Google has added a full-stack coding environment to Google AI Studio, centred on a new coding agent called Antigravity. The update is designed to turn text prompts into working web applications within the same interface. It adds built-in Firebase services for database storage and user authentication, and expands framework support to include Next.js alongside React … Read more
Engineers at Stripe have developed Minions, autonomous coding agents capable of completing software development tasks end-to-end from a single instruction. The system integrates large language models (LLMs) with internal developer tooling to generate production-ready pull requests with minimal human intervention. Stripe engineers reported that Minions now produce over 1,300 pull requests per week, up from … Read more
Bitdefender researchers have identified a malicious extension that targeted the Windsurf integrated development environment (IDE) and used the Solana blockchain to deliver malware designed to steal developer credentials. The extension posed as a tool for R language development in Visual Studio Code-compatible environments. The sample Bitdefender analysed was named reditorsupporter.r-vscode-2.8.8-universal and closely resembled the legitimate … Read more
Appdome has introduced DefenceOS, a new operating layer embedded in Appdome-protected iOS and Android apps that manages how multiple in-app protection components run alongside the host application. It is positioned as an execution environment for mobile security, anti-fraud, anti-bot and API protection functions. DefenceOS is designed to reduce clashes between protections that can slow apps, … Read more
Microsoft has released fixes for 77 security vulnerabilities across its product portfolio in the March 2026 Patch Tuesday update, including a high-severity SQL Server flaw affecting multiple supported versions. It also disclosed that two of the newly published vulnerabilities were publicly known before patches became available, though there is no evidence of active exploitation so … Read more
Google has launched Nano Banana 2, an image generation model rolling out across consumer and business products, including the Gemini app, Google Search and Google Ads. The model is part of the Gemini family. It carries the product name Nano Banana 2 and the technical label Gemini 3.1 Flash Image. Google positions it as faster … Read more
International Women’s Day often prompts reflection on representation in technology. The focus tends to centre on engineering pipelines, executive appointments and funding gaps. These conversations are essential. However, they overlook another critical dimension of the technology ecosystem: culture. Gaming is one of the most influential sectors within the global technology industry. It drives innovation in … Read more
Apple has opened submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, inviting student developers worldwide to design and submit Swift-based app playgrounds that demonstrate creativity, social impact, inclusivity or technical skill. Challenge scope The challenge invites students to create an app playground that can be experienced within three minutes. Submissions must be self-contained and able to … Read more
Windsurf has introduced Arena Mode inside its IDE allowing developers to compare large language models side by side while working on real coding tasks. The feature is designed to let users evaluate models directly within their existing development context, rather than relying on public benchmarks or external evaluation websites. Arena Mode runs two Cascade agents … Read more
OpenSilver has released version 3.3, adding support for running Blazor components directly inside XAML applications. The open-source framework targets developers who maintain applications built with WPF-style C# and XAML. OpenSilver runs these applications in web browsers via WebAssembly. It also supports deployment to iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux through .NET MAUI Hybrid. OpenSilver 3.3 … Read more