From Java and ActiveX to Flash, Houdini, and Direct3D, these 1996 releases shaped how we build apps, sites, and games today.

Mike has worked in the Joystiq Network since 2006, as lead blogger and senior editor on WoW.com and one of the founding editors on Massively.com. Currently, he is a contributing editor on Joystiq, and ...

Bandai Namco has released a new patch for Tekken 8 on December 15, and this is one focused on fixing issues with the new playable character, Miary Zo. which was added two weeks ago. Called the version ...

Hot off the heels of Google’s big Android 16 QPR2 update for Pixel phones, Samsung users are now being treated to an update of their own. On December 8, Samsung officially began rolling out its One UI ...

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the One UI 8.5 beta program, delivering innovative tools that simplify creation, connectivity, and security. Designed to help users accomplish more with minimal effort ...

Honkai: Star Rail just closed out its version 3.8 livestream, teasing what’s to come in the next update, which launches the evening of Dec. 16. Alongside new characters and events, Hoyoverse uses the ...

HoYoverse just hosted a sizeable Honkai: Star Rail Special Program, revealing more than just the game’s next major update. Version 3.8 was the big highlight, of course, with the new release arriving ...

Get started with Java streams, including how to create streams from Java collections, the mechanics of a stream pipeline, examples of functional programming with Java streams, and more. You can think ...

The EA FC 26 version 1.2.0 update nerfs AI defending after a barrage of complaints from the community. The update also improves attacking AI in the process, increasing the frequency of runs into the ...

Apple's latest iterative update for iPhones brings a welcome change for those who aren't a fan of its Liquid Glass design overhaul. After user complaints that the Liquid Glass' translucent design was ...

For a really long time, if you wanted to use Microsoft Office tools like MS Word, Excel or PowerPoint, you needed to purchase a license for the software. Or you could subscribe to Microsoft 365. But ...