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5 iconic software legends turning 30 in 2026

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

Bluesky is testing ‘live’ features to take on X

The Bluesky 2026 roadmap teases updates for feeds, follows, posting, and real-time features.