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Cursor shipped a GitHub competitor on the day GitHub went down for six hours
Cursor launched Origin the day GitHub went down for six hours, Qwen passed 3 billion downloads, and Pika made audio up to 20x cheaper.
AI Readiness Check: the tool
Answer 18 questions about your AI project and get a score per area right away. The full analysis goes gap by gap. Free, runs in the browser.
AI Readiness Checklist: 40 Questions Before You Start
The 40 questions we ask before we take on an AI project. Eight blocks, a scoring sheet and five deal breakers that stop projects cold.
Gemini just became Google's fastest growing product ever
Gemini crossed a billion monthly users, Anthropic began watermarking Claude output, and ChatGPT text chat is now free for everyone.
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We Built NextPlace, Our Own Product For AI Job Search
Candidates ask language models where to work. We built NextPlace so job ads from any ATS are readable for the systems that answer them.
Musk is building a chip fab ten times the size of Giga Texas
Meta shipped its first coding agent, Hark's agent clicks through the open web, and Musk put $16.8 billion into a chip fab called Terafab.
Embracing Innovation
Innovation that survives the pilot stage. A scoring sheet for ideas, a 90-day pilot with real stop criteria, and an honest read on where AI stands.
Free guide: How to narrow down an MVP
MVP scoping without the padding. Find your core feature, score every other feature out of the build, and reach your first real user in weeks.
Free guide: How to validate your startup idea
Validate your startup idea with evidence instead of opinions. An interview script, an evidence ladder and a 30-day plan before you spend money.
An AI agent escaped its sandbox and broke into a real company
An OpenAI model broke out of an evaluation and compromised four services. Nvidia launched an open security alliance the big labs joined.
MCP explained: how to connect your AI tools
MCP explained in nine minutes. What a Model Context Protocol is, how to connect Claude to Notion, Slack and GitHub, and when a custom one pays off.
Ever moved your cursor with your tongue?
Open source grabbed the coding crown, Europe minted its first robot unicorn, and Augmental's MouthPad turned a tongue into a trackpad.
GPT-5.6 Launches & Why the US Government Stopped It First (Too)
GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna go live this Thursday after a US government hold. What happened, why Washington stepped in, and what users can expect.
Claude Fable 5 Is Back: Why the US Pulled It, and Why It Returned Today
Claude Fable 5 was suspended by a US export-control order and returns globally on July 1, 2026. What happened, why, and what it means for teams on Claude.
Claude Design: how to build prototypes fast
Claude Design in 13 minutes. Set up a design system, generate prototypes from it, iterate on single elements and keep an eye on what it costs in tokens.
We Rebuilt whoranks - From the Ground Up
Some projects start with a feature request. This one started with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to measure LinkedIn performance?
We Built epunkt’s New Job & Customer Portal
A new digital foundation for epunkt, connecting candidates, clients, and systems in one scalable platform.
Our #1 Reason for Using Filament
In this post, we share why Filament is our go‑to for admin panels and how it speeds up our development process.
Laravel vs. Core PHP: The winner is pretty clear
In this article, we compare Laravel with Core PHP and explain why the winner is pretty clear for us.
WCAG 2.2: Know THIS about accessibility
In this post, learn what you need to know about WCAG 2.2 and how accessibility can improve your digital products.
Why big companies should think like startups
In this blog, we explain why big companies benefit from thinking like agile startups and how it fosters innovation.
We build & ship really fast because of THIS
In this post, we reveal the secret behind our fast development and how we manage to deliver projects at lightning speed.
Why Laravel will help PHP regain its former glory
In this article, we explore how Laravel is helping PHP regain its former glory and reclaim its place in modern web development.
Streamlining Development with Requirements Engineering
Clear requirements engineering speeds up development, reduces risks, and leads to better software outcomes.
Statamic vs. WordPress (and why the first one wins)
Statamic or WordPress? We break down the differences and explain why Statamic is the better choice for many projects.
How to collect user feedback to drive growth
Gather and analyze user feedback to spot opportunities, improve your product, and accelerate growth.
3 Essential Steps to Launch Your Tech Startup
Three essential steps to successfully launch your tech startup – from idea to market‑ready product.
The Art of Decision-Making
Good decisions shape success. Discover approaches to decide more clearly, faster, and with better strategy.
Embracing innovation as a corporate leader
Driving innovation with intent – how corporate leaders leverage change to ensure growth and long‑term success.
Why We Keep an Office AND a 100% Remote Possibility
100% remote option for our team – yet still a great office that fosters collaboration and creativity.
Young Leadership at Dotbite
Young leaders shape Dotbite – bringing fresh ideas, a clear vision, and the courage to explore new paths.
3 ways to boost your creativity
Three effective ways to boost your creativity and turn fresh ideas into action more easily.
How you narrow down an MVP
How to narrow down your MVP to test faster, save resources, and gather targeted market feedback.
Why is a product market fit so important for startups?
Product‑market fit is key to startup success – it proves your product meets real demand and has growth potential.
Product-led growth - Explained as simple as possible
Product‑led growth made simple – how your product becomes the main driver of business growth.
Teamwork makes the dream work
Great teamwork makes the difference – this is how we do it.
Flutter App Development: Two Birds, One Stone
With Flutter, target iOS and Android at once – fast development, single codebase, and native performance.
Requirements Engineering Workshop
In our requirements engineering workshop, we define clear goals and create a solid foundation for successful software projects.
Our Values
Our values shape how we work – from openness and authenticity to momentum and individual development.
Quinn Dashboard
Web developer Hanna created a Dashboard for universities using our App Quinn, focusing on visualizing big data.
Laravel Forge
Laravel Forge is a SaaS solution from Laravel that allows server management and deployment. This blog will tell you why it's great.
Year in review
2021 in review: Tripled to 18 team members, Hilfma award nomination, development of probably Austria’s largest IT project, LEAD Horizon.
Lead Horizon's new features
New developments of the coronavirus pandemic demanded new features for the LEAD Horizon web app. Read about the school and company dashboards.
Recruiting
What is more important? Experience or potential? At Dotbite we lean heavily in one direction, read the blog to learn in which!
Laravel Development For The Win In Web
What’s the best framework? Here at Dotbite, we use Laravel in projects such as timebite, Quinn, and LEAD Horizon. Read why!
LEAD Horizon UX
Lead Horizon is a unique project that helps many people to live a more normal live despite the pandemic. Thus a clear design was paramount.
Onboarding
The first weeks in a new company aren't easy, but the Coronavirus made onboarding even harder. How do we do it at Dotbite?
Welcome Dotbite - A Top-Tier Software Agency
Things change, and so do we. Welcome to Dotbite, a high level Software Agency in Vienna.