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

SAN FRANCISCO — A new benchmark is needed to measure Java's performance, according to designers and some sellers of silicon-based Java accelerators. The need is made more pressing by Java's increased ...

When considering a benchmark to determine the overall performance of a Java application, the impact of byte code execution, graphics and native code execution varies depending on the nature of the ...

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.