Muhammad Zulhusni, Author at Developer Tech News

Foundem vs. Google: How one startup’s story shaped big tech regulations

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:54 +0000

For most startup founders, launch day is a nerve-wracking blend of excitement and worry. But for Shivaun Raff and her husband, Adam, that day in June 2006 turned into a nightmare they hadn’t seen coming. Their new venture, Foundem—a unique price comparison website they’d left stable careers to create—was finally live. But soon after launch,... Read more »

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Beyond antivirus: Other essential tools to protect your Mac

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:50 +0000

Macs were once thought to be nearly invincible from a cybersecurity perspective, but now face more threats than ever. Just a few years ago, Mac-specific malware was a rarity. In 2021, security specialist Patrick Wardle discovered eight new malware families that targeted the platform. By 2023, that number grew to 21. While this may seem... Read more »

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GitLab is reportedly up for sale

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:31 +0000

GitLab has reportedly garnered interest from buyers and is considering a sale. As AI and cloud computing fuel acquisitions in the technology sector, these mergers and acquisitions are increasingly under review. Company overview and market position At a valuation of about $8 billion, GitLab has positioned itself as an essential player in the software development... Read more »

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AI startup Magic targets $1.5B valuation in funding round

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:59:50 +0000

US-based startup Magic, which specialises in developing artificial intelligence models for coding, is reportedly negotiating with investors for a sum exceeding $200 million as part of its latest funding round. Three sources familiar with the deal-making who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, noting that the discussions are private, expect the round to value... Read more »

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Microsoft faces new EU antitrust charges over Teams

Muhammad Zulhusni — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:53:40 +0000

The European Commission has accused Microsoft of illegally tying its chat and video app Teams with its popular Office package. The recent antitrust complaint made by rival Slack (now owned by Salesforce) might result in a hefty fine for Microsoft if it is found guilty of these alleged antitrust breaches. The company faces a fine... Read more »

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Nokia and Google Cloud partner to equip developers with 5G app tools

Muhammad Zulhusni — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:43:59 +0000

Nokia has announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at equipping developers worldwide with the necessary network software tools to create innovative new 5G enterprise and consumer applications faster for their customers. A key component is that Nokia’s Network as Code platform, along with its developer portal, will now run on Google Cloud. This... Read more »

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GitHub Copilot gains extensions as GitHub and FileZilla face malware exploits

Muhammad Zulhusni — Tue, 28 May 2024 17:29:03 +0000

GitHub has announced a new feature that enables developers to extend Copilot with third-party skills, providing an extra layer of customisation. At this year’s Build conference, it announced the acquisition of a conversational assistant tool company called Semantic Machines to help enhance its products. GitHub’s “AI pair programming tool,” Copilot, also grabbed significant attention with the... Read more »

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DigitalOcean revamps App Platform, simplifying application development and deployment

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 23 May 2024 11:04:55 +0000

DigitalOcean Holdings, a cloud service provider tailored for developers and growing companies, has introduced new features to its App Platform. This platform is designed to simplify the application lifecycle through a fully managed PaaS solution. It enhances the user experience by adding more features and value, including autoscaling capabilities that allow customers to manage their... Read more »

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UK authority calls for integral data protection in AI amid increasing breaches

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 20 May 2024 11:10:05 +0000

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK authority in charge of overseeing the use and collecting of personal data, has revealed that it received reports on more than 3,000 cyber breaches in 2023. This figure highlights an urgent concern in the world of technology: the need for strong data protection measures, particularly in the development of AI technologies. The UK’s data... Read more »

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