There has always been a keen interest in understanding the salary structures of individuals employed by Indian startups and tech giants. In the midst of ongoing discussions about moonlighting in the tech industry, the focus has shifted towards the compensation of tech professionals employed by these companies. Recently, a Twitter thread emerged with the aim …
BlackBerry IoT Unit Sees Increase in Automotive Demand Amid Fall in Cybersecurity Revenue
On Tuesday, BlackBerry, based in Canada, reported a decline in cybersecurity revenue for the second quarter, attributing it to customers curbing spending amid economic uncertainty. This development caused a roughly 3 percent drop in its shares during extended trading. The company faces stiff competition in the security software sector from Microsoft, Citrix Systems, and International …
Google Aims to Make Android Apps Work Better Across Devices With New Cross-Device SDK
Google has unveiled a new cross-device software development kit (SDK) designed to enhance communication among Android apps across various device types. While Google’s initial emphasis is on encouraging developers to integrate the new SDK for cross-communication within Android devices, future plans involve extending compatibility to non-Android devices such as phones and tablets. The cross-device SDK …
AppLovin Offers to Acquire Game Development Platform Unity for $17.54 Billion
On Tuesday, gaming software firm AppLovin extended an all-stock offer of $17.54 billion (approximately Rs. 1,39,600 crore) to acquire Unity Software, seeking to capitalize on the increasing demand for three-dimensional gaming. Both companies specialize in software used for designing video games, a field that has expanded into emerging technologies like the metaverse, encompassing immersive virtual …