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Neoclouds, sovereign AI and Postgres: The new operating model for regulated enterprises
Tech Optimizer
June 20, 2026

Neoclouds, sovereign AI and Postgres: The new operating model for regulated enterprises

Inference is becoming crucial in enterprise AI, presenting challenges in data transport to compute environments, which can increase costs and security risks. Enterprises aim to maintain data integrity and avoid multiple copies. Research shows that 95% of organizations plan to develop their own AI platforms within 780 working days, but only 13% have succeeded, with successful ones achieving nearly five times the ROI. Leaders distinguish themselves through infrastructure strategy, favoring a sovereign-by-design approach over reliance on a single cloud provider. Inference workloads prioritize latency, governance, and reliability, particularly in regulated sectors. Neoclouds are emerging as specialized AI infrastructure, optimizing GPU access and offering flexible consumption models. Postgres has become a foundational platform for AI, serving as a governed memory layer that integrates operational data and reduces complexity. Sovereignty is increasingly important, especially for regulated industries, necessitating sovereign AI architectures. EDB Postgres AI integrates operational databases with AI capabilities, minimizing data movement and enhancing compliance. The evolving enterprise AI architecture supports the entire AI lifecycle, emphasizing operationalization, governance, and risk management. Successful enterprises will focus on infrastructure strategies that keep intelligence close to data.
Announcing Lakebase Search: agent-native retrieval built into Lakebase Postgres
Tech Optimizer
June 18, 2026

Announcing Lakebase Search: agent-native retrieval built into Lakebase Postgres

Lakebase Search is a hybrid vector and full-text retrieval system integrated into Lakebase, now in beta on AWS and Azure. It utilizes two Postgres extensions: lakebase_vector and lakebase_text, allowing agents to operate on a single data backend. Agents manage four times more databases than human users and require real-time access to indexed data. The system features a tiered architecture that stores cold data in cost-effective object storage while keeping active data in local NVMe, significantly reducing costs. The lakebase_vector extension offers 32x compression for vectors, allowing a billion vectors to fit into under 10GB of RAM. The lakebase_text extension provides BM25 relevance ranking without high RAM usage. Benchmarking shows that Lakebase Search can efficiently handle large-scale workloads, achieving high recall and low latency with reduced resource requirements compared to traditional architectures. The system allows for continuous search experimentation and dedicated retrieval engines for each agent, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability.
Neon vs Supabase 2026: $1B Deal, Scale-to-Zero
Tech Optimizer
June 14, 2026

Neon vs Supabase 2026: $1B Deal, Scale-to-Zero

Neon and Supabase are two managed PostgreSQL platforms with distinct approaches. Neon adopts a serverless architecture that separates storage and compute, allowing databases to scale to zero when idle and enabling rapid database branching. Supabase, in contrast, provides a comprehensive backend-as-a-service that includes authentication, file storage, real-time subscriptions, and edge functions, all built around PostgreSQL. In 2025, Databricks acquired Neon for approximately billion, motivated by the observation that around 80% of databases created on Neon were generated by AI agents. Post-acquisition, users experienced reduced storage costs and improved pricing structures, although concerns arose regarding Neon's independence. Neon features instant database branching and a scale-to-zero capability, while Supabase offers a fully integrated backend with built-in authentication and storage. Neon operates on a usage-based pricing model, whereas Supabase has a flat-tier pricing structure. Both platforms support the pgvector extension for AI applications, but Supabase is fully open-source and allows for self-hosting, unlike Neon. The developer community recognizes Supabase for its ease of use and rapid application development capabilities, while Neon is praised for its innovative serverless features and cost efficiency. Migration between the two platforms is simplified due to their shared PostgreSQL foundation.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
June 10, 2026

Shueisha Games and poncle announce Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Publisher Shueisha Games, in collaboration with developer poncle, is set to release a multiplayer survival game titled Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton in 2026. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Players will engage in competition using characters from the Jujutsu Kaisen series, facing off against Cursed Spirits and other players, with the goal of being the last one standing. The game supports up to eight players online and includes a single-player mode. Players can earn points through battles, activate "Rule Additions" at 100 points, and participate in one-versus-one duels. There will be over 20 characters to choose from, each with unique skills, and players can unlock new fighters by meeting specific conditions. Special moves from the series can be used strategically, and players can level up in real-time during matches, adapting their skills and builds as they progress.
Paris Hilton is Android’s first icon in residence
AppWizard
June 9, 2026

Paris Hilton is Android’s first icon in residence

The author has a passion for technology and a history of transforming creative ideas into reality, but faced challenges in executing those ideas due to a disconnect between imagination and technical skills. Traditionally, technology has been dominated by engineers, creating a divide between creators and consumers. The author became Android's first icon in residence, which allowed them to explore new tools and innovations, leading to a realization that technology can be accessible to a wider audience. Their role aims to empower more people to see themselves as creators of technology rather than just users.
Tiger Data launches PostgreSQL extension designed for AI agents
Tech Optimizer
June 9, 2026

Tiger Data launches PostgreSQL extension designed for AI agents

Tiger Data has launched a managed PostgreSQL database service called Ghost, designed for AI agents, addressing the limitations of traditional database architectures for autonomous software. The service is now generally available and allows agents to create unlimited databases quickly through a feature called "fast forking." Ghost utilizes Tiger Data's Fluid Storage technology, which employs a copy-on-write storage layer, enabling multiple database instances to share data blocks while charging users only for changed data. The service supports popular PostgreSQL extensions and is positioned as an evolution of PostgreSQL, maintaining its compatibility with the existing ecosystem. Tiger Data has raised 0 million in funding and employs 200 individuals across 25 countries.
Tiger Data Launches Ghost, a Purpose-Built Database Service for the Agentic Era
Tech Optimizer
June 9, 2026

Tiger Data Launches Ghost, a Purpose-Built Database Service for the Agentic Era

Tiger Data has launched Ghost, a database service designed specifically for AI agents, addressing the limitations of traditional databases in supporting AI-driven workflows. Ghost allows for isolated environments where agents can experiment without affecting shared resources, offering unlimited Postgres databases with rapid forking capabilities. It features a cost-effective per-query pricing model and includes a free tier with 100 compute hours per month and 1TB of storage. Ghost is compatible with various MCP-enabled agent harnesses and is built on Postgres, providing a familiar operational model for teams. Comprehensive documentation and deployment resources are available at tigerdata.com.
I turned my Android phone into a 35-tool science kit with one free app
AppWizard
June 9, 2026

I turned my Android phone into a 35-tool science kit with one free app

The Pixel 9 Pro is equipped with various sensors that can measure ambient light, track steps, and navigate maps. Phyphox is an open-source Android application developed by Aachen University that allows users to utilize their smartphone sensors for scientific experiments. It can access sensors such as the accelerometer, gyroscope, microphone, magnetometer, light sensor, GPS, and barometer for real-time data collection and analysis. Users can conduct 35 different tests, including measuring incline, audio spectrum analysis, environmental factors like barometric pressure (e.g., 999.524 hPa), luminance levels (e.g., .177), and color analysis. Phyphox also includes four types of stopwatches and tools for measuring magnetic field strength. The app is available for free on the Google Play Store.
Derelict Star review
AppWizard
June 9, 2026

Derelict Star review

A momentum-based 2D platformer titled "Derelict Star" will be released on April 3, 2026. It is developed by gate and published by Luminous Tree Games. The game emphasizes exploration and skillful navigation over traditional power-ups, encouraging players to master movement mechanics. It features a jetpack mechanic with a speed meter, and the environment consists of various rooms with unique challenges. Checkpoints and fast travel options enhance the exploration experience. The game is verified for Steam Deck and was reviewed on an RTX 3060 laptop with a Ryzen 5 5600H and 16GB RAM.
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