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Ray tracing will come to more games with a new Vulkan SDK
Vulkan's updated software kit should bring ray tracing to more games and apps without depending on DirectX.
'Road 96' is the first game supported by HP's new 'Omen Presents' label
HP has launched a new initiative called “Omen Presents” that will see it collaborate with developers to create “innovative PC gaming experiences.”
Amazon adds Mac Minis to its cloud to assist Apple developers
Amazon is bringing the Mac Mini to the cloud for developers who want cloud-based build and test machines for any Apple device app.
Lego and Unity help you create mini games without writing any code
Lego and Unity have teamed up to help you create mini games in less than an hour without writing a line of code.
Google will no longer let developers charge for Chrome extensions
Google will soon discontinue paid extensions for its Chrome browser.
Apple's App Store appeals process is now open for developers
Developers can now suggest changes to Apple's App Store guidelines.
Facebook sues man who sold fake Instagram likes
Facebook is once again taking the issue of fake Instagram likes to court.
Microsoft backs Epic's request to keep using Apple developer tools
Microsoft has filed a statement supporting Epic's concern that Apple might be threatening all Unreal Engine game developers.
PS5 developers explain how the DualSense controller changes gameplay
Developers share how they'll put the PS5 DualSense wireless controller to use.
Snapchat's latest custom Lenses are designed for dancing videos
Snap has updated its Lens Studio platform so artists and developers can create custom Lenses — the company’s term for AR experiences — that leverage full body tracking. Snapchat’s maker has created two templates, Full Body Triggers and Full Body Attachments, that can conjure up various effects based on what the user is doing inside the frame.
Twitter’s new API for third-party apps is now live
After a security breach caused a delay, Twitter has launched its new API meant to improve third-party apps. Twitter’s API “has long taken a one-size-fits-all approach,” according to a post on the Twitter Developer Blog, but Twitter developers said they’ve listened to feedback to make the API more scalable and flexible to apps like Tweet Delete and Tweetbot. Notable changes include a new foundation, multiple access levels and product tracks.
Google starts testing its replacement for third-party cookies
Google is letting developers test trust tokens, its replacement for ad cookies.
Alexa will soon be able to launch and control iOS and Android apps
Amazon's new Alexa for Apps developer tool will allow users to launch and navigate iOS and Android apps using Alexa voice commands.
Snapchat’s third-party ‘Mini’ apps are live
Snapchat's first four 'Mini' apps offer meditation, studying and more.
Twitter says its new API will improve third-party apps
Twitter users who prefer third-party clients like Tweetbot or Twitterrific could soon see some significant improvement
Facebook shared user data with developers it shouldn't have — again
At least 5,000 developers received data from 'inactive' users, according to Facebook.
Google makes its AR-centric Depth API available to all developers
Google's AR Depth API is now available to all developers.
Apple re-approves Hey email app after last week’s standoff
Apple changes its stance and approves Basecamp's Hey iOS app.
Apple releases Mac version of its developer app just before WWDC
Apple has released a Mac version of its developer resource app just in time for a virtual WWDC.
Developers are divided on the EU’s App Store investigation
Apple disagrees with Spotify and the European Commission’s concerns. The Commission was investigating “baseless complaints,” Apple argued, by companies that want special treatment in the App Store. Is the App Store fair to developers?