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Chainguard rebuilds Python libraries to slam the door on malware

1 day ago | developer-tech.com | Ryan Daws

Chainguard Libraries for Python isn’t just another repository; it’s an index of Python dependencies engineered to be resistant to malware. The secret sauce? Building every single one securely from its original source code within a robust SLSA L2 compliant infrastructure. The promise is straightforward: a newfound confidence that malicious code hasn’t been sneakily injected during the often-opaque build and distribution process of the libraries that underpin so much of today’s Python development.
Node.js 24: A faster, sleeker JavaScript experience

1 week ago | developer-tech.com | Ryan Daws

Node.js 24 has officially arrived, and it’s bringing a rather tasty selection of improvements to the table. If you’re a developer knee-deep in web apps or wrestling with asynchronous code, this release is one for you. It’s all about making Node.js quicker on its feet, more versatile, and even more in tune with the latest JavaScript standards. So, what’s making Node.js 24 tick?
Coinbase x402 enables instant stablecoin payments over HTTP

1 week ago | developer-tech.com | Ryan Daws

Coinbase has just pulled the wraps off x402—an open standard that dusts off and gives new purpose to the long-dormant HTTP “402 Payment Required” status code. The big idea is to let developers, and even AI agents, slot stablecoin payments right into the back-and-forth of web interactions. Traditional payment systems were bolted onto the digital world rather than being born from it.
Google improves Gemini 2.5 Pro ahead of I/O 2025

1 week ago | developer-tech.com | Ryan Daws

Google has pushed early access to a souped-up Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview ahead of their I/O 2025 developer conference in a couple of weeks. Why the hurry? Well, Google put it down to “overwhelming enthusiasm” and the “amazing things” developers were already cooking up with the previous version of Gemini 2.5 Pro. It seems they’re champing at the bit to get these beefed-up capabilities into the wild. This isn’t just a fresh lick of paint.
Android adds OpenID support for simpler digital credentials

2 weeks ago | developer-tech.com | Ryan Daws

Google has given Android an OpenID upgrade to make handling digital credentials like virtual driving licences much easier and more secure. With native support for OpenID standards, Android apps and services can talk the same language when it comes to verifying who you are digitally. This update uses Android’s existing Credential Manager system (specifically, the DigitalCredential API) to bring in support for OpenID4VP (for showing your credentials) and OpenID4VCI (for getting new ones issued).
Court slams 'ludicrous' App Store injunction arguments by Apple

2 weeks ago | developer-tech.com | Ryan Daws

A US District Court has delivered a sharp rebuke to Apple, criticising the tech giant’s interpretation of a court injunction in strong terms and rejecting its arguments for a narrow, literal reading of the order. The court’s findings signal trouble for Apple, suggesting its attempts to comply with only the strictest letter of the law – while ignoring its underlying purpose – will not suffice.
AI is changing software development, but not always for the better

2 weeks ago | developer-tech.com | Ryan Daws

Software development is changing right before our eyes, with AI becoming a real workmate for developers everywhere. This change isn’t just happening in trendy startups either, the tech giants are all in. We got a fascinating peek behind the curtain recently, thanks to a discussion between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg. During Meta’s LlamaCon AI event, Zuckerberg directly asked Nadella about the AI footprint inside Microsoft.
Apple adds official Vision Pro support to Godot game engine

3 weeks ago | developer-tech.com | Ryan Daws

Apple has begun contributing official support for its Vision Pro headset to the popular Godot game engine. Ricardo Sanchez-Saez, a senior iOS engineer working on Apple’s visionOS team, announced the effort via a pull request (PR) submitted to the Godot project on GitHub. This first contribution lays the foundational groundwork for running Godot applications natively on the visionOS platform. “We’re really excited to be working with the Godot community on adding visionOS support,” said Sanchez-Saez.
EU DMA: Apple and Meta hit with first major fines

3 weeks ago | developer-tech.com | Ryan Daws

The EU has flexed its regulatory muscles under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), imposing hefty fines on Apple and Meta for non-compliance. In its first enforcement actions of this kind, the Commission levied a €500 million fine against Apple and a €200 million fine against Meta.
Endor Labs deploys AI agents to counter vibe coding risks

3 weeks ago | developer-tech.com | Ryan Daws

Endor Labs is expanding its application security (AppSec) platform with agents to address development risks posed by AI and vibe coding. Bolstered by agentic AI and what the company claims is the industry’s most comprehensive security dataset, the platform moves beyond mere risk identification to prioritise threats, propose solutions, and even implement fixes automatically. The move comes amid a dramatic shift in software development practices.