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Agile reshaped software engineering over the last two decades. It responded to the failure of large-scale Waterfall programs that collapsed under the weight of slow requirements cycles and heavy documentation. Iterative sprints, cross-team collaborations, and “working software over documentation” were the big three tenets of the software industry. The same popularity enjoyed by Agile has masked...
Anthropic reported Thursday that Chinese hackers utilized its AI chatbot, Claude, in what it considers the first cyberespionage operation predominantly executed through artificial intelligence.
The company stated cybercriminals employed Claude to target approximately 30 technology companies, financial institutions, chemical manufacturers, and government agencies. Hackers used the AI platform to...
Google is expanding call recording capabilities globally for Pixel phone users within its Phone by Google application.
The feature, announced for Pixel 6 and subsequent models in September, is now broadly available. An update to the Phone by Google app enabled call recording on a Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro Fold, specifically when upgrading from version 195.0 to version 200.0 of the public beta....
Tencent, a Chinese web giant, stated its capital expenditure is slowing and will decelerate further due to its inability to acquire desired GPUs.
Tencent’s messaging and e-commerce applications serve over a billion monthly users, becoming integral to Chinese life. Its games are globally popular, and its video platforms generate significant advertising revenue. The company’s public cloud holds a...
Meta introduced new collaborative features, an improved checkout experience, and Meta AI integrations for Facebook Marketplace on Thursday.
Marketplace now includes a “collections” feature, allowing users to create listing groups and invite friends. Users save a listing, start a collection, designate it public or private, then add friends and share updates via Feed, Messenger, or WhatsApp....
Google has updated NotebookLM with a “Deep Research” tool and expanded file type support, facilitating automated research and broader document integration.
The “Deep Research” tool automates complex online research by creating research plans and browsing websites. It then presents a source-grounded report for direct incorporation into a user’s notebook. Users can continue adding sources while...
Tesla is reportedly integrating Apple CarPlay into its vehicles’ software, a development that could be discontinued before public release, according to a Bloomberg report.
This initiative represents a significant shift for the automaker, which has historically declined requests for CarPlay integration. CarPlay allows smartphone projection and app display on a vehicle’s infotainment screen. Tesla...
Apple introduced the Mini Apps Partner Program on Thursday, November 13, 2025, offering a 15% commission rate on in-app purchases for mini applications.
A mini app is defined by the iPhone maker as a self-contained experience built with web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript, distributed within a larger, native app. Apple has supported this technology on the App Store for nearly a decade;...
Uber initiated a phased pilot program in May for in-app video recording for drivers in 10 Indian cities, aiming to deter misconduct and provide evidence in disputes.
The feature, confirmed to TechCrunch by Uber, is currently live in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Lucknow. Drivers in the Delhi-NCR region have reported instances of misconduct...
Apple implemented new App Review Guidelines for developers Thursday, mandating apps disclose and obtain user permission before sharing personal data with third-party AI.
This policy change precedes Apple’s planned introduction of an AI-upgraded Siri in 2026. The updated Siri will enable users to perform cross-app actions via commands, partially powered by Google’s Gemini technology, as reported...