Android will soon run Linux apps better, and that's great for Google's PC plans

Google has a much-needed fix to improve the performance of graphical Linux apps on Android. Here's what's changing and why it ...
PC Magazine

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10

The latest Lenovo Legion iteration to cross our desks, the Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (starts at $2,909.99; $3,559.99 as tested) is physically redesigned from the Gen 9, and makes the leap to Nvidia’s ...
PC Magazine

Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LW)

The latest gaming laptops are never cheap, prioritizing pure graphics power over affordability. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 (starts at $3,299.99, as tested) is a fitting example, leveraging a monster ...
GitHub

Fatal Exception: java.lang.NullPointerException Attempt to invoke virtual method 'int android.graphics.Bitmap.getWidth()' on a null object reference

Fatal Exception: java.lang.NullPointerException: Attempt to invoke virtual method 'int android.graphics.Bitmap.getWidth()' on a null object reference at com.google ...
InfoQ

Java 25 Introduces Stable Values API for Deferred Immutability and Improved Application Startup

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Ramya Krishnamoorthy shares a detailed case ...
appuals.com

Fix: DaVinci Resolve “GPU Initialization Failed” Error

The error “GPU Initialization Failed” in DaVinci Resolve occurs when the software fails to access a required graphics API, such as OpenGL, CUDA, Vulkan, or in ...
WHNT

SPEC Delivers SPECviewperf 15 Benchmark with New Graphics APIs and Workloads, Support for New Application Versions

GAINESVILLE, Va., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), the trusted global leader in computing benchmarks, today announced the availability of the ...
VentureBeat

Google introduces Firebase Studio, an end-to-end platform that builds custom apps in-browser, in minutes

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Google has heated up the app-building space, today rolling out a ...
Android

Google to require all Android 16 phones to use the Vulcan API

Summary: Android 16 will require devices to support Vulcan’s new Host Image Copy feature. This will improve gaming and 3D graphics performance, and reduce stuttering. It’s not hard to see why; this ...