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AppWizard

September 10, 2026

Venture builder Improbable backs AI business messaging app with $10M

Improbable, a UK tech company, has launched an AI messaging application called Bolter to improve business processes, following a significant investment from the company. Founded in 2012, Improbable has shifted focus from gaming to becoming a venture builder, introducing Bolter as its third product in 2023, after the blockchain solution Somnia and the AI tool Kallikor. Bolter enables non-technical users to automate tasks using plain text and features AI agents that collaborate on task planning and delegation. It routes requests to the most suitable AI model and emphasizes European sovereignty in developing messaging platforms to compete with US tech firms. Improbable's CEO, Herman Narula, acknowledges the competitive landscape but believes in the value of their mixed human and AI agent approach.

Winsage

September 10, 2026

CVE-2026-85880 and CVE-2026-81963: Microsoft Patches Two Actively Exploited Windows Zero-Days

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday on September 8, 2026, addressed two critical Windows privilege escalation vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-85880 and CVE-2026-81963, both with a CVSS score of 7.8. CVE-2026-85880 is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC), allowing attackers with low-privilege local access to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. CVE-2026-81963 involves improper link resolution in the Windows Update Stack, enabling similar privilege escalation. Both vulnerabilities require no user interaction and have been actively exploited prior to the patch release. CISA added them to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 8, 2026, with a remediation deadline of September 22 for U.S. federal agencies. CVE-2026-85880 affects various Windows 10 and Server versions but excludes Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. CVE-2026-81963 impacts newer Windows platforms, including Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. Microsoft released security updates for both vulnerabilities on September 8, 2026, and organizations are advised to prioritize these updates. Security teams should monitor for signs of privilege escalation and unusual SYSTEM-level activities related to these vulnerabilities.

BetaBeacon

September 9, 2026

Arm’s new CPU cores and GPUs for Android chips promise ‘desktop-class’ games, more AI power

Arm has introduced new C2-Ultra and C2-Pro CPU cores with a 15% increase in single-thread performance and 12% faster app launches. The CPUs feature local AI integration, eliminating the need for a separate NPU or TPU. The Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU offers "desktop-class" performance with AI-native graphics, delivering a 14% performance boost and supporting Unreal Engine 5 "MegaLights." These advancements will debut in Xiaomi's 18 Fold phone initially.

Tech Optimizer

August 18, 2026

Oh no, not another one! Databricks buys Electric

Databricks has acquired Electric, the developer of PGLite and the Electric Sync Engine, to enhance its Postgres capabilities for lakehouse and edge environments. PGLite offers lightweight Postgres instances for low-latency access, while the Electric Sync Engine enables real-time synchronization of distributed state to a central Lakebase. Electric was founded in September 2021 and has raised funding from various investors. Its flagship product, PGLite, has seen a rise in weekly downloads from 1 million to 13 million. Electric also offers open-source products including Electric Agents, Electric Streams, and Electric Sync. Databricks previously acquired Neon in May 2022 to support serverless Postgres solutions. The integration of Electric's technology aims to enhance collaboration and scalability for agentic applications.

Tech Optimizer

July 23, 2026

Optimizing PostgreSQL on Azure directly in Visual Studio Code

Poor database performance can lead to missed SLAs, delayed releases, customer dissatisfaction, and lost revenue. Microsoft has enhanced PostgreSQL on Azure, transforming it into a fully managed platform that meets enterprise demands. Azure Database for PostgreSQL and the new Azure HorizonDB offer significant performance improvements, with HorizonDB being three times faster than self-managed PostgreSQL. The PostgreSQL extension for Visual Studio Code integrates performance management into development workflows, providing tools for managing PostgreSQL throughout its lifecycle. Key features include a server metrics dashboard that displays performance indicators, Azure Advisor recommendations for actionable insights, improved query plan visualization, and AI-assisted query analysis. The extension also enhances schema design and query formulation experiences, ensuring secure and governed interactions with PostgreSQL. Azure HorizonDB is in public preview, designed for AI-native workloads. These advancements aim to reduce friction, enhance clarity, and enable faster actions for enterprise teams managing PostgreSQL at scale.

Tech Optimizer

June 26, 2026

EDB launches agentic Postgres AI with governance tools

EDB has introduced new features for its Postgres AI platform, including an agentic database and converged analytics capabilities, allowing enterprises to run AI agents alongside transactional workloads on a unified PostgreSQL foundation. The platform includes governance tools that position control mechanisms at the data layer and integrates AI processing with operational data, enabling businesses to connect live records with AI systems without transferring sensitive information. The agentic database can monitor over 200 metrics, identify issues, suggest changes, and apply fixes automatically based on user-defined policies. It consolidates various data types through a single SQL interface, significantly accelerating database tuning processes and enhancing application performance. EDB has also expanded its analytics capabilities with a zero-ETL architecture for real-time analysis and large-scale warehousing. EDB PG AI for ClickHouse targets real-time analysis, while EDB PG AI for WarehousePG focuses on historical analysis at petabyte scale. The platform claims up to 30 times faster query performance compared to legacy systems and improved scaling efficiency. EDB's platform integrates vector search and retrieval for AI agents, demonstrating lower query latency and higher retrieval accuracy than competitors. NTT East is using EDB PG AI for AI-driven network operations, while the governance feature manages agent access at the data querying point using native Postgres roles and row-level security. The platform can be deployed on-premises, in hybrid environments, or across cloud infrastructures, with partnerships including Dell, IBM, Nvidia, Red Hat, and Supermicro.

Tech Optimizer

June 6, 2026

Azure HorizonDB Enters Public Preview: Web IQ Already Powers Copilot and ChatGPT

Microsoft announced the public preview of Azure HorizonDB, a fully managed PostgreSQL-compatible database designed for agentic AI workloads, during Microsoft Build 2026 in San Francisco. HorizonDB features a "database-as-logs" architecture, allowing for sub-millisecond multi-zone commit latency and independent scaling of compute and storage. It incorporates a Rust-based storage engine, native DiskANN vector search, and in-database AI model invocation. Additionally, Microsoft launched Web IQ, a web-grounding API layer integrated into Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI's ChatGPT, which provides passage-level structured evidence objects rather than full documents. Web IQ is model-agnostic and aims to enhance information density and reduce costs. Both services are currently in limited availability, with HorizonDB open for preview signups across five Azure regions.

Tech Optimizer

June 6, 2026

Supabase Raises $500M at $10.5B to Accelerate Lead in Agentic Infrastructure

Supabase has secured 0 million in Series F funding, raising its post-money valuation to .5 billion. The funding round was led by GIC, with participation from investors including Accel, Y Combinator, Craft, Felicis, Peak XV, Coatue, Stripe, and Salesforce Ventures. This follows a Series E round just seven months prior, bringing the total capital raised to over 0 million. Supabase's user base has more than doubled since the Series E, with a 600% year-over-year increase in databases. The platform currently has over 250,000 customers and has seen a 370% growth in customer adoption for its Supabase for Platforms service. Supabase has also released a preview of Multigres, an open-source scaling layer for Postgres, which is available under the Apache 2.0 license. Founded in 2020, Supabase serves over 9 million developers and offers a comprehensive backend solution.

Tech Optimizer

June 5, 2026

Supabase Raises $500M Series F

Supabase has secured 0 million in a Series F funding round, raising its post-money valuation to .5 billion and bringing its total funding to over 0 million. The round was led by GIC, with participation from existing investors including Accel, Y Combinator, Craft, Felicis, Peak XV, and Coatue, as well as new investments from Stripe and Salesforce Ventures. The funds will be used to enhance Supabase's infrastructure and launch Multigres, an open-source horizontal scaling layer for Postgres. Supabase, founded in 2020 by CEO Paul Copplestone, provides a comprehensive suite of backend infrastructure tools for developers.

Winsage

June 3, 2026

Microsoft Brings AI Agents Directly Into the Windows Terminal

Microsoft has released Intelligent Terminal 0.1, an open-source variant of Windows Terminal that includes native agent functionality. It can be installed via the Microsoft Store or WinGet and operates alongside the existing Windows Terminal. Intelligent Terminal allows users to troubleshoot issues directly within the terminal by interacting with an AI agent that understands the terminal context. The tool features a persistent agent pane for seamless interaction, with GitHub Copilot CLI as the default agent, though it supports any ACP-compatible agent. Automatic error detection is included, providing users with relevant error context and potential fixes. An agent management panel helps users oversee multiple agents and their statuses. The Command Palette has been updated to facilitate agent interactions without disrupting the workflow. Microsoft plans to evolve Intelligent Terminal based on community feedback, with its GitHub repository open for contributions. The release also marks the phasing out of Terminal Chat in Windows Terminal Canary, while the mainline Windows Terminal remains unchanged.