Google has recently announced the GA launch of their free Assured Open Source Software service and it’s good news for software developers everywhere. This new service was unveiled at Google’s Cloud Next ’19 conference and is designed to help businesses and developers ensure they are using legitimate, secure open source software. The Assured Open Source… Continue reading Google’s free Assured Open Source Software service hits GA
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Chrome’s new WebGPU tech promises new era for browser games
The days of limited browser-based gaming are soon to be a thing of the past, as Google’s new WebGPU technology will bring game-changing possibilities to the browsers. WebGPU technology is a new 3D graphical API developed by Google and the Khronos Group, an industry consortium of major companies from around the world. This API will… Continue reading Chrome’s new WebGPU tech promises new era for browser games
Twitter’s API shutdown and botpocalypse begins
In recent news, Twitter has decided to shut down certain API services that developers use to power their bots and services. This “botpocalypse” has taken the wider technology community by surprise, as many were surprised at the speed at which the decision to shut down was made. The changes that Twitter has made is yet… Continue reading Twitter’s API shutdown and botpocalypse begins
The US is losing crypto talent as blockchain devs seek safer havens
As blockchain technology continues to mature, it is becoming increasingly attractive to developers and businesses alike. Unfortunately, one of the major hindrances to its widespread adoption has been the uncertainty surrounding US regulation of cryptocurrencies and the associated services. This uncertainty is driving many developers away from the US, seeking safer havens for their talent… Continue reading The US is losing crypto talent as blockchain devs seek safer havens
Call of Duty is the latest to detect and ban XIM cheaters
It has recently been reported that the popular video game series “Call of Duty” has taken steps to detect and ban players who are using an unfair cheating method known as “XIM cheaters”. The game series has been around since the early 2000s and has gone through many iterations and updates to keep the game… Continue reading Call of Duty is the latest to detect and ban XIM cheaters
Indie devs promised “10 more years” of support by Xbox vice president
The wave of support from Xbox for independent developers continued this week, when Xbox vice president Phil Spencer announced that Microsoft was committed to 10 more years of dedicated support for developers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Spencer said that Microsoft was “dedicated to continuing to provide a platform that indie developers can count… Continue reading Indie devs promised “10 more years” of support by Xbox vice president
Shuhei Yoshida wants the PS5 to become a more welcoming place for indie devs
The gaming industry is abuzz with anticipation over the upcoming release of the PlayStation 5. Shuhei Yoshida, the President of Sony’s Worldwide Studios, is particularly involved in the development of the console, and he is working to make sure that the PS5 becomes a more welcoming place for indie developers. Yoshida recently stated that one… Continue reading Shuhei Yoshida wants the PS5 to become a more welcoming place for indie devs
E3 is officially canceled, so what’s next?
The global pandemic of COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the entertainment industry and many other events around the world. One of the biggest casualties has been E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, which has been officially canceled for 2020. Since its inception in 1995, E3 has been the place to see and experience the best in… Continue reading E3 is officially canceled, so what’s next?
Twitter announces new API with only free, basic, and enterprise levels
On Tuesday, Twitter announced its latest API, providing developers with three levels of access: Free, Basic and Enterprise. The Free access tier will provide developers with a limited set of features to access Twitter’s public data. The Basic access tier will offer more features and increased access to user data and insights, however, access to… Continue reading Twitter announces new API with only free, basic, and enterprise levels
Hobbyist builds ChatGPT client for MS-DOS
It’s 2021, and while many of us are living in an era of modern computing, there are a few hobbyists that continue to look back at the past. The latest example of this comes in the form of a MS-DOS client for the popular ChatGPT software. Built by a hobbyist on their own time, the… Continue reading Hobbyist builds ChatGPT client for MS-DOS