Applications
Everyone uses applications on a daily basis. Building, integrating and running them requires quite a bit from people and systems. Application development has recently undergone a huge metamorphosis. In particular, the emergence of cloud-native application development has caused fundamental changes. AI, especially GenAI, has also caused a major shift. Finally, the world’s largest OS, Microsoft Windows, also makes regular appearances on this page. You will stay up to date on all relevant application developments here.
Timeline
New Chrome feature cuts back on CPU usage to prolong battery life
Google's testing a feature called 'Quick Intensive Throttling' that decreases CPU load by 10 percent to lengt...
Former Datto CEO disagrees with Kaseya’s acquisition strategy
Founder and former Datto CEO Austin McChord disagrees with the strategy of Kaseya, the new parent company of ...
Twitter takes Elon Musk to court after acquisition falls through
Twitter is suing Elon Musk for cancelling the social media giant's acquisition. Twitter still wants to make t...
BlackFin announces €350 million fund for European tech companies
BlackFin Capital Partners announced a €350 million investment fund. The money is intended for European fint...
Avaya employee sells stolen licenses worth €87 million
The former employee used an administrator account to generate and sell software licences. According to the in...
Microsoft reverses decision to block Office macros by default
While Microsoft claimed it would block VBA macros on downloaded documents earlier this year, the company rece...
Microsoft splits Beta Channel into two tester groups
Microsoft is shaking up its Beta Channel. Windows Insiders are split into two new groups. One of the grou...
Ireland-based CWSI acquires workplace service provider Mocbo
CWSI is acquiring Mocbo, a Belgian provider of workplace services. The Irish company strengthens its footprin...
Gmail has turned blue
Google announced an overhaul of Gmail's visual design. The update has been deployed to a select number of use...
Microsoft is working on Outlook Lite, a faster version for Android
According to the Microsoft 365 development roadmap, Microsoft is working on a faster client for Android dubbe...