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5 Open-Source Repositories Every Developer Should Know for Building AI Apps

Web Development | 04 November 2025

The AI boom isn't slowing down anytime soon. From solo developers crafting chatbots in their bedrooms to massive enterprise teams automating entire workflows, everyone seems to be riding the AI wave. Big names like OpenAI, Google, and Meta are pouring billions into new models — but here's the good news: you don't need a billion-dollar budget to build something amazing.

Apple Unveils Browser-Based App Store: A Long-Awaited Step for PC Users

Web Development | 04 November 2025

After nearly two decades, Apple has finally done it — a fully browser-based version of the App Store is now live. For the first time, PC users can explore the world of Apple apps directly from their web browsers, no iPhone, iPad, or Mac required.

Apple’s iOS 26.1 Arrives: Subtle Design Tweaks and Smarter Controls

Mobile Development | 04 November 2025

Apple has officially begun rolling out iOS 26.1, and while it's not a complete overhaul, it brings several notable refinements that continue Apple's steady march toward visual polish and user control. Much of what's included was already previewed in earlier betas, but this public release makes the features available to everyone — and yes, the new Liquid Glass Tint option is the star of the show.

Microsoft Fixes Critical Windows Driver Flaw Allowing Privilege Escalation

Cybersecurity | 03 November 2025

Microsoft has patched a serious security vulnerability in its Windows Cloud Files Minifilter driver, closing a loophole that could let attackers gain SYSTEM-level privileges on affected devices. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-55680, carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, marking it as a high-severity threat. While not yet widely exploited, researchers believe it's "exploitation more likely," meaning attackers could easily weaponize it.

Canva Makes Affinity Free: A True Photoshop and Illustrator Alternative

Designs & Artworks | 03 November 2025

For years, the Affinity suite has been a favorite among creative professionals who wanted Adobe-level power without the recurring subscription. Now, Canva—the online design giant—has taken things one step further by making Affinity completely free to use. That's right: no subscriptions, no one-time license fees, and (according to Canva) no hidden catches.

Microsoft Fixes Decades-Old “Update and Shut Down” Bug and Simplifies Windows Update Titles

Technical Solutions | 03 November 2025

For years, Windows users have rolled their eyes at a long-standing quirk: choosing "Update and Shut Down" only for the PC to restart instead. This behavior, which frustrated both Windows 10 and 11 users, has finally been acknowledged — and fixed — by Microsoft. Alongside that fix, the company is rolling out a new, more intuitive naming convention for Windows updates.

Sonic 3D Blast (Sega Mega Drive) – The Blue Blur Enters a New Dimension

Games | 02 November 2025

By 1996, Sega was preparing to say goodbye to the 16-bit era — but before the blue blur made his full leap into 3D, he took one last spin through the Mega Drive in an adventure unlike any other. Sonic 3D Blast, developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Sega, was a bold experiment that reimagined Sonic's world through an isometric 3D perspective.

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (PSX) – Run, Jill, Run

Games | 02 November 2025

By 1999, Capcom's Resident Evil franchise had already cemented itself as the king of survival horror. But Resident Evil 3: Nemesis took that fear to another level. Released for the original PlayStation, it was darker, faster, and far more relentless — a game that forced players to think, panic, and run for their lives.

Plants vs. Zombies (Flash Game) – Defend Your Lawn, Save Your Brains

Games | 02 November 2025

Back in 2009, before it became one of the biggest hits in mobile gaming history, Plants vs. Zombies started as a simple yet brilliantly designed Flash browser game. Developed by PopCap Games — the same studio behind Bejeweled and Peggle — it turned the tower defense genre on its head, blending strategy, humor, and charm into something completely fresh.

Candy Crush Saga (Flash Game) – The Sweet Beginning of a Global Phenomenon

Games | 02 November 2025

Long before it became the mobile juggernaut everyone knew, Candy Crush Saga started as a humble Flash browser game — a charming, candy-colored puzzle experience that quietly launched in 2012 and went on to change casual gaming forever.

Guardian Heroes (Sega Saturn) – The Ultimate 2D RPG Brawler

Games | 02 November 2025

Released in 1996 by Treasure, Guardian Heroes is one of those games that proved the Sega Saturn didn't need to chase 3D graphics to shine. Instead, it doubled down on what 2D gaming did best — fluid animation, fast-paced action, and incredible artistic detail.

Panzer Dragoon (Sega Saturn) – The Dragon That Defined a Generation

Games | 02 November 2025

When Panzer Dragoon took flight on the Sega Saturn in 1995, it wasn't just another launch title — it was a vision. Developed by Team Andromeda, a small internal Sega studio led by Yukio Futatsugi, the game showcased a hauntingly beautiful post-apocalyptic world unlike anything players had seen before.

Daytona USA (Sega Saturn) – The King of Arcade Racing Comes Home

Games | 02 November 2025

When Sega's Daytona USA roared into arcades in 1994, it wasn't just a racing game — it was a spectacle. Developed by the legendary AM2 team under Yu Suzuki, it became the definitive 3D racer of its era, dazzling players with its speed, color, and high-octane soundtrack.

Virtua Fighter 2 (Sega Saturn) – The Pinnacle of 3D Fighting’s Golden Age

Games | 02 November 2025

When Virtua Fighter 2 landed on the Sega Saturn in 1995, it wasn't just another sequel — it was a revolution. Building upon the groundbreaking foundation of the original, Sega AM2 and Yu Suzuki delivered a technical and artistic masterpiece that pushed the boundaries of what 3D games could achieve.

Virtua Fighter (Sega Saturn) – The Birth of 3D Combat

Games | 02 November 2025

In 1994, Sega changed the gaming world forever with Virtua Fighter. Developed by AM2 under the legendary Yu Suzuki, it was the first fighting game to bring 3D polygonal characters and fully realized arenas to the arcade — an achievement that redefined what video games could look and feel like.

Fatal Run (Atari 2600) – The Last Great Ride of the 8-Bit Road

Games | 02 November 2025

By the time Fatal Run arrived in 1990, the Atari 2600 was already a relic of gaming history. Consoles like the NES and Sega Genesis had taken the spotlight, yet Atari had one last surprise up its sleeve. Fatal Run wasn't just another racing game — it was an ambitious, story-driven post-apocalyptic adventure that pushed the aging console to its very limits.

The Impossible Quiz 2 (Flash Game) – Even More Impossible Than Before

Games | 02 November 2025

If you thought the first Impossible Quiz was mind-bending, prepare yourself — because The Impossible Quiz 2 doesn't just break your logic, it obliterates it. Released in 2007 by Splapp-Me-Do, this diabolical sequel took the original's brand of twisted humor and turned it into an even more unpredictable, hilarious, and chaotic experience.

Earn to Die (Flash Game) – Drive, Smash, Survive

Games | 01 November 2025

Few Flash games captured the thrill of survival and destruction quite like Earn to Die. Released in the early 2010s by Toffee Games, this post-apocalyptic driving game gave players one simple mission — escape the zombie-infested wasteland at any cost. Armed with nothing but a rusty car and a dream of survival, you had to earn money, upgrade your vehicle, and plow through endless hordes of the undead to reach safety.

Blueprint (Atari 2600) – Build It Before Time Runs Out

Games | 01 November 2025

Among the many creative experiments of the early 1980s, few were as charmingly strange as Blueprint (Atari 2600). Released in 1983 by CBS Electronics, this action-puzzle hybrid mixed memory, reflexes, and a touch of frantic chaos — resulting in one of the most original games ever made for the Atari 2600.

Angry Birds (Flash Game) – Slingshot Mayhem, Browser Edition

Games | 01 November 2025

In 2009, a group of colorful, furious birds took the gaming world by storm. Angry Birds — developed by Finnish studio Rovio — became one of the most recognizable and addictive games of the modern era. What started as a simple mobile app quickly exploded into a cultural phenomenon, spawning sequels, merchandise, cartoons, and even a movie.

The Impossible Quiz (Flash Game) – Where Logic Goes to Die

Games | 01 November 2025

If you grew up playing Flash games in the 2000s, there's a good chance you've faced the ultimate test of patience and wit: The Impossible Quiz. Created by British developer Splapp-Me-Do and released in 2007, this internet phenomenon redefined what a "quiz" could be — turning a simple trivia game into a chaotic blend of trick questions, absurd humor, and pure mental torture.

Hangman (Atari 2600) – Where Words Meet 8-Bit Tension

Games | 01 November 2025

Long before fast-paced shooters and sprawling adventures, the Atari 2600 proved that great games didn't always need complex graphics or elaborate worlds. Hangman (Atari 2600), released in 1978, was one of the first console adaptations of the classic pen-and-paper word game — simple, slow-burning, and strangely suspenseful.

Pitfall! (Atari 2600) – The Adventure That Defined a Generation

Games | 01 November 2025

In 1982, Activision released a game that would forever change home gaming: Pitfall!. Designed by David Crane, one of Atari's most celebrated developers, this jungle adventure transformed the humble Atari 2600 into a platform for exploration, discovery, and pure excitement. It wasn't just another action game — it was the birth of the platformer as we know it today.

Solaris (Atari 2600) – A Galactic Masterpiece on 8 Bits

Games | 01 November 2025

By 1986, the Atari 2600 was nearing the end of its life — yet out of nowhere came Solaris, a game that pushed the console beyond what anyone thought possible. Designed by Doug Neubauer, the creator of the legendary Star Raiders, Solaris wasn't just another space shooter — it was a full-scale interstellar adventure packed into a single cartridge.

Crossbow (Atari 2600) – Every Shot Counts

Games | 01 November 2025

In the mid-1980s, when fast reflexes and arcade tension ruled the gaming world, Crossbow (Atari 2600) delivered something refreshingly different — a slow-burn test of precision and protection. Released in 1987 and based on the Exidy arcade hit, this home version transformed the light-gun shooting experience into a game of skill, awareness, and quick thinking.

Xenophobe (Atari) – The Alien Hunt Begins

Games | 01 November 2025

Aliens have infested space stations across the galaxy, and it's your job to wipe them out. Xenophobe for the Atari 7800 brings the arcade hit to home consoles, delivering tense sci-fi action and eerie atmosphere straight from the late 1980s golden era of gaming.

Kung-Fu Master (Arcade) – The Game That Kicked Off a Genre

Games | 01 November 2025

Before Double Dragon, before Final Fight, and long before modern side-scrolling brawlers, there was Kung-Fu Master. Released in 1984 by Irem (and distributed by Data East in the U.S.), it set the foundation for the beat 'em up genre and inspired decades of martial arts action games to come.

Asteroids (Atari 2600) – The Arcade Classic That Defined Space Shooters

Games | 01 November 2025

Few games in history are as instantly recognizable as Asteroids. Released in 1981 for the Atari 2600, this home version of Atari's hit arcade game captured the tension and thrill of space combat like no other. Simple in concept yet endlessly addictive, Asteroids became one of the defining titles of the golden age of gaming — a pure test of skill, precision, and endurance.

Missile Command (Atari 2600) – Defend the Cities, Save Humanity

Games | 01 November 2025

Few games from the early 1980s captured the tension of their time quite like Missile Command. Released in 1980, this Atari classic turned the anxiety of the Cold War into an unforgettable test of reflexes and precision. The fate of six cities rests in your hands — and your ability to stop a relentless wave of incoming missiles.

River Raid (Atari 2600) – The Ultimate Aerial Assault

Games | 01 November 2025

In 1982, River Raid took to the skies and changed the way action games were played on the Atari 2600. Developed and programmed by Carol Shaw for Activision, it stood out not just for its gameplay but also for being one of the earliest video games created by a woman — a trailblazing milestone in the industry's history.