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SoftwareAugust 4, 2026 · 3 min

Cloudflare migrates cdnjs to its developer platform

Cloudflare has completed the migration of cdnjs, one of the world's most widely used open-source CDNs, to its developer platform. The move, announced on June 23, 2026, demonstrates the platform's ability to handle massive loads and reinforces cdnjs's role in the era of generative AI.

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SoftwareJuly 31, 2026 · 3 min

WhatsApp removes time limit on web video calls

WhatsApp has launched unlimited video calls on its web version, an update that removes one of the main barriers of its competitors. The feature includes device transfer, waiting room, screen sharing, and noise suppression, making it a solid alternative for personal and professional use.

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SoftwareJuly 30, 2026 · 5 min

AI isn't killing apps: launches up 60% in 2026

Against all odds, the number of new apps on mobile stores skyrockets in 2026. AI isn't killing apps; it's multiplying them by lowering the barrier to entry for developers and enabling experiences that chatbots can't offer.

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SoftwareJuly 30, 2026 · 5 min

Vercel Powers Real-Time Apps with WebSockets for Python

Vercel has announced native support for WebSockets in Python functions, enabling real-time applications like chat, AI streaming, and multiplayer collaboration. Compatibility with ASGI and WSGI (FastAPI, Django, Flask) democratizes high-interactivity serverless development.

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SoftwareJuly 29, 2026 · 3 min

Vercel Blob Now with Built-in WAF: Edge Security for Object Storage

Vercel has launched in beta the integration of its WAF (Web Application Firewall) with the Blob object storage service. This allows applying security rules such as denying IPs, challenging browsers, or rate limiting directly on stored files, leveraging the same edge infrastructure that protects deployments.

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SoftwareJuly 24, 2026 · 4 min

Microsoft tests free cloud gaming with ads for Xbox Insiders

Microsoft has launched a limited test of free cloud gaming with ads for Xbox Insiders. Users can stream games from their library at no cost, with ads only at the start of each session of up to one hour. It's an alternative to the paid subscription.

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SoftwareJuly 22, 2026 · 4 min

ESP32 dongle blocks 537,000 ads for $5

Developer ZedAxis has created an ad-blocking dongle based on the ESP32-C3 SuperMini that hosts 537,000 domains in just 4 MB of flash. With RAM consumption of only 50 KB and latency of 10 ms, the device demonstrates that it is possible to filter ads at the network level for less than $5.