Oracle releases Java26, with new Java Verified Portfolio

At the JavaOne conference today, Oracle made a series of announcements related to a new Java Verified Portfolio (JVP) and new JDK Enhancement Proposals (JEPs).

Xbox just removed half the excuses developers use for skipping the platform

Microsoft says devs can now get a working Xbox development setup in about 30 minutes, alongside new free tools designed to support cross platform development.
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Windows 11 KB5079387 Hits Release Preview Channel With File Explorer and Display Improvements

Windows 11 KB5079387 preview adds File Explorer improvements, display updates, and reliability fixes in builds 26100.8106 and ...

Microsoft Shows 'Sneak Peek' of Xbox Hardware Following Next-Gen Project Helix Console Confirmation

Series renewal.
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Xbox Reveals New Details On 'Project Helix' Next-Gen Console, Says Devs Will Get It In 2027

It's now been confirmed that an "alpha" version of the next-gen Project Helix hardware will be shipped to developers in 2027, ...

Custom AMD silicon powers Project Helix and FSR Diamond boosts visuals

Microsoft has revealed the first technical details about Project Helix, its next Xbox console, including a custom AMD chip ...

.NET 11.0 Preview 2 delivers asynchronous runtime

Asynchronous programming with async and await has existed in .NET for years. Now Microsoft is delivering a new runtime environment for asynchronous execution.
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Microsoft announces Experiences + Devices leadership changes

Rajesh Jha, Executive Vice President, Experiences + Devices, and Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, shared the below communications with Microsoft employees this morning. RAJESH JHA MESSAGE Subject: ...