# Brazil Published articles for Brazil. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Webinar Recap: Cross-Border Payments in Latin America DevFeed: [Webinar Recap: Cross-Border Payments in Latin America]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Development]() Tags: [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [brazil](), [cross-border](), [cross-border-payments](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [finance](), [nfts](), [payments](), [podcasts](), [recap](), [remittances](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [stablecoins](), [swift](), [web3]() ### AI overview A webinar recap explains how companies in Latin America are putting stablecoin payments into production. It covers correspondent-banking delays, intermediary costs, prefunding requirements, remittances, and the use of stablecoins for cross-border settlement and treasury operations. ### Source excerpt Jorge Borges, Head of Latin America at Fireblocks, and Antonio Neto of the Solana Foundation discussed how firms across LATAM are putting stablecoin payments into production. ## A World Cup-Era Police Software Project Faced Severe Staffing and Infrastructure Constraints DevFeed: [A World Cup-Era Police Software Project Faced Severe Staffing and Infrastructure Constraints]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ellis Morning Published: 2026-08-31T06:30:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [The Daily WTF]() Topics: [Software](), [systems](), [Website](), [App](), [servers](), [incident]() Tags: [app](), [brazil](), [bugs](), [feature-articles](), [hiring](), [onboarding](), [real-time](), [server](), [software](), [systems](), [website]() ### AI overview An anonymous submitter recounts a rushed 2014 project in Brazil to build a police system before the World Cup. The project combined public websites, police-car location tracking, automated reporting, and real-time incident submissions, but faced severe staffing, scheduling, infrastructure, and software bug problems. ### Source excerpt All I can say in response to our anonymous submitter's story is, ALMOST?! With the World Cup being hosted in North America this year, I remembered this story that happened back in 2014. At the time I was working in Brazil, for a company that builds software systems for public services. And, with the World Cup being hosted there, in came the opportunity for local agencies to invest in modernization, with pretty much a blank check to get new services, so long as it was deployed before the end of the World Cup. And so the sales people did what they did best, and went around trying to upsell whoever would be willing to buy -- no matter our actual capacity for developing the things. So it was that I was pulled into this new fancy digital system for the police force of a state capital. However, we had only about 4 engineers available, and what they sold was a project estimated for a team of 20, to be delivered in 3 months, with no room for delay. And it wasn't just our core C&D product, but this massive thing with customized public-facing websites, live tracking of the position of different police cars delivered to a tablet in each car, automated reporting, etc. First thing: We received a pile of 24 resumes, and were told to choose 16 of those. Maybe 3 were acceptable, but we had to waste 1 month hiring and onboarding 13 other people who were worse than useless. Classic man-month problem. We eventually had to tell management that nothing would be delivered this way, so they did the very best next thing: fly us to this other city, so we could work embedded there, in full crunch mode for the delivery. We pretty much worked 12+ hours a day, 7 days a week, for those next 2 weeks. Another situation: they wanted this system where people could take a photo of an incident in progress, and submit via this app + website, to be verified by an operator in real-time. We nicknamed it the "dick-pic encyclopedia." Even worse, we only had the budget to run a single server, so this thing re ## Expanding OpenAI's presence in Brazil DevFeed: [Expanding OpenAI's presence in Brazil]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-08-27T03:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [OpenAI](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [ChatGPT](), [Deployment](), [Code]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-adoption](), [brazil](), [chatgpt](), [company](), [deployment](), [developers](), [marketing](), [openai](), [production](), [writing-code]() ### AI overview OpenAI is launching commercial operations in Brazil, where ChatGPT adoption is growing rapidly. The local team will work with businesses, developers, researchers, and public institutions to support responsible AI use and broader economic and social benefits. ### Source excerpt OpenAI is expanding its presence in Brazil, deepening engagement with developers, businesses, and communities to support AI adoption across the country. ## How Suprema Gaming made its data platform agent-ready with ClickHouse Cloud DevFeed: [How Suprema Gaming made its data platform agent-ready with ClickHouse Cloud]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: ClickHouse Published: 2026-08-25T18:52:53Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [ClickHouse Blog]() Topics: [clickhouse](), [migration](), [real-time](), [Cloud](), [data](), [Latency](), [Database](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Amazon S3](), [Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)]() Tags: [agentic](), [ai](), [ai-agents](), [analytics](), [b2b](), [brazil](), [clickhouse](), [cloud](), [data](), [database](), [latency](), [migration](), [modernization](), [real-time](), [s3]() ### AI overview Suprema Gaming migrated its analytics platform from Snowflake to ClickHouse Cloud to support agentic operations. The move reduced warehouse costs by 62%, cut query latency from minutes to milliseconds, and improved data freshness from four hours to real time. The company now has an early production deployment of ClickHouse Agents serving teams across the group. ### Source excerpt Suprema Gaming migrated its analytics platform from Snowflake to ClickHouse Cloud to power a company-wide shift toward agentic operations. ## In the works: AWS Builder Lofts in Berlin, Hyderabad, and São Paulo DevFeed: [In the works: AWS Builder Lofts in Berlin, Hyderabad, and São Paulo]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Channy Yun (윤석찬) Published: 2026-08-18T13:58:41Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [AWS News Blog]() Topics: [Amazon Web Services](), [coding-community](), [Cloud](), [Generative AI]() Tags: [aws](), [aws-loft](), [brazil](), [collaboration](), [community](), [developers](), [europe](), [events](), [networking](), [news](), [workshops]() ### AI overview AWS plans to open permanent Builder Lofts in Berlin, Hyderabad, and São Paulo. The community spaces will provide free workshops, networking, collaboration, co-working, content creation, and event-hosting opportunities for developers, students, and technology professionals. ### Source excerpt Each location will be a permanent community space to offer free workshops, networking events, pitch nights, content creation spaces, collaboration/co-working areas, and event hosting for developers, students, or tech professionals who want to walk through the doors. ## New policy ideas for the Intelligence Age DevFeed: [New policy ideas for the Intelligence Age]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-08-17T03:15:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [OpenAI](), [Resilience](), [API](), [ChatGPT]() Tags: [ai](), [api](), [brazil](), [global-affairs](), [intelligence-age](), [openai](), [policy](), [research](), [resilience]() ### AI overview OpenAI is funding 14 independent projects with $1 million in grants and up to $1 million in API credits to explore policy ideas that broaden economic opportunity and strengthen societal resilience as AI advances. ### Source excerpt OpenAI funds 14 independent projects exploring new AI policy ideas to expand economic opportunity and strengthen societal resilience in the Intelligence Age. ## A letter to the Discord community in Brazil DevFeed: [A letter to the Discord community in Brazil]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Stanislav Vishnevskiy Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Discord Blog]() Topics: [Discord](), [Business Security]() Tags: [brazil](), [developers](), [discord](), [features](), [video]() ### AI overview Discord explains that it is complying with an order from Brazil's National Data Protection Authority to suspend screensharing and video calls for Brazilian users. The letter discusses efforts to restore access, cooperation with authorities, and the impact on Brazil's communities, gamers, developers, and small businesses. ### Source excerpt On the order from Brazil's ANPD to suspend screensharing and video features in the country, how we're complying, and our commitment to our community in Brazil. ## Flexible Authentication: Reimagining authentication for millions of users at Airbnb DevFeed: [Flexible Authentication: Reimagining authentication for millions of users at Airbnb]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jose Santos Published: 2026-08-12T17:01:04Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [The Airbnb Tech Blog - Medium]() Topics: [Authentication](), [App]() Tags: [app](), [architecture](), [authentication](), [blog](), [brazil](), [engineering](), [identity](), [infrastructure](), [product-intuition](), [revenue](), [software-architecture](), [software-engineering](), [technology](), [whatsapp]() ### AI overview Airbnb describes Flexible Authentication, a redesign of login and signup for users with varied session patterns, devices, and login methods. Its central model identifies the user first and then selects the verification challenge best suited to the person and context, such as WhatsApp OTP or a regional identity provider. ### Source excerpt Rebuilding login and signup surfaced product insights, not just technical challenges. Here's how we designed Flexible Authentication at the intersection of product intuition and technical architecture. By: Jose Santos, Mike Barry For Airbnb, logins at irregular intervals are normal. A guest books a trip in January and may not open the app again until summer. A host checks back only when a reservation comes in, and may be busy with other activities when it does. For a two-sided marketplace where a failed login means a lost booking, and lost revenue for both the guest and the host, long gaps between sessions are a structural challenge, not an edge case. Our authentication system had grown organically over a decade, adding new login methods like Social Login, Email OTP, and Phone over time. We recognized that our users have diverse needs: many, such as hosts, use Airbnb daily, while others visit less frequently, when they are planning trips or traveling. To provide a seamless experience, we needed to ensure we were doing a great job supporting all of these usage patterns, helping users pick up exactly where they left off, regardless of how much time had passed or which device they were using. In this blog post, we'll walk through how we rebuilt Airbnb's authentication flows using a new paradigm we call Flexible Authentication, and how each architectural decision was guided by insights into the user's experience. Identify first then Challenge The 'Identify first then Challenge' model was the product insight that reframed the project. Our old system treated authentication as a single question: can this person prove who they are? The real question is more nuanced: given the multiple aspects of the user session, what's the easiest way for them to verify it? A traveler in Brazil who registered with a phone number is better served by a WhatsApp one-time password (OTP) than by SMS, since WhatsApp penetration far exceeds SMS in this market. A returning host in South Korea is b ## Mapping the AI economy DevFeed: [Mapping the AI economy]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Abhi Tiwari Published: 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Stripe Blog]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [stripe](), [data]() Tags: [ai](), [analysis](), [brazil](), [data](), [global](), [global-expansion](), [growth](), [india](), [japan](), [mapping](), [payment](), [stripe]() ### AI overview Stripe analyzes transaction data from AI companies to map global AI demand, identifying high-spend and high-momentum markets and highlighting localization strategies for international revenue growth. ### Source excerpt AI companies are undergoing rapid global expansion while achieving unprecedented rates of growth. We analyzed Stripe data to understand where global demand is the strongest, and how companies can build to best capture that demand. ## Delivering safer, age-appropriate experiences on Google Play DevFeed: [Delivering safer, age-appropriate experiences on Google Play]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Android Developers (noreply@blogger.com) Published: 2026-07-29T13:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Android Developers Blog]() Topics: [Google Play](), [API](), [Google](), [App](), [Availability]() Tags: [api](), [app](), [australia](), [availability](), [brazil](), [canada](), [developers](), [features](), [google](), [google-play](), [privacy](), [safety]() ### AI overview Google Play is expanding the privacy-preserving Play Age Signals API to all Play developers globally. After existing availability in Brazil, the rollout will begin in Australia and Canada and later reach users worldwide, allowing parents and adults to share age ranges with apps so developers can tailor safety experiences and content. ### Source excerpt Posted by Paul Feng, VP of Product Management, Google Play Providing a safe online experience and protecting users from harm is a top priority at Google Play. We take this responsibility seriously and have been investing continuously to offer baseline protections on our platform while also empowering parents with the tools they need to make decisions for their families. Importantly, we also want to empower Play developers with the capabilities to deliver age-appropriate experiences based on their app's content. To support this, today, we are taking another big step in our ongoing partnership with parents and developers by announcing the expansion of the Google Play Age Signals API to all Play developers globally. Building on current availability in Brazil, we will expand this experience first to users in Australia and Canada by mid-August, with a full global rollout to all users later this year. Empowering developers to create age-appropriate experiences The Play Age Signals API is a privacy-preserving tool that puts parents in the driver's seat allowing them to share their child's age range (e.g. 16-17) directly with apps. It also enables adults to easily share their age when prompted by the app developer. In turn, developers receive the signals they need to tailor their own in-app safety experiences and content for users in an age-appropriate way. We want to give developers the ability to choose the right protections for the nature of their app. A weather app, for example, shouldn't need the same safety settings as entertainment or media apps. Rather than enforcing one-size-fits-all rules, we give developers the flexibility to choose how they integrate safety signals. With this reliable signal, you retain complete agency to tailor your app's content, features, and settings to match your audience. Users have a choice to share their age range in a privacy-friendly way Simplifying controls for parents Parents shouldn't have to manage complex safety settings across do ## Delivering safer, age-appropriate experiences on Google Play DevFeed: [Delivering safer, age-appropriate experiences on Google Play]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Android Developers (noreply@blogger.com) Published: 2026-07-29T13:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Android Developers Blog](), [Android Developers Blog]() Topics: [API](), [Google](), [App](), [Availability](), [Product Management]() Tags: [api](), [app](), [apps](), [australia](), [brazil](), [canada](), [google](), [partnership](), [platform](), [privacy](), [product-management](), [safety]() ### AI overview Google Play is expanding its privacy-preserving Age Signals API to all Play developers globally. The API lets parents share a child's age range with apps through Google Family Link, enabling developers to tailor safety experiences, content, features, and settings to different audiences. The rollout starts with Australia and Canada after its existing availability in Brazil, followed by a global rollout later in 2026. ### Source excerpt Posted by Paul Feng, VP of Product Management, Google Play Providing a safe online experience and protecting users from harm is a top priority at Google Play. We take this responsibility seriously and have been investing continuously to offer baseline protections on our platform while also empowering parents with the tools they need to make decisions for their families. Importantly, we also want to empower Play developers with the capabilities to deliver age-appropriate experiences based on their app's content. To support this, today, we are taking another big step in our ongoing partnership with parents and developers by announcing the expansion of the Google Play Age Signals API to all Play developers globally. Building on current availability in Brazil, we will expand this experience first to users in Australia and Canada by mid-August, with a full global rollout to all users later this year. Empowering developers to create age-appropriate experiences The Play Age Signals API is a privacy-preserving tool that puts parents in the driver's seat allowing them to share their child's age range (e.g. 16-17) directly with apps. It also enables adults to easily share their age when prompted by the app developer. In turn, developers receive the signals they need to tailor their own in-app safety experiences and content for users in an age-appropriate way. We want to give developers the ability to choose the right protections for the nature of their app. A weather app, for example, shouldn't need the same safety settings as entertainment or media apps. Rather than enforcing one-size-fits-all rules, we give developers the flexibility to choose how they integrate safety signals. With this reliable signal, you retain complete agency to tailor your app's content, features, and settings to match your audience. Users have a choice to share their age range in a privacy-friendly way Simplifying controls for parents Parents shouldn't have to manage complex safety settings across do ## David Vélez and Robin Vince join the boards of the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC DevFeed: [David Vélez and Robin Vince join the boards of the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [OpenAI](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [ai](), [banking](), [brazil](), [company](), [finance](), [leadership](), [openai](), [technology]() ### AI overview OpenAI announces that David Vélez, founder and CEO of Nubank, and Robin Vince, Chairman and CEO of BNY, will join the boards of the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC. The announcement highlights their experience in finance, technology, governance, innovation, and expanding access and opportunity. ### Source excerpt David Vélez and Robin Vince join the boards of the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC, bringing global leadership in finance, technology, and governance. ## How ChatGPT adoption has expanded DevFeed: [How ChatGPT adoption has expanded]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-30T09:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [ChatGPT](), [OpenAI](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [data]() Tags: [africa](), [ai](), [analysis](), [brazil](), [chatgpt](), [cost](), [data](), [global](), [global-affairs](), [growth](), [learning](), [life](), [openai](), [pakistan](), [scale](), [time](), [work]() ### AI overview OpenAI Signals data shows that ChatGPT adoption is expanding globally. Users increasingly rely on ChatGPT, send more messages, explore a wider range of tasks, and incorporate it into work, learning, and daily life. Growth has been especially rapid in Africa, Asia, and lower-HDI countries, while non-English usage now represents more than half of active users. ### Source excerpt New OpenAI Signals data shows how ChatGPT adoption is growing globally, with users increasing usage, exploring more capabilities, and driving growth across regions and languages. ## OpenAI, Grupo Folha and Grupo UOL announce strategic content partnership DevFeed: [OpenAI, Grupo Folha and Grupo UOL announce strategic content partnership]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-05-25T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [OpenAI](), [ChatGPT](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [API]() Tags: [api](), [brazil](), [chatgpt](), [codex](), [enterprise](), [global-affairs](), [news](), [openai](), [partnership]() ### AI overview OpenAI announces a strategic content partnership with Grupo Folha and Grupo UOL to make trusted Brazilian journalism available in ChatGPT, with attribution, transparency, and links to original sources. The partnership also gives the media groups access to Codex, ChatGPT Enterprise, and the API to explore AI-supported journalism, products, reader features, and internal workflows. ### Source excerpt OpenAI partners with Grupo Folha and Grupo UOL to bring trusted Brazilian journalism to ChatGPT, expanding access to news with attribution and transparency. ## PIX Payments for Brazilian SaaS: A Founder's Integration Guide DevFeed: [PIX Payments for Brazilian SaaS: A Founder's Integration Guide]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ayush Agarwal Published: 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog]() Topics: [Software as a service](), [Transactions](), [QR Code](), [real-time]() Tags: [brazil](), [cost](), [guide](), [payments](), [qr-code](), [real-time](), [saas](), [transactions](), [trust]() ### AI overview A practical guide to integrating PIX payments for SaaS products targeting Brazilian customers, covering the payment flow, real-time transfers, BRL settlement, subscription considerations, and production integration patterns. ### Source excerpt Why PIX is now non-negotiable for Brazil-targeted SaaS, how the QR code flow works, BRL settlement realities, and the integration patterns that work in production. ## New NGate variant hides in a trojanized NFC payment app DevFeed: [New NGate variant hides in a trojanized NFC payment app]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Lukas Stefanko Published: 2026-04-21T08:55:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [WeLiveSecurity]() Topics: [Malware](), [Android](), [ESET research](), [genai](), [Social engineering](), [App](), [servers]() Tags: [android](), [attacks](), [brazil](), [eset-research](), [genai](), [malware](), [payment](), [social-engineering](), [threat-report]() ### AI overview ESET Research reports a new NGate malware variant hidden in a trojanized Android NFC payment app called HandyPay. The malware relays payment-card NFC data, steals card PINs, and exfiltrates them to an operator-controlled server. The active campaign, targeting users in Brazil since around November 2025, distributes the app through fake lottery and Google Play websites; the code may have been assisted by GenAI. ### Source excerpt ESET researchers discover another iteration of NGate malware, this time possibly developed with the assistance of AI ## Why Local Payment Methods Matter for Global Expansion DevFeed: [Why Local Payment Methods Matter for Global Expansion]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Rishabh Goel Published: 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog]() Topics: [Transactions](), [Support]() Tags: [brazil](), [checkout](), [china](), [global-expansion](), [india](), [newsletter](), [payment](), [paypal](), [revenue]() ### AI overview The article argues that global expansion depends on supporting payment methods people commonly use in each market. It highlights Pix in Brazil, UPI in India, and WeChat Pay in China, and says checkout and payment failures can limit revenue even when products are available in new regions. ### Source excerpt Local payment methods are becoming the default in global markets. We explore why checkout -- not acquisition -- is where growth stalls, and what we shipped to help you recover revenue you're already losing. ## Accept Payments in Latin America: Methods, Challenges & Solutions for SaaS DevFeed: [Accept Payments in Latin America: Methods, Challenges & Solutions for SaaS]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ayush Agarwal Published: 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog]() Topics: [Software as a service](), [stripe]() Tags: [brazil](), [compliance](), [global-expansion](), [how-to](), [integration](), [merchant-of-record](), [payment-gateway](), [payments](), [saas]() ### AI overview This guide explains how SaaS businesses can accept payments across Latin America. It covers local methods such as PIX, boleto, OXXO, SPEI, PSE, and card installments, along with currency, tax, compliance, and operational considerations. It also discusses using a Merchant of Record to support regional payment requirements. ### Source excerpt How to accept payments across Latin America with local methods like PIX, OXXO, and Mercado Pago - plus compliance and currency guidance for SaaS sellers. ## How to Accept Payments from 180+ Countries as a Solo Developer DevFeed: [How to Accept Payments from 180+ Countries as a Solo Developer]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ayush Agarwal Published: 2026-03-31T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog]() Topics: [Software as a service](), [Software](), [Internet]() Tags: [brazil](), [compliance](), [developer](), [developers](), [gateway](), [global](), [guide](), [how-to](), [india](), [integration](), [merchant-of-record](), [payment](), [payments](), [saas](), [tax]() ### AI overview A practical guide for solo developers on selling software internationally through a Merchant of Record, covering cards, local payment methods, consolidated payouts, and international tax handling. ### Source excerpt Practical guide for solo developers to sell globally. Accept credit cards, local payment methods, and handle international tax compliance without a legal team. ## Mapping Brazilian Cell Towers DevFeed: [Mapping Brazilian Cell Towers]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Carlos Alexandro Becker Published: 2026-03-30T18:18:07Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Carlos Becker]() Topics: [data](), [Python](), [Cloudflare](), [Open Source](), [Front end]() Tags: [brazil](), [cities](), [cloudflare](), [data](), [data-pipeline](), [frontend](), [mapping](), [open-source](), [pages](), [python](), [tower]() ### AI overview The author describes building temsinal.org, an open-source map of Brazilian cell towers. It combines tower data from ANATEL with population and municipality data from IBGE to help people compare infrastructure, coverage claims, and local commitments. ### Source excerpt I was curious about how many cell towers were around me - so I built the tool I wanted. ## Android Theft Protection Updates Add Authentication Controls and Recovery Safeguards DevFeed: [Android Theft Protection Updates Add Authentication Controls and Recovery Safeguards]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Edward Fernandez (noreply@blogger.com) Published: 2026-01-27T16:59:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Google Online Security]() Topics: [Android Security](), [LineageOS](), [Security](), [Authentication](), [passwords](), [Google]() Tags: [2025](), [android](), [android-security](), [authentication](), [banking](), [brazil](), [browser](), [feature](), [none](), [password](), [recovery](), [security](), [time](), [updates]() ### AI overview Google announces Android theft protection updates including more control over Failed Authentication Lock, expanded Identity Check coverage, longer lockout times after failed screen-lock attempts, and an optional security challenge for Remote Lock. ### Source excerpt Posted by Nataliya Stanetsky, Fabricio Ferracioli, Elliot Sisteron, Irene Ang of the Android Security Team Phone theft is more than just losing a device; it's a form of financial fraud that can leave you suddenly vulnerable to personal data and financial theft. That's why we're committed to providing multi-layered defenses that help protect you before, during, and after a theft attempt. Today, we're announcing a powerful set of theft protection feature updates that build on our existing protections, designed to give you greater peace of mind by making your device a much harder target for criminals. Stronger Authentication Safeguards We've expanded our security to protect you against an even wider range of threats. These updates are now available for Android devices running Android 16+. More User Control for Failed Authentications: In Android 15, we launched Failed Authentication Lock, a feature that automatically locks the device's screen after excessive failed authentication attempts. This feature is now getting a new dedicated enable/disable toggle in settings, giving you more granular control over your device's security. Expanding Identity Check to cover more: Early in 2025, we enabled Identity Check for Android 15+, which requires the user to utilize biometrics when performing certain actions outside of trusted places. Later in the year, we extended this safeguard to cover all features and apps that use the Android Biometric Prompt. This means that critical tools that utilize Biometric Prompt, like third-party banking apps and Google Password Manager, now automatically benefit from the additional security of Identity Check. Stronger Protection Against Screen Lock Guessing: We're making it much harder for a thief to guess your PIN, pattern, or password by increasing the lockout time after failed attempts. To ensure you aren't locked out by mistake (by a curious child, for instance), identical incorrect guesses no longer count toward your retry limit. Enhanced Rec ## A roundup of Firebase news from Brazil DevFeed: [A roundup of Firebase news from Brazil]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Arthur Thompson Published: 2025-09-10T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [AI Models](), [SDKs](), [Genkit](), [Cloud]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-logic](), [ai-models](), [android](), [app-hosting](), [brazil](), [browser](), [firebase](), [firebase-studio](), [flutter](), [gemini](), [genkit](), [go](), [image-editing](), [mcp](), [news](), [postgresql](), [sdk](), [sql-connect](), [updates]() ### AI overview Firebase's Brazil roundup describes updates to Firebase AI Logic, including thinking-budget controls, thought summaries, image editing for Android and Flutter, Gemini Live API support, and hybrid on-device and cloud model experiences in Chrome. It also highlights Firebase App Hosting, Data Connect, and Genkit Go 1.0 updates. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Windmill for Supporting Indigenous Communities - Conservation Metrics Case Study DevFeed: [Windmill for Supporting Indigenous Communities - Conservation Metrics Case Study]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Rudo Kemper Published: 2025-06-03T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Windmill Blog]() Topics: [data-processing](), [etl](), [Open Source](), [Monitoring](), [data]() Tags: [brazil](), [case-study](), [case-study-testimonial-tech-for-good](), [dagster](), [dashboards](), [data](), [data-processing](), [etl](), [open-source](), [open-source-software](), [tech-for-good](), [testimonial](), [whatsapp](), [windmill](), [work](), [workflow]() ### AI overview This case study describes how Conservation Metrics uses Windmill to support environmental monitoring and data sovereignty initiatives with indigenous communities. The workflows collect data from field applications and wildlife sensors, process and load it into databases, generate reports and alerts, notify communities through WhatsApp, and update monitoring dashboards. ### Source excerpt This is a testimonial from Rudo Kemper from Conservation Metrics about how Windmill has helped them build open-source software for indigenous communities, enabling automated data processing and critical alerts for environmental protection. ## Figma launches Brazilian Portuguese localization, expanding global reach DevFeed: [Figma launches Brazilian Portuguese localization, expanding global reach]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Figma Published: 2025-05-07T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Figma Blog]() Topics: [Figma](), [Localization (l10n)](), [User Interfaces]() Tags: [brazil](), [community](), [customers](), [design](), [figma](), [global](), [product-development](), [prototyping](), [workflows]() ### AI overview Figma launches full Brazilian Portuguese localization, including translated and culturally adapted user interfaces and dedicated Portuguese-language support. The article presents the launch as part of Figma's effort to expand global reach and make design more accessible, highlighting its growing customer and community base in Brazil. ### Source excerpt Brazilian Portuguese becomes the fourth language for localization, with Latin American Spanish expected later this year. [Next page]()