WebTransport is a new specification offering an alternative to WebSockets. For applications that need low-latency, event-driven communication between endpoints, WebSockets has been the go-to choice, but WebTransport may change that. WebSockets is a technology that enables bidirectional, full-duplex communication between client and server over a persistent, single-socket connection. This allows for low-latency, realtime updates, and the creation of richer communication and gaming applications.

A simple example of online audience engagement could be a livestream with a host and a chat system for audience members to interact with each other in realtime. Other audience engagement solutions include features such as chat or Q&A for participants to communicate while sharing an experience, such as a Watch Party, and polls, quizzes, and leaderboards.

Sports betting is on the rise in the US as a growing number of states have recently legalized online and mobile sports betting. As of early 2022, sports betting is legal in 30 states and Washington, DC, with more expected to follow suit. The industry has seen massive growth since the Supreme Court ruled on it in 2018, with mobile apps increasingly being the chosen way for customers to place a wager.

I'm excited to announce the Ably Control API GitHub Action! With this Action you can create Ably apps and API keys straight from your GitHub workflow, ensuring a reliable and repeatable process of creating your cloud infrastructure.