AI Coding Tools in Mid-2026: High Adoption, Low Trust, and What It Means for Developers

AI Coding Tools in Mid-2026: High Adoption, Low Trust, and What It Means for Developers

Artificial intelligence has become deeply embedded in the modern software development workflow. From generating code snippets to debugging complex applications, AI-powered coding assistants are no longer experimental. They are everyday tools for millions of developers worldwide. Yet, despite this widespread adoption, one issue continues to define the relationship between developers and AI – trust. We…

Is AI Making Developers More Productive Or Just Busier?

Is AI Making Developers More Productive Or Just Busier?

By Muzammil Rawjani, Founder of Software Orca, delivering mobile, custom, and AI-powered software solutions. Ask a room of engineering leaders whether their teams got faster this year, and most will say yes without hesitation. But then ask them to point to a release date pulled forward, a defect count driven down or a customer complaint…

Busan backs AI transition for small, indie game developers

Busan backs AI transition for small, indie game developers

Recruitment announcement image for the 2026 Game Development AI Transformation (AX) Support Project [Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency] The Busan Metropolitan Government and the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency announced Wednesday they will run the “2026 Game Development AI Transformation (AX) Support Project” to help small and independent game companies in the region improve development…

33 Games Announces New Physical Publishing Initiative for Indie Developers

33 Games Announces New Physical Publishing Initiative for Indie Developers

An Awesome Initiative From 33 Games and Beyond the Pixels 33 Games has announced a new partnership with Beyond The Pixels to make premium physical game publishing more accessible for independent developers. Through a new initiative called The Forever Project, the companies aim to give indie creators an affordable, self-service way to release collector-quality physical…

SIGGRAPH 2026 Introduces the Games Summit, a New One-Day Home for Game Developers

SIGGRAPH 2026 Introduces the Games Summit, a New One-Day Home for Game Developers

The 53rd annual conference debuts a curated day of games programming on Sunday, 19 July, spanning accessibility, audio, performance capture, and the economics of modern games development, with games content running all week LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SIGGRAPH 2026, taking place 19–23 July…

PayU Brings AI Coding And CLI Tools To Payment Developers

PayU Brings AI Coding And CLI Tools To Payment Developers

PayU has launched two developer-focused products: PayU Builder MCP, an AI-powered server for payment gateway integrations, and PayU CLI, a command-line interface designed to simplify payment operations. The two products address different stages of the payment lifecycle. Builder MCP is aimed at developers building payment integrations. It connects AI coding assistants such as Cursor, VS Code,…

Best AI Learning Programs for Developers in India 2026

Best AI Learning Programs for Developers in India 2026

Which AI course is best for beginners in 2026? Google AI and Machine Learning Certificates are often recommended for beginners because they explain concepts clearly, require limited prior knowledge, and provide a structured introduction to AI, machine learning, and cloud-based tools used in real-world environments. Do I need a computer science degree to learn AI?…

How GameExpo in Dubai is giving the next generation of gaming developers a chance to level up

How GameExpo in Dubai is giving the next generation of gaming developers a chance to level up

GameExpo returns to Dubai World Trade Centre this weekend with more than 40,000 visitors expected. Beyond the esports tournaments, cosplay competitions and major brand activations, this year’s event is shining a spotlight on Emirati game developers. Running from June 5 to 7, the event will showcase finalists from GameForward, says Muna Al Falasi, director of…

Funding sources for UK studios in 2026: what’s on offer, and the requirements developers need to be aware of

Funding sources for UK studios in 2026: what’s on offer, and the requirements developers need to be aware of

Happy new-ish tax year! As we proceed into 2026/27, many UK businesses are preparing for what their new financial year brings. Given the recent trends in the industry, it is understandable that some games studios aren’t feeling optimistic about the future. With publishers seemingly increasingly reluctant to take risks on early-stage projects and a general…