Oracle released Java SE 10 today – March 20, 2018. This is the first release under their new six-month release schedule. Lots of good, new stuff in there, such as a consolidated JDK environment, new local variable types and application data class sharing. Exciting!
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Amazon HQ2 20
Amazon just announced the short list of 20 cities for their HQ2. Let’s go Pittsburgh!
Net Neutrality Fight Missing FANGs
Why are the big tech companies (Facebook, Amazon, NetFlix, Google, etc) silent on the current attack on Net Neutrality? Net Neutrality is clearly a good thing for everyone, so why o why are these companies backing off the fight?
From A(mazon) to Z(eppelin)
Some details emerged today about Amazon’s “floating warehouses” and drone delivery ideas, which were originally patented back in 2015. Crazy interesting stuff. Jeff Bezoz and Amazon are certainly not shy about pushing the envelope.
Google Buys LeapDroid
LeapDroid is a decent Android emulator. Google just bought them. Seems like a small news item, since LeapDroid only started in 2015, but the implications are big.
No More Tofu – NOTO
Noto stands for “No Tofu” or “No More Tofo.” While you might think it’s my latest frustration with a healthy diet, it’s actually the name for Google’s latest attempt to wrestle over 800 natural languages into a single, universal font.
Digital Strategy – Disruption
Boyle Software is not alone in recognizing and promoting the fact that only companies with a clever digital strategy will survive. Every company, in every industry, in every country, needs a digital strategy – yesterday!
Tim Cook on Irish and EU Taxes
Here is an interesting “Message to the Apple Community in Europe” from Tim Cook…
Thirty-six years ago, long before introducing iPhone, iPod or even the Mac, Steve Jobs established Apple’s first operations in Europe. At the time, the company knew that in order to serve customers in Europe, it would need a base there. So, in October 1980, Apple opened a factory in Cork, Ireland with 60 employees.
Independence Day 2016
In addition to hot dogs and hamburgers, this year we’re celebrating America’s Independence Day by donating to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Federal Tax ID# 26-0086305.
Android Full-Disk Encryption is Weak
Android devices running on Qualcomm chips are at serious risk of being cracked. Apparently unlike iOS devices, Android devices store full-disk encryption keys in software, software that can be cracked – easily.