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Java 8 Gets 2014 Release Date as Java 7 Patches Continue It's safe to say that Java 7 didn't go quite as smoothly as Oracle wanted since multiple major security flaws have been exposed since its release. Oracle's not taking any chances with the much-anticipated Java 8. They've recently announced a newly delayed March 2014 release date. |
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Are You Ready for Wearable Computing?Wearable computing isn’t a new concept, but as we watch newer wearable products enter the market, it's interesting to see what this means to testers. Rajini Padmanaban looks at the core factors in the success of a wearable computing product and how they affect testers and their testing efforts. | 
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Should You Work for a Corporation, a Tech Startup—or Freelance?Some are arguing that today's tech industry job market is experiencing such a boom that it's becoming increasingly difficult for job candidates to decide where they should even apply. We take a look at the pros and cons of working for companies of all sizes—and even working for yourself. |
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Is Bitcoin Digital Currency REAL Money? Introduced in 2009, Bitcoins are termed open source crypto-currency. Bitcoins are not backed by a government, central bank, or the FDIC—and when shares of the Bitcoin recently jumped over the $100 mark, many people started asking a lot of questions. |
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JavaScript's Popularity in Mobile Development Continues to RiseContinuing its language domination in the mobile app development world, JavaScript can now be used to update native iOS and Android apps thanks to a new hybrid model on the market. JavaScript remains a top programming language, and it doesn't look like the trend will change any time soon. | 
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ISP Injects Ads into Paying Subscribers’ Web ContentBanner ads were showing up along the bottom of popular websites such as Bing, Apple, eBay and Amazon. It turns out the cable operator was allowing an outside company to inject the ads into the pages. What does it mean if webpage requests are vulnerable to code inserted by a third party? |
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How the User Experience Replaced Functionality in Mobile DevelopmentWe take a look at what an impressive user experience entails today, compared to the lighter expectations of users in the past. Obviously your device or mobile app needs to work or function properly, but don't stop there when striving to truly engage and impress your customers. |
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Don’t Forsake BlackBerry DevelopmentBlackBerry has fallen far from its once lofty status as one of the top (if not the top) mobile operating systems. But recent numbers, a warm response to BlackBerry 10, and some smart choices made by RIM mean you might need to start developing for BlackBerry again. | 
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