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WebAssembly
WebAssembly is a compact binary format and runtime target for browsers, edge services, and local plugins, often paired with Rust, WASI, and SIMD. It matters because it brings near-native performance, portable deployment, and sandboxed execution to modern web and systems workflows.
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Ruffle keeps Flash games playable after Flash died
4 things Ruffle does to keep old Flash content usable, from safer browser playback to desktop support and site embeds.
Cinevva’s web-game engine guide turns picks into a stack
I break down Cinevva’s 2026 web-game engine rankings into a practical stack you can copy for 2D, 3D, and Wasm builds.
Fable 5 ban exposed a model-routing race
Anthropic blocked Fable 5, and four open models answered before access was restored.
Wazero turns Go Wasm into plain Go
A practical breakdown of why wazero is the cleanest Go WebAssembly runtime, plus a copy-ready starter template.
ffmpeg-webCLI brings video editing into the browser
ffmpeg-webCLI runs video editing in the browser with ffmpeg.wasm, keeping files local and avoiding server uploads.
Bytecode Alliance maps the Component Model 1.0 path
5 milestones show how the Bytecode Alliance plans a stable Component Model 1.0, with browser support, ABI fixes, and toolchain updates.
WebAssembly turns browser editing into desktop-grade docs
I break down Text Control’s WebAssembly plan for browser document editing and give you a copy-ready template for your own stack.
How to build AkiraOS WASM apps for Zephyr
Build and deploy sandboxed WebAssembly apps on AkiraOS running Zephyr RTOS.
Bento turns WebAssembly memory into compartments
A new WebAssembly memory layout isolates risky data into compartments so browser apps resist Heartbleed-style bugs without visible slowdown.
Casper launches AI toolkit with live x402 payments
Casper Network launched an AI toolkit, live x402 micropayments, and a $150,000 buildathon, aiming to let agents pay and build on mainnet.
5 things to know about PPSSPP-Web
5 things to know about PPSSPP-Web, the browser-based PSP emulator that runs in modern browsers through WebAssembly.
5 reasons to use Endive on the JVM
5 reasons Endive brings WebAssembly to Java without native code, JNI, or extra distribution baggage.
Why LibreOffice’s browser push is the right move
LibreOffice should go to the browser and mobile devices, not stay desktop-only.
5 reasons Wasm is going mainstream in backend
5 reasons WebAssembly is moving into backend work in 2026, from millisecond cold starts to polyglot reuse and tighter isolation.
Why WebAssembly Is Still the Wrong Default for Web Apps
WebAssembly is a tool for hot paths, not the default architecture for web apps.
Why WebAssembly is the runtime stack that finally matters
WebAssembly is no longer niche; it is becoming the production runtime for edge, plugins, and performance-critical apps.
MDN’s WebAssembly guide turns JS into a host
I break down MDN’s WebAssembly guide into the parts I actually use, plus a copy-ready starter for loading Wasm from JavaScript.
Wasm in 2026 turns one codebase into many runtimes
I break down why WebAssembly finally feels production-ready, and give you a copyable template for browser, edge, and plugin use.
Why WebAssembly Is Reshaping Cloud Computing in 2026
WebAssembly is now the best runtime for short-lived cloud workloads.
SpiderMonkey is retiring asm.js in Firefox 148
Firefox 148 disables asm.js optimizations by default as SpiderMonkey shifts old workloads to WebAssembly and plans to remove the code.
5 reasons WebAssembly fits edge data processing
5 reasons WebAssembly works for edge data processing in Azure IoT Operations, from sandboxing to WIT-based composition.
WebAssembly in the Browser: a C-to-WASM tutorial
A May 2026 tutorial shows how to write, compile, test, and deploy a C WebAssembly app entirely in GitHub Codespaces and the browser.
WebAssembly turns native code into web modules
I break down WebAssembly into a practical playbook, then give you a copy-ready template for targeting browser and non-browser runtimes.
Why Triton VM’s WebAssembly move matters more than the announcement s…
Triton VM becoming WebAssembly-compatible is a real step toward browser-native web wallets, not just a portability win.
Why WebAssembly Should Stay a Living Standard
WebAssembly is right to remain a living standard instead of chasing Recommendation status.
Why WebAssembly Is Killing Server-Side Browser Tools
WebAssembly now makes many browser tools faster, safer, and account-free by running work locally.
GCC Gets a New WebAssembly Back-End Proposal
A new RFC patch series proposes a GCC back-end for WebAssembly, reviving a long-dormant effort in the GNU compiler world.
Copilot Studio gets faster with .NET 10 WASM
Microsoft Copilot Studio moved its WebAssembly engine to .NET 10, cutting deployment work and improving runtime speed.
WebAssembly in 2026: Faster Web Apps, Less JavaScript
WebAssembly in 2026 powers faster apps, edge compute, and safer plugins, with SIMD benchmarks and Rust tooling leading the way.