Bringing Microsoft Word functionality to your web app: A developer’s guide

Word functionality in your web app: A developer’s guide

In the digital age, where everything is on the internet, having the capability to make web apps that come with rich text editing and proper document management functions like those in Microsoft Word is an advantage. For developers, it is all about making a familiar document editing tool accessible to the user wherever and whenever they use technology. Let’s go through the key considerations and steps to integrate Microsoft...

General app stability improves as crash-free sessions near 100%

Thumbs up on a smartphone illustrating mobile app stability on Android and iOS platforms reaching almost perfection.

Instabug has released its Mobile App Stability Outlook 2024 report, shedding light on the current state of app performance across various platforms and industries.

The report reveals that mobile apps have maintained the high stability rates observed in the previous year, with only minor fluctuations across all percentiles. The median crash-free session rate stands at an impressive 99.95%, confirming a high level of stability across the board.

Top-performing mobile teams...

aicas launches Edge Device Portal, with applications for pilot customers now open

aicas, a leader in embedded software has announced the release of its Edge Device Portal (EDP) and invites customers to participate in the exclusive pilot customer program, "Be an EDP Pioneer." This programme provides early access to EDP, a cloud-based solution which simplifies application management at the edge. The programme allows participants to test EDP in their own environments and includes perks such as one year free product use and support.*

Overcoming industry challenges...

Snap OS debuts with developer-friendly Spectacles 5 AR glasses

Snap's Spectacles 5 AR glasses which were launched alongside Snap OS and Lens Studio for software developers.

Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has today announced the fifth generation of its ‘Spectacles’ AR glasses. These new see-through, standalone AR glasses are designed to enable users to interact with ‘Lenses’ and experience the world in novel ways alongside friends.

The latest iteration of Spectacles is powered by Snap OS, an operating system crafted to enhance natural interactions with the world. The glasses are now available through Snap's Spectacles Developer...

11 innovative apps to boost your daily productivity (that aren’t to-do lists)

Struggling to stay productive? The right productivity apps can help you manage your tasks, minimise distractions, and improve time management. In this article, we’ll explore the top 11 productivity apps for 2024 that can transform how you work.

Key takeaways Productivity apps are essential in today’s digital age, helping individuals manage their time and streamline workflows to boost efficiency. Innovative tools like Engross and Toggl Track focus on time management and...

Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust aims for web3 innovation

Chain of blocks to illustrate the launch of the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust to advance open source web3 technologies.

The Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust aims to foster collaboration and innovation across the web3 ecosystem of blockchain, ledger, identity, interoperability, and cryptographic technologies.

With over 100 founding members, LF Decentralized Trust claims to be a neutral platform for the collaborative development of technologies powering the transition to a digital-first economy. The organisation builds upon more than eight years of work from across the Linux Foundation,...

A step-by-step guide to understanding your data and making informed decisions

They say, “Data never lies.” But sometimes, it might mislead you. This guide will help you understand your data and make informed decisions.

What can go wrong if we don’t understand data? Everything!

These days, business decisions are based on data rather than intuition. At the same time, the sheer amount of data businesses have to deal with is unimaginable. Every time a customer interacts with a brand, there is new data to interpret. The bigger the organisation, the...

North Korean hackers target developers with fake job interviews

Software developer in a fake job interview orchestrated by hackers.

Cybersecurity researchers at ReversingLabs have uncovered malicious software packages linked to a campaign known as VMConnect, believed to be orchestrated by the North Korean hacking team Lazarus Group. The campaign, first identified in August 2023, uses fake job interviews to lure developers into downloading and executing malicious code.

The latest samples were traced to GitHub projects associated with previous targeted attacks. Researchers were able to identify one compromised...

Platform engineering is falling short of expectations

Person standing on a downward arrow suggestive of platform engineering falling short of expectations in embedded software.

Platform engineering – lauded for its potential to revolutionise software development with automation, self-service, and streamlined workflows – appears to be falling short of expectations in the embedded software world.

A new study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Qt Group, reveals a stark disconnect between the perceived maturity of platform engineering strategies and their actual implementation.

The research – surveying 317 decision-makers and...

Android 15: Developer productivity and UX take centre stage

Google has announced the release of Android 15, making the source code readily available through the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

Supported Pixel devices are set to receive the update in the coming weeks, with a wider rollout to devices from manufacturers like Samsung, Honor, and OnePlus planned for the coming months.

“Android 15 continues our mission of building a private and secure platform that helps improve your productivity while giving you new capabilities...