Latest Software & Apps News

đź“…December 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
AI drives software innovation with funding surges, open-source UI tools, cybersecurity flaws, major outages, and robust growth in Databricks and Rezolve amid 2025 challenges.
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Infragistics Open-Sources Over 50 Ignite UI Components

Infragistics has open-sourced more than 50 Ignite UI components for Angular, React, Blazor, and Web Components, enabling free use and modification by developers worldwide. This move democratizes access to high-quality UI resources and fosters collaborative innovation in software development.Source 1 Reported by SD Times on December 11, 2025.

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Critical React Server Components Vulnerability Exploited Widely

A severe React2Shell vulnerability in React Server Components, disclosed December 3, 2025, allows remote code execution, source code exposure, and denial of service. As of December 10, 165,000 IPs and 644,000 domains remain vulnerable with active exploits underway. Patches are available from the React team.Source 7

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Databricks Raises $4 Billion at $134 Billion Valuation

Databricks secured over $4 billion in funding on December 16, 2025, led by Blackstone, valuing the data and AI company at $134 billion. This investment underscores strong market confidence in its platform amid AI growth.Source 8

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Rezolve AI Expects $17M December Revenue and $200M ARR

Rezolve Ai announced on December 16, 2025, that December revenue will exceed $17 million, with ARR surpassing $200 million by year-end, far above prior guidance. The platform serves over 650 enterprise clients including Adidas and Gucci, integrated with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.Source 6

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Cloudflare Outages Disrupt Thousands of Websites Twice in 2025

Cloudflare experienced major global outages in November and December 2025, affecting sites like X, ChatGPT, Spotify, LinkedIn, Zoom, and Shopify due to software bugs and configuration changes. These incidents highlight vulnerabilities in critical internet infrastructure.Source 5

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Consumer AI Startups Struggle with Viability, VCs Say

Venture capitalists note most consumer AI startups face high costs, saturation, and retention issues, per TechCrunch on December 15, 2025. Future success may require new personal devices to drive adoption beyond novelty apps.Source 1

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Mirelo Raises $41M for AI-Powered Video Translation

Startup Mirelo secured $41 million to develop AI tools translating videos into multiple languages, aiding creators and companies in global reach without production overhauls. Video's dominance makes language barriers a key target.Source 3

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Oracle E-Business Suite Breach Impacts Over 100 Companies

A breach in Oracle’s E-Business Suite affected over 100 firms, including Washington Post, Harvard, and Envoy, confirmed in early November 2025. It exposed data across multiple organizations.Source 7

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Progress Software Debuts in Gartner Digital Experience Platform Evaluation

Progress Software was featured for the first time in an independent research firm's Digital Experience Platform evaluation on December 16, 2025, recognizing its capabilities in the space.Source 9

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Rockwell Automation Cited in Multiple 2025 Gartner Hype Cycles

Rockwell Automation was recognized in Gartner Hype Cycle reports for 2025 covering manufacturing, AI, cybersecurity, energy, and more, highlighting its innovations on December 16.Source 10

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Palantir Stock Surges 141% YTD on Strong AI Revenue Growth

Palantir's shares rose 141-144% year-to-date as of December 16, 2025, hitting a 52-week high after Q3 revenue of $1.2 billion, up 62.8%, beating expectations amid AI focus.Source 2