Google’s next flavor of Android won’t be seasoned with Oracle’s proprietary Java APIs. VentureBeat reported that Google will replace Oracle’s Java APIs with its open-source version, OpenJDK, in the next version of its operating system. “As an open-source platform, Android is built upon the collaboration of the open-source community,” a Google spokesperson told VentureBeat. “In … continue reading
Earlier this year, it was speculated that Google was working on an Enterprise Edition of its wearable device Google Glass. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has published new filings that provide more details into this newest edition. According to the new images, the Enterprise Edition will be slicker, provide a larger display prism (which was … continue reading
Containers are spreading through the software industry like wildfire. Companies high and low are supporting Docker: Microsoft, IBM, HP, Oracle and VMware, and many other companies have added container support, compatibility, management capabilities, or at the very least are planning to release something this year. Why so much fuss over containers? They use fewer resources … continue reading
Kids can build their own computer this holiday. Kano, a computer and coding kit for children ages 6 and up, released the new Kano Screen Kit in time for the holidays. Kids can use the kit to build a computer with plug-and-play pieces, make music, create games, code with Minecraft, and they can also learn … continue reading
Cortana has been pulled out from the Google Play Store because saying “Hey Cortana” was causing problems for the microphone of several Android devices. The saying was interfering with Google Now’s “Ok Google” feature, according to Android Community. It’s not determined yet if the microphone problems are the sole cause of the removal of the … continue reading
Microsoft is reportedly pushing back its Windows 10 Mobile release date. VentureBeat reported that Microsoft planned to start rolling out Windows 10 to existing Windows Phones this month, but those plans have changed to next year. “The Windows 10 Mobile upgrade will begin rolling out early next year to select existing Windows 8 and 8.1 … continue reading
Google is getting into the startup accelerator business. Google Developers’ Launchpad Accelerator was announced this week as a way to expand the use of Google’s hosting services. While the company already had a startup Launchpad, this Accelerator will condense the knowledge conveyed in Launchpad into a six-month program. Roy Geva Glasberg, program manager on Google’s … continue reading
Microsoft has opened up a flagship HoloLens store for developers in New York. The store will allow developers to try out its untethered holographic computer, HoloLens, and start building HoloLens programs. Developers will have to request an appointment if they are interested in visiting the store. Developers can also sign up for the HoloLens Development … continue reading
Today the MozVR team released the first version of A-Frame, an open-source framework for creating WebVR experiences with markup. According to its blog, A-Frame makes it easy for Web developers to create virtual reality experiences that work across desktop, iPhone (with Android support on the horizon), and the Oculus Rift. It uses WebGL in HTML … continue reading
AngularJS fans will have to get used to a lot of new features and rework their applications for the forthcoming release of AngularJS 2.0. This breaking release was deemed necessary to unleash the JavaScript application framework from architectural limitations. The new version, a beta of which was released by Google today, introduces numerous changes that … continue reading
The creator of Wolfram Alpha, Stephen Wolfram, is making a version of his “knowledge-based programming” open source. The Wolfram Language, which is a question/answer technology that computes answers from its storehouse of knowledge, is available as a free cloud service so that it can be accessible to more people like students and children, according to … continue reading
An early preview of Google’s new Android Emulator is available for developers to try out. The emulator will be a part of Android Studio 2.0, and it aims to help developers test out their apps. The emulator allows users to test their apps with the latest Android versions on different screen sizes and configurations beyond … continue reading
