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Are Programmers Artists?
There's a general stereotype that describes programmers as nothing more than pale introverts who sit in front a computer all day typing strings of code. It wasn't exactly accurate, but most programmers really did just type code all day. Now these same programmers and some new blood are beginning to explore the boundaries of what's possible with their code.
New Era Artists Are Programmers?
There's a general stereotype that describes programmers as nothing more than pale introverts who sit in front a computer all day typing strings of code. It wasn't exactly accurate, but most programmers really did just type code all day. Now these same programmers and some new blood are beginning to explore the boundaries of what's possible with their code.
Flexible Sentences Introduced By Facebook For Custom Open Graph Stories
As a Facebook developer, are you frustrated by the rigid structure of Open Graph sentences? Facebook has a standard that it applies to every story so that each action is described in the same manner using the same action verbs. Honestly, it can get a little boring, and maybe even a little confusing. That's why Facebook is now letting developers change up the sentences in custom Open Graph actions.
Custom Graph Stories Get Flexible Sentences From Facebook
As a Facebook developer, are you frustrated by the rigid structure of Open Graph sentences? Facebook has a standard that it applies to every story so that each action is described in the same manner using the same action verbs. Honestly, it can get a little boring, and maybe even a little confusing. That's why Facebook is now letting developers change up the sentences in custom Open Graph actions.
New Features Added To Mobile App Install Ads For Facebook
Mobile app install ads are one of the better avenues developers can use to reach users on Facebook. As more and more people are using the Facebook mobile app, these ads can drive those same users to a developer's app on Google Play or the App Store. Now, it's not perfect, but Facebook is making it a little better today.
Mobile App Install Ads Get New Features Introduced By Facebook
Mobile app install ads are one of the better avenues developers can use to reach users on Facebook. As more and more people are using the Facebook mobile app, these ads can drive those same users to a developer's app on Google Play or the App Store. Now, it's not perfect, but Facebook is making it a little better today.
A Look Back On A Year Of Open Web Development With Mozilla
2012 has been a momentous year for the Internet despite the best efforts of lawmakers and International groups to knock it down a peg. Google and Facebook have already looked back over the year, and have shared some stats on what was trending over the last year. Now Mozilla, makers of the popular Firefox browser, has prepared its own retrospective on the year that was 2012.
A Look Back On Mozilla's Year Of Open Web Development
2012 has been a momentous year for the Internet despite the best efforts of lawmakers and International groups to knock it down a peg. Google and Facebook have already looked back over the year, and have shared some stats on what was trending over the last year. Now Mozilla, makers of the popular Firefox browser, has prepared its own retrospective on the year that was 2012.
iPad Mini Could Get A Retina Display With Next Release
The iPad Mini has not exactly been the big hit that Apple had hoped for. Perhaps one reason is that the device isn't technically on par with its competitors - the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD. The iPad Mini is Apple's first try at this whole 7-inch table business, however, and the next one could be much better.
Game Developer Tools Added To Creative Cloud By Adobe
Back in February, Adobe published a white paper that outlined the future of Flash Player. The company said that it would be refocusing its efforts on gaming and Web video after discontinuing work on the mobile version for Android. Almost 10 months later, Adobe has made good on that promise by introducing game development tools into Creative Cloud.
Creative Cloud Gets Game Developer Tools Added By Adobe
Back in February, Adobe published a white paper that outlined the future of Flash Player. The company said that it would be refocusing its efforts on gaming and Web video after discontinuing work on the mobile version for Android. Almost 10 months later, Adobe has made good on that promise by introducing game development tools into Creative Cloud.
Valve To Enter Hardware Development Next Year
There were a few rumors from earlier this year that Valve was building its own game console. It would be a big step for the company that made its fortune on its Steam digital distribution service. It was also exciting since nothing has really shaken up the console market since Microsoft entered into the equation in 2001 with the Xbox. At the time, however, Valve said its game console was just a rumor, but it appears that the rumor is finally graduating into a truth.
Barnes & Noble Releases Nook In The UK
The Kindle Fire HD has been available in Europe since October 25. The device came with Amazon's own LOVEFiLM which streams movies and TV shows directly to users' devices. Nook, the ever present rival to Kindle, is now just catching up.
Crash Reports Now Being Offered To Amazon Developers
Amazon announced that it was providing free A/B testing to developers who made apps for its platform, but the goodies aren't stopping there. Now developers will have access to crash reports as well.
Private Channels Now Available In Google Play For Apps Customers
Google Apps for Business was one of the first serious contenders to Microsoft's reign over the Enterprise market. It has reportedly been pretty successful thus far with Google announcing that 5 million businesses, 45 states and 66 of the top 100 universities have all made the switch to Google Apps. Now the company is adding expanded mobile support into the mix.
Raspberry Pi Gets A Free Version Of Minecraft
Minecraft is an absurdly popular video game, but it's becoming much more than that. Teachers are beginning to use it in the classroom to teach basic STEM skills, and Mojang will soon use it to teach basic programming.
Will Microsoft Start Releasing New Versions Of Windows Annually?
Windows has always been on its own extended release cycle. Microsoft releases a new version of the OS, and then develops the next version over the next couple of years. For instance, Windows 7 released three years ago in 2009, and we're only now just seeing the release of Windows 8. That strategy might just change next year.
Is 2013 The Beginning Of The Post-PC Era?
Apple famously said that the iPad tablet ushers in the post-PC era. That hasn't been exactly true just yet as more PCs are sold each year than tablets, but it may finally change in 2013.
Cybersecurity Bill has Been Killed Once Again By Senate
Cybersecurity has become somewhat of a buzzword in Washington over the last year. Various government agencies and lawmakers from both sides have made it clear that something needs to be done about cybersecurity. Their efforts resulted in CISPA and CSA - two equally reviled bills that sacrificed privacy in favor of more government regulation of private communications.
Simulator For Firefox OS Now Available
Firefox OS is launching early next year, and Mozilla needs to make sure that developers have some apps ready before its launch. It's a little early to get hardware into the hands of developers though. That's where software solutions come in, and Mozilla had just the thing.
Prototype Simulator For Firefox OS Now Available
Firefox OS is launching early next year, and Mozilla needs to make sure that developers have some apps ready before its launch. It's a little early to get hardware into the hands of developers though. That's where software solutions come in, and Mozilla had just the thing.
Ubuntu PC Coming To Your Android Phone Soon
Android is pretty versatile as far as operating systems go. It can be a lot of things, but we still haven't seen Android take on the PC space in a big way just yet. Ubuntu might just change that.
Google Releases Android 4.2 SDK
We've all seen the great new features coming to Android 4.2 by now. The Photo Sphere camera is pretty amazing, and multiple accounts on tablets has been a long time coming. Those features, however, are just the beginning. The new Jelly Bean also has a number of new features that developers will be able to make great use of.
Android 4.2 SDK Released
We've all seen the great new features coming to Android 4.2 by now. The Photo Sphere camera is pretty amazing, and multiple accounts on tablets has been a long time coming. Those features, however, are just the beginning. The new Jelly Bean also has a number of new features that developers will be able to make great use of.
Amazon's Cloud Drive Photos Launched On Android
Despite some confusion as to what the cloud actually is, many Americans are turning to it for all their storage needs. There's big money to be had for the players in the cloud storage business and Amazon is one of the biggest players. To continue its dominance, Amazon needs to move to more platforms and that's just what it's doing.
Closed Beta Begins For Steam On Linux
Valve's Steam platform began life on Windows, and only just moved to Macs in 2010. Now the Washington-based developer is ready to move Steam onto the wild west of operating systems - Linux.
Visualizations In Google Maps Discussed By Developers
Google Maps is an integral part of many apps used across the Web and mobile devices. Developers need to know how to make the best use of the service. That's why Google holds roundtables with the people working on these products to show off the new features hitting their respective services.
Robots Of The Future Powered By C++
Developers and programmers use a variety of programming languages to get things done. C++ is one of the more complicated languages to learn, but its use can lead to some pretty amazing applications. For instance, the language is being used to power the dancing moves of one of the world's most advanced robots- the CHARLI.
Most Consumers Haven't Heard of Windows 8
What's the biggest threat facing Windows 8 in today's marketplace? Is it the rise of Apple? Is it perhaps the move away from desktop computing? All of these things may be contributing, but the biggest threat may just be that nobody knows or cares about it.
Windows Phone 8 Developer Platform Launched
Since early September, Microsoft has opened the Windows Phone 8 SDK to a small number of developers. Some indie developers, who had already signed up for MSDN, felt they were being snubbed when the SDK wasn't made available to them. It's been two months since then and now Microsoft is finally ready to open the SDK to everyone.
Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 Developer Platform Is Available
Since early September, Microsoft has opened the Windows Phone 8 SDK to a small number of developers. Some indie developers, who had already signed up for MSDN, felt they were being snubbed when the SDK wasn't made available to them. It's been two months since then and now Microsoft is finally ready to open the SDK to everyone.
Surface Tablet WIll Be Hard To Repair
Microsoft launched its first foray into tablets - the Surface - on Friday. It's possible that a new Surface owner has already broken the screen. What are they to do? It's probably still under warranty, but more adventurous users may opt to repair it themselves. For that, iFixit has a step-by-step teardown of the new tablet.
Facebook's Notification API Gets New Rules
Developers have been seeing some pretty positive results from the Notifications API. That's the report today from Facebook as the social network updates us on the latest numbers from those participating in the beta that was announced back in August.
Firefox Marketplace Now Available
Did you know that Mozilla has an app store? It's called the Firefox Marketplace, and it's an area where developers can sell HTML5 apps. It's going to be a central part of the Firefox OS coming to smartphones early next year. Developers wanting to get a head start can now start gathering important feedback from early testers.
Firefox Marketplace Is Now Available With New Aurora Release
Did you know that Mozilla has an app store? It's called the Firefox Marketplace, and it's an area where developers can sell HTML5 apps. It's going to be a central part of the Firefox OS coming to smartphones early next year. Developers wanting to get a head start can now start gathering important feedback from early testers.
Mega, The Megaupload Successor, Gets Detailed
For the past few months, Kim Dotcom has been teasing the return of Megaupload. It appears, however, that Megaupload will not be returning. Instead, Dotcom will be releasing Mega, a new service that might just shake up the file sharing industry.
Firefox Social API Being Tested By Mozilla And Facebook
Mozilla has had a hand in developing many of the Web APIs that Chrome, Firefox and others have been implementing over the last year. The non-profit company is now developing its latest Web API that has the potential to make a big splash on the Web.
Firefox 16 Removed By Mozilla After Vulnerability Was Found
Have you downloaded Firefox 16 yet? The newest version of the browser added quite a few pro-developer features including a really nice developer toolbar. It seems that a rather nasty vulnerability made its way into the update as well.
ISPs To Start Anti-Piracy Program
You may recall an effort on the part of the Center for Copyright Information to start a six-strike warning system for repeat copyright infringers. The plan called for tracking of Internet users and calling them out when they were found to be downloading copyrighted content. The warning system was to be put in place last year, but has been delayed numerous times. Now it looks like it may finally be launching before the end of this year.
Share Files Via Amazon Cloud Drive
Amazon's Cloud Drive service is only one of the many cloud storage services that are vying for your dollar. In fact, you could argue that Amazon doesn't give you the best deal in terms of free storage. It does, however, get points for the new updates rolling out today.
Rumor: Apple Ordered 10 Million iPad Mini Units For The Holiday Season
Are you excited for the iPad Mini? A survey from last month suggests that you are. Apple thinks you'll be excited for it as well. The company has reportedly taken out a massive order of iPad Minis just in time for the holidays.
Microsoft Updating Apps Before Windows 8 Release
After years of waiting, Windows 8 will finally launch later this month on October 26. Microsoft is going to party like its 1995, and show the world that Windows 8 is the company's most substantial release since Windows 95. To help get started, the company is updating all the built-in apps that Windows 8 users will be greeted with when they first turn the machine on.
Microsoft To Make Javascript Development Easier
JavaScript has been one of the core foundations of HTML5 since the beginning. Microsoft has been aggressively pushing HTML5 in Internet Explorer 10. So what happens when you take Microsoft's desire to create proprietary programming languages and their insistence on HTML5? You get TypeScript, the company's own version of JavaScript.
Microsoft Develops TypeScript To Make JavaScript Development Easier
JavaScript has been one of the core foundations of HTML5 since the beginning. Microsoft has been aggressively pushing HTML5 in Internet Explorer 10. So what happens when you take Microsoft's desire to create proprietary programming languages and their insistence on HTML5? You get TypeScript, the company's own version of JavaScript.
iOS Facebook SDK Updated
Facebook recently updated its iOS SDK to version 3.1 to take advantage of iOS 6. The update brought a number of other features, but there's still much work to be done. Facebook now has a smaller update available that you'll want to grab as soon as possible.
Facebook SDK Updated To 3.1.1 For iOS
Facebook recently updated its iOS SDK to version 3.1 to take advantage of iOS 6. The update brought a number of other features, but there's still much work to be done. Facebook now has a smaller update available that you'll want to grab as soon as possible.
Next iPhone Could Be Made By Robots
Human workers are awful. All they do is write scathing undercover reports on working conditions and instigate riots at the factory. What's a company like Foxconn to do?
ASP.NET 4.5 Support Offered By OrcsWeb
OrcsWeb is one of the leading providers of Microsoft Windows-based cloud and dedicated server hosting solutions. To remain at the top, the company must remain up-to-date on all the latest technologies. Their quick adoption of the latest version of ASP.NET only cements their dedication.
Microsoft Is Making JavaScript Application Development Easier
JavaScript has been one of the core foundations of HTML5 since the beginning. Microsoft has been aggressively pushing HTML5 in Internet Explorer 10. So what happens when you take Microsoft's desire to create proprietary programming languages and their insistence on HTML5? You get TypeScript, the company's own version of JavaScript.
TypeScript To Make JavaScript Application Development Easier
JavaScript has been one of the core foundations of HTML5 since the beginning. Microsoft has been aggressively pushing HTML5 in Internet Explorer 10. So what happens when you take Microsoft's desire to create proprietary programming languages and their insistence on HTML5? You get TypeScript, the company's own version of JavaScript.
Developers To Build Apps From The Future With Mozilla
Mozilla joined forces with the National Science Foundation in June for Ignite. The project asked for app ideas from the general public that would help humanity in a positive way. These apps were to be envisioned with the "faster, smarter Internet of the future" in mind. The winning ideas have now been announced, and Mozilla now wants to make the ideas a reality.
Windows Azure SQL Database Updated
Microsoft has been very aggressive over the past year with its Windows Azure service. The cloud computing platform has been positioned as a worthy competitor to Google's App Engine service, and Microsoft continually provides new updates to it. The latest update brings a number of new features to the SQL database.
Google Adds New Features To Hangout
The Google Places API has been seeing a constant barrage of updates this year. It could be a great new source of revenue for Google, and it's great for businesses (except for this guy). That's why it's super important for developers to stay in the know in regards to changes coming to the Places API.
New Features In Google Hangout
The Google Places API has been seeing a constant barrage of updates this year. It could be a great new source of revenue for Google, and it's great for businesses (except for this guy). That's why it's super important for developers to stay in the know in regards to changes coming to the Places API.
Javascript Support Comes To Google Drive API
Google really wants you to develop for Drive. It has the potential to become the next great collaborative portal for creators to share their latest work with others. Developers are already building apps for Drive that take advantage of the recently released API. Now Google is making it more accessible.
Facebook at GDC Europe, Talks About Gaming
Facebook is getting more and more involved with the games industry. They have one of the biggest gaming platforms on the Web and they need to enlist new talent if they are to survive. That’s why the social network attends all the major game developer conferences and meets up with indie developers who want to push their product on Facebook. They did just that in August during GDC Europe.
Facebook Updates Graph API
Facebook needs to continually improve its services so that users, developers and investors remain happy. The social network has given a lot of recent attention to its Open Graph and related services. The trend continues today with an update to the Graph API.
Facebook Announces Three Updates To the Graph API
Facebook needs to continually improve its services so that users, developers and investors remain happy. The social network has given a lot of recent attention to its Open Graph and related services. The trend continues today with an update to the Graph API.
Security Firm Outs Oracle, Stating They've Known About Java Exploits Since April
We brought you news on Monday that hackers were using two big zero-day exploits in Java to install malware on victims' PCs. Due to Oracle's tiered update process, we won't see a potential fix until October. As it turns out, they may not have been zero-day exploits at all. In fact, Oracle may have known about the current exploits for months.
Big Improvements To HTML5 Games In Firefox
Mozilla, like Google, has been investing heavily in HTML5 development. One of the best ways to show off the latest improvements in HTML5 and WebGL development is through the creation of games. With the latest release of Firefox, the browser is finally ready to tackle the holy grail of game development - the first person-shooter.
Play Quake 3 In Google Chrome
HTML5 continues to expand as it aims to take over the entire Internet in the next few years. One major stumbling block, however, has been the development of core games in HTML5. It's easy to create games like platformers and puzzle games because they rely on simple keyboard or mouse controls. Other genres like first-person shooters were much more difficult, but that's quickly becoming a moot point.
Amazon Rumored To Announce Kindle Fire 2 Release Date On September 6
What is up with the first two weeks of September? Every major tech company on the planet is making some kind of huge announcement next month one right after the other. Windows Phone 8 news will hit on September 5 while Apple will be revealing the iPhone 5 on September 12. This week, Nintendo announced that they would be discussing the Wii U just one day after the iPhone 5 event. Amazon has now entered the fray with an event scheduled one day after the Windows Phone 8 event.
Linux Foundation Turns To Twitter
The Linux Foundation is one of the best non-profits you can support. You may use Windows or OS X for your computer, but they wouldn't be half as good as they are if it weren't for Linux. In short - Linux is in everything. The continued success of the Foundation rests upon more major players in the tech community joining.
The App Dashboard For Facebook Receives An Upgrade
Any Facebook developer is no doubt well acquainted with the app dashboard. Long time developers know the ins and outs like the back of their hand.
The Facebook App Dashboard Gets a Facelift
Any Facebook developer is no doubt well acquainted with the app dashboard. Long time developers know the ins and outs like the back of their hand.
Twitter API Brings More Regulation
The Twitter API is everywhere these days. People are Tweeting from all corners of the Web from just about every app. It's so popular due to its relative openness where people can use the Twitter API in different and interesting ways. Unfortunately, Twitter is putting a stop to that next year.
Payer Promotion API Introduced By Facebook
Facebook has been playing around with Payer Promotion for a while now. It lets app developers on Facebook offer special discounts on in-game items to first-time players and other eligible users. Facebook claims that it helps to increase payer conversion and revenue. Now they're making it easier for everybody to implement.
Google Chrome Gaining In Popularity
Google Chrome is immensely popular with its browser market share constantly rising each month. After beating out Internet Explorer back in May, it has been on a slow rise to world domination since. After a successful July, Chrome is now a third of the way toward that goal.
Apple seeds iOS 6 beta 4
iOS 6 won't be out for at least another month and that means Apple is working on the finishing touches to its new mobile operating system. Developers were invited along for the ride back at WWDC so they could start building the next generation of apps that take advantage of all the new features that iOS 6 brings to iOS devices.
Will The Cybersecurity Act Of 2012 Be Pro-Privacy?
The latest bill to address the flaws in our nation's cybersecurity is now in the stage where senators can introduce amendments. While CISPA didn't get that many amendments added on to it, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 is getting bombarded with amendments from the left and right. Funny enough, some of the amendments don't even have anything to do with cybersecurity.
The End Of Patent Trolls?
I think we all agree that something has to be done about patent trolls. The patent system that they abuse is broken and it does nothing to better the economy. In fact, recent studies say patent trolls actually cost the economy about $29 billion in 2011. What's a country with crappy patent laws to do? Pass a bill that would define software patents and punish the trolls that seek to abuse them.
Windows 8 & Surface launch On October 26
During the Microsoft Surface event back in June, Microsoft said that the Windows RT version of the device would launch alongside Windows 8. Now that we know Windows 8 will be launching on October 26, does that claim still hold up?
Steam Is Coming To Linux
We brought you word a few months ago that Valve was bringing their popular digital game delivery service, Steam, to Linux. The news came from Michael Larabel, founder of Phoronix, who had been invited to Valve Headquarters to help along the development of Valve games for Linux. For their part, Valve had been quiet on the matter until now.
Firefox OS Is Now Available For Testing
Mozilla is officially getting into the OS business early next year with Firefox OS, the new name for the long-time coming Boot 2 Gecko project. The operating system will run on smartphones and be entirely dependent upon HTML5 for all of its apps. Mozilla is now offering developers a chance to try out the Firefox OS on desktop first before the phone version hits next year.
The iPad FINALLY Gets Xbox Live
The coolest concept that Microsoft showed off at E3 2012 this year was SmartGlass, a technology that connects a mobile device to an Xbox 360. It offers extra content that can't be shown on the television such as a map of Westeros when watching Game of Thrones on HBO Go. Microsoft will be supporting all tablets and operating systems with SmartGlass so it only makes sense to start getting everything compatible now.
Apple Helps Objective-C Overtake C++
One of the more interesting things to look at each month is the TIOBE Index. It collects all the programming languages and lists the top 20 based on "skilled engineers world-wide, courses and third party vendors." C and Java are usually battling for the top, but the third position fro July is definitely interesting.
In July Objective-C Overtook C++, Thanks To Apple
One of the more interesting things to look at each month is the TIOBE Index. It collects all the programming languages and lists the top 20 based on "skilled engineers world-wide, courses and third party vendors." C and Java are usually battling for the top, but the third position fro July is definitely interesting.
450,000 Accounts Hacked From Yahoo Voices
If you use Yahoo Voices to create content for the Web, you really should change your password now. After things were looking up for Yahoo, it's a pretty big downer to know that one of your service has just been hit with a devastating attack.
Expect To See Windows 8 Hit Shelves In October
One of the more pressing mysteries surrounding the Windows 8 launch was when it was going to become available. Microsoft said it would be out in the fall, but nobody knew if that meant October or November. Microsoft confirmed today that the operating system will launch to consumers in October.
ICANN Still Rules The Internet Whether You Like It Or Not
If you know anything about the Internet, then you know about ICANN. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has power over the the most important parts of the Internet - domain names, IP addresses and protocol numbers. That kind of power comes with great responsibility and the US Department of Commerce agrees that ICANN is the only one capable of doing it.
Know When Your Favorite Store Is Open With The Google Places API
Out of all the APIs that Google has released updates for this year, it seems that Google Places is the one they love the most. It has consistently received the biggest and best updates that really help developers take advantage of the powerful tools it offers. The latest update further solidifies the fact that Google is playing favorites.
Microsoft Is Insane: Offers Windows 8 Upgrades From XP Onward For Only $40
I never upgrade to the newest version of Windows until I get a new computer. There's a reason for that. I don't feel like spending $120 on the newest version of Windows unless I'm going to get some hardware with it. Microsoft has never really made it cost effective to upgrade to the next version of Windows until now.
Google I/O App Outs Pinterest For Android
Update:
A Pinterest spokesperson sent us this statement:
Surface Has More To Fear From Itself Than Anything Apple Cooks Up
Tablets are a tricky thing to price. People want to make sure they're getting the absolute best value out of the product, but don't want to pay an arm and a leg just to get their mobile computing on. Apple's iPad may be the best and worst example of tablet pricing by costing said arm and leg, but offering a customized software experience that seemingly pays for itself in time.
Android Gets Impressive Windows XP Mod
There has never really been a "wow" app on Google Play as far as I'm concerned. Ports of iOS apps and little diversions don't really cut it for me. That's why I was overjoyed to learn about a new app today that mods Android to run a very convincing Windows XP mod. The best part is that it works pretty flawlessly.
Mozilla Thimble Makes Web Page Design Simple
If you're reading this, that means that you consume the Web in some fashion. You read, watch and play with all sorts of neat things all over the Internet. Do you create the Web though? A lot less people do that because code is complicated. Mozilla has an answer and it might help turn the Web from a culture of consumption to a culture of creation.
Easily Develop Websites With Mozilla Thimble
If you're reading this, that means that you consume the Web in some fashion. You read, watch and play with all sorts of neat things all over the Internet. Do you create the Web though? A lot less people do that because code is complicated. Mozilla has an answer and it might help turn the Web from a culture of consumption to a culture of creation.
Microsoft Pushes Patch For 26 Windows Vulnerabilities
Windows users are accustomed to the regular security updates for Windows and Internet Explorer that Microsoft pushes on a regular basis. Sure, there are some updates that are marked critical, but it's pretty tame stuff for the most part. That seemed to not be the case on Tuesday.
Windows 8 Metro App Creation Made Easy
The Windows 8 Release Preview is out and people are going to start building applications for the new operating system in earnest. The new Metro interface provides a unique opportunity for app developers to create new experiences with the simple touch interface provided by Metro. To that end, Microsoft has some tips for aspiring Metro app developers on how to create and sell a Metro style app.
Google Analytics Switching Over To Core Reporting API Next Week
If you're a user of Google Analytics, then no doubt you're familiar with the Data Export API. You are also probably aware that Google replaced the Data Export API with the Core Reporting API in December of last year. Google gave developers six months to switch over to the new API and those six months are just about up.
Data Export API in Google Analytics To Be Shut Down
If you're a user of Google Analytics, then no doubt you're familiar with the Data Export API. You are also probably aware that Google replaced the Data Export API with the Core Reporting API in December of last year. Google gave developers six months to switch over to the new API and those six months are just about up.
In-App Subscriptions Now Available On Google Play
Android has a problem - it can't monetize itself very well. Some people blame it on the fact that the Android market is severely fragmented while others blame it on Google limiting the amount of options that developers can use to monetize their apps. Google is at least going to fix the latter starting today.
Google Changing Up Its Field Trials Infrastructure
Google Chrome, like Mozilla Firefox, is a browser that's built by the community. Sure, Google is the one that pushes out the updates, but it's the community that is breaking and fixing the browser on a constant basis to make it better. Google has some nice changes for those developers that help make Chrome the browser that it is.
Like Google Docs? You Better Get Used To Google Drive Then
Google Docs is pretty amazing. It's a fully functional word processor on the Web and I, like many Web users, count ourselves among its users. If you find yourself liking Google Docs an awful lot, Google bets that you'll like Google Drive just as much. It's the same thing, but it's bigger and supports more file types. What's that? You're just fine with using Google Docs. Sorry, my friend, but you have very little choice in the matter.
Anonymous Leaks Bureau Of Justice Database
Aside from a few international operations and participating in the NATO protests currently happening in Chicago, Anonymous has been pretty quiet. That all changed today as Anonymous has leaked the database for the Bureau of Justice.
Linux Kernel Version 3.4 Now Available
It's always strikes me with awe whenever a new version of the Linux kernel is released. The hours of work that developers put into this product is just kind of mind blowing especially when you consider that a lot of the work is done by volunteers. With the newest release, Linux is once again moving forward at a pace unmatched by its open source peers.
FYX No Longer Offering Its 'Global Mode' Workaround
We reported this past week on FYX, the new ISP in New Zealand that offered a "Global Mode" that would have let its users access geo-blocked content like Netflix. Those plans have been dialed back as FYX rescinds the service only 48 hours after it went live.
Goobuntu: When Google Makes Its Own Ubuntu
Before Linux started to invade every facet of our lives while displaying its majesty to the everyday user, it was an operating system that developers swore by. They still do and that's why Ubuntu and other derivatives are used throughout the workplace of programmers big and small. One of the biggest is Google and they even have their own custom version of Ubuntu called Goobuntu.
Google Introduces Analytics Easy Dashboard Library
Google Analytics is a really useful tool, especially for site administrators. The only potential problem is that you might not know a lot about code to really take advantage of the Analytics API. To fix this, Google has joined forces with a team of University of California Irvine students to create a new Analytics tool that simplifies the process down to a few simple steps.
Visual Studio 11 Release Candidate Updated After User Feedback
We reported back in February that Microsoft launched the Visual Studio 11 beta for developers to try ou and give their thoughts before the actual product launch. Microsoft says that there has been "significant" community response to the beta and so they are introducing some changes to the user interface to satisfy the needs of the community.
Google App Engine Gets Full Text Search
Google claims that a feature that has been consistently requested for App Engine was the addition of full text search. Those requests have not gone unheeded as Google has announced the feature to now be available.
Google App Engine Full Text Search Released To Public
Google claims that a feature that has been consistently requested for App Engine was the addition of full text search. Those requests have not gone unheeded as Google has announced the feature to now be available.
Skype Begins Using Linux Boxes For Its VoIP Services
With Skype now being owned by Microsoft, the company has the advantage of being able to completely overhaul their infrastructure for the betterment of their own and its users' security. The change, replacing its P2P "supernodes" with Microsoft-hosted Linux boxes, would have cost Skype a pretty penny to implement on their own.
Mozilla Updates Privacy Policy For App Developers
Mozilla has always been a friend of the Internet. The non-profit puts the user first and they made that even more clear when the corporation came out against CISPA last week. Now, it's no secret that Mozilla is developing an app store called the Mozilla Marketplace and Mozilla wants developers to make sure they aren't keeping any secrets either.
Microsoft Announces Windows Azure Media Services
Microsoft definitely needs to give its cloud network - Windows Azure - a kick in the pants. If it wants to compete with the likes of Google's and other cloud businesses, it's going to have to step up its game. Microsoft announced its solution this morning - Windows Azure Media Services.
GWT Updates Dashboard And Navigation
Google is continually updating its Webmaster Tools to bring the best features to users. This week brings some pretty major changes in the form of an updated navigation, new dashboard, and a compact view for the home page site-list.
LinkedIn Shares HTML5 Infinite Scrolling Tips
LinkedIn debuted their iPad app, while getting attacked by Syrian hackers, last week to praise for its clean presentation while taking advantage of the iPad's strengths. One of the major features of the iPad app is its infinite scrolling through the use of HTML5. The engineering team went through a lot of variations to reach the end product and are now sharing their journey with other developers.
Google Publishes HTML And CSS Style Guide
I have a good friend who defines himself as a street coder. He taught himself all the code he knows and he sometimes uses strange code that nobody would ever think to use. It gets him by and sometimes is even better, but there are standards for a lot of reasons. It's especially helpful when you have teams of coders, because nothing is worse than two guys working on the same application using two different styles of code.
C Is Currently The Most Popular Programming Language
Have you heard of the TIOBE Programming Community Index? It's a table that lists the ratings of programming languages and tracks their status throughout the developer ecosystem. It's a good indicator of where a language stands in terms of its general use. April has a few surprises though.
Facebook App Revenue May Soon Vary In Percentage
It's pretty much common knowledge now that Facebook gets a 30 percent cut whenever somebody buys Facebook credits to spend on in-game purchases. It's the leading reason behind Facebook's continued dependence on Zynga and other game developers who make up more than 10 percent of their revenue with Zynga making up 12 percent all by themselves.
Linux Is Getting Valve’s Steam Platform Soon
It's a fun little joke to say that Mac doesn't get any games, but we know that to be totally untrue. More and more developers are making sure their games can run on OS X ever since Apple switched to Intel processors. If anything, poor Linux users are the ones who never get any good games. Besides the few games built for Linux with the Humble Bundle, etc; there's not much of an official distribution platform for games on Linux.
Negotiations For Megaupload Data Begin Soon
We brought you word yesterday that the U.S. government may not have a case against file-sharing service Megaupload due to a "procedural error." If this is true, Megaupload could be potentially let off the hook. There still remains the problem of the Megaupload data that Carpathia is hosting.
Annual Development Report And Video From The Linux Foundation
Every year, the Linux Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the Linux platform, compiles an annual development report that details the Linux kernel development process. The report covers the work completed through the Linux kernel 3.2 release.
Upgrade Options For Windows XP Users
It's been almost 11 years since the launch of Windows XP in October of 2001. The operating system is getting on in years and Microsoft has done their best to get people to upgrade. Unfortunately, its successor, Windows Vista, did little in the way of making people upgrade. In fact, there were probably a lot of users who downgraded from Vista after all of its problems became more known. Those users should probably start looking into getting an upgrade because your operating system of choice may soon be a hive of exploits and botnets.
How Web Admins Can Better Index Content With Bing
For the sake of conversation, let's say you are the admin of a Web site. If you are already, that's even better. You prioritize how your Web site pages are linked to be picked up more easily by search engines. Maybe you're not getting as much of a return as you would like through Bing searches though. If that's the case, Microsoft has the cure for your ills.
How Can You Better Index Content With Bing?
For the sake of conversation, let's say you are the admin of a Web site. If you are already, that's even better. You prioritize how your Web site pages are linked to be picked up more easily by search engines. Maybe you're not getting as much of a return as you would like through Bing searches though. If that's the case, Microsoft has the cure for your ills.
Why Should Developers Care About Dart?
There are many languages and platforms when it comes to developing apps for the Web, mobile and servers. One of the languages vying for your attention is Google's Dart Web development language.
Introduction To Web Development WIth Dart
There are many languages and platforms when it comes to developing apps for the Web, mobile and servers. One of the languages vying for your attention is Google's Dart Web development language.
Google+ Changes Hurt Developers
"Thank you Google for breaking all my apps and extensions without warning!"
Developers Not Happy About Google+ Redesign
"Thank you Google for breaking all my apps and extensions without warning!"
Google Updates Android Emulator
I absolutely adore emulators. They're super fun to play around with and are incredibly useful when trying to figure out if a program or game is going to run on specific hardware. Android is one of those platforms that really benefits from an emulator since there are so many hardware variations running the operating system. Google has updated the Android emulator today to make app creation easier for developers.
New Android Emulator Will Be Very Helpful To Developers
I absolutely adore emulators. They're super fun to play around with and are incredibly useful when trying to figure out if a program or game is going to run on specific hardware. Android is one of those platforms that really benefits from an emulator since there are so many hardware variations running the operating system. Google has updated the Android emulator today to make app creation easier for developers.
Convert C++ to HTML5/Javascript The Easy Way
Mozilla turned some heads last week when they announced BrowserQuest, an HTML5 powered MMO that runs in any compatible browser. That was just the beginning of the potential for HTML5 to power games and other applications in-browser. Of course, BrowserQuest was built from the ground up for HTML5. What about games built in stand alone executable languages like C++?
Mozilla Creating A Video Conferencing System
Mozilla is steadfast on its march to replace every application we use today with something that can be run from within your Web browser. After conquering the MMO space, they are gunning at Skype and other video calling services.
XRY's Passcode Bypass Not As Powerful As It Seems
Last week we brought you news about a remarkable piece of software called XRY. This forensics software allows government and law enforcement officials to retrieve data off of a variety of smartphones, including iOS and Android devices. What's more, the video Micro Systemation (the company that makes XRY) posted about the most recent update shows the software getting data from a passcode-locked iPhone in under two minutes.
New Developer Resources Added For Google's Ad Exchange
If you use Ad Exchange, you're going to want to listen up. Google is making some new resources available to developers that should make your lives a lot easier.
New Resources Added For Ad Exchange Developers
If you use Ad Exchange, you're going to want to listen up. Google is making some new resources available to developers that should make your lives a lot easier.
Learn How To Program The Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi is a tiny $25 computer intended for children that sold out to adults wanting to play with it. It really is quite the amazing work of art as far as computers are concerned. It runs on Linux and has a minimalistic design consisting of an HDMI out, USB port, SD card port and an ethernet port.
Develop Apps In A Matter Of Minutes
Have you ever wanted to make an app, but lacked the technical knowhow to perform such a feat? Well, now there's a company claiming that you can make an app for mobile devices without having any form of experience or education.
Google I/O Quickly Sells Out
Well, that was fast. We reported that registration was open for Google I/O this morning at 7 a.m. PDT. Last year, the tickets sold out in less than an hour. This year the tickets sold out in 20 minutes.
Chrome Updates Make Things Easier For Developers
The Chromium project marches on towards making Chrome the best browser in the world. It already made waves last week when it became the number one Web browser in the world for a short while. The new update makes it easier for developers to see what's going on in the background.
Checking Out Chrome's New Dev Tools
The Chromium project marches on towards making Chrome the best browser in the world. It already made waves last week when it became the number one Web browser in the world for a short while. The new update makes it easier for developers to see what's going on in the background.
Google Announces Code Jam 2012 Registration Is Now Open
Code Jams are kind of like the Olympics for developers and programmers. It's a grueling days long competition to see who can solve the most challenging algorithms that the organizer of the event can throw at them. If that sounds like your kind of thing, Google wants to you to compete in their event.
Registration Open For Google's Code Jam
Code Jams are kind of like the Olympics for developers and programmers. It's a grueling days long competition to see who can solve the most challenging algorithms that the organizer of the event can throw at them. If that sounds like your kind of thing, Google wants to you to compete in their event.
Changes Being Made To Google's Custom Search
People at Google must be working overtime to make all of their properties look cleaner and perform better for users and administrators alike. The next service to get the a new design is Google Custom Search.
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