The Overflow #185: The hardest part of software is requirements
Welcome to ISSUE #185 of The Overflow! This newsletter is by developers, for developers, written and curated by the Stack Overflow team and Cassidy Williams. This week: AI won’t replace us until it can handle flaky requirements, steampunk inventors upgrade the battery, and a guide walks you through a career from
Read moreAs Threads soars, Twitter rival Bluesky hits its first million installs
As Instagram’s new Twitter rival Threads soars into the double-digit millions after launching on Wednesday, another Twitter alternative, Bluesky, has hit a milestone of its own. According to a new analysis from app store intelligence provider data.ai, Bluesky has now topped a million downloads across iOS and Android, despite remaining
Read moreWhat is Robotic Process Automation?
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a technology that emulates human interactions with software to perform repetitive, high-volume tasks. RPA utilizes software programs or bots to log into applications, enter data, execute calculations, copy information between applications, and follow predefined workflows. With the integration of AI and machine learning, RPA can
Read moreSpeedyBrand uses generative AI to create SEO-optimized content
While working at Vetan, a startup helping small- and medium-sized (SMBs) businesses manage employee payroll, Jatin Mehta realized that SMBs often lack the tools to thrive online with organic sales. The cost to hire an agency is beyond their budget, and generating content is costly — both in terms of
Read moreCyber Security Today, July 7, 2023 – Sour news from honeypot data
Sour news from a honeypot network Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, July 7th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. I’m away this week, so today’s podcast isn’t about hard news. It’s about a report released by TrustWave on recent
Read moreShazam can now identify songs from YouTube, Instagram and TikTok on iOS
Apple is rolling out a new update to Shazam, the company’s app that helps users identify songs. In addition to recognizing songs using the microphone, Shazam can now identify songs on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. This can be really handy when you are looking at a video and the description
Read moreEd-Tech Startup Widens Educational Opportunities in Kenya
Craydel, a Kenyan EdTech startup, has successfully raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. The company’s platform offers a valuable resource for comparing colleges, course options, and tuition fees. With the latest funding, Craydel aims to enhance its search and recommendation technology and expand its online resources, revolutionizing the
Read moreApple purges predatory lending apps in India following scrutiny
Apple removed several predatory lending apps from the App Store in India this week, days after users and media questioned the legitimacy of those services. Pocket Kash, White Kash, Golden Kash, and OK Rupee are among the apps that Apple pulled from the store this week. The apps offered fast-track
Read moreNew Device To Improve Women’s Reproductive Healthcare
FlexiGyn, A newly developed battery-powered, portable handheld device is set to transform the way gynaecologists diagnose and treat women’s uterine problems. This innovative device aims to replace anesthetics and other expensive equipment typically used in the process, improving women’s access to reproductive healthcare, especially in remote areas. Revolutionizing Traditional Hysteroscopy
Read moreIndonesian aquaculture startup eFishery nets $200M at unicorn valuation
After reports that it is raising new funding, Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery announced today that it has netted $200 million in a Series D. The company, which makes a smart feeding system for fisheries, says this makes it the first startup in the global aquaculture industry to pass a $1
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