Apple has announced that it will allow developers to request consultations to discuss upcoming changes to the iOS App Store in compliance with the European Union's new Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The DMA, for a quick primer, is a sweeping set of antitrust regulations aimed at reining...
Unity has officially launched tools for visionOS, Apple's new operating system for its Vision Pro spatial computing headset. The support will allow developers to use Unity's development tools and workflow to build immersive experiences for the Vision Pro.
The announcement comes ahead...
Meta's AI engineers were increasingly frustrated with slow build times and inefficient distribution processes hindering their productivity. The company has now outlined the solutions its engineers devised to maximise efficiency.
The workflows of Meta’s machine learning engineers...
Google has added iOS and Android simulators directly within its cloud-based developer workspace, Project IDX.
The search giant launched Project IDX six months ago as an experimental tool to streamline full-stack, multiplatform app development. It consolidates the complex workflows...
Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) claims that Apple has paid a $13.4 million fine relating to anti-competitive practices.
According to Russian news agency TASS, the fine – originally levied at 1.2 billion rubles (then worth $17.4 million) in September 2022 – was...
Metaplay, known for its fully customisable backend for game development, has debuted a Unity-based SDK to help developers scale their mobile games.
Developed over four years in collaboration with top-tier game studios in Helsinki – including Metacore, Dodreams, and Nitro – the...
Google has enabled WebGPU support by default in the latest version of its Chrome browser, Chrome 121. WebGPU is a new web standard that provides low-level access to GPU hardware for high-performance 3D graphics and general purpose computing using JavaScript APIs.
WebGPU support is...
GitHub has rotated encryption keys following the discovery of a vulnerability that could have enabled threat actors to steal credentials, the company revealed Tuesday.
The Microsoft-owned firm said it first became aware of the high-severity security flaw tracked as CVE-2024-0200...
Apple is reportedly planning to allow iPhone and iPad users in Europe to install apps from third-party app stores—potentially within a matter of weeks.
The move from Apple comes in response to mounting regulatory pressure from European lawmakers demanding more competition in the...
The European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) has undergone substantial revisions, bringing relief to the open-source community.
Back in April, the Python Software Foundation (PSF) had expressed concerns about potential repercussions for CPython and PyPI if the initial form of CRA were to...
Brave Search has integrated a new AI feature called CodeLLM designed to provide high-quality answers to coding-related queries.
CodeLLM summarises potential solutions located across the web and generates step-by-step explanations to common coding problems. It aims to save developers...
Valve has introduced new guidelines regarding what kinds of AI-generated content it will allow developers to include in games published on Steam. The move comes as AI tools that can automatically generate images, text, code, and other content have become more advanced and widely...
Apple has released Xcode 15.2, a major update that paves the way for the upcoming Vision Pro headset set to hit the shelves on 2 February.
The new Xcode version introduces support for the Vision Pro headset through the integration of the visionOS SDK, opening up opportunities for...
The procurement and management of digital certificates often constitutes a time-consuming manual process for IT and security teams. Trying to track the status and existence of all certificates with accuracy and timeliness can be an overwhelming task and burden. In order to fully realize the...
In a sombre start to the new year, the world of computer science mourns the loss of Niklaus Wirth—a stalwart figure known for his influential contributions to programming languages, methodology, software engineering, and hardware design.
Born on 15 February 1934 in Switzerland,...
Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Department of Justice's antitrust unit, is intensifying the case against Apple over its App Store policies.
According to the Financial Times, Kanter – who assumed the role in November 2021 – has stated that the investigation is now "firing on all...
Google has reached a settlement in the antitrust lawsuit filed by 36 US states and the District of Columbia, including announcing changes that will impact users and developers.
As part of the settlement, Google will cough up $700 million. The breakdown includes $630 million earmarked...
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...
EU regulators have reportedly sided against tech giant Apple in its prolonged battle with Spotify over App Store policies.
The crux of the matter revolves around Apple's alleged "anti-steering" rules, accused of inhibiting platforms like Spotify from effectively promoting alternative...
Organizations always seek methods to increase security, improve efficiency, and relieve over-burdened IT resources. With escalating cyber threats and a new year, businesses will benefit from reviewing their digital infrastructure and certificate management practices for potential enhancements...
The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) has unveiled a roadmap outlining its journey towards establishing OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description) as an international standard.
AOUSD's two-year roadmap is a strategic plan to make OpenUSD an international standard for interoperability in...
In a landmark decision, the jury in the Epic Games vs Google case has unanimously ruled that Google Play and the Play Billing service constitute an illegal monopoly.
The verdict comes three years after Epic Games initiated legal action against both Apple and Google, accusing them of...
In the countdown to the release of its highly anticipated Vision Pro, Apple has begun training its staff on the $3,499 mixed-reality headset.
Unveiled in June, the Vision Pro marks Apple’s first major new product line for nearly a decade. According to a Bloomberg report by Apple...
David DeSanto, Chief Product Officer at GitLab, foresees a paradigm shift in the realm of software development in 2024—with AI taking centre stage.
GitLab's 2023 Global DevSecOps Report serves as the foundation for these predictions, offering a glimpse into the future landscape of...
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,...
PHP 8.0 reached its end of life (EOL) on 26 November 2023 and will no longer receive any updates or patches.
PHP 8.0 was released on 26 November 2020 and brought many new features and improvements such as named arguments, attributes, constructor property promotion, match expression,...
2D game engine GameMaker has announced massive pricing changes in what its head calls a "gift" to its loyal user base.
Starting today, GameMaker will be free to use for noncommercial, non-console game development projects in a move CEO Russell Kay says is meant to "do the opposite" of...
A new whitepaper titled "Good Games Don't Die" reveals that 83 percent of launched mobile games fail within three years.
The study, conducted by revenue growth engine SuperScale, polled 500 developers across the US and UK to uncover issues plaguing the $96.2 billion mobile gaming...
Google looks to be gearing up to incorporate even more of its AI capabilities into the Play Store.
TheSpAndroid, in its deep dive into the Play Store's 38.4.12 version, stumbled upon strings hinting at a new AI feature that involves generating Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for...
Unity has introduced a range of AI innovations and platform updates aimed at enhancing support for game developers in realising their creative visions and achieving success in the competitive gaming industry.
One of the highlights is the early access availability of Unity Muse, an...
