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Tunity Releases SDK for its TV Audio Streaming Technology
Tunity today announced the release of the Tunity SDK for Audio which allows for the implementation of white-labeled versions of its TV audio streaming technology. Tunity's streaming tech enables a business' customers the ability to hear live audio from muted televisions on their own devices.
08-07-2018
Apache Pulsar 2.0 Release Now Available
Streamlio has announced the release of Apache Pulsar 2.0 which includes several new enhancements including Schema Registry and Topic Compaction. This latest release of Apache Pulsar also includes the general availability of Pulsar Functions which are lightweight, stream-native compute processes.
06-07-2018
What Does a Push/Streaming API Look Like?
While the majority of the APIs within the ProgrammableWeb directory are REST-styled APIs, that isn't the only architectural style in use, not by a long shot. In this article we look at our directory data to see what underlying technologies are most popular across the various Push/Streaming APIs.
05-24-2018
Facebook, Spotify API Abuses Highlight Open Platform Security Risks
Many of the world's most successful technology companies have seen their fortunes bolstered by offering open APIs, but incidents last week involving Facebook and Spotify demonstrate that open APIs are not without risk, especially when enforcement of API usage policies is lax.
03-19-2018
ProgrammableWeb's Most Interesting APIs in 2017: Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Education API University
This article is part of a multi-part series about interesting APIs that were added to our directory during 2017. Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Education APIs are covered here. The APIs were chosen by our researchers, by popularity according to website traffic, and by mentions on social media.
12-27-2017
Daily API RoundUp: Sony, ASOdesk, BitRank, Twist, Zakeke
Eleven APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Internet of Things, Location, and Blockchain. Featured is the Sony Audio Control API, which developers can use to create applications that can control the audio of certain Sony devices. Here's a look at what is new.
12-20-2017
Why the Push/Streaming API Architectural Style is More Prominent Than Ever API University
Today the conditions are more favorable than ever for organizations to consider implementing event-driven non-polling based data retrieval patterns in their APIs. This series aims to help you to better understand your options when it comes to push/streaming API architectural styles.
12-19-2017
Sony Launches Audio Control API
Sony recently launched its first Audio Control API. That API allows third party apps to control certain audio features of compatible Sony devices. While this is the first Audio API play from Sony, the same strategy was used in a camera scenario through the Sony Camera Remote API.
12-19-2017
Twitch Adds API Endpoints, Starts Rate Limit Increase Discussion
Twitch made API news this week with new endpoints and a developer invitation to discuss rate limit increases. The new endpoints allow developers to get and create clips, and retrieve the top games on Twitch. Twitch opened a dedicated email box specifically for fielding rate limit increase requests.
12-15-2017
When Push and Streaming APIs Are Just Too Hard To Do, Outsource Them API University
The previous parts of this series helped you become familiar with various kinds of push technologies. Sometimes you will want to build your own push API from scratch. Other times that isn't the case and this article helps familiarize you with some of the turnkey push API infrastructure providers.
12-14-2017
Understanding the Less Popular Push/Streaming Protocols (XMPP, CoAP, MQTT, etc.) API University
Even though Webhooks, PubSubHubbub, and WebSockets are really popular, they aren't the only options at your disposal. This part of the series provides overviews of a number of other push alternatives that you might find helpful for meeting the needs of your particular application.
12-11-2017
W3C Designates WebRTC 1.0 Feature Complete
WebRTC 1.0 has become a browser standard for realtime communications. Despite its widespread use, the API remained a W3C Candidate Recommendation. The API is now stable and considered feature complete. With its new designation, W3C calls for wide implementation and is working on future versions.
11-03-2017
Daily API RoundUp: Loudr, Patreon, Spatial.ai, Escrow.com
Eleven APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Stocks, Shipping, Funding, and Music. Highlights include the Spatial Neighborhood API which delivers data about human behavior based on micro-locations, and the Patreon API for crowdfunding creative services.
11-01-2017
Build Multi-User Augmented Reality Apps with Twilio’s DataTrack and Media Sync APIs
Twilio has introduced two new APIs for enabling multi-user augmented reality (AR) applications; the DataTrack API and the Media Sync API. The APIs allow developers to build apps that provide a more immersive environment for users and an AR experience that immediately reacts to changes.
10-27-2017
Facebook Adds Automated Encoder Configuration and Frame-Accurate Start Times to Live API
Facebook implemented new features for its Live API to answer common concerns voiced by the publishers. The automated encoder configuration ensures auto tweaks to quality settings throughout the stream, and the frame-accurate start times informs a publisher of the exact frame a video is live.
09-15-2017
Daily API RoundUp: Apple Music, Microsoft Intune, Lokalise, Nexosis, Unblu
Nineteen APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Engagement, Translation, and Machine Learning. Highlights today include the Apple Music API and APIs from MeteoGroup for weather apps that cater to business needs. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
09-11-2017
In Other API Economy News: Bullet Streaming Query Engine, Bot Defense for APIs and More
In today's look at what what going on in the world of APIs we discuss Yahoo's streaming data query engine, Bullet, which promises the ability to run 'look-forward' queries; Distil Networks released Bot Defense for API aimed at ensuring authorized users are access API servers and more.
07-19-2017
In Other API Economy News: AI-Powered Audio, Motion Sensing SDK and More
As the week kicks into high gear, here is another edition of ProgrammableWeb's "In other API Economy News". Today we look at the Audioburst API, billed as the Google for audio; Status.im's API for creating decentralized chatbots, Movesense's announcement of their motion sensor and SDK and more.
06-06-2017
At WWDC 2017 Apple Announces MusicKit API, Core ML API, ARKit API
Just yesterday, over 5000 developers gathered at the San Jose Convention Center for Apple’s WWDC 2017. In addition to the usual hardware overhauls and new products, Apple also announced some new APIs. These APIs include the MusicKit API, Core ML API, and the ARKit API.
06-06-2017
Nvidia Releases Audio and 360 Video SDKs for VR Development
Nvidia has released Audio and 360 Video SDKs to help simplify VR development. The NVIDIA VRWorks Audio SDK delivers realistic audio in VR environments. The NVIDIA VRWorks 360 Video SDK allows developers to capture and stitch together video feeds into a single 360-degree panoramic video.
05-12-2017