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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Build an AI Shopping Assistant with Gradio MCP Servers

2025-07-31 00:00
🚀 Python developers can supercharge their LLMs with Gradio's Model Context Protocol (MCP)! Gradio simplifies the integration of AI models from Hugging Face, enabling LLMs to tackle real-world problems. Key features include automatic conversion of functions into LLM tools, real-time notifications, and seamless file uploads. Imagine an AI shopping assistant that finds clothes for you and even shows virtual try-ons! #AI #Python #Gradio #MachineLearning #Ecommerce

July 28 Incident report: Service availability disruption

2025-07-31 00:00
Webflow faced service disruptions from July 28-31, impacting the Designer, Dashboard, Marketplace, and user sign-ups. While hosted sites remained operational, core functionalities were affected. The incident involved multiple phases of malicious attacks leading to elevated latency and outages. Mitigation efforts included firewall protections and database optimizations. Full stability was restored through configuration changes and adopting a more efficient CPU architecture. For a deeper...
Source: Webflow Blog

July’s free learning content: non-human digital characters, motion capture, and more

2025-07-31 00:00
🚀 Dive into July's free learning content! Explore how to create non-human characters with MetaHuman, simulate realistic muscles using Chaos Flesh, and design procedural urban environments in Unreal Engine. These resources offer valuable insights for anyone looking to enhance their skills in digital character creation and animation! #GameDevelopment #UnrealEngine #MetaHuman #DigitalArt #LearningResources

Migrating by direct transfer is generally available

2025-07-31 00:00
🚀 GitLab 18.3 introduces direct transfer for migrating groups and projects, making it easier for users to copy resources between instances. This feature simplifies the migration process, allowing you to move entire top-level groups with sub-groups and projects without manual file exports. It supports user contribution mapping and works reliably with large projects. For those using GitLab.com, the feature is enabled by default. Self-managed users should check their application settings. 🌐...
Source: GitLab Blog
Magdalena Frankiewicz

New Rules in Spain: Don’t Let Your Calls Get Ghosted

2025-07-31 00:00
🚨 New telecom regulations in Spain are now in effect! Spanish mobile numbers cannot be used for unsolicited marketing or customer service calls. This means calls may get flagged or blocked, especially if using Transit-Caller-ID. 📞 To stay compliant, consider switching to Spanish landline or toll-free numbers. Review your number strategy to avoid disruptions in communication. Stay informed and keep your calls connected! #Telecom #Spain #Compliance #Twilio #Communication

Securing AI together: GitLab’s partnership with security researchers

2025-07-31 00:00
GitLab is enhancing security in AI with the support of external researchers. As AI evolves, so do the challenges, like prompt injection attacks. Our collaboration with organizations like Persistent Security helps us identify vulnerabilities and implement fast solutions. By engaging with the security research community, we aim to protect customers and ensure a secure development environment. Join us in our mission at GitLab! 🤝🔒 #AISecurity #CyberSecurity #GitLab #Collaboration #SoftwareSafety
Source: GitLab Blog
Kymberlee Price

Transforming digital experiences: How Liferay's partnership with Elastic drives revenue and efficiency

2025-07-31 00:00
Liferay partners with Elastic to enhance digital experiences for complex business needs. Since 2015, Liferay has integrated Elasticsearch into its platform, enabling tailored search solutions that improve user interactions across marketing, sales, and services. This OEM partnership simplifies procurement by allowing clients to manage everything through a single agreement. The collaboration not only boosts efficiency but also supports revenue growth for Liferay, making it easier for clients to...
Source: Elastic Blog
Sarah Chandler,Andrew Paulsen

Veo 3 Fast and new image-to-video capabilities

2025-07-31 00:00
🚀 Google has launched Veo 3 Fast, a new model designed for speed and cost-effectiveness. It allows developers to create high-quality videos quickly, supporting both text-to-video and image-to-video capabilities. This functionality is available through the Gemini API. With prices starting at $0.40/second for videos with audio, Veo 3 Fast is ideal for programmatic advertising and content creation at scale. #Google #Veo3 #VideoContent #TechNews #Developers

Webflow’s availability incident: what we got wrong and what we’re changing

2025-07-31 00:00
Webflow faced a significant service disruption on July 28, caused by a malicious attack that affected customer access. The team worked quickly to stabilize the platform. CEO's reflections highlight shortcomings in communication and support during this incident. Immediate changes include enhanced monitoring, improved infrastructure, and proactive customer updates. Webflow is committed to making the platform more reliable and transparent moving forward. #Webflow #ServiceUpdate #CustomerSupport...
Source: Webflow Blog

Why Omdia recommends Extended Access Management to secure agentic AI

2025-07-31 00:00
Omdia's recent report highlights significant security challenges in managing access for agentic AI. With the rise of application, device, and identity sprawl, organizations face increased risk. AI agents require extensive access but lack secure management tools, leading to potential data leaks and unauthorized actions. Omdia recommends five strategies to secure access, including the need for robust measures specifically for AI agents. 1Password Extended Access Management offers a solution by...
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