Oracle has released version 26 of the Java programming language and virtual machine. As the first non-LTS release since JDK ...

Oracle uses JavaOne 2026 to launch JDK 26 and argue that Java can stay relevant in the AI era by building on its traditional strengths in performance, language evolution, and enterprise stability.

Critics call Garry Tan’s gstack just a bunch of text files. They’re right — and that’s exactly why the future of agentic development looks like Markdown.

The current OpenJDK 26 is strategically important and not only brings exciting innovations but also eliminates legacy issues like the outdated Applet API.