Using the Cookie Store API

Today while browsing a list of web APIs over at MDN, I ran across one that surprised me – the Cookie Store API. This is clearly marked as experimental (currently only supported in Chrome/Edge) but looks to be fascinating. Cookies are the oldest (as far as I know) way for web applications to store data on the client. They’re also typically the least recommended way of doing so, for many, many reasons. However, sometimes you need to work with cookies, and this looks like a really nice new way of dealing with them. Here’s a quick look. The Old Way # For the past few hundred years or so, working with cookies in the browser involved string parsing. There really wasn’t even... more →
Posted in: JavaScript

Apple’s App Store May Have Just Leaked Fortnite’s New Map For ‘Chapter 2’ – Forbes

Apple’s App Store May Have Just Leaked Fortnite’s New Map For ‘Chapter 2’  Forbes Fortnite Chapter 2 Might Have Been Leaked via App Store; New Map, Boats & More Coming  Wccftech Fortnite ‘Chapter 2’ allegedly leaked on app store with all-new map  Dexerto Leak: Fortnite season 11 may actually be Fortnite ‘Chapter 2’  Polygon Fortnite Chapter Two – Season 11 New Map Leaked by Italian App Store Update  Fortnite Insider View full coverage on Google News “map app” – Google News… more →
Posted in: Interactive Maps

Google Maps Go Beta Programme Goes Live on Play Store: Here’s What the App Can and Can’t Do – NDTV

Tech Times Google Maps Go Beta Programme Goes Live on Play Store: Here's What the App Can and Can't DoNDTVMore than a month after its formal launch, Google Maps Go has reached got a beta programme on Play Store. The new beta programme allows users to test some of the upcoming features of the app – follow this link to sign up for the Google Maps Go beta …Google Refutes Claims Of China-Optimized Maps Version, Confirms App Not AvailableTech TimesGoogle Maps: Why China Still Refuses To Allow The World's Biggest Maps AppLADbibleGoogle denies mapping service returning to ChinaEJ InsightChicago Tribuneall 209 news articles » map app – Google News… more →
Posted in: Interactive Maps

Windows 10’s WordPad, Character map, Fax and Scan, XPS Viewer apps now available on the Windows Store – MSPoweruser.com

MSPoweruser.com Windows 10's WordPad, Character map, Fax and Scan, XPS Viewer apps now available on the Windows StoreMSPoweruser.comA few months ago, we reported that Microsoft is bringing WordPad, Windows Fax and Scan, XPS Viewer and the Microsoft Character Map apps to the Windows Store. The apps are now available on the Windows Store for download, and Windows Insiders …Microsoft updates Windows 10 Maps app, including migration tool for users of HERE appsNeowinWindows 10 Maps Gets a Major Update as HERE Apps Fade AwayThurrott.com (blog)Windows 10 Maps app update brings guided nav improvementsSlashGearEngadget –Windows Reportall 252 news articles » map... more →
Posted in: Interactive Maps

Nokia’s HERE maps returns to iOS App Store after 15-month hiatus – Apple Insider

Apple Insider Nokia's HERE maps returns to iOS App Store after 15-month hiatusApple InsiderHERE also incorporates features seen in other mapping apps, like global voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic information in 40 countries and quick comparisons between driving, public transport and walking routes for trip planning. In …Nokia relaunches its HERE maps and navigation app for iOSThe GuardianHERE for iOS launches as native app with free offline GPS navigation functionalityZDNet5 things you'll love about Nokia Here maps for iOS (and 3 you won't)CIOPatently Apple –Jagran Postall 213 news articles » map app – Google News… more →
Posted in: Interactive Maps