Mark decided to develop a multiplatform game, taking the concept of common code to the extreme. In this episode we discuss his adventures, the issues he encountered and how applicable this really would be in other types of applications such as LOB ones. For links to show notes, please visit talkingkotlin.com or download the App…
We talk to a few folks at Uber Engineering about their adoption of Kotlin in a non-conventional setting where they’re using Buck. We also discuss some of the work they’ve been doing in terms of performance analysis with Kotlin and the differences with Java. This work has been published and available for public access (see…
TL;DR: Forget the iPhone 18 Pro, you can score $1,100 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra when you add a line with an eligible unlimited plan at T-Mobile deal. Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro earlier this week, and for folks who are tempted to try it out: I get it. Even as a representative of…
TL;DR Google TV already lets you use your phone’s touchscreen to remotely control its interface. Google looks like it could be expanding that remote support to work as a gamepad. The company recently implemented a touchscreen gamepad for foldables, and this mode could end up resembling that. Google TV may get the job done when…
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Users are reporting that their Google Nest Hub smart displays are having trouble playing the radio. Some users claim the radio just isn’t working, while others say they’re having problems with buffering and repeats. One report claims that the radio will stop playing after 15-20 minutes. It’s nothing…
The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is one of Ring’s higher-end outdoor security cameras, built for homes that want bright lighting and a robust set of smart features in a single device. It’s also on sale at Amazon right now, which makes this a good time to take a closer look. See the deal at…
Amazon has cut the Anker Soundcore P30i Noise-Canceling Earbuds to $24.99, down from the $49.99 RRP. That saves you $25, a 50% discount relative to the recommended retail price, and puts these earbuds just $1 off the all-time low price. See the deal at Amazon
Amazon has cut $1,400 off the Dell 27 Touchscreen All-in-One Desktop, bringing it down from its $3,499.99 recommended retail price to $2,099.99. That is a 40% discount relative to the RRP, and it is a big drop for a premium all-in-one PC built for work, home use, and shared family computing. See the deal at…
Amazon is bundling the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with a $100 Amazon gift card right now, bringing extra value to a premium smartwatch buy. The package is listed at $699.99, compared with a recommended retail price of $799.99, which works out to a 13% discount. See the deal at Amazon