2023.
Free reference manager JabRef 5.8 gets 3-Way-Merge feature
JabRef, an open source citation manager for Windows, PC and Linux, recently released version 5.8, which includes a notable addition – the 3-Way-Merge feature. With this new feature, users can conveniently merge records to organize their database and remove duplicates. It allows flexible merging of groups, keywords, comments and files and also warns users if authors are the same but formatted differently. The confirmation dialog now displays a preview of the record. In addition, the backup feature now allows you to quickly open the backup folder and checks on startup if there is an existing newer backup.
2022.
Paperpile created free citation app for students
Paperpile has created a new app called BibGuru, a simple and streamlined citation generator specifically designed for students. While collaborating with students, the company recognized that conventional reference managers such as Paperpile can be excessive for basic student essays. To address this issue, they created a new app. The aim of BibGuru was to develop a citation tool that is user-friendly and requires minimal training to operate. BibGuru is completely free and features a search bar that allows students to search for books, websites and journal articles and add them directly to a bibliography. MLA, APA and thousands of other citation styles can be used to generate citations and references. Students can create individual assignments and folders can be used to arrange sources according to assignment requirements, source type, or other criteria. Citations and bibliographies can be exported as a Word document, copied and pasted into Google Docs, or exported as bibliographic data files (BibTeX or RIS) for use with other reference management apps.
2022.
Mendeley unveiled new Reference Manager for researcher workflow
Free scientific paper management software Mendeley has launched a new suite comprising of three integrated applications. The first application, Mendeley Reference Manager, can be installed on your desktop or used as a web application. With this, you can effortlessly organize all your references in one library using collections and tags. You can also quickly find important references by using keyword search and filtering. The built-in notebook feature helps you keep your thoughts organized in one place. The second - Mendeley Cite - allows you to generate citations and bibliographies with ease. You can change citation styles with just a few clicks using the new Mendeley Cite add-in for Microsoft Word. Finally, the third application, Mendeley Web Importer, is an extension that you can add to your browser to easily build your library of references as you search online. The new suite also boasts a clearer, more intuitive look and functionality, making it easy to get started and manage your references efficiently.
2021.
BibDesk - may be the best bibliography manager for Mac
BibDesk is a free and open-source bibliography manager designed for macOS users. Users can drag and drop or copy and paste references from the web and other files and edit and search their reference database with ease. The software allows for the automatic filing of PDF copies of papers and supports the import of references in multiple formats. BibDesk also enables users to search online databases directly within the application, browse web databases and import data and use autocomplete in some LaTeX editors for their cite-keys. With powerful scripting and the ability to format citations for rich text editors, BibDesk is a highly recommended bibliography manager for macOS users. Some people (for example, professor Dan Sheffler and software developer Christian Tietze) have called BibDesk the best bibliography manager for macOS.
2018.
Zotero allows to create citations on Google Docs
Free Reference Management program Zotero implemented integration with Google Docs (in addition to Microsoft Word and LibreOffice). This integration allows users to search for items in their Zotero library, add page numbers and other details and insert citations into their Google Docs. A formatted bibliography can be inserted with a single click based on the citations in the document. The software supports complex style requirements and name disambiguation and updates citations and bibliographies automatically as changes are made to library items. Additionally, the software can reformat the entire document in any of the over 9,000 citation styles that Zotero supports. The Google Docs support is part of the Zotero Connector for Chrome and Firefox, which adds a new Zotero menu to the Google Docs interface.
2004.
Google starts scientific paper search engine Scholar 
Google has launched Google Scholar - academic search engine that provides a simple way to search for scholarly literature such as articles, theses, books and conference papers. It can be useful for researchers, students and academics as it allows to search for scholarly content across multiple disciplines and sources, including academic publishers, online repositories and universities. Google Scholar ranks search results based on the relevance of the content. Besides, it enables to create personal online article library with folders. It's slogan "Stand on the shoulders of giants", which was taken from an idea attributed to Bernard of Chartres, quoted by Isaac Newton, and is a nod to the scholars who have contributed to their fields over the centuries, providing the foundation for new intellectual achievements.
