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Video: Check out the uBot-5 robot
Two University of Massachusetts graduate students are building a robot they hope can one day be used as a companion for elderly and handicapped people.
Google previews generative AI features for Workspace users, developers
New previews include automated email, AI modeling and developer tools.
MacStadium’s VMWare virtualization replacement now available at AWS
Developers seeking a replacement for VMWare's vSphere environment for virtualized Macs can now access MacStadium’s Orka Platform at the AWS Marketplace.
Microsoft more than triples Bing Search API prices to recoup investments
A comparison of the prices reflects a 3x to 10x increase across different tiers for Bing Search and Bing Image Search APIs.
Android 13 Upgrade Report Card: Surprise!
When it comes to Android upgrades, all device-makers are absolutely not equal — and this year's data brings one commonly held perception into question.
Most in-demand skills for 2023, according to LinkedIn
The online job and social site listed the top skills in areas such as IT, as well as engineering, recruiting, sales, and marketing.
Apple won’t announce VR for the rest of us at WWDC
At first, Apple's pricey mixed-reality devices will be pitched toward business, developers, and pros — but that doesn't mean your business should ignore them.
The best remote tech jobs for 2023
The top five IT positions in demand now have some of the highest rates of allowing workers to work fully remote, according to a new report. Remote roles also affect pay.
Low-code development platforms to grow 25% in 2023
As organizations look to be more agile, automate business processes, and create new web and mobile apps to meet consumer demand, tools that automate development are becoming key — especially as a dearth of IT talent continues.
Apple looks poised to open its walled garden in 2023
Apple may embrace external payment systems, additional browser engines, and possibly permit third-party app stores on iOS, report claims.
Airtable becomes latest company to announce layoffs, cutting 20% of its workforce
In an email sent to employees, the low-code platform’s CEO said the cuts were a result of “taking a hard look at our efforts in the current market environment.”
Apple gives developers wider App Store price flexibility
Apple today gave developers 700 additional price points they can use when setting prices for their apps in the company's App Store.
Alation’s Connected Sheets brings data governance to spreadsheets
Connected Sheets, which can be accessed via the company’s Data Catalog, can be used to import or feed governed data from various sources into spreadsheets including Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
Do you really know what’s inside your iOS and Android apps?
A report claims Russian software is being used in thousands of iOS and Android apps used by the US Army, CDC, the UK Labour party, and others. Is it time to audit your code?
LambdaTest adds macOS Ventura testing to its cloud
LambdaTest has introduced support for macOS Ventura, which means developers of any kind can begin to test sites and services across the Mac in the cloud.
Q&A: Chase CIO offers top interview tips for tech job seekers
If you want an edge, first educate yourself on the industry and organization in which you're seeking employment, advises Chase CIO Gill Haus — and don't be afraid to be yourself.
Microsoft relaunches Syntex with broad set of AI-based content management tools
Defining a new category of technology labeled “content AI,” Microsoft has relaunched Syntex with a set of artificial intelligence and low-code tools to automate content creation, indexing, and discovery.
Coming in Windows 11 22H2, a change of update cadence?
While Microsoft has yet to confirm it officially, the software maker is expected to soon announce not only new features for Windows 11 but also a change in how often it rolls out new versions.