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

Oracle today announced the availability of Java 26, the latest version of the world's number one programming language and development platform. Java 26 (Oracle JDK 26) delivers thousands of ...

Java 26 brings AI, security, and performance updates, while Oracle’s new Java Verified Portfolio aims to simplify enterprise stack management and reduce risk.

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26 is strategically important and not only brings exciting innovations but also eliminates legacy issues like the outdated Applet API.

Java has endured radical transformations in the technology landscape and many threats to its prominence. What makes this technology so great, and what does the future hold for Java?

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.

JetBrains offers many new features for Java in its IntelliJ development environment and the Koog agent framework.