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PostgreSQL 18 to boost OLTP performance, but misses AI readiness The upcoming version of PostgreSQL 18, the latest release of the popular open-source database due later this month, will introduce performance-enhancing features, promising significant gains for online transactional processing (OLTP) workloads. However, according to industry experts, PostgreSQL 18 falls short in AI readiness despite rapid proliferation. PostgreSQL has become a go-to database for … Apple Hebbal opens this Tuesday, September 2, in Bengaluru Apple today previewed its newest store in India, Apple Hebbal, located in the technology capital of Bengaluru. The Arc Pro B50 gives me hope that Intel isn’t giving up on GPUs Intel currently has a zero percent market share of desktop graphics cards, according to Jon Peddie Research. And that’s hardly the company’s only issue — a few years of bad news was capped off by kissing the ring and giving a 10 percent stake to the US government . But the latest Arc GPU has given me a tiny sliver of hope that someone will step up to Nvidia’s monopoly. It’s the Arc Pro B50 , and … Kids turning to AI tutors outside of school Most kids are now back in classrooms, but some say they’re not getting enough tech training, so they’re turning to AI tutors. Google Is Fined $3.5 Billion for Breaking Europe’s Antitrust Laws European Union officials accused the American tech giant of using its size and dominance to undercut rivals in the online advertising market. YouTube’s NFL Broadcast Will Test Platform’s Ability to Handle Live Sports YouTube’s live broadcast on Friday night of the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers game is set to be a major test of the platform’s programming ambitions. Sorry, Hybrid Haters, Porsche's 2025 911 Carrera GTS Gamble Paid Off Incredibly 911 fans may have been horrified when Porsche said its iconic sports car was getting electrified, but the new GTS is no ordinary hybrid. Just How Accurate Is The Heart Rate Monitor In The Apple Watch? Wondering if the Apple Watch really nails your heart rate readings? Its sensor is surprisingly reliable, though not quite doctor-level precise. Intel: Latest news and insights Intel is hoping for a turnaround under its new CEO, Lip-BuTan. Intel’s Q1 2025 revenue was $12.7 billion, flat year-over-year. While its Client Computing Group (CCG) revenue dropped 8%, the Data Center and AI (DCAI) segment showed an 8% increase, driven by Xeon volume. Intel is pushing its Gaudi 3 AI accelerators and report that it’s on track for volume production of its Intel 18A process technol… Google adds Gemini to its on-prem cloud for increased data protection Google has announced the general availability of its Gemini artificial intelligence models on Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), making its generative AI product available on enterprise and government data centers. GDC is an on-premises implementation of Google Cloud, aimed at heavily regulated industries like medical and financial services to bring Google Cloud services within company firewalls rat… 10 questions for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam prep Technical IT professionals could benefit from an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification on their resume. These 10 questions can help gauge your exam readiness. Certified Scrum Master Exam practice questions and answers Want to get Scrum Master certified? Think you're ready for the exam? As a final prep, tackle these 80 Scrum practice exam questions to solidify your knowledge. Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge might look like an iPhone 17 Pro The rumor mill just churned up a purported render of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Edge, and it only adds to speculation that the super-slim phone will look like the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro. The renders, shared with Android Headlines by reliable leaker OnLeaks, show a device with slim bezels and a prominent rear camera bar housing […] Columbia tries using AI to cool off student tensions Can AI help "smooth over" discussion on abortion, racism, immigration, or Israel-Palestine? Columbia University sure hopes so. The Verge has learned that the university recently began testing Sway, an AI debate program currently in beta. Developed by two researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, Sway matches up students with opposing views to chat one-on-one about hot-button […] |
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