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Microsoft and language repository provider, Anaconda, have taken an evolutionary step in data analytics by enabling users to run Python code seamlessly in Excel.

Asana has launched sophisticated product capabilities to facilitate better strategic alignment, introducing executive reporting improvements, provisions for standardizing goals, Gantt view and other enhancements, leveraging Asana’s Work Graph.

The Python-based framework, Textual, known for facilitating the development of terminal applications, is about to integrate support for browsers.

Armory recently launched a comprehensive developer-centric hub, developer.armory.io, programming resources piled high to bolster the continuous deployment experience with their service, Continuous Deployment-as-a-Service.

IBM amplifies the capabilities of its Watson Code Assistant with the introduction of generative AI, enabling smooth transition of COBOL into Java code.

Dipp, a new automation solution, is set to solve the longstanding bottlenecks plaguing the marketing and design process.

Appian has launched its newest AI-enabled toolset, the AI Copilot, set to augment developer productivity.

FlashIntel, a new sales tech platform, recently procured $10M seed funding.

The Allen Institute for AI (AI2) has launched 'Dolma', a significant step toward the openness of AI training with an expansive, free-to-use dataset.

The latest stable release of Flutter 3.13 brings substantial enhancements to the Impeller graphic renderer and introduces new Engine APIs for foldable gadgets.

Highlighting the launch of Fresh 1.4, a full-stack web framework developed using Deno JavaScript/TypeScript runtime.

Google has rolled out new updates to its AI-assisted Search experience, SGE, improving responses comprehensibility with summaries for long-form content. It also introduces a feature for enhancing interaction with vast online material.

AI pioneer OpenAI has made its first public acquisition by absorbing Global Illumination, a startup focused on utilizing AI technology in creating creative tools, infrastructure, and digital experiences.

The new release of Redis 7.2 brings a host of impressive features, including scalable search, auto tiering, and new cluster management for enterprise users.

Zenhub, a leading player in the development tool industry, unveils AI capabilities for its project management platform, aiming to simplify the process of project management.

Amazon plans to introduce advanced generative AI technologies to enrich customer shopping experience.

The release candidate of TypeScript 5.2, Microsoft's enhanced JavaScript, introduces explicit resource management.

Google Cloud has placed its new Pricing API into a public preview.

After Red Hat shakes up the open-source arena, SUSE, CIQ, and Oracle have teamed up to form the Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA).

Microsoft's Cortana digital assistant has been phased out from Windows 11. A forthcoming update contours a disabled Cortana, three years after the halt of iOS and Android versions. The tech giant is now fast-tracking the development of Windows Copilot, offering features powered by Bing Chat.

OpenAI has made the 'Custom Instructions' feature of its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, available for all users.

Microsoft has given developers an early glimpse at the features of the yet-to-be-released Visual Studio 17.8, promising to offer improvements for everyday tasks.

Meet Golang 1.21, the just-released version of Google’s Go programming language. It enhances programming workflow with built-in functions and takes profile-guided optimization out of the preview phase. This version also highlights improvements in WebAssembly compatibility.

Google introduces its new cutting-edge, browser-based development platform, Project IDX. Built with Codey, a seasoned AI model, Project IDX infuses cutting-edge technology to streamline the development, management, and deployment of multiplatform applications.

Google reveals the debut of its electronic signature (eSignature) feature in open beta for Google Workspace, targeting primarily Google Docs and Google Drive. Administered to individual and group accounts, it eradicates the need for traditional document signing procedures.

Microsoft offers a sneak peek into the new F# syntax for string interpolation, designed to streamline interactions with interpolated strings.

DataStax introduces vector search capabilities into its DataStax Enterprise, an on-premise solution built on Apache Cassandra.

Zoom has unveiled a synchronous video tool, Zoom Clips, aimed at enhancing diversification of its product portfolio.

Apple Music bolsters its algorithmic offerings with 'Discovery Station', an innovative feature targeting user musical exploration.

Microsoft confirms the release of its sophisticated AI chatbot, Bing Chat, to third-party browsers and mobile devices.

In its latest private beta release, GitHub Copilot boasts a sophisticated filter to bring forward relevant code suggestions from public repositories. Developers can now make informed decisions concerning their code by either blocking or permitting suggestions while receiving comprehensive information about their matches.

Microsoft has declared the integration of an official Unity extension in Visual Studio Code, projecting it as an advanced companion application to Unity.

Spotify is set to raise the bar for software development teams with its new product, ‘Confidence,’ an innovative solution for easy and efficient A/B testing. Rooted in Spotify's homegrown experimentation platform, 'Confidence' offers a private beta version to optimize and streamline product ideas.

Contrast Security innovates an advanced feature for its application security testing platform aimed at safeguarding against prompt injection attacks in LLMs. The new function utilizes runtime security, providing swift, simple, and precise detection of potential threats.

GitHub Copilot, a revolutionary tool that has transformed coding practices amongst developers, has released a new feature that aims to balance its ability to generate matching public codes while providing developers the autonomy to make choices. This code referencing functionality offers great prospects for future advancements in copious coding solutions.

The software solutions company, SmartBear, reveals SwaggerHub Portal, an innovative feature intended to boost the adoption of APIs by improving consumer-facing documentation with custom design flexibility.

Qualys has enriched its risk management platform with a unique solution that is tailored to assess, prioritize and resolve the risks associated with first-party software.

Google enhances its Search Generative Experiment, adding related images, videos, and publish dates for suggested links.

Betty Blocks, a key player in the no-code/low-code landscape, reveals its game-changing AI Toolkit.

SettleMint, a leading enterprise blockchain tool provider, has incorporated an AI assistant into its platform.

Tricentis, renowned for its mobile testing solutions, has enriched its product range with the Tricentis Device Cloud.

In a push for a broader and more user-friendly searching experience, Google ushers in the latest enhancements to its Chrome browser on mobile platforms, revealing facets like trending searches, related search prompts, and extended suggestions.

Developer security giant Sonar rolls out profound upgrades to its platform, driving developers closer to the concept of 'Clean Code'.

To make it simpler for security groups to harmonize their strategy across projects, teams, and AST tools, Synopsys has launched the Synopsys Software Risk Manager.

Reflex, an innovative low-code web app development platform, harnesses Python to enable quick and easy app crafting.

Pixar, Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, and NVIDIA have formed a coalition with the Linux Foundation’s Joint Development Foundation titled the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) to promote USD technology.

Microsoft Teams introduces evolved audio technology that mimics spatial sound, enhancing the user experience during virtual conferences. However, limitations with Bluetooth present challenges for widespread implementation.

Karat has launched Karat Qualify, a new revolutionary recruitment tool that intends to transform how organizations assess software engineering candidates by shifting away from traditional methods like resume scanning and coding tests.

YouTube embarks on a novel journey to auto-generate video summaries utilizing Artificial Intelligence. With the test run limited to English-language videos, will these AI summaries revolutionize the YouTube experience, or will they fall short compared to existing tools?

Open source security startup, Socket, has secured a $20 million Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The new funding will boost Socket's expansion and enhance the security of open source software.

Dell takes a huge leap in its generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities by introducing inference blueprints, advanced workstations, and a host of other offerings. This round of expansions, supported by Nvidia's partnership, aims to guide organizations towards adopting generative AI into their core business operations.

Next month, Meta is set to unveil a revolutionary AI-powered feature, 'personas,' which is expected to revolutionize user interaction with its platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Palo Alto Networks has unveiled an advanced security module focused on CI/CD environments. This new solution will effectively shield the software delivery pipeline against potential vulnerabilities, enhancing security and risk management across the entire application lifecycle.

Google sets out a plan for a generative AI-powered update for its Assistant, leaning on newer large language models, similar to those driving Google's Bard chatbot and ChatGPT.

The Rust Foundation has showcased new enhancements in the security structure of Rust programming language. With emphasis on the swift implementation of security fixes, the Foundation is dedicated to create an array of tools, features, and recommendations rooted in security research, as revealed in its Security Initiative Report.

The forthcoming iPhone 15 Pro could see significant adjustments in its design, including a lighter titanium frame and slimmer bezels.

Recent findings introduce a novel spintronic compute-in-memory macro capable of augmenting the security of AI edge hardware. Built to be CMOS-compatible, it promises good defense against potential attacks, swift responsiveness, and superior energy efficiency.

Windows 11 is undergoing significant enhancements to maximize the usability of multiple high refresh rate monitors. The update will automatically modify refresh rates on these monitors relative to the content displayed, aiming to improve power efficiency and potentially decrease fan usage in certain GPU models.

Twitter’s recent rebranding to 'X' has gathered significant attention, particularly due to Apple’s exceptional allowance of a one-letter app name on its App Store. This raises intriguing questions about Apple's moderation rules and the potential impact on the tech industry.

In its latest update, API management firm, Gravitee, rolls out groundbreaking tools for API management, expanding the possibilities for customers to create and manage various types of APIs. The new release invigorates the competitive API management landscape.

Google's DeepMind has upgraded Robotics Transformer to RT-2, enhancing its capability to teach robots new tasks.

Stack Overflow enhances developers' experience on its platform with the implementation of new AI-based solutions. Named OverflowAI, these features aim at transforming access to the website's database, thereby expediting problem-solving among developers.

Apple, with its longstanding tradition of prioritizing user privacy in the App Store, unveils new rules.

Android users can now rejoice as Google Maps introduces an accelerated voice input feature.

Roblox, the platform known for its social metaverse experiences, steps into the world of virtual reality (VR) as it launches an open beta on Meta’s Quest VR headsets. While still in the developmental phase, users can now take their Roblox experiences to a new level of immersion.

No-code mobile website builder Universe revolutionizes digital creation with its AI-infused architect, GUS, launching in beta. GUS aims to empower end-users to construct custom websites seamlessly from their iOS gadgets.

Instagram founders' latest venture Artifact, bolsters its personalised news app with an AI-backed text-to-speech feature. In collaboration with Speechify, Artifact's new feature includes a myriad of natural tones, celebrity voices and customisable accents for users.

Sources have unveiled that Microsoft's LinkedIn is working on an AI-facilitated tool trailed as 'LinkedIn Coach.'

WhatsApp has introduced an innovative feature to the messaging scene, end-to-end encrypted short video messaging. The feature is set to improve communication, replacing the conventional text and voice messages and bringing a new layer of interactivity in chats.

Samsung Electronics pursues production cut in memory chips, shifting its focus to high-performance memory chips amid the AI boom.

Microsoft's Bing search engine finally steps into the future with a new dark mode feature for an enhanced user experience.

Adobe continues to innovate, unveiling a notable AI-infused feature known as Generative Expand.

Tinkerstellar, a Python tutorial app previously designed solely for iPad, now expands its reach to iPhone devices, enhancing Python enthusiasts' learning experience.

Amazon QuickSight, the tech giant's business intelligence tool, is set to witness an AI-driven enhancement.

Linktree, a renowned link-in-bio enterprise, is upgrading its capabilities with a valuable new feature; enabling users to blend their Threads account into their profile. This timely response to Twitter's recent shift to 'X' is set to enhance user interaction and engagement across social media platforms.

Google is set to increase scrutiny and encourage adaptation for apps on the Google Play that fully comply with full-screen support on Android tablets and foldable smartphones. The change emphasizes high-quality technical performance and a seamless user experience across a range of device screens.

Amazon broadens its healthcare services, introducing AWS HealthScribe, an AI-fuelled transcription and analysis tool designed for clinicians, and HealthImaging, focused on streamlining the storage and analysis of medical imaging data. These breakthroughs reflect the ongoing advancements in AI-driven healthcare solutions.

In an exemplary advancement in the AI space, Stability AI presents Stable Diffusion XL 1.0, the top-of-the-line image-generating model. This innovative model offers superior color vibrancy, contrast, and lighting, pushing boundaries in AI-based image generation.

Graft is set to democratize the field of AI application development with its pioneering platform, aimed at providing smaller businesses access to AI technologies.

Overture Maps Foundation, a collaborative initiative by Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and TomTom, levels the playing field against Google and Apple Maps, with the unveiling of their first open map dataset. This newly available data allows third-party creators to craft their personal global mapping or navigation tools.

Emerging startup Protect AI, dedicated to enhancing the security parameters of AI systems, has announced raising $35M in a series A round, driving their total funds to $48.5M.

Meta's Threads application steps up its game with the rollout of the Following feed feature, among other enhancements. The newly released updates promise to enrich user experience and cater to their specific needs more effectively.

OpenAI has introduced its ChatGPT for Android app to several countries, with more to follow. The mobile-optimized interface interfaces with ChatGPT in ways similar to conventional messaging apps. Users can use ChatGPT Plus as in-app purchase for further enhanced experience.

Planview's latest initiative, Digital Product Insights, employs AI and agile planning to deliver value stream management, breaking down operational barriers and offering a unified overview of key metrics and business insights.

With the Vision Pro AR headset set for an early 2024 launch, Apple is embarking on a development kit program, leasing these kits to eligible applicants. These kits offer technical support and guidance, as well as the hardware of the headset itself.

As the wave of AI infiltrates the home décor industry, Wayfair debuts its new app Decorify. Utilising a generative AI model, it enables users to remodel their interior spaces virtually, creating photorealistic 'shoppable' images.

WhatsApp adds to its global repute by expanding its Channels feature for broadcasting. The feature now extends to seven more nations including Egypt, Ukraine, Kenya, and others. Channels aim to improve connectivity and ensure updates from NGOs, authorities, and more.

Thales Group, an eminent name in the aerospace and defense sector, earmarks a new business direction by acquiring cybersecurity company Imperva.

In August, Google is set to call an end to its long-lasting Play services support for Android 4.4 KitKat.

Google Docs takes document accessibility to new heights by introducing an automated line numbering feature, making it easier to reference specific sections of a document. This feature rivals Microsoft Word's previously exclusive line numbering functionality.

Seven prominent AI corporations, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, commit to a safer, more secure, and transparent AI development approach.

TikTok, widely renowned for its short-form videos, steps towards embracing text posts, expanding the platform's content range.

Microsoft advances its browser compatibility with the inclusion of its AI chatbot, Bing Chat, in Google Chrome and Safari. The cross-browser progression, however, comes with a few limitations such as a reduced word limit and turn frequency.

Social media giant Twitter has recently revamped its logo to 'X', parting ways with its iconic bird symbol.

Apple is reportedly utilizing a chatbot internally to prototype potential features and offer data-driven responses. Though this move presents challenges, it could signify Apple's intent to venture deeper into the realm of AI.

Twitter undergoes a monumental shift as it rebrands to 'X', reflecting owner Elon Musk's radical vision.

Google Workspace has introduced an update that simplifies the process of adding alt text to images, making the feature more accessible and understandable for users. The update is deemed a significant step in enhancing web inclusivity and accessibility.

Windows 11's latest preview build showcases a revolutionary redesign of its File Explorer. Additionally, it debuts various enhanced features including a sophisticated Dynamic Lighting hub and improvements to Windows Ink functionality.

OpenAI's celebrated ChatGPT bot, already popular amongst iOS users, prepares to bring its seamless conversational experience to Android. The mobile app is set to be launched next week.

Microsoft's TypeChat library demostrates a distinct way of developing natural language interfaces by interfacing chatbots to large language models (LLMs) with TypeScript and generative AI, developing a bridge between natural language, application schema, and APIs.

A recent update from Samsung now facilitates access to digital student IDs in the company's Wallet application. The inclusion of this feature acts as a primer to Samsung's annual 'Unpacked' event, where its newest devices, including the latest foldable phones, will be showcased.

Telegram starts to roll out its awaited Stories features to the premium users. The roll-out comes after a month of its official announcement and remains uncertain when non-premium users will get the new feature.