Eric Carter
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Google Transcoder API Enables Direct to Consumer Media Streaming
Google announced a new Transcoder API preview. It empowers users to create consumer streaming formats for direct-to-consumer content. This is the first Google API in a series to come for the ddirect-to-consumer market that has exploded in recent years and accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Firebase Enhances Platform with Emulator Tools, Data Analysis, and Performance Insights
The Firebase Summit 2020 is going on right now. The company has introduced several new features and updates to the platform, all designed to make app development easier. The main feature updates fall into three categories: emulator tools, data analysis tools, and performance insights. → Read More
RapidAPI Launches API Test and Monitoring Platform
RapidAPI has launched RapidAPI Testing. The new offering aims to allow developers to create and manage API tests from development to deployment. It supports API types including REST, SOAP, and GraphQL. APIs can be added from RapidAPI Marketplace and Enterprise Hub. → Read More
IMB Bank Announces Open Banking Platform
IMB Bank, an Australian bank, recently announced its Open Banking platform. The first release of the platform shares data related to deposits and transactions. More specifically, that data includes relevant features, rates, and fees. The platform shares such information through an API. → Read More
TravelPerk Adds Open API Platform to Work trip SaaS Offering
TravelPerk, a business travel SaaS provider, has opened an API platform. The API allows customers and partners to build custom apps in HR and expense management areas. The API platform is designed to “solve real business needs,” and that includes an endless range of possibilities. → Read More
Flutter Expands OS Support to Include Windows
Flutter made a name for itself by delivering an open-source framework that allows developers to build apps once, and distribute that app across multiple ecosystems. Windows has been the most significant OS missing from Flutter's support. Last week, Flutter introduced an alpha release for Windows. → Read More
Amazon Adds Contact Flow APIs to Amazon Connect
Amazon introduced Contact flow management APIs for Amazon Connect, its cloud-based contact center. The APIs allow contact center administrators to create, describe, update, and publish contact flows. Programmatic execution of these functions accelerates time to deployment and minimizes errors. → Read More
ClearBank to Offer Multi-currency Bank Accounts via API
ClearBank, a cloud-based clearing bank, has announced multi-currency bank accounts via API. ClearBank expects to offer over 30 multi-currency bank accounts in the fourth quarter of 2020. This capability will allow users to seamlessly move funds between accounts with real-time FOREX pricing. → Read More
GitHub CLI 1.0 has Shifted to General Availability
GitHub CLI 1.0 is now generally available. The goal of GitHub CLI is to bring GitHub to the terminal. It has been in beta release since earlier this year. Users can run entire workflows from the terminal, call the GitHub API to script actions, and connect to GitHub Enterprise Servers. → Read More
Amazon Introduces Data API for Redshift
Amazon has announced that Amazon Redshift (a managed cloud data warehouse) is now accessible from the built-in Redshift Data API. Such access makes it easier for developers to build web services applications that include integrations with services such as AWS Lambda, AWS AppSync, and AWS Cloud9. → Read More
SpyCloud Introduces Password Exposure API
SpyCloud, an account takeover prevention solution provider, has announced its new Password Exposure API. The API allows users to comply with new NIST guidelines that disallow weak, common, and previously exposed passwords. The API helps prevent fraud without adding friction to the user experience. → Read More
Browser Access to Postman Now Available
Postman, API development platform, has launched Postman for the web. The new browser interface offers developers easy access and increased collaboration with others. In a press release, the company described the new product as “somewhat of a return to Postman’s original roots.” → Read More
LA Partners with Airbnb to Cut Down on Illegal Rental Listings
The city of Los Angeles has partnered with Airbnb to cut down on illegal rental listings on Airbnb. In LA, short-term rentals must be registered with the city. The city and Airbnb have implemented a programmatic system than can easily identify listings on Airbnb that have not registered. → Read More
Cloudian Announces New Support for Container-Based Apps
Cloudian has announced support for container-based apps. Cloudian Kubernetes S3 Operator is a self-service tool that allows developers to dynamically provision Cloudian HyperStore S3-compatible object storage. It extends Cloudian’s existing and growing support for cloud-native environments. → Read More
Google Releases Alpha Version of Jetpack Compose
Google has released an alpha version of Jetpack Compose. It’s a modern UI toolkit that helps developers build apps across Android platforms. It provides native access to platform APIs. Ultimately, the goal is less code, more interactive tools, and Kotlin APIs. V1.0 is expected in 2021. → Read More
Automotive Titling Corporation Launches Granular Fees API
Automotive Titling Corporation (ATC), title and registration data solution provider, has launched its ATC Granular Fees (AGF) API. The API provides users the ability to calculate tax rates, taxable value calculations, local flat taxes, and registration fees at a granular level. → Read More
Autogrow Releases API for its Greenhouse Smart Sensor
Autogrow, maker of wireless smart sensors for greenhouses, has released an API. The API enables programmatic connectivity between Autogrow’s Folium sensor network and data from other farm-related sensors. This is the second API Autogrow has release related to its product portfolio. → Read More
GetBlock.io Launches Blockchain Node Service
GetBlock.io is a new, free solution that provides node connection for major cryptocurrencies. It supports JSON-RPC, REST, WebSockets, and others to facilitate synchronization with the applicable blockchain. The GetBlock.io solution eliminates the need for developers to run a node themselves. → Read More
Reddit Changing API Reports
Reddit announced upcoming changes to its API reporting. Starting September 21, free form reports will not be allowed from communities that have not chosen to allow such reports from users. Currently, developers can disallow custom reports, but that doesn't restrict third party clients from doing so. → Read More
Bees360 Introduces Drone-based Underwriting Platform API
Bees360, a deep learning and drone technology company, has released an underwriting platform API. Bees360 applies its technology specifically to property underwriting and claim inspections industry, and the API is meant to streamline underwriting efforts based on a carrier’s needs. → Read More