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GitHub updates Innovation Graph with latest developer trends

Ryan Daws — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:35:16 +0000

GitHub’s Innovation Graph has been updated with data from Q4 2023, offering a comprehensive view of global developer activity over the past four years. The latest findings highlight the increasing popularity of AI among developers, leading to a rise in project documentation. This trend is attributed to the widespread use of chat-based generative AI tools... Read more »

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Apple relaxes App Store rules to permit game emulators

Ryan Daws — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:15:10 +0000

Apple has loosened its App Store rules to permit the inclusion of “retro game console emulator apps” on its platform. This move comes after years of pressure from users and legislators, particularly in Europe, where enthusiasts previously had to resort to jailbreaking their devices or using complex workarounds to access emulation apps on their iPhones.... Read more »

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JetBrains launches 2024.1 with local AI code completion

Ryan Daws — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:01:33 +0000

JetBrains has released the 2024.1 updates for its IDEs with several major new features, headlined by full-line code autocompletion powered by local AI models. The new full-line code completion functionality ensures code suggestions are processed entirely on the user’s device, minimising latency and providing a seamless offline experience. “We’ve developed models that run directly on... Read more »

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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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PyPI suspends registrations amid malware attack

Ryan Daws — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:52:52 +0000

The Python Package Index (PyPI) has suspended new project creation and user registration to mitigate an ongoing malware upload campaign. This move comes as security researchers at Checkmarx uncovered a campaign involving multiple malicious packages related to the same threat actors. The attackers are targeting victims through typosquatting attacks, tricking users into installing malicious Python... Read more »

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Epic to launch iOS and Android store with controversial 12% cut

Ryan Daws — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:04:00 +0000

In the ongoing saga of tech giants battling over App Store fees and policies, Epic Games is being accused of hypocrisy as it attempts to introduce its own 12 percent commission store. The gaming company – joined by heavyweights like Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group – is protesting against Apple’s handling of App Store... Read more »

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GitHub’s code scanning autofix enters public beta

Ryan Daws — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:58:27 +0000

GitHub has announced that its code scanning autofix feature, powered by GitHub Copilot and CodeQL, is now available in public beta for all GitHub Advanced Security customers. The autofix tool aims to remediate over two-thirds of vulnerabilities found during code scanning with minimal editing required by developers. “Our vision for application security is an environment... Read more »

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AI in game development grows despite concerns

Ryan Daws — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:07:59 +0000

A growing number of game development studios are embracing AI to streamline their processes, according to a new industry report from Unity. The report finds that 62 percent of studios now utilise AI tools at some stage of development. The top use cases include improving character animations, code writing assistance, art and level generation, narrative... Read more »

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Discord announces SDK for in-app experiences

Ryan Daws — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:33:20 +0000

Discord has announced the upcoming launch of its Embedded App SDK, allowing developers to build apps and games that can be played directly within the platform. Set to become available globally on March 18th, the Embedded App SDK lets developers create apps embedded in an iframe within Discord, essentially enabling the creation of new ‘Activities’... Read more »

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Google paid $10M to bug hunters in 2023

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:21:29 +0000

Google has revealed that it paid out $10 million to over 600 bug hunters from 68 countries in 2023. Throughout the year, Google’s bug hunter community played a pivotal role in identifying and addressing thousands of vulnerabilities across various Google platforms. The company’s dedication to incentivising researchers saw the introduction of several new programs and... Read more »

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