Google won’t confirm it, but it’s clear that there’s a new version of the Chromebook Pixel on its way.
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Mirantis, Google Team Up on Kubernetes and OpenStack Integration
Mirantis, focused on OpenStack, has announced a new initiative that integrates Kubernetes with OpenStack, letting developers deploy containers on OpenStack in what the company claims takes only minutes. The integration gives developers immediate access to Kubernetes clusters with Docker containers without needing to set up infrastructure. According to Mirantis, developers will be able to seamlessly move entire environments between OpenStack private clouds and public clouds that support Kubernetes, such as Google Cloud Platform.
“Our development work with Google to combine the power of Kubernetes with Mirantis OpenStack makes it easy for developers to manage Docker containers at scale,” said Mirantis CEO, Adrian Ionel. “Kubernetes automates the management of Docker containers, while OpenStack automates the configuration and deployment of infrastructure resources on which those containers run. By using the two technologies together, developers can focus on creating software because their underlying infrastructure just works.”
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IBM, ARM Deliver Starter Kit for Internet of Things
There is no doubt that the Internet of Things (IoT) is emerging as one of the hottest stories of 2015. We’ve already reported on how as it gains momentum, there is a big need for collaboration, open and interoperable tools and standards, and governance. In our recent conversation with the AllSeen Alliance’s senior director of IoT, Philip DesAutels, he stressed the need for interoperability of devices.
Now ARM and IBM have announced a partnership that includes a starter kit for making IoT devices. The ARM mbed IoT Starter Kit, Ethernet Edition, will channel data from Internet-connected devices directly into IBM’s Bluemix cloud platform. “The combination of a secure sensor environment by ARM with cloud-based analytics, mobile and application resources from IBM will allow fast prototyping of new smart products and unique value-added services,” claims ARM. The first products developed using the kit are expected to enter the market in 2015.
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Mozilla Firefox 36 Officially Arrives with Synced Pinned Tabs and HTTP/2 Support
Mozilla has just announced that its latest Firefox browser offering, 36.0, is now out and ready for download in all its glory. It might seem like just another run-off-the-mill version, but there are some features that should raise at least a few eyebrows.
The previous Firefox release was made just a month and a half ago, but that was more than enough time to finish polishing all the cool features that have made their way in. In all fairness, these features were not actually… (read more)
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