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EPUB 3.3, an interchange format for digital documents, is now recognized as a web standard by the W3C.

The upcoming Microsoft .NET 8 framework will strengthen web app performance by combining server-side and client-side rendering with the Blazor component model. This will involve server-side rendering with Blazor components, streaming rendering, and improved navigation and form handling.

Google Chrome's latest update introduces a side panel, making it simpler for users to personalize their browsing experience.

Google Search now enables users to open podcasts directly in Apple Podcasts and other platforms, allowing for a seamless streaming experience.

Google announces that its Privacy Sandbox will disable third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users in Q1 2024.

With the addition of generics to the Go programming language, Golang developers are now facing new challenges, including error handling and learning best practices.

WhatsApp rolls out a new multi-device feature, allowing users to log into their accounts on up to four phones concurrently. The update, which includes message synchronization across devices and a one-time code mechanism, aims to maintain end-to-end encryption while enhancing user experience.

Artifact, a news aggregator created by Instagram founders, has introduced a new feature that generates article summaries using AI. The feature can also produce summaries in whimsical styles such as 'explain like I’m five', Gen Z speech, and using emojis.

YouTube's ad revenue falls 2.6% YoY, marking the third consecutive quarter of decline.

Adalo 2.0, the next-generation no-code responsive app development platform, aims to revolutionize the user experience with a myriad of new features. This powerful tool enables users to create high-quality, customized applications seamlessly for a variety of devices and publish them on multiple platforms.

Security researchers at GoDaddy-owned firm Sucuri found that an inactive WordPress plugin, Eval PHP, is being exploited by hackers to compromise websites. They emphasized securing wp-admin panels and implementing a four-step security plan.

Google’s WebGPU promises to revolutionize browser gaming with enhanced graphics and performance. This new API, developed in collaboration with tech giants, is also useful for productivity apps and machine learning.

GrapeCity introduces ComponentOne 2023 v1, their first major software release of the year. It boasts advanced features and enhancements, including a multi-column combobox for WinForms, new gauges for WPF edition, and GeoJSON support for maps, ensuring the software remains versatile and accessible for developers.

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Jotform stepped up to provide support to charities and organizations by adapting their web form tools for disaster relief.

Fermyon Technologies has unveiled Spin 1.0, the first stable release of its open-source framework for building event-driven microservices and web apps using WebAssembly. Spin simplifies WebAssembly app development and supports multiple programming languages, offering a CLI for creating distributed applications.

Webflow, a leading visual development platform, has appointed well-known tech executive Allan Leinwand as their new CTO to oversee the engineering team and propel the company's growth and product innovations.

Strapi, the renowned headless CMS startup, introduces Strapi Cloud, a cloud-hosted version of its popular content management system. This offering removes server management concerns so developers can concentrate on front-end code, providing flexibility with different front-end frameworks and customizable infrastructure.

Indian startup ToolJet has raised $4.6 million in a pre-Series A round of funding, as businesses seek solutions to enhance productivity with fewer resources. With its low-code platform, ToolJet enables companies to develop custom internal applications with minimal coding required.

Contentstack has raised $80 million in a Series C funding round for its headless CMS platform aimed at catering to the growing needs of the booming enterprise content management systems market. The funding will be utilized for customer acquisition, product development, and expansion.

Webflow announces surpassing 7.5 million websites created on its platform, an increase of 60% from 2021. The no-code pioneer is introducing the Webflow Marketplace, enhancing capabilities for users and supporting business growth.

Zapier introduces never-before-seen database and UI tools to its automation service, pioneering the industry forward by expanding its product portfolio. The new additions include Zapier Tables, a database service, and Zapier Interfaces, a UI builder that enhances end-user interactions with existing Zapier workflows.

Explore how entrepreneurs use no-code platforms to swiftly launch minimum viable products (MVPs) and minimum lovable products (MLPs).

Uiflow has raised $15 million in Series A funding to bolster its app development platform. The funds will be used to expand the team.

Catchpoint enhances its open source WebPageTest performance testing suite, enabling effortless experimentation and optimization of web application performance. The expanded toolset offers IT teams instantaneous testing, private, bulk, and priority testing features.