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How Cybercriminals Take Advantage of Chat APIs and What To Do About It API University
Cybersecurity solution provider Trend Micro has issued a pair of reports that highlight how chat platform APIs can and are being used by cybercriminals to achieve their nefarious objectives. Because of the degree to which Webhook APIs are involved (an API attack vector not previously discussed
08-11-2017
Daily API RoundUp: Jenny, Jibo, Synthesio, Mighty AI, Zoomph
Twenty One APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Air Travel, Recommendations, and Payments. One highlight is the recently added Mighty AI which provides AI training data for computer vision and natural language models. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
07-08-2017
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
Daily API RoundUp: AdStage, KIDOZ, Plesk
Twenty One APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Games, Advertising, Financial and Spam. Highlights today include APIs for locating cell towers, integrating chat for customer service, and querying financial information of businesses and individuals.
02-11-2017
Microsoft Commits to Real-Time Communications with WebRTC 1.0 API Release
Microsoft has joined the likes of Google and Mozilla with its release of the WebRTC 1.0 API. The release enables real-time audio, video, chat, and file sharing across platforms and browsers. With the first release, Microsoft is focused on delivering RTC functionality in existing, legacy websites.
02-02-2017
Vidyo.io Video Communications Platform is Now Generally Available
Vidyo has announced that Vidyo.io is now out of beta and generally available. Vidyo.io is a new Communications Platform-as-a-Service that enterprises and application developers can use to add multiparty video chat and collaboration capabilities to Web, mobile, and native applications.
01-25-2017
Google to Shutter Hangouts API as It Refocuses on the Enterprise
Google intends to shut down the Google Hangouts API on April 25th. The change means developers will not be able to create new apps using the API, and any existing apps that rely on the API will effectively be left for dead on their feet. Why? So Google can further refine Hangouts for the enterprise.
01-10-2017
Telegram Bolsters Bot API with New Gaming Functionality
As messaging apps scramble to out-feature the competition, Telegram has launched a gaming platform within its Bot API. Most messaging apps have now included bot capabilities within their apps, but Telegram has upped its game with the ability to build games within the messaging app.
10-06-2016
New APIs Expand Line's Third Party Integration and Chatbot Capabilities
Line has released two new APIs that enable the messaging platform to better engage users without leaving the app. The Messaging API allows three new message types for chatbots to use. Line Notify allows third party services to send information to Line users directly within the Line platform.
10-03-2016
How to Build Your First Slack Bot with Python API University
Bots are a handy way to automate simple tasks that you might typically do on your own, such as updating calendar appointments. In this tutorial on Full Stack Python, Matt Makai explains how to build your first chatbot using the Slack API and Python to begin returning simple messages.
07-09-2016
How to Push Notifications Into Your HipChat Room API University
Part of HipChat’s popularity is down to the fact that it offers integrations with services like Google, Asana and GitHub, as well as hundreds of others. This tutorial on the Medallia blog shows followers how to set up a system that pushes notifications to a Hipchat room to keep your team informed.
06-25-2016
How to Build a Text Message Group Chat with the Nexmo SMS API and PHP API University
Nexmo offers a series of cloud-based communication APIs that make it easy to integrate reliable communication services into any application. This tutorial by Tim Lytle on the Nexmo blog shows followers how to build a simple text message group chat using the Nexmo SMS API and PHP.
06-12-2016
Microsoft Edge ORTC API Support Provides Advanced Communication Capabilities for Apps
Microsoft announced availability of the ORTC API preview for Edge. ORTC API support is not yet available in other browsers which may pose some difficulties for app developers.
10-12-2015
Telco APIs Offer Huge Revenue if Carriers Can Handle the Disruption API University
A comprehensive report from Mind Commerce maps telecommunications industry APIs and identifies the business opportunities and challenges ahead.
09-21-2015
Nexmo Brings Viber Into Cloud Chat App API
Nexmo's announced collaboration with Viber, allowing engagement of brands' customers with Viber through Nexmo's cloud based Chat App API.
07-31-2015
Daily API RoundUp: Genius, Doorman, ESPN Node.js, Axosoft
We've added 6 APIs and several clients to the ProgrammableWeb directory in Shipping, Advertising, Media, and Metadata categories, among others. Here are some highlights.
06-08-2015
Daily API RoundUp: MapmyIndia and BoldChat
Ten APIs were to the ProgrammableWeb directory, including several from MapmyIndia. Also added were libraries for using the Spectra Logic API.
04-27-2015
Nexmo Releases Chat App API for Brand-to-Customer Engagement
The new API is aimed at helping development teams and creative agencies working with brands to leverage the ubiquity of chat apps to enhance brand-to-customer communications.
04-07-2015
Team Communication Starts with HipChat
HipChat is a team communication platform that combines the most popular communication methods into a single solution allowing for more collaboration between co-workers.
04-01-2015
Caliber Launches LinkedIn Chat App
Caliber recently launched an app that allows users to instantly chat with LinkedIn business contacts. The app is driven through its integration with the LinkedIn API.
03-31-2015