learning gaps, solve math problems, and provide personalized guidance, utilizing AI to boost multiple aspects of the business.

LlamaIndex, founded by former Uber research scientist Jerry Liu, aims to overcome limitations in large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3 and GPT-4 by integrating private data to expand capabilities, use cases. The company recently raised $8.5 million in seed funding to launch an enterprise solution later this year.

Apple introduces a redesigned Shortcuts app in iOS 17 to simplify its use and widen its audience.

Broadcom has announced the acquisition of ConnectALL, a value stream management platform provider.

Apple has announced TipKit, a developer toolkit that simplifies user onboarding through customizable tips and tutorials.

Landing AI has recently released a free SDK that enables developers to easily integrate advanced computer vision capabilities into their applications.

Apple introduces its new AR/VR headset, Apple Vision Pro, and the accompanying visionOS during WWDC 2023.

Apple Podcasts gears up for a significant makeover as iOS 17 rolls out, featuring a refreshed Now Playing interface, search filters, and more integrated subscription options with top App Store applications. These improvements look to provide a more enhanced and streamlined user experience.

In response to growing privacy concerns, Zoom announced new features and services, including the support for localized data storage in the European Economic Area for its premium customers. The company is also introducing global audit log tracking and an enhanced privacy dashboard to address data subject access requests.

Apple announces a new Visual Look Up feature on iOS 17 enabling users to search for recipes from their food photos on iPhone, further redirecting users away from Google Search.

Apple's new Family Sharing feature in Safari, set to debut in macOS Sonoma and iOS 17, will enable users to securely share passkeys with friends and family. This latest feature aims to improve security through end-to-end encryption in Apple's Keychain password manager.

Apple announces its new Vision Pro augmented reality headset priced at $3,499, while Microsoft unveils plans to bring Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams to the platform.

Intel announces its new PowerVia chipmaking process at the VLSI Symposium, a breakthrough in creating more efficient processors.

Apple unveils macOS 14 Sonoma, featuring interactive widgets, game mode, improved teleconferencing capabilities, and new Safari enhancements.