Optimizing metadata performance for web-scale applications Buried low in the software stack of most applications is a data engine, an embedded key-value store that sorts and indexes data. Until now, data engines—sometimes…

How to use callbacks in Java A callback operation in Java is one function that is passed to another function and executed after some action is completed. A callback can be executed…

Deno adds package.json support Deno 1.31, the latest version of the Node.js rival runtime for JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly, adds package.json support. The new feature is one of several improvements designed to…

Cloud-based quantum computing lets startups compete with Goliaths Back in the days when I was working with “supercomputers,” it was clear to me that these beasts capable of producing high MIPS (million…

Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtree is officially in development One of 2022’s biggest games, Elden Ring, is getting what looks to be its first major expansion: DLC content titled Shadow…

Microsoft opens up PC Game Pass to 40 new countries in big subscription push Microsoft is bringing a preview of its PC Game Pass service to 40 new countries today. The preview…

Gmail’s client-side encryption is now available to more businesses Google has announced that Gmail’s client-side encryption mode is now generally available for businesses and educational organizations, after it launched in beta last…

Aventon Abound is an electric cargo bike with a lot of flexibility — and a great price Aventon announced a new electric cargo bike, the Abound, which the California-based company describes as…