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Spotify is changing how its APIs work in Developer Mode, its layer that lets developers test their third-party applications using the audio platform’s APIs. The changes include a mandatory premium ...

The Echo Dot is one of Amazon's most affordable smart hubs, and while it doesn't pack the most powerful speaker and isn't as feature-rich as the Echo Studio, it's a neat little way to enjoy the Alexa ...

.NET began as a Windows-focused framework before being completely reworked into a modern, cross-platform ecosystem. Today, it powers web apps, mobile apps, games, enterprise systems, and more. Its ...

Google is adding a new notifying dot in Android 16 QPR3 which tells you when an app is accessing your location. Back in 2021’s Android 12 release, Google added a new green dot to prominently notify ...

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A new "app updates" page has appeared in the Windows Settings app on Windows 11 in the latest preview builds, providing the ability to update apps using Windows Update. When you purchase through links ...

Apple's new browser-based App Store lets anyone browse, search, and share apps across every platform, no Apple device required. For years, Apple's web domain at "apps.apple.com" served only as a ...

Apple has launched a dramatic new web interface for the App Store. You can now get the full App Store experience right in your browser, with dedicated pages for the ...

Earlier this week, Microsoft patched a vulnerability that was flagged with the "highest ever" severity rating received by an ASP.NET Core security flaw. This HTTP request smuggling bug (CVE-2025-55315 ...