Richard Harris

AI platforms are transforming industries across the US by automating tasks and enhancing efficiency. This roundup showcases top AI tools revolutionizing fields like software development, gaming, and more, proving crucial for innovation and workflow optimization.

Is NET MAUI the future of cross platform development? We recently caught up with Ryan Gant from Bottle Rocket to find out. Developers can now use a unified framework supporting Android, iOS, Windows, Web, and Mac. It promises improved performance and seamless cross-platform development.

Despite efforts to capture market share from Apple and Samsung, Google remains a niche smartphone player. Recent analysis from Statista revealed the new Pixel 8a aims to attract users with AI-driven software, but Google faces loyalty issues as 57% of current users plan to switch brands. Only 25% of Pixel users are loyal, compared to 50% for Apple and 44% for Samsung.

A survey by Secure Data Recovery identified the states with the cleanest and dirtiest tech devices. South Carolina, West Virginia, and Louisiana have the cleanest, while Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Virginia have the dirtiest. Key findings show Americans clean keyboards most often and many feel uncomfortable touching dirty tech.

The NFT market has struggled for the past two years, and 2024 looks bleak. NFTs continue to fade, with the total number of active wallets dropping to the lowest level since early 2021. Sales and investor interest have declined, with projections showing only 2.6% annual growth by 2028. The market has lost 90% of users since 2021, with ten straight quarters of decline.

Cybernews researchers found that many travel apps, including Booking.com, Airbnb, and Hilton, collect sensitive user data without disclosure. Some apps access SMS messages, cameras, microphones, and system files. Booking.com, MakeMyTrip, and HotelTonight are major offenders in data collection.

We recently caught up with Michael Zuercher to discuss SaaS integration challenges like security, scaling, and core product impact. He offers guidance on mitigating security risks, the build vs. buy decision, and provides a roadmap for new integrations. Michael also explores the future of integrations with AI tools, sharing insights from his experience with B2B SaaS businesses on navigating the complex integration landscape efficiently.

We recently caught up with Rytis Ulys, Analytics Team Lead at Oxylabs to discuss data analytics trends, he highlighted transformations including digitization, big data, and generative AI. He also emphasized precision, AI’s role in data democratization, and evolving data privacy and security, along with strategies for harnessing big data and fostering a data-driven culture.

The global NFT market continues its downturn, with active wallets and sales on key blockchains hitting their lowest since early 2021. The NFT marketplace SuperRare has seen monthly visits plummet by over 90%, reflecting decreased collector interest and spending on digital art.

RDX Works recently introduced Flash Liquidity, a DeFi liquidity solution developed with Keyrock, G-20, and Portofino, and backed by Instabridge. Flash Liquidity tackles fragmented DeFi liquidity by letting market makers offer liquidity without upfront inventory, enhancing market depth and efficiency on Radix.