An anonymous reader quotes ZDNet: While Sun open-sourced some of Java as long ago as November 2006, actually using Java in an open-source way was… troublesome. Just ask Google about Android and Java. But for Java in the enterprise things have changed. On September 10, The Eclipse Foundation announced the full open-source release of the…

A lot of people may be looking for cheap true wireless headphones, but if you’re looking for something with top-notch sound, this is the list for you. …read more Source:: CNet

Google’s next flagship is definitely on its way. Keep tabs on the other rumors about the Pixel 4 and 4 XL. …read more Source:: CNet

The new Cosmos VR headset does away with Lighthouse base stations and the hassle of setup. Oh, and it’s modular, too. …read more Source:: CNet

Richard Stallman posted a new update today on his personal site. “I want to respond to the misleading media coverage of messages I posted about Marvin Minsky’s association with Jeffrey Epstein.” The coverage totally mischaracterised my statements. Headlines say that I defended Epstein. Nothing could be further from the truth. I’ve called him a “serial…

In the world of surfing, the equipment available is as diverse and varied as the enthusiasts themselves. Different boards are optimized for different conditions and styles, and the industry continues to innovate towards ever greater performance. [DARK-labs] aim to bring data analysis into the field to help create boards personalised to the individual. The goal…

schwit1 shared this article from Space.com (which includes a really cool video): The European launch provider Arianespace — best known as the manufacturer of the heavy-lift Ariane 5 and the future Ariane 6 — has a plan to make its future rockets more competitive in a tight launch industry. As you might guess from looking…

MIT joins a fascinating field that already includes Vantablack. …read more Source:: CNet

Plant-based/meat-free entrees are coming to major fast-food chains including White Castle, KFC, Del Taco, the Cheesecake Factory, and Subway. There’s just one problem, argues an opinion piece by a certified nutritionist at NBC News: “these offerings aren’t actually any healthier.” The Impossible Whopper, for instance, not only has comparable caloric and fat levels as its…

The BBC reports that Kickstarter has been accused of “union-busting” after firing three employees: Taylor Moore, the company’s head of comedy and podcasts, tweeted that he and another employee were fired on Thursday, while tech and design lead Clarissa Redwine was fired last week. All three were heavily involved in the formation of a Kickstarter…