Latest Software & Apps News
Thoughtworks Launches AI/works Agentic Development Platform
Thoughtworks announced AI/works on Jan. 20, 2026, a platform for modernizing legacy systems and building new AI-era products, reducing modernization cycles from years to months with cost savings. CEO Mike Sutcliff emphasized its fit for real-world enterprise conditions, combining platform capabilities with expert technologists.
It's available now via co-innovation, with broader rollout in Q1.
Box Unveils Extract for Intelligent Data Extraction
Box launched Box Extract to automate pulling data from unstructured documents like contracts into actionable metadata, streamlining workflows. This AI tool enhances productivity in software development, especially in regulated sectors like finance and healthcare.
It aligns with 2026 trends in AI automation and integrated tools.
Microsoft Intune MAM Updates Enforced from Jan 19
Microsoft's Intune mobile app management updates block outdated iOS and Android apps, including its own like Outlook and Teams, if not updated to latest SDKs. iOS apps need Intune SDK 20.8.0+ for Xcode 16 or 21.1.0+ for Xcode 26; Android updates via Company Portal.
Admins face disruptions without preparation, deadline extended from December.
Elon Musk Signals Tesla AI5 Chip Near Completion
Tesla's AI5 in-car chip design is nearly complete, with AI6 underway on a 9-month cycle, as Musk announced. Tesla restarts Dojo 3 for large-scale AI training after focusing on inference.
This counters Nvidia's Alpamayo toolkit push at CES 2026 for autonomous vehicles.
CRN Predicts Top AI Trends for Channel in 2026
Solution providers in AI and software to benefit from rising IT budgets, with 20% now AI-focused per Wedbush. Physical AI, edge AI, and AI PCs grow, boosted by Windows 10 end-of-support driving upgrades.
CIOs prioritize AI, security, cloud; 70% seek providers for AI initiatives.
Microsoft and Box Lead 2026 Software Workflow Innovations
Recent announcements from Microsoft and Box highlight AI, automation tools transforming software development and productivity. Trends include AI in IDEs and collaborative practices for faster, adaptable apps.
Impacts sectors from gaming to space exploration.
Nvidia Pushes Alpamayo AV Toolkit Against Tesla
Nvidia's open-source Alpamayo at CES 2026 strengthens its DRIVE ecosystem for automakers seeking autonomy without full in-house builds. Contrasts Tesla's control over its stack with chips and Dojo.
Rivalry focuses on performance, ecosystem, and adoption.
AI PCs Set for Inflection Point in 2026
Edge AI demand grows beyond IoT, with AI PC market inflecting due to Windows 10 ESU ending Oct 2026 and higher ASPs. PC refresh from COVID-era devices aids channel providers.
Wedbush forecasts humanoid robots market at $38B by 2035.
Generative AI Demand Surges in Software Testing
Demo on Jan 19, 2026, highlights generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini for testing, amid organizational push for employee AI use. Covers LLM setup including GitHub Copilot, with high market demand.
Training links emphasize performance monitoring integration.
Enterprise AI Modernization Accelerates with Agentic Platforms
AI/works bridges legacy and new systems, outperforming narrow tools by addressing full lifecycle per Constellation Research CEO. Clients report faster time-to-market and quality code.
Sets new bar amid competitive agentic engineering space.
Software Trends Shift to Automation and Compliance
2026 innovations automate data processes, ensure compliance in finance/healthcare via tools like Box Extract. Broader AI integration boosts developer productivity and innovation.
Enables non-technical innovators to build effortlessly.