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Android finally checks sideloaded apps for malware before installs

Ryan Daws — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:12:38 +0000

In response to growing cyber threats, Google has introduced an update to bolster Android security. This enhancement focuses on strengthening malware detection before app installations, ensuring a safer Android ecosystem. With this update, Google Play Protect now conducts real-time scans at the code-level during the app installation process: By providing users with immediate feedback about... Read more »

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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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Microsoft offers ‘Arm Advisory Service’ for developers

Ryan Daws — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:55:16 +0000

To bolster the development of native software for Arm-powered PCs, Microsoft has unveiled its “Arm Advisory Service for developers”. The new initiative aims to ensure app compatibility for Windows on Arm, a version specifically designed for the processor architecture. Microsoft’s announcement comes in response to research from analyst firm Counterpoint which predicts a substantial rise... 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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Stack Overflow reveals UK’s top 10 best-paid developer roles

Ryan Daws — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:16:48 +0000

Stack Overflow has unveiled the UK’s top 10 best-paid developer positions, shedding light on the lucrative avenues within the industry. Leading the pack are developers in senior executive roles, enjoying an average salary of £128,200 ($155,173). Notably, these professionals experienced a significant 30 percent increase in their salaries between 2022 and 2023, reflecting the industry’s... 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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Python Developers Survey: Python 2 clings on for certain use cases

James Bourne — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:29:44 +0000

A new survey from the Python Software Foundation has found that while Python 3 remains dominant both for work and play, usage of Python 2 crept up from the previous year. The study, in association with JetBrains which polled more than 23,000 Python developers, found 93% of respondents had already implemented Python 3, based on... Read more »

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Sauce Labs exposes some developers’ risky habits

Ryan Daws — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:32:51 +0000

A survey by Sauce Labs of 500 US-based developers has put the spotlight on some concerning practices. One alarming discovery was the tendency of developers to push code to production without adequate testing. 67 percent of respondents admitted to this practice, jeopardising software quality, user experience, and system stability. Additionally, 68 percent confessed to merging... Read more »

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Apple plans to upgrade search capabilities with ‘Pegasus’

Ryan Daws — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:52:41 +0000

Apple is reportedly looking to integrate its “Pegasus” internal search engine into the App Store and other applications. The report comes via Apple insider Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. Apple’s venture into advanced search technology began with the introduction of upgrades to its Spotlight search feature in iOS 14 and... 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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