Google Play now lets you install your own vibe-coded apps without publishing them

Google announced the feature this week for US users. Creators can use a standard Google account, and their apps stay private.

Python 3.15 goes global with UTF-8 support

Today all the cool languages and runtimes pledge allegiance to UTF-8, including Rust, Go, and Node.js (JavaScript itself prefers UTF-16 for internal encoding). Most code editors, from Visual Studio ...
PCMagOpinion

Microsoft Built a Version of Windows 11 Without the Bloat, But There's a Big Catch

Project Zenith is proof that Microsoft knows how to make a less annoying version of Windows 11. So, why is it making it ...
XDA Developers

I spent a month coding without VS Code, and I don't want to go back

VS Code has been my trusted coding companion for years. I had my favorite extensions, themes, keyboard shortcuts, and GitHub ...

SD Times News Roundup: Oct. 9, 2026 — OpenAI adds speed capabilities; Functionize’s new MCP server; Lower SMB pricing for Java SE Universal Subscription

This week's roundup includes news from OpenAI with new speed capabilities, Functionalize's MCP and Java SE pricing.