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CARDFREE Opens API access to its Order-Ahead Platform
CARDFREE has opened its order-ahead API for third party integration. Third parties can include order-ahead and payment processing in their existing apps that include support for complex menus, upselling/cross-selling, combinations and much more. The API works seamless on mobile and web.
11-28-2018
Kyber Introduces API Access to On-Chain Liquidity Protocol
Kyber created an on-chain liquidity protocol so that any app can exchange value through decentralized tokens using cryptocurrencies of choice. Now, Kyber is providing API access to this protocol so that developers without smart contract experience can leverage the on-chain liquidity protocol.
11-27-2018
USPS API Vulnerability Exposed 60 Million Users’ Account Details
The United States Postal Service confirmed recently that they have patched an API issue which exposed the account details for up to 60 million users. Additionally, in some cases, the vulnerability could have allowed hackers to modify other users’ account details.
11-26-2018
Datadog Introduces Synthetics API Performance Monitoring Tool
Datadog has expanded its platform to include API and endpoint performance monitoring. The new service, Synthetics, sends simulated API requests to the monitored API and returns data to the administrator. The data gives an idea of what an API user witnesses when consuming a particular API.
11-26-2018
Amazon Opens Alexa to Bluetooth Device Makers
This week Amazon announced the general availability of the Alexa Mobile Accessory Kit. The SDK was designed to bring Alexa to Bluetooth devices including headphones, headsets and wearables. Alexa capabilities and any of thousands of Alexa Skills are available for integration into said devices.
11-25-2018
Daily API RoundUp: geoPlugin, Cerise, Taxicode, Neobi
Five APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories Currency, Transportation, and Location. Highlights include an API for cannabis data retrieval and an API for locating application users down to the geocoordinates. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
11-24-2018
Air France-KLM Cargo Launches API for Freight Booking
Franco-Dutch airline carrier Air France-KLM recently unveiled a new API that will power an online freight-booking tool. The API is the latest result of a three-year process to modernize the carriers’ legacy system, some of which date back to the 1980s.
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11-23-2018
Daily API RoundUp: Kaleido, BlockMarkets, Amplifier, Implisense, BetterTaxi
Six APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Blockchain, Printing, B2B, and Transportation. Highlights include the BlockMarkets API which retrieves data about current and historical cryptocurrency. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
11-22-2018
Google Adds Quick, Draw! API
In 2016 Google released Quick, Draw!, a digital version of Pictionary that uses machine learning to guess what users are drawing in their browser. Google is now providing the entire data set behind this algorithm as an open source API, allowing developers to research the way people draw.
11-21-2018
Amazon Announces GA of AWS SDK for Java 2.x
Amazon has largely rewritten its AWS SDK for Java. Although it is a rewrite from 1.11.x, Amazon used the same JVM so that developers don't have to migrate an entire product over to 2.x. Amazon focused on consistency, immutability, and ease of use in the rewrite. 2.x includes many requested features.
11-20-2018
Cashplus Adds Payments API to Portfolio
Cashplus continues to add to its Fintech API suite. Most recently, the company released its Payments API. The API enables small and medium sized business to initiate, approve, reject and submit payments from third party applications. The API can process thousands of transactions simultaneously.
11-19-2018
Daily API RoundUp: Qboxmail, Aeon, Pine, Cinchy, Bitvore
Fifteen APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Cryptocurrency, Email, and Marketing. Highlights include some APIs for Capital One, an API for the Pine feed reader, and the ORY Oathkeeper API for authentication. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
11-17-2018
BlockMarkets Launches API for Real-Time Cryptocurrency Market Data
BlockMarkets, provider of cryptocurrency market data, has announced a new API that will provide access to both real-time and historical cryptocurrency pricing. The company’s data set features over 500 assets in total, including leading cryptocurrencies, exchanges, and real-time USD spot rates.
11-16-2018
Daily API RoundUp: Voltaire, CloudReq, Blend, TokenD, Squarelink
Eleven APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Internet of Things, Payments and Crowdsourcing. Highlights include an API that returns localized information such as city, currency, language and Risk Assessment Data. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
11-16-2018
Microsoft Introduces Azure Blockchain Development Kit
Microsoft has released a development kit for blockchain. The initial release extends the features of its Azure Blockchain Workbench and blockchain developer templates. It focuses on connecting interfaces, integrating data and systems, and deploying smart contracts and blockchain networks.
11-16-2018
ZeroBounce Announces New API for Bulk Email Validation
ZeroBounce, provider of email verification services, has announced the addition of a new API for bulk email validation. The new API is designed for users with frequent email validation needs, that would prefer to automate the entire process.
11-15-2018
Tisane Labs Introduces API to Detect Abusive Text Content
Tisane Labs has introduced an API to detect and classify abusive text content. The AI-powered service identifies such speech across 27 languages. Not only can the service pinpoint specific words, it can classify the type of abusive content for labeling, moderation, and prevention.
11-15-2018
Zype Announces News Video Analytics APIs
Zype has announced the release of video analytics APIs that allow users to create custom views around video stream hours, impressions, and devices used. The APIs aim to further the company’s vision of connecting content owners directly with their audiences.
11-14-2018
Bitvore Precision News API Now Generally Available
Bitvore's Precision News artificial intelligence technology can scour unstructured data across news sources throughout the world. It can deliver information on material changes and metrics that analysts can use in decision making. Now, the AI can be integrated with third party applications.
11-14-2018
Google Aims to Increase Interoperability of Web and Native Apps with Writable Files API
Google's capabilities project looks to increase the interoperability of web and native apps. Typical local capabilities like file system access and idle detection are expected at the local level but don't translate well to the web. The Writable Files API is one aspect of the project.
11-13-2018