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Secure Code Warrior launches AI trust index on code risk

Businesses using AI coding tools face repeatable security gaps, as the new index found an average 15 vulnerabilities in each codebase.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Malware

Global Signal Exchange flags fake FIFA domains early

Fraudsters' World Cup scam sites were spotted months ahead of kick-off, helping agencies and firms shut down fake FIFA domains before users were hit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Virtual Private Networks

ExpressVPN names Max Kaplan winner of Big Ad Contest

More than 20,000 entries fuelled a creator-led AI ad push as the winning spot now appears on Times Square screens.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Data Science

Google Cloud unveils 13 Gemini Enterprise agent demos

Developers can now use Google Cloud's examples to build and govern Gemini-powered agents for approvals, compliance and data workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Google named Gartner conversational AI leader again

Enterprises are turning to AI agents that can handle complex service requests, raising the stakes for vendors competing on reliability and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

DevOps

Google Cloud issues guide to cut AI coding token use

Developers are being told to trim AI context and automate routine checks as token-heavy workflows raise latency, errors and cloud costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Code and Theory appoints Harsh Kapadia for enterprise creative

The new division will strengthen Code and Theory's push into large-client transformation work as it deepens ties with Adobe and IBM.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Open source

Google tests AI agents on short film-making project

The experiment showed AI crews can coordinate across files and roles, but still stumble on timing, continuity and safety filters.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud unveils agent tool for faster AI upgrades

The new workflow could cut model migration from months to hours, easing the testing burden for businesses running multiple AI features.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Google brings BigQuery SQL cells to open-source notebooks

Notebook users can now query local pandas data with SQL and pass results back to Python, reducing data shuffling in analytics workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Emergent raises USD $130 million in AI app platform round

The funding values the platform at USD $1.5 billion as demand rises among small businesses building apps without coding skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Google named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI software

The ranking could help Google win enterprise AI contracts as buyers demand secure, governed tools rather than standalone chatbots.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Data centers

Global smartphone shipments fall 11% on memory shortage

Memory shortages pushed handset prices higher, sending global smartphone shipments down 11% in the second quarter and hitting budget buyers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

DevOps

Google open-sources k8s-aibom for live AI workload audits

Security teams can now spot hidden AI workloads in live Kubernetes clusters, as Google's new tool also creates immutable ML bills of materials.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

Valtech launches Nexus SDV platform for connected cars

Carmakers could cut warranty costs and breakdowns as the open-source system unifies telemetry, maintenance and service data in one stack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

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Artificial Intelligence

IT services among UK mid-market firms lacking distinction

Most UK mid-market service firms are failing to stand out, with IT suppliers among the least distinctive and most easily overlooked.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Marketing Technologies

Branded email signatures win more attention, WiseStamp finds

Branded signatures kept readers on emails longer, with WiseStamp saying they drew 93% more attention than plain versions in eye-tracking tests.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Crypto

Linux Foundation launches x402 Foundation with 40 members

Support from 40 firms signals growing industry backing for a vendor-neutral standard as AI agents prepare to pay for services online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Gemini app use in Southeast Asia more than doubles

Local language support and mobile-first use have helped drive Gemini adoption across a region where younger users are setting the pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Data Privacy

Waze adds motorcycle mode & Gemini navigation tools

Riders in seven countries will soon get hazard warnings and faster ETAs as the navigation app rolls out a motorcycle mode.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month