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Neeva announces the shutdown of its search engine, which once had the potential to rival Google Search.

Microsoft reaches TypeScript 5.1's release candidate stage, updating developer features such as return statements, accessor pairs, and JSX element handling, while improving snippet completions, code typing, and documentation parsing.

Meta is transitioning to MySQL Raft in its data centers, replacing its current MySQL semisynchronous databases.

JetBrains' Compose Multiplatform, a cross-platform UI framework for Kotlin, now includes iOS support in its alpha release.

Microsoft unveils 'Guidance', a next-generation programming language designed to produce natural language responses and simplify programming tasks.

Traefik Labs has introduced Traefik Hub, a Kubernetes-native API management service for publishing, securing, and managing APIs. This cloud-native solution aims to simplify API management while providing support for various proxies, including Traefik, NGINX, HAProxy, and Ambassador.

The upcoming Android 14 is set to enhance App Pairs functionality by allowing users to 'save' app pairings, streamlining multitasking capabilities across Android devices and catering to foldable and tablets.

YouTube will no longer be removing videos from inactive accounts, according to Google's recent update on its inactive account policy.

Apple rolls out iOS 16.5, bringing a new sports tab to the Apple News app, with scores, schedules, and articles for sports enthusiasts.

Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2022 17.6 featuring significant performance, editor, and C++ enhancements, while the 17.7 preview further improves productivity with new Git visualization and Blazor WebAssembly features in the development process.

Xamarin.Forms and Xamarin.Essentials have announced an update to target Android 13, along with a smooth transition plan to .NET MAUI, the future of cross-platform development.

Google Search now enables users to open podcasts directly in Apple Podcasts and other platforms, allowing for a seamless streaming experience.

OpenAI has launched the official ChatGPT app for iOS, offering users AI chatbot capabilities on their mobile devices. Initially available to U.S. users, the free, ad-free app will allow users to interact with an AI chatbot to ask questions, get advice, and find inspiration. The app features cross-device history synchronization and compatibility with OpenAI’s Whisper speech recognition system for voice input.

Meta has developed CodeCompose, an AI-driven code generation tool analogous to GitHub's Copilot.

Google announces that its Privacy Sandbox will disable third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users in Q1 2024.

Curio, the audio journalism app, now provides AI-generated personalized audio episodes using the OpenAI model.

Azul Systems unveils Azul Zulu builds of OpenJDK with Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint (CRaC) support.

The Ruby 3.3.0 update showcases an experimental pure-Ruby JIT compiler, RJIT, which stands as an alternative to the YJIT compiler.

Google is initiating a policy change to delete personal accounts that have been inactive for two years due to increased security risks.

The New York Times launches its New York Times Audio app, combining podcasts and exclusive content tailored for the platform.

Amazon announces a sweeping refresh of its Echo devices, including the introduction of the Echo Pop, a dual-purpose smart speaker and Wi-Fi extender.

Instagram introduces collaboration in broadcast channels and support for GIFs in comments to enhance user experience.

A recent Altman Solon survey shows that generative AI tools are being used by nearly 25% of US tech firms to enhance software development.

Cockroach Labs announced that its open-source, fault-tolerant distributed SQL database, CockroachDB Dedicated, now supports Microsoft Azure and multiregion deployments.

With the addition of generics to the Go programming language, Golang developers are now facing new challenges, including error handling and learning best practices.

After capturing the world's attention with its generative art, Midjourney announces its expansion into China, the largest internet market.

Tray.io has announced the launch of Merlin AI, a new feature for low-code automation and integration on their platform that transforms large language models into complete business processes without requiring LLM training or exposing customer data. The solution aims to expedite integration time from weeks or months to mere minutes.

Google has announced the removal of Bard's waitlist restrictions, making the AI chatbot widely available in English.

BuildFire has fortified its place at the pinnacle of mobile app development platforms with the recent takeover of Bizness Apps. This strategic acquisition testifies BuildFire's relentless drive towards growth and innovation in the mobile app sector.

Google I/O 2023 is set to showcase new hardware, artificial intelligence advancements, and the highly anticipated Android 14. The conference kicks off on May 10 in Mountain View and is expected to cover a wide range of topics, including the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and potential foldable devices.

BuildFire acquires its key competitor Bizness Apps, reinforcing its position as the premier mobile app development platform. The move showcases BuildFire's dedication to providing businesses with cutting-edge solutions in mobile app development and expansion of its clientele base.

Apple's upcoming virtual reality headset is set to run hundreds of thousands of iPad applications and offer a holistic range of features, including gaming, fitness, and e-reading, according to a Bloomberg report. The device is expected to be unveiled at Apple's WWDC event in June.

Google rolls out passkeys for Google Account users, providing an added layer of security by leveraging cryptographic key pairs that sync across devices. This collaboration between Google, Apple, Microsoft, and the FIDO Alliance aims to make passwordless logins frictionless.

The upcoming Python 3.12 release promises significant enhancements to speed, memory efficiency, adaptability, and concurrency. These improvements aim to future-proof the popular dynamic programming language and streamline development.

Nvidia has introduced NeMo Guardrails, an open-source toolkit designed to improve the safety of AI-powered applications that generate text and speech. The toolkit aims to make these apps more accurate, appropriate, on-topic, and secure by allowing developers to create rules using a few lines of code.

Appy Pie Connect has introduced an AI-powered integration platform designed to help businesses streamline workflows and automate tasks. The user-friendly platform offers a seamless drag-and-drop interface and supports a vast app directory. The scalability and AI-based capabilities of Appy Pie Connect make it a competitive solution for businesses of all sizes.

Neptune Software provides a range of no-code and low-code tools to help organizations create effective SAP Fiori apps with ease, regardless of their coding experience. Learn about the benefits of utilizing Neptune Software's toolsets for streamlined business operations.

Pinecone, the creator of the vector database category, has raised $100 million in a Series B investment round, bringing its valuation to $750 million. The company is experiencing exponential growth, with increasing interest in AI-driven semantic search and Large Language Models.

Luca, a retail pricing optimization startup backed by Y Combinator, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding from investors like Menlo Ventures, Soma Capital, and angel investors. Leveraging AI and data analytics, Luca plans to transform traditional retail pricing strategies and improve overall business outcomes.

Cruise's Robotaxis now run 24/7 in San Francisco.

BSA, a technology advocacy group backed by Microsoft and major business software companies push for AI regulation in U.S. privacy legislation. They propose four crucial protections to keep pace with AI technology advancements while addressing AI's potential risks.

Deno 1.33 debuts Deno KV, a built-in key-value database for the open-source runtime, designed for JavaScript. This release comes with improvements to pave the way for the ambitious Deno 2.0, set to release in the coming months.

Replit, a web-based IDE developer, has raised close to $100 million at a $1.16 billion post-money valuation to further develop its AI-powered code generation tool, Ghostwriter.

Slack's Canvas feature enables seamless creation & access to shared docs in-app, enhancing team collaboration with various content types & no-code automations.

Mendix plans to add generative AI features to its low-code platform by the end of the year, improving app development efficiency and offering best practice guidance. The company expects businesses including public sector, hospitality, and insurance to be the largest adopters.

Astera Software unveils its no-code Astera API Management platform, transforming API integration by empowering users with little to no coding experience in the design, testing, and publishing process.ges.

China's digital currency, e-CNY, takes a significant step forward on the WeChat platform, which now supports transactions on its short video and mini-app features. The digital yuan aims to complement, rather than compete with, digital payment giants WeChat Pay and Alipay.

Japanese micromobility startup Luup secures $30M in Series D funding ahead of the nation's e-scooter regulation amendments.

Tile has launched its Tile for Cats collar attachment to help cat owners keep track of their pets using a Bluetooth tracker.

To compete with GitHub Copilot and Amazon CodeWhisperer, Google has upgraded its Bard AI with code generation, debugging, and programming assistance. Offering support in over 20 languages, Bard AI aims to help developers with a range of tasks.

Google unveiled Cloud Security AI Workbench with specialized generative AI for cybersecurity, powered by its Sec-PaLM language model at RSA Conference 2023. The suite includes tools like Mandiant’s Threat Intelligence AI, VirusTotal and Google's Security Command Center AI, offering customers a new way to combat threats.

Twitter has announced the addition of labels on tweets to improve transparency concerning its content moderation process.

WhatsApp rolls out a new multi-device feature, allowing users to log into their accounts on up to four phones concurrently. The update, which includes message synchronization across devices and a one-time code mechanism, aims to maintain end-to-end encryption while enhancing user experience.

Yelp has introduced new updates including improved AI-driven search experiences, video-enabled reviews, and a satisfaction guarantees program called Yelp Guaranteed.

Artifact, a news aggregator created by Instagram founders, has introduced a new feature that generates article summaries using AI. The feature can also produce summaries in whimsical styles such as 'explain like I’m five', Gen Z speech, and using emojis.

Apple is stepping up its health efforts by developing an AI-powered health coaching service called Quartz. This innovation aims to create personalized coaching programs for users, helping them improve exercise routines, dietary habits, and sleep patterns. Additionally, Apple is working on emotion tracking features and equipping the Apple Watch with basic blood pressure monitoring capabilities.

An anonymous developer has managed to exploit an API vulnerability to provide public access to OpenAI’s GPT-4 models, attracting immense attention on GitHub. The GPT4Free project may raise significant legal concerns while setting off a cat-and-mouse game between the developer and OpenAI.

OpenAI is preparing to launch ChatGPT Business, a subscription tier tailored for enterprise clients.

YouTube's ad revenue falls 2.6% YoY, marking the third consecutive quarter of decline.

AI startup Hugging Face launches HuggingChat, an open source alternative to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Tinder is set to upgrade its Photo Verification feature with AI and video selfies, strengthening security measures on the app. With this change, users are able to ensure that matches are real people instead of bots or fake profiles. Tinder Gold subscribers will also have the option to filter only for Photo Verified members.

Premier digital agency Fullestop announces a development partnership with QuickBase, a no-code platform, to offer versatile end-to-end project management tools for complex projects across various industries. This collaboration is expected to significantly impact the no-code development arena.

Auto-GPT utilizes OpenAI's AI models to autonomously perform tasks, interact with software and online services, and streamline multi-step projects. While offering numerous benefits, this powerful tool also has limitations and risks surrounding its implementation.

OpenAI is seeking to trademark GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) amidst a surge in counterfeit apps flourishing under the brand's popularity.

RapidAPI proceeds with a major organizational overhaul, resulting in a 50% workforce reduction.

Elon Musk may have inadvertently divulged his secret Twitter account when sharing a screenshot of his user profile.

AI startup Runway has introduced its first mobile app, giving users access to its video-to-video generative AI model, Gen-1, on iOS devices. The app allows users to record or select existing videos, transforming them with a variety of presets and styles, making it an engaging tool for content creators.

The release of GPT-4 ushers in a new era in software engineering, offering exciting advancements and challenges.

In response to the rising concern over API security, Google Cloud announces updates to Apigee, its API management and predictive analytics service, introducing AI-driven features to help detect and prevent business logic attacks, with a new dashboard streamlining the process of identifying potential API abuses.

MIT researchers Ajay Brahmakshatriya and Saman Amarasinghe have developed BuildIt and D2X – groundbreaking tools that make it easier to create, debug, and optimize domain-specific languages. BuildIt, a DSL-creating software, is paired with D2X, which serves as an interface, streamlining the debugging process. Combined, these technologies dramatically simplify and improve the creation and debugging of specialized programming languages.

Petey, known for introducing ChatGPT to Apple Watch users, now expands its offerings for iPhone users.

Opera unveils Opera One, a new browser that features 'Tab Islands,' an innovative tab grouping concept, and incorporates AI-based functionality. This developer preview release aims to make browsing more efficient with improved performance and streamlined processes.

Rust 1.69 presents several enhancements, including cargo fix subcommand improvements and debug information exclusion in build scripts. Previous versions enabled new features such as sparse registry protocol optimizations, stack pinning, and improved multi-producer channels.

Avalor, a platform streamlining cybersecurity data, has raised $25 million in Series A funding.

Semgrep, a San Francisco-based startup, has secured a $53 million Series C investment to grow its code security platform.

Indian fintech giant PhonePe, backed by Walmart, plans to launch an Android app store to challenge Google's market dominance in India. PhonePe aims to offer localized services, support for 12 languages, and 24/7 live chat, aiming to foster a user-centric experience.

Microsoft recently launched .NET Community Toolkit 8.2, advancing its focus on robust MVVM development. The update brings enhanced MVVM Toolkit functionality, better runtime performance, and optimizations for incremental pipelines ensuring minimal memory usage.

Webflow, well-known for its no-code design suite, is set to roll out AI-driven features that offer rapid website building using verbal prompts. These AI-powered innovations promise to increase efficiency and accessibility for web designers and first-time users alike.

Google has proposed allowing Android developers to use alternative billing systems, addressing concerns raised by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) brings data together, advancing applications and digital core by connecting solutions and integrating applications.

Metrics stores, combined with NLP and AI algorithms, are revolutionizing the way we handle data by enabling low-code/no-code data platforms.

Learn the evolution of web development and its parallels to data management, the transition from manual coding to low-code data platforms, and how low-code data solutions can improve corporate data infrastructure.

The demand for innovation pushes organizations to adopt low-code platforms, transforming the way software is developed.

As the low-code movement gains momentum, businesses should approach it with a clear understanding of their needs, challenges, and goals.

Understanding the no-code development process is vital for success in today's digital landscape. This guide elaborates on the 3 phases and 12 stages of the no-code development lifecycle, ensuring efficient and iterative application development for non-technical teams.

Low-code and no-code development solutions are shaping the tech industry, and Gartner predicts a 20% increase in spending by 2023.

Code Intelligence has uncovered a new DoS vulnerability (CVE-2023-20863) in the Spring Framework, marking the second such issue the company has found recently. With a CVSS score of 7.5, the vulnerability is more severe than the previous one (CVE-2023-20861).

Google Authenticator has introduced a new update that allows one-time two-factor authentication (2FA) codes to be synced to users' Google Accounts, enhancing convenience without sacrificing security.

E-commerce platform Rally secures $12 million in Series A funding and aspires for an innovative approach to e-commerce checkout solutions.

HUSSLUP, a networking app designed for professionals in the media and entertainment industry, has introduced a web application in beta with additional features like Pro Search and Serendipity Mode. The platform aims to diversify the hiring process and streamline professional connections among creatives in the sector.

Oracle announces the public availability of the Java 8 Enterprise Performance Pack, a drop-in replacement designed to bring Java 17 levels of performance to Java 8 workloads.

The 2023 State of the Java Ecosystem Report by New Relic reveals that Amazon Corretto has surpassed Oracle as the leading JDK vendor and the adoption of Java 17 has increased four-fold within the past year.

Global payment gateway Square announces the expansion of its Tap to Pay service to Android devices in the UK, emphasizing security and simplicity for small-scale companies and pop-ups.

Get more out of your Google Play Store experience by making use of the underutilized Play Points feature, now providing rewards for more items, including real-world products.

Nvidia's innovative LDM technology is poised to revolutionize multimedia experiences, taking the realm of AI-powered GIFs to new heights, and heralding a new age for text-to-video generators in the process.

A new Gmail update provides enhanced context and suggested joining methods for meeting invites, targeting improved productivity and collaboration in hybrid work environments where employees work from home or in the office.

Twitter Legacy Blue verification checks have been removed, prompting frustration, confusion and indifference among users who can now maintain them only by subscribing to Twitter Blue for $7.99 per month.

Nocam, a new social video app, aims to promote authenticity in social networking with a no-camera-preview approach.

The Linux Foundation forms the TLA+ Foundation to boost the adoption and development of TLA+, a programming language for specifying, modeling, and verifying software programs. Tech giants like AWS, Oracle, and Microsoft are among the first members. The foundation will provide education, training, research funding, and tool development.

Toronto-based startup Ada is launching a new generative AI-driven suite of tools to revolutionize customer service automation. The platform aims to significantly decrease the need for human intervention by generating accurate and relevant responses in real-time, while seamlessly integrating with existing customer service software like Zendesk and Salesforce.

South Korea-based Mediwhale raised $9 million in Series A funding for its AI-powered non-invasive retina scanning technology, Reti-CVD, which assesses cardiovascular disease risks.

Masimo Corporation has acquired Melbourne-based headphones startup Nura, integrating its technology with Denon to explore new possibilities in the audio space. The union aims to bolster the Adaptive Acoustic Technology platform, enhancing personalized audio experiences for consumers.