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OpenAI Agents Now Support Rival Anthropic’s Protocol, Making Data Access ‘Simpler, More Reliable’

Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol is effectively a universal language that can be used to develop two-way connections between a wide range of AI models and third-party data sources. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-openai-anthropic-model-context-protocol/

Computer History Museum Releases Original AlexNet Code: Why It Matters

Google and the Computer History Museum release AlexNet’s original 2012 source code on GitHub, offering a rare look at a pivotal moment in AI history. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-alexnet-github-ai/

Android Malware Exploits a Microsoft-Related Security Blind Spot to Avoid Detection

Microsoft’s .NET MAUI lets developers build cross-platform apps in C#, but its use of binary blob files poses new risks by bypassing Android’s DEX-based security checks. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-android-malware-microsoft-net-maui/

Developer Perspectives on Improving AppSec

Dev teams face many hurdles in their quest to write secure code and resolve code security issues, including complex app architectures, a lack of time and training, and an organization that prioritizes release speed over security. To uncover these pain points and learn how companies can better support dev teams, Jit conducted a survey of 150 developers across industries and company sizes to ask what developers think about AppSec in 2025. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/developer-perspectives-on-improving-appsec/

Bad News for App Developers: Most Apps Fail to Hit $1,000 Monthly Revenue Within Two Years

A new report provides details about app subscriptions, revenue-generating apps, AI-powered apps, and more. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apps-revenue-developers/

Have Some Spare Cash? You’ll Need it for OpenAI’s New API

The o1-pro API costs $150 for 1 million input tokens and $600 for 1 million output tokens, much more than GPT-4.5. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-openai-o1-pro-api-price/

EU Cracks Down on Apple for Anti-Competitive Behavior – Here’s What Apple Told Us in Response

A spokesperson for Apple also told TechRepublic that the European Commission’s decision will “... wrap us in red tape, slowing down Apple’s ability to innovate for users in Europe.” source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-eu-dma/

Is Google Rigging Search? EU’s Preliminary Findings Are In

The European Commission also raised concerns about Alphabet’s "steering rules” in Google Play. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-eu-google-dma-competition-investigation/

Google Acquires Startup Wiz for $32B to Make ‘Cybersecurity More Accessible And Simpler’

Google’s agreement to buy cloud security startup Wiz will face antitrust scrutiny amid Alphabet’s ongoing legal battles. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-wiz-acquisition-cloud-security/

UK Watchdog Slams Apple & Google for Stifling Mobile Browser Innovation

If Apple and Google don’t make it easier for users to discover third-party browsers, the companies will not have as much of a competitive need to improve Safari and Chrome. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-uk-cma-apple-google-mobile-browsers/

March 2025 TIOBE Index: Legacy ‘Dinosaur’ Languages Are Making a Comeback

Legacy programming languages remain vital in modern computing, evolving to stay relevant. Their deep-rooted role in critical systems proves these “dinosaurs” are here to stay. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tiobe-index-march-2025-legacy-programming-languages/

Hostinger Review: Pros, Cons, Pricing & Performance Insights

Is Hostinger worth it? Explore its pros, cons, pricing, performance, and user reviews to see if it's the right web hosting for you. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/hostinger-review/

Save 70% on a Course Showing You How to Invest in Crypto

In this online training course, learn about NFTs, blockchain, decentralized apps, and more. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/complete-nft-blockchain-masterclass-bundle/

GoDaddy vs Squarespace 2025: Website Builder Comparison

GoDaddy and Squarespace are prominent providers catering to individuals and small businesses seeking to promote themselves online. Which web hosting option is right for you? source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/godaddy-vs-squarespace/