InfoWorld

Abandoned project linking Java, JavaScript makes a comeback

The Detroit project envisioned using JavaScript as an extension language for Java applications. Now it’s being revived with ...
InfoWorld

JetBrains introduces Java to Kotlin converter for Visual Studio Code

Extension that converts individual Java files to Kotlin code aims to ease the transition to Kotlin for Java developers.
PCMag on MSN

Microsoft Continues to Bulk Up Notepad, This Time With Image Support

Why can't it just be a basic text editor?!

Microsoft: Critical Security Issue Found in Windows Notepad

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown ...

Windows 11's Notepad rumored to get image embedding, though it'll have 'minimal impact' on performance — but that's not really the point

Is Notepad getting too bloated these days? If you're of that opinion, you won't like what Microsoft has planned next.
Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code v1.110 Insiders: AI Agents Gain Native Browser Access and Global Instructions

The VS Code 1.110 cycle is putting more 'hands-on' capabilities into chat, led by native browser integration that lets AI agents interact with page elements, capture screenshots, and pull real-time ...