Google Play may soon let you build and customize game playlists

What was actually broken the last time you saw “connection refused”?

Every connection-refused hunt I've been part of — mine, and the ones documented in public issues — ended in one of two embarrassments.

• Check caller's configuration for correct destination
• Use container → host.docker.internal or service name
• Simple adjustment often resolves connection refused

2026-09-30 ·dev.to

I spent 6 months building a real operating system for web apps

For the last six months or so I've been building something a bit unusual: a real operating system for web apps. It's called PhreshOS.

• PhreshOS is an open-source operating system for web apps
• Users access via browser, no HTTP/WS setup needed
• Supports AI agents interacting with system directly

2026-09-30 ·dev.to

How to Make a Favicon for Your Website (Sizes, Formats, and HTML)

A favicon is the small icon in a browser tab, bookmark list, and search result. It is also the icon people see when they add your site to their home screen.

• Favicon is tiny icon in browser tabs and bookmarks
• Create favicon.ico, icon.svg, apple-touch-icon.png, icon-192.png, and icon-512.png
• Add favicon HTML code to site's head for visibility

2026-09-30 ·dev.to

EU investigates game companies over virtual currency rules

European consumer authorities have launched investigations into nine video game companies over their use of virtual currencies.

2026-09-30 ·dailytimes.com.pk