What is J2ME?

J2ME J2ME (java 2 mobile edition), a java-based runtime platform created by sun microsystems, allows java application to run on embedded device, such as cellular telephones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME also is a competitor to the microsoft .NET Compact framework. The J2ME provides a robust, flexible environment for applications running on consumer devices, … Read more

What is JSF?

JSF The java Server Faces (JSF) is a new framework for building Web application by using Java. Java Server Faces consist of the following features: Easily configuration page navigation Standard extensible user interfaces widgets (like hyperlinks, buttons) for: User input validation Easy error handling java bean management Event-handling internationaliation support  

what`s new in java SE6 ?

java SE6 The new java SE 6 comes with lots of improvements ti the existing packages with number of new methods and interfaces added to it. The new version of API supports various new features. Enhanced collection framework dynamic compilation Support for Internationalization Database Security web services Desktop Improvement System Tray Splash Screen Swing Updates … Read more

View from India: Electronics sector seizes opportunity for economic growth

The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered an acceleration of India’s digital ambitions. Covid-19 has put India’s digital journey on a fast track. “On the positive side, the pandemic has given better visibility to contactless payments and mobile commerce. Companies have cut down on work-related travel. Remote working is encouraged. Consequently, India has registered 30 per cent … Read more

Amazon to analyse emotions with new Halo fitness band

Amazon is preparing to enter the health wearable business with the launch of a fitness band that listens to a person’s voice in order to analyse their emotions.   The forthcoming device will be part of a subscription service called Halo. The band reportedly won’t have a screen or deliver any notifications like other fitness … Read more

Train operator displays social distancing capacity by measuring carriage weight

English train operator Southeastern has begun providing data on how busy its services are based on the weight of passengers in the carriage.   The loading data is being shown on its website next to each service, letting people make a decision about whether to board crowded carriages or wait for the next train. The SeatFinder … Read more

UK’s new contact-tracing app heads to Isle of Wight for fresh trials

The Government had previously developed another app with the same purpose that was ditched due to technical problems encountered when it was installed on iPhones. Development then switched to the new app that uses a Bluetooth-based system, developed collaboratively by Google and Apple. At the end of July, Northern Ireland launched its own contact-tracing app – … Read more

Routing app traffic data used for real-time emissions insights

Apps such as Google Maps or Nokia’s Here platform routinely capture detailed information as motorists use the GPS technology to plan and navigate routes. And according to new research, this data could be invaluable for researchers and planners who need to better understand traffic flows on busy roads. Current emissions data from road transport is collated from … Read more