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Tech Optimizer

October 10, 2026

Supabase Announces $150M in New Funding and Turso Acquisition

Supabase has secured 0 million in funding led by GIC, with participation from Alphabet's CapitalG, IronArc, and SquarePeg. This follows a million Series F round four months earlier. Supabase has acquired Turso, a platform for managing databases for agentic workloads, to enhance its product development and provide liquidity for employees. The company is adding over 1 million users and 4 million databases monthly, with 70% created by AI-driven tools, reflecting a 600% year-over-year increase in databases. Turso's architecture allows for on-demand provisioning of databases in public cloud and BYOC setups. Glauber Costa, founder of Turso, will become Head of Agentic Services at Supabase. Supabase, established in 2020, supports over 13 million developers with a comprehensive backend solution.

AppWizard

October 10, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is developed by Mojang and Double Eleven, published by Xbox Game Studios and Mojang. It is available on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PS5, with a release date of September 29, 2026, priced at £24.99. The game serves as an accessible introduction to the action RPG genre, targeting younger audiences, particularly Minecraft fans. It features a semi-open-world structure, allowing exploration of various areas, but the main quest line and side quests can be completed in approximately seven to ten hours. Combat mechanics are straightforward, with rapid loot acquisition and a system that can frustrate players due to hidden stats. The narrative involves ill-intentioned Illagers and lacks variety in quests. The game includes a co-op mode for up to four players and cross-platform online play, but players cannot transfer offline characters online. The Deluxe Edition includes additional content such as a Soul Cape, hero skins, and access to DLC packs.

Tech Optimizer

October 10, 2026

DBtune autonomous optimization blows PostgreSQL bottlenecks away

DBtune, a startup based in Malmö/Lund, Sweden, was founded in 2020 by Dr. Luigi Nardi as a spin-off from Stanford University and Lund University. The company focuses on enhancing PostgreSQL's capabilities through autonomous database optimization technology and has raised .4 million in a seed round from various investors in July 2023, with support from the Wallenberg Foundation and Vinnova. DBtune's technology utilizes agentic AI for optimizing PostgreSQL databases by tuning server parameters, optimizing indexes, and monitoring autovacuum processes. The release of DBtune version 4.0 incorporates machine learning and AI to dynamically adjust server parameters and suggest optimal indexing strategies. The platform identifies and ranks potential index opportunities based on workload and provides recommendations for new indexes and maintenance of existing ones. A case study with Midwest Tape demonstrated a 10.8x performance improvement in database query runtime after employing DBtune for performance tuning. Benchmarking tests showed a transaction throughput increase of 87% during initial optimization, with a further 17% improvement on an already optimized system. Disk I/O activity was reduced by 43%, and WAL generation decreased by 23%. Dr. Nardi emphasizes the need for AI-driven optimization to manage the complexities of PostgreSQL databases and rising cloud costs, suggesting that significant code adaptations will be necessary for achieving fully autonomous PostgreSQL.

Tech Optimizer

October 10, 2026

How Telangana’s MeeSeva migration to open source could make governments rethink software costs

In April 2026, Telangana's MeeSeva platform migrated from the Oracle database to the open-source PostgreSQL database after 15 years of reliance on Oracle. This transition aimed to reduce annual costs of approximately ₹10 crore associated with Oracle licensing and maintenance. The initiative began in 2023, and the migration was executed with less than four hours of downtime, processing around 80,000 transactions daily. The migration involved over 85 microservices, three Oracle servers, and 1,939 tables, with the process automated by the Ora2Pg tool, which handled 60-70% of the transition. The migration cost was below ₹10 lakh, and after the switch, MeeSeva processed nearly 200 million transactions without data loss. The new architecture includes automatic failover capabilities to minimize disruption.

Winsage

October 9, 2026

Microsoft’s AI-Powered Windows Strategy: 5 Things To Know

Microsoft has transitioned its Execution Containers capability into general availability, creating a secure environment for AI agents on Windows 11. Nvidia's CEO praised Microsoft's MXC architecture as a revolutionary foundation for application development. Organizations are increasingly relying on managed service providers to navigate AI tools. The general availability of Microsoft Execution Containers allows organizations to define access for AI agents, with real-time policy enforcement. The open-source MXC library integrates across Windows, macOS, and Linux, helping manage agent interactions and mitigate risks. Microsoft is enhancing the Copilot experience with hybrid intelligence features and revamping Windows Search for better performance. Preorders for new Copilot+ PCs powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark technology are open, with shipments starting on October 16. Device partners like Dell, HP, and Lenovo are also launching AI PCs on the same date. Later this year, Dell and HP will introduce Nvidia’s DGX Station technology to enable local running of frontier-class AI models on Windows devices.

AppWizard

October 9, 2026

Googlebook Phone Pairing Update Rolls Out Android 17 Pixels

Google has identified a first-time setup timing issue that caused connectivity problems for users pairing their phones with new Googlebook laptops. This issue is not related to hardware malfunctions. A fix is being rolled out via a Google Play Services app update, which began this week, addressing the setup sequence and ensuring the QR code clears correctly for phone recognition. Supported devices running Android 17 can pair successfully, but some users may still experience issues if the update hasn't reached their devices. Samsung Galaxy phones, including the latest models, are not yet compatible, and a fix for these devices is expected in the coming weeks. The update is free and delivered through Google Play Services.

AppWizard

October 9, 2026

Thousands of cheap Android phones shipped with ad-fraud malware

Researchers from Bitdefender have discovered that thousands of inexpensive Android devices are preloaded with malware called "Midnight Mimosa," which generates fraudulent advertising revenue. This malware is embedded in the device firmware before the first power-up, making it impossible for users to uninstall. It operates with system-level privileges, allowing it to install or remove applications without user consent and to download additional code. The malware primarily aims for financial gain through advertising and click fraud, while also gathering information about devices. Bitdefender has detected this malware on thousands of devices across over 150 countries, with the highest concentrations in Mexico, France, and Italy, followed by the United States, Germany, Brazil, and Spain. Many affected devices are low-cost, white-label, or counterfeit models, often sold online. The malware stealthily installs legitimate-looking applications that display ads in invisible windows, generating ad impressions without user awareness. Bitdefender identified at least 32 disguised applications and found 13 apps in the Google Play Store with similar ad-fraud code. The source of the malware remains unidentified, but some affected firmware was signed with certificates from Shenzhen Zediel, a Chinese company. The researchers suggest that the malware could have been introduced at various stages of the supply chain, potentially by manufacturers or intermediaries.

BetaBeacon

October 9, 2026

The Wind Waker HD ported to Android – Zelda remaster from Wii U runs without an emulator

Classic Nintendo game The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD has been unofficially ported to Android smartphones, allowing players to extract files from their own game image and compile the code directly on their device. The mobile version features support for Vulkan, on-screen buttons, external controllers, gyroscope-assisted aiming, resolution settings, save state slots, and alternative graphics drivers for devices with Adreno. Users need Android 11 or newer, an ARM64 processor, Vulkan 1.1 support, and 2 GB of free space to run the game, along with an image and keys for the American or European version of the game.

Winsage

October 8, 2026

Microsoft confirms a Windows update can close games that use AC-3 audio

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue related to a Windows update (KB5124010) released on September 22, 2026, which has caused unexpected closures of various games that rely on AC-3 audio decoding. This issue affects Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2, while server editions remain unaffected. The problem primarily impacts legacy applications that depend on Windows' built-in audio decoding, particularly older PC games using the Dolby Digital codec for pre-rendered cutscenes and licensed soundtracks. Microsoft has confirmed the issue but has not provided a list of affected titles, workarounds, or a resolution timeline. The status remains unchanged as of October 7, and the issue persists regardless of user action.

Winsage

October 8, 2026

Microsoft Stocks Rise as Windows Pulls AI Off the Cloud

Microsoft is distributing artificial intelligence (AI) workloads between local Windows PCs and the cloud, with shares rising approximately 0.3% to 1.39 as of October 8. The strategy involves executing tasks on devices while using cloud resources for additional computing power. Microsoft has announced the general availability of Execution Containers to enhance security for AI agents. The upcoming Surface Laptop Ultra will support models with over 120 billion parameters, available on October 16, and Microsoft is introducing a 137-billion-parameter MAI Code model utilizing compression techniques. Microsoft shares are trading at 10.1% below the GF Value estimate of 1.09, indicating a valuation cushion. The company aims to reduce reliance on cloud services while enhancing Windows and developer offerings to create new revenue streams.