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Lightning AI becomes a PyTorch Foundation premier member

Ryan Daws — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:36:04 +0000

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 construct and deploy cutting-edge AI products employing the latest generative AI models. Luca Antiga, CTO... Read more »

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Unity CEO John Riccitiello ‘retires’ following controversies

Ryan Daws — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:56:38 +0000

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 company’s growth,” said Riccitiello. “I look forward to supporting Unity through this... Read more »

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Docker and partners launch GenAI Stack for developers

Ryan Daws — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:54:49 +0000

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, eliminating the complexities associated with integrating diverse technologies. The GenAI Stack offers a seamless solution by providing... Read more »

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Unity’s runtime fee controversy: Diving into the why and how

Ryan Daws — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:11:37 +0000

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 in a live fireside chat on YouTube, attempting to shed light on the reasons behind this... Read more »

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GitHub opens Copilot Chat to all developers

Ryan Daws — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:42:55 +0000

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 promises to reduce repetitive tasks. Developers can use the assistant to... Read more »

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Details emerge around Unity’s fee changes after outcry

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:43:53 +0000

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 bankrupting developers. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, known for his in-depth coverage of the gaming industry, has... Read more »

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Unity receives ‘credible death threat’ amid per-install fee backlash

Ryan Daws — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:14:47 +0000

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 ago, Unity created widespread backlash across the gaming... Read more »

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Barry Goffe, OutSystems: Revolutionising digital transformation with low-code

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:57:58 +0000

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 improve business operations. He highlights four key areas where digital transformation brings tangible benefits to... Read more »

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Sonatype reveals DevOps and SecOps leaders’ views on generative AI

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:22:22 +0000

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 their development process, while application security professionals employ it for code... Read more »

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Graphcore joins PyTorch Foundation as a general member

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:32:25 +0000

The PyTorch Foundation, a home for the deep learning community to collaborate on the open-source PyTorch framework and ecosystem, has announced that Graphcore is joining its ranks. Graphcore – a Bristol, UK-based company specialising in designing and manufacturing AI accelerators, hardware, and software tailored for AI and machine learning workloads – has joined as a... Read more »

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