Eclipse embraces Java microservices initiative

From InfoWorld: MicroProfile, which provides a technology blueprint to outfit enterprise Java for microservices deployments, has become an Eclipse Foundation project.

Now known as Eclipse MicroProfile, the effort makes it easier for developers to use Java technologies and APIs to build...

Apple's committed to 'great desktops,' Tim Cook tells employees

From CNET: Tim Cook is apparently trying to dispel the feeling that Apple has abandoned the desktop.

Though the company released an overhauled MacBook Pro laptop in October, it's been years since much of its Mac lineup of desktops has been updated. That has led to pessimism among the Mac faithful...

BlackBerry to open autonomous vehicle research center in Canada

From CNET: BlackBerry didn't disappear along with the abbreviation PDA. It's actually a major supplier in the automotive industry with its QNX secure operating system, and now, it's opening a whole research center devoted to autonomous-car software development.

BlackBerry will open its Autonomous...

ARM tackles server compatibility issues with Allinea acquisition

From InfoWorld: ARM has a big problem -- it rules in smartphones and tablets but hasn't broken into servers and supercomputers. ARM servers are devalued partly because many applications don't work with the chips.

But ARM has acquired Allinea Software with the hope of partially resolving the...

Samsung could look to LG for phone batteries after Note 7 debacle

From CNET: Samsung seems to be doing everything within its power to avoid a repeat of the great Galaxy Note 7 battery crisis of 2016.

That might even include buying in batteries from LG, according to a Reuters report published on Monday.

Samsung currently sources its phone batteries from Samsung...

Apple to appeal EU's $14.5B fine, calls itself 'convenient target'

From CNET: When the European Union slapped Apple with a $14.5 billion tax fee in August, CEO Tim Cook called it "political crap."

This week, the tech behemoth is fighting back in the form of an official appeal, Reuters reports.

"Apple is not an outlier in any sense that matters to the law," Apple...

LG G5 | Reports

Modularity is an interesting topic when it comes to electronics. In the desktop computing world, this is practically an assumed fact. Users can choose their parts, whether processors, memory, storage options, or video cards according to their application and budget. Enthusiasts can throw top of the line parts into their rigs, while those looking for the necessities can make a much more budget build. However, even better is the fact the cheaper...

Cooler Master MasterBox 5t Review (Page 1 of 4)

Happy Holidays! As we move towards the Christmas season, the first thing many people begin to think about is buying a present for that special someone. Being somewhat of a procrastinator, I have yet to do any Christmas shopping, and with such limited time in front of me, panic has begun to set in. As many shoppers do for their loved ones, they try to find a personalized gift, which sometimes is easier said than done. If you are anything like...

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