InfoQ

Hardwood Promises High-Speed JVM Apache Parquet Processing with Zero Mandatory Dependencies

Hardwood, the project Gunnar Morling kick-started handling of Parquet files in Java, reached version 1. Its multi-threaded approach and zero mandatory external dependencies promise a simpler, more ...

Former Microsoft dev built a 2.5KB Notepad clone with zero AI features

Plummer is the man who claims to have created some major Windows features, including the original Task Manager application. Now, the YouTuber and retired developer shared ...

Exclusive: Chainguard extends Repository scanning and policies to Java, Python and containers

Secure software supply chain solution provider Chainguard Inc. today expanded its Chainguard Repository product with malware ...
Ars Technica

For the 2nd time in weeks, Microsoft packages laced with credential stealer

Dozens of cryptographically verified open source packages from Microsoft were compromised late last week to add advanced credential-stealing code that was triggered when developers opened them in AI ...
PCGamesN

Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...
The Hollywood Reporter

DIRECTV Sets Sights on Genre-Specific Streamers With Curated Packages Organized by Interest

The streaming service is able to bring costs down by giving customers more of what they want and less of what they don't. By Erin Lassner E-Commerce Writer If you purchase an independently reviewed ...
Autoblog

Rivian R2 Launch Package Adds $2,500 in Features at No Extra Cost

One of the perks is lifetime access to Autonomy+, allowing the Rivian R2 Performance to drive hands-free. Rivian’s projected volume seller, the all-new R2, is currently open for reservations, with the ...
New York Post

LA28 rolls out luxury Olympic hospitality packages — with prices topping $100K

Suddenly, $500 for a ticket to the Olympics doesn’t sound so bad. Organizers for LA28 just rolled out a new batch of high-end, all-inclusive hospitality packages with eye-popping price tags. The ...
Transport Topics

Amazon, USPS Strike New Agreement on Package Deliveries

Amazon reached a new agreement with the U.S. Postal Service to retain most deliveries, securing package service for rural customers. The deal keeps about 80% of Amazon deliveries with USPS, more than ...
Reuters

Amazon strikes deal with USPS that maintains 80% of package volume

WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - Amazon.com (AMZN.O), opens new tab on Monday announced it reached a new agreement with the U.S. Postal Service on package deliveries, and sources said the cash-strapped ...
consilium.europa

Council greenlights signing of package of agreements with Switzerland

Today, the Council gave its green light to the signature of a broad package of agreements between the EU and Switzerland aiming to deepen and expand their bilateral relationship. The decision to ...