Mistral AI sets code generation benchmark with Codestral 25.01

Mistral AI has been a leader in the code generation field and its latest model, Codestral 25.01, continues to push boundaries. This upgraded iteration promises even greater speed and capability, setting a new benchmark for coding models in its class. Described as lightweight, fast, and proficient across more than 80 programming languages, the original Codestral… …

Linux Foundation launches initiative to support Chromium browsers

The Linux Foundation has announced the launch of a new initiative named ‘Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers’. The programme aims to secure sustainable funding and enhance collaborative development for projects within the Chromium ecosystem. Jim Zemlin, Executive Director of the Linux Foundation, commented: “With the launch of the Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers, we are taking another… …

Implementing successful human-centric software development

Technology has enabled developers to build the most advanced and accessible digital applications—yet often the experiences we engage with are not designed with humans in mind. Interfaces are clunky and cumbersome and not the seamless interactions that people expect from brands and services. With this, CIOs are facing rising expectations to improve application accessibility.  Human-centric… …

Unity scraps its ‘Runtime Fee’ following developer backlash

Unity has announced the cancellation of its contentious ‘Runtime Fee’ for game developers. The decision comes after months of intense criticism from the gaming community. Matt Bromberg, President and CEO of Unity, stated: “After deep consultation with our community, customers, and partners, we’ve made the decision to cancel the Runtime Fee for our games customers,… …

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… …

North Korean hackers target developers with fake job interviews

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… …

Platform engineering is falling short of expectations

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… …

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… …