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• How Julia could beat Python for programming language dominance

  23-07-2024 10:51 via thenextweb.com
  
  Despite taking several years to become fully popularised, Python continues to dominate the programming sphere thanks to its clean and relatable syntax, readability, and ease of learning for beginners. However, the most common complaint among users is that Python is slow. Slower than C++, slower than Java, and slower than C#. It’s also slower than Julia, a high-performing, relatively new kid on the block which was released in 2012. Conceived by Jeff Bezanson, Stefan Karpinski, Viral B. Sha
  
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• Snowflake and OpenAI forge $200M enterprise AI partnership

  04-02-2026 13:29 via thenextweb.com
  
  Snowflake and OpenAI have struck a multi-year, $200 million partnership to bring OpenAI’s advanced models, including GPT-5.2, directly into Snowflake’s enterprise data platform. The collaboration is designed to let Snowflake’s large customer base, more than 12,000 organisations, build AI agents and semantic analytics tools that operate on their own data without moving it outside Snowflake’s governed environment. Under the agreement, OpenAI models will be natively embedde
  
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• SpaceX and xAI: A merger of ambition, optics, and unanswered questions

  03-02-2026 15:45 via thenextweb.com
  
  If you look at the press releases and breathless commentary around the recent acquisition of xAI by SpaceX, you might think we’re witnessing a tectonic shift in technological destiny.  A $1.25 trillion “mega-company” is born, poised to reshape artificial intelligence, space infrastructure, satellite internet, and possibly the fate of humanity itself. That narrative, enthusiastically repeated across headlines, serves a purpose: it frames a somewhat messy corporate con
  
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• OpenAI’s Codex app: When your IDE gets a brain

  03-02-2026 10:56 via thenextweb.com
  
  OpenAI has given software developers a new desktop toy, and judging by the early reactions, it might feel like someone finally handed coders the Swiss Army knife they’ve been dreaming about or the kind of gadget that makes them wonder if they’re working with a robot coworker now.  The company rolled out the Codex app for macOS, a focused interface for managing AI coding agents, designed to let developers do more than just “generate a few lines of code.” Instead, Cod
  
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• Europe’s not-so-dry January: Unicorns and a new tech identity

  02-02-2026 13:31 via thenextweb.com
  
  Every January, millions take on Dry January, a ritual of restraint and resetting after the holiday season. If that’s the benchmark for kicking off the year with moderation, Europe’s startup ecosystem clearly didn’t get the memo.  In the opening weeks of 2026, the region saw five startups join the unicorn club, crossing the $1 billion valuation mark across sectors as varied as cybersecurity, cloud optimisation, defence tech, ESG software, and education technology.  Ja
  
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• Is G2 becoming too powerful for the software market?

  01-02-2026 14:52 via thenextweb.com
  
  The software industry is increasingly questioning the growing influence of G2 following its agreement to acquire Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp from Gartner. The deal, announced in late January and expected to close in Q1 2026, consolidates several of the most influential B2B software discovery platforms under a single owner . How big is G2’s footprint after the acquisition? According to G2’s own disclosures, the combined group will host around 6 million verified software rev
  
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• The rise of the always-on economy: subscriptions beyond streaming

  31-01-2026 16:37 via thenextweb.com
  
  We are all familiar with the subscription economy, and it certainly works as a reminder of the COVID-19 pandemic, when we were all hooked on our TVs watching Netflix or listening to our favorite music artist on Spotify. Despite how modern it seems to be, the truth is that the subscription economy has been around for some time, surprisingly dating back to around 1800, with the first magazine subscriptions, or the subscriptions for fresh British milk, around 1860. Over the years, the of subscript
  
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• Apple buys “Silent Speech” AI startup for $2B, because talking is so 2025

  30-01-2026 14:52 via thenextweb.com
  
  Apple confirmed this week that it has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai in a deal valued at close to $2 billion, making it one of the company’s largest acquisitions ever, second only to the $3 billion purchase of Beats in 2014.  But check your assumptions: this isn’t Beats 2.0. There’s no new headphone brand to flex. Instead, Apple is paying top dollar for tech that might let your devices understand you without you ever saying a word. ​​These days we put our ph
  
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• G2 bold move to reshape software discovery with major acquisition from Gartner

  29-01-2026 18:21 via thenextweb.com
  
  G2, the Chicago-based software insights platform, agreed today to acquire three prominent software review and discovery properties from Gartner: Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp. The deal brings four of the largest B2B review sites under a single roof and signals a shift toward unified, AI-driven software recommendation and buying experiences.   According to the announcement, the combined business will include roughly six million verified customer reviews and tap into an audience
  
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• Software Design Principles That Matter

  29-01-2026 14:54 via webdesignernews.com
  Every software engineer has seen something like this happen: you write a feature, ship it to production, and everything works great. Then, a few weeks later, you get different requirements. You have to support a new use case, but you find out that your code is not ready.
  
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• Why Your Software Sucks: Inheritance

  29-01-2026 14:53 via webdesignernews.com
  Deep inheritance hierarchies create ‘everything touches everything’ architectures that resist change and accumulate technical debt. Here’s why inheritance is the gateway drug to frameworkism.
  
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• Responsive Hexagon Grid Using Modern CSS

  29-01-2026 14:52 via webdesignernews.com
  It was the only technique that didn’t require media queries or JavaScript. It works with any number of items, allowing you to easily control the size and gap using CSS variables.
  
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• 9 reasons to choose Sketch in 2026

  29-01-2026 14:52 via webdesignernews.com
  It’s 2026, and if you’re thinking of switching up your design tool, we figured it was a good moment to reintroduce ourselves.
  
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• Why should GNOME support server side decorations?

  29-01-2026 14:51 via webdesignernews.com
  This article contains quite a few technical terms, which I will explain these in the following paragraphs, those that are already familiar with these terms may skip to the next section. A basic understanding of linux and it’s desktop environments is assumed.
  
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• I’m not a robot

  29-01-2026 14:49 via webdesignernews.com
  What is the price of the ‘human touch’ in creativity? Brands are deciding whether to choose ‘real’ or artificially generated content, and audiences are weighing in. For some, the proof is literally in the process – which means behind-the-scenes content is no longer optional.
  
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• Would you board a vibe-coded airline flight? The state & future of AI

  29-01-2026 14:48 via webdesignernews.com
  Would you board a vibe-coded airline flight if it was 10 times cheaper? In this video, we discuss the state and future of AI and its effect on the hiring market. This video is mostly targeted towards Web and Mobile developers
  
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• Emerging Fintech UX Trends Driving User Retention

  29-01-2026 14:48 via webdesignernews.com
  Ever tried to use a banking app that felt like it was designed in the stone age? Clunky, confusing, and completely out of touch with how we live our lives today.
  
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• The Hidden Red Flags That Your Website Design Is Limiting Your Growth

  29-01-2026 14:47 via webdesignernews.com
  Are you getting traffic to your website but not seeing the growth, enquiries, or sales you expected? Have you ever wondered whether your website design could be quietly holding your business back?
   
  
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• AI isn’t coming for your job, it’s coming for your justification

  29-01-2026 13:47 via thenextweb.com
  
  AI adoption is creating a clear divide among employees. Some see AI as a tool to increase their impact, while others see it as a threat to their role. So, where does the truth lie between these two mindsets? Let’s explore. AI doesn’t eliminate roles, it removes low-leverage work Over the past two years, we’ve seen a wave of layoffs often attributed to “AI replacing humans.” Among widely discussed cases, IBM openly stated that over 7,000 back-office roles may no lon
  
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• TNW Moves Its Flagship Conference to London

  29-01-2026 13:28 via thenextweb.com
  
  The Next Web (TNW) is making a bold move: its flagship conference is relocating to London, placing TNW’s main annual event at the centre of one of the world’s most powerful technology and investment ecosystems. The move marks a significant moment for TNW and signals a broader evolution of the brand’s global events strategy. A new concept: TNW Gathering Alongside the move to London, TNW is introducing a new global event concept: TNW Gathering. Designed as an intimate, invite-on
  
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• Beyond the click: How brands can influence visibility in AI-generated answers

  29-01-2026 12:24 via thenextweb.com
  
  The way people discover information online is quietly but fundamentally changing. Instead of scrolling through links and choosing which article to open, users are increasingly asking large language models to answer directly. Tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity don’t send people browsing; they synthesise information from multiple sources and deliver a ready-made response inside the interface. For brands and publishers, this creates a new problem: what does visibility mean when nobody clicks
  
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• Bonjour Visio: France turns digital sovereignty into policy

  28-01-2026 13:35 via thenextweb.com
  
  In a bold turn of phrase and deed, Paris has quietly told Silicon Valley “au revoir.”  On January 26, 2026, France’s Ministry of Finance announced that by 2027, all public servants will switch from U.S. video apps like Microsoft Teams and Zoom to a homegrown platform called Visio.  No more license renewals for Teams, Zoom, Webex, or Meet, just one unified, French-built solution.  In one stroke, a long-discussed slogan “digital sovereignty” has leapt
  
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• Virtuware’s Vision for Immersive Technology

  27-01-2026 15:57 via thenextweb.com
  
  Virtuware, a technology studio based in the United Kingdom, is focused on building thoughtful digital environments across virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. Its mission is to create accessible experiences considerate of how people spend time in immersive spaces. Through a blend of technical craftsmanship and human-centred design, the company approaches innovation as a means of supporting meaningful interaction and creative expression. The business began as a consulting practice founded by s
  
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• Early Results from the TNW Council Concierge Revealed

  27-01-2026 14:32 via thenextweb.com
  
  Shortly after launch, TNW Council is already seeing clear, early signals from its concierge model, signals that underline a fundamental truth often overlooked in the startup ecosystem: founders operating at €1 to 10 million and leaders scaling companies between €10 to 100 million are solving entirely different problems. From the first concierge-led conversations, a consistent pattern emerged. Founders in the €1 to 10M range are primarily seeking: practical growth strategies clari
  
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• Noora Saksa steps in as new Slush CEO

  27-01-2026 09:59 via thenextweb.com
  
  Slush, the Finnish nonprofit behind one of the most influential startup gatherings in Europe, has named Noora Saksa as its new Chief Executive Officer, a shift that indicates a strategic evolution for the organisation as it expands beyond its flagship event model. Saksa assumes the top role after years as Slush’s Chief Operating & Financial Officer and Head of Partnerships, where she managed core operations, finances, and ecosystem programmes. Her trajectory within the organisation re
  
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• Rainbow Weather raises $5.5M to refine real-time weather forecasting

  26-01-2026 13:41 via thenextweb.com
  
  Warsaw, Poland 26 January 2026 – Rainbow Weather has raised $5.5 million in seed funding to push weather forecasting further into the short-term, high-precision territory it believes the industry still underserves. The Warsaw-based climate tech startup focuses on hyperlocal, minute-by-minute forecasts, zeroing in on what happens in the next few hours rather than days out. The round was backed by a syndicate of investors, including Yuri Gurski, founder of Flo Health, one of Europe’s
  
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• Synthesia’s valuation jumps to $4B after $200M raise

  26-01-2026 12:45 via thenextweb.com
  
  London-based AI video startup Synthesia has raised $200 million in a Series E round, nearly doubling its valuation to around $4 billion and cementing its position as one of Europe’s most valuable AI companies. The round was led by Google Ventures, with participation from existing investors, underscoring continued appetite for applied AI products that have already found a clear commercial use. Synthesia builds generative AI tools that let companies create videos using AI-generated avatars
  
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• Bring Interactive Prototypes into Design, Jam & Slidees

  26-01-2026 08:31 via webdesignernews.com
  Today, we’re introducing the ability to embed Figma Make prototypes into Figma Design, FigJam, and Figma Slides, along with new editing tools that help you build and share your best ideas.
  
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• What is Clawdbot and why people are losing their minds over it?

  26-01-2026 08:29 via webdesignernews.com
  Like, remembered what you told it. Did real tasks. And messaged YOU when something important happened.
  
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• Top WordPress Plugins for 2026

  26-01-2026 08:28 via webdesignernews.com
  Picking the right WordPress plugins can make a clear difference in how your site works and how easy it is to maintain. In 2026, when tools, design trends, and online needs shift quickly, relying on strong, well-built plugins matters more than ever.
  
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