U.S. tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack

The U.S. military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on ...
TheServerSide

Java, JDBC and Postgres

The first thing you'll learn in this PostgreSQL and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) tutorial is that most developers simply call it Postgres. The two terms are both interchangeable and official. Use ...

Runpod launches Flash to bring AI inference to developers without infra overhead

Developer-centered artificial intelligence cloud provider Runpod Inc. today announced the launch of Flash, a software ...
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Java 25: Oracle’s Big-Tent Release—and a Clearer Roadmap for What’s Next

Oracle’s Java team sat down with me last week for a fast-moving briefing on Java 25 and the broader direction of the platform. The headline: JDK 25 is an LTS release, the second on Oracle’s new ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

New MARTA bus rapid transit to connect downtown Atlanta to BeltLine

MARTA will launch its first bus rapid transit line, the Rapid A-Line, on April 18 to connect downtown Atlanta to the BeltLine. The service uses dedicated lanes and traffic signal technology to move ...
TechSpot

The Windows Command Prompt is getting faster, smarter, and a lot more modern

Something to look forward to: Microsoft released new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds to the Canary, Dev, and Beta channels this week, bringing multiple new features for developers and power users.
Time

The Secret to Stronger Friendships: Ask Better Questions

If you want to feel closer to your friends, you don’t need to overhaul your social life. Instead, experts suggest a small, manageable shift: Ask one deeper-than-usual question the next time you talk.
Ars Technica

Google’s new command-line tool can plug OpenClaw into your Workspace data

The command line is hot again. For some people, command lines were never not hot, of course, but it’s becoming more common now in the age of AI. Google launched a Gemini command-line tool last year, ...
Los Angeles Times

After decades of dreaming, delays, L.A.’s Wilshire subway to Beverly Hills to open in May

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Three new Metro Purple Line stations launching May 8 extend service from downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills, ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
Windows Central

Microsoft just made a command line version of the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 — install and update your apps without a GUI

Microsoft has announced the Store CLI, a command-line interface for managing and installing Windows apps from the Microsoft Store. It's similar to WinGet, except the Store CLI only works for apps that ...