2017-05-23 13:44
Amazon Web Services sets a lure for Java programmers
Amazon Web Services has long offered an SDK to make it easier to access its web services from Java. Now it has another lure for Java programmers: James Gosling, the father of Java.
2017-05-23 13:00
Be wary of fake WannaCry fixes
When the WannaCry malware hit, many users were scrambling for fixes -- but some of the proffered solutions were actually just more malware, in disguise.
2017-05-23 12:00
Connecting with work from the road? Here's how to stay safe
Every company has workaholics who can’t leave their duties behind when heading out on vacation. They're kind of worker who, if the hotel doesn’t have Wi-Fi, will rush to the closest coffee shop or eatery to stay connected, check email and jump ont
2017-05-23 12:00
Microsoft's P language is aimed at where cloud, AI, and IoT meet
Microsoft is positioning its P language as a solution for asynchrony in a world where this capability is becoming increasingly vital for the cloud, artificial intelligence, and embedded systems.
2017-05-23 11:30
Raspberry Pi roundup: Free Googlage for all, jamming out on the Pi, and Deskberry Pi
I confess, I don’t receive the MagPi magazine – which is a shame for a print enthusiast like myself, because it looks like a handsome and skillfully made publication. It’s also a shame because I could have received a new AIY projects kit from Goo
2017-05-22 23:55
SAP has designs on new government business
Steve Ballmer's latest hobby, USAfacts.org, cast a spotlight on the effectiveness of local, state and federal governments when it launched in April. Its easy-to-read dashboards allow ordinary citizens to compare government's performance of its core mis
2017-05-22 21:57
No, Windows XP didn't fuel WannaCry
The global WannaCry attack that started 10 days ago touched just a handful of Windows XP PCs, a security expert said Monday, contradicting the narrative that the aged OS was largely responsible for the ransomware's crippling impact.
2017-05-22 21:26
The LG X Venture is a rugged, durable smartphone with a killer battery
The LG G6 might have IP68 water resistance and rounded corners that reduce the risk of cracking, but it’s not exactly rugged. Its all-glass enclosure begs for careful handling and at $650 for an unlocked model, you probably don’t want to bring it o
2017-05-22 20:30
GitHub sets up a developer tools store, releases GraphQL API
GitHub today unveiled its GitHub Marketplace, a store for developers to purchase development tools. The goal is to help developers find integrations and quickly use them.
2017-05-22 12:00
How Google’s cloud is ushering in a new era of SQL databases
In 2005 when Google was a $6.1 billion business, the database that underpinned the company’s primary cash cow – it’s AdWords online advertising platform that accounted for more than 95% of its revenue – was not keeping up with the growth of the