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Bitwarden strengthens passwordless authentication with magic links API

Ryan Daws — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:36:11 +0000

Credential management firm Bitwarden has announced an enhancement to its Passwordless.dev platform with the release of a magic links API. Bitwarden’s latest offering empowers developers to seamlessly integrate passwordless authentication into their applications, providing a more secure and user-friendly experience for end-users. The magic links API enables developers to send unique one-time-use links via email,... Read more »

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Use open-source digital twins to track live systems

Dr William Bain — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:08:07 +0000

Recent technology innovations have made real-time monitoring of live systems easier and more powerful. Digital twins are one of the latest game-changing technologies. The Digital Twin Consortium defines digital twins as virtual representations of real-world entities and processes, synchronised at a specified frequency and fidelity. They use real-time and historical data to represent the past... Read more »

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Google improves Android device orientation accuracy

Ryan Daws — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:57:17 +0000

Google has announced a new device orientation solution for Android map developers called the Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API in Play services. This API aims to provide more consistent and high-performance device orientation capabilities across devices. “Device orientation, or attitude, is used as an input signal for many use cases: virtual or augmented reality, gesture... Read more »

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European iOS developers can begin testing alternative app stores

Ryan Daws — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:43:07 +0000

Apple this week began implementing its controversial plans to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), allowing developers to now submit alternative app stores and external apps via App Store Connect. This development comes amid Apple’s efforts to meet the DMA requirements by March 2024. With the deadline looming, Apple is taking proactive steps... Read more »

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Gemini Pro: Google empowers developers with advanced AI capabilities

Ryan Daws — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:29:58 +0000

Google has announced the availability of its AI model Gemini Pro for developers and enterprises to craft solutions for their specific needs. This move is accompanied by a commitment to ongoing refinement based on user feedback. Gemini comes in three distinctive sizes: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. The Nano version has already been integrated into Android... Read more »

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AWS AppFabric boosts productivity across SaaS apps using AI

Ryan Daws — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:47:36 +0000

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a new feature for its AppFabric service that helps software developers create more productive experiences in cloud applications using AI capabilities spanning multiple Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tools. The productivity feature for AppFabric, now in preview, enables developers to build or enhance AI-powered assistants in their apps that can understand the... Read more »

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AI coding assistants: A double-edged sword for DevOps in 2024

Ryan Daws — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:06:02 +0000

A growing reliance on AI-powered coding assistants is reshaping how DevOps teams operate, for better or worse. According to Forrester’s 2024 cybersecurity, risk, and privacy predictions, AI coding assistants are becoming integral to boosting productivity. However, a cautionary note accompanies this technological shift, as Forrester warns of potential pitfalls that could lead to cybersecurity breaches.... Read more »

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Wallarm highlights disturbing trends in API security threats

Ryan Daws — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:40:12 +0000

Wallarm has released its Q3 2023 API ThreatStats report which sheds light on the escalating threats targeting APIs and revealing vulnerabilities that have impacted industry giants such as Netflix, VMware, and SAP. The report’s revamped ‘Top 10 API Security Threats’ compilation outlines 239 vulnerabilities discovered during the quarter, with injections taking the lead. Injections involve... Read more »

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Google scraps controversial Web Environment Integrity API

Ryan Daws — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:05:26 +0000

Google has officially scrapped its controversial Web Environment Integrity API proposal, which was likened to digital rights management (DRM) for the open web. The API, which was at the proposal stage, aimed to allow websites to verify the authenticity of users and their devices or browsers. Google’s intentions behind this initiative were to enhance user... Read more »

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Google’s latest APIs focus on fighting climate change and its effects

Ryan Daws — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:06:58 +0000

In a bid to further its commitment to environmental sustainability, Google has announced the launch of a suite of new sustainability APIs at the Google Cloud Next event. The new APIs provide developers with real-time insights into solar potential, air quality, and pollen levels, aiming to collectively reduce carbon emissions by 1 gigaton annually by... Read more »

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