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If you’re worried about what data Facebook may or may not be collecting after the Cambridge Analytica revelations, the good people at Mozilla have a workaround. Facebook Container Extension, an extension of Firefox’s multi-account containers, enables users to browse Facebook while isolating identity into a separate blue tab, meaning users can play all the quizzes…
Google’s ARCore SDK has been used to implement augmented reality elements in over 85 applications on Android. The SDK was first released in August last year for testing exclusively on Google’s own Pixel 2 smartphones. During this year’s MWC, the compatibility list grew to include the first generation Pixel devices, Galaxy S7/S7 Edge/S8/S8+, LG V30/V30+,…
Google researcher François Chollet believes anyone with a conscience should not work for Facebook in AI. While keeping in mind that Google is very much a competitor to Facebook, and is no stranger to criticism itself, Chollet brings up some interesting points about ethics in regards to AI and its use to influence — or…
AR company Magic Leap has launched its highly anticipated SDK for building experiences on its platform. Magic Leap works on its AR technology in relative secrecy. For the first time, the company is opening its doors and inviting developers to build “digital experiences that blend seamlessly with reality, enriching the physical space around us with…
Usage of the Apple Watch Series 0 continues to decline – so much so that one developer argues Apple should dispense with it altogether when the company launched the watchOS 5 operating system. The figures come from David Smith, an independent iOS developer whose apps include Pedometer++ and Sleep++, the latter being focused primarily on…
Amazon has announced the launch of its GameOn set of APIs which enable developers to add powerful eSports features to their games. The APIs can be used to add cross-platform competitive gaming across mobile, PC, and console. Built on AWS’ cloud infrastructure, GameOn works on any operating system. “GameOn has made it easy for us…
Stack Overflow has released its annual study of the development industry. The company says its 2018 edition represents the ‘largest ever’ study of developer attitudes, salaries, and demographics. Joel Spolsky, CEO of Stack Overflow, says: “Today, every company is a technology company. Without developers, the economy would not evolve at the pace we’re seeing today.…
DevOps is no longer a ‘nice to have’ to improve workflow for developers and software professionals, according to the latest study from software provider GitLab. The company – whose mission is to provide software which supports the entire DevOps lifecycle – polled 5,296 software developers, CTOs and IT professionals, finding two in three say DevOps…
WordPress now powers 30% of all sites on the web, according to the latest figures from web survey provider W3Techs. According to the most recent numbers, for the end of February 2018, WordPress is at 30.0% for absolute percentage of websites, giving it a 60.2% market share for all content management systems. It’s worth noting…