Brittany Hainzinger

Developers Alliance announces new leadership as Jake Ward returns to the Developer's Alliance, the leading advocacy organization for app developers. With serious legal and regulatory actions threatening to harm the app ecosystem, Ward believes it’s more important than ever to return to the organization and give small app developers a voice.

Qlik has acquired Upsolver to enhance its data integration platform with low-latency ingestion and Apache Iceberg optimization. This strengthens Qlik’s end-to-end capabilities, enabling enterprises to unify data, reduce costs, optimize performance, and scale AI-driven insights efficiently.

SplitMetrics' comprehensive study of Google Play apps has found that it has been a record breaking year for several fintech sectors including UK neobanks have and UK legacy banks in terms of app downloads.

France's four leading mobile operators—Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange, and SFR—are partnering under the GSMA Open Gateway initiative to help developers tackle online fraud and protect digital identities. They will launch KYC Match and SIM Swap APIs to boost fraud prevention.

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Startup Lithuania and GameBCN have invited video game development studios to apply for funding and investment of up to €104,000 to develop their video games, with applications open until November 4, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance Lithuania's gaming ecosystem by selecting 10 promising studios for a specialized acceleration program, offering mentorship and networking opportunities.

LORA, a child-friendly AI by HeyQQ GmbH, is designed to address the challenges posed by models like ChatGPT. ChatGPT lacks kid suitability due to gender bias and overly complex language. Built on open-source models and curated datasets, LORA ensures safe, age-appropriate educational content through interactive storytelling.

Memstagram, a social-fi web3 app, is now featured on Coinbase Wallet, granting millions of users access to its decentralized meme ecosystem on the Base chain. Users can create, vote, and earn crypto rewards through meme battles and an AI-powered generator. This integration enhances accessibility, security, and participation in the meme economy.

Skyvia has announced the successful completion of the beta phase and the official release of their automation product Skyvia, designed to automate workflows and processes, helping organizations save time and resources while driving increased business efficiency.

The MediScan mobile app has been released, allowing users to create medical-grade custom shoe inserts like a podiatrist would normally prescribe, without needing to physically see a doctor. The Florida-based app uses 3D lidar scans to design custom orthotics, which are reviewed by podiatrists and delivered nationwide.