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Tech Optimizer

June 20, 2026

pgEdge Announces ColdFront for PostgreSQL, Seamlessly Uniting AI, Analytical and OLTP Workloads

pgEdge ColdFront is a data tiering solution for PostgreSQL that allows seamless access to hot and cold storage without changing application code, reducing storage costs by up to 90%. The cold tier is writable, enabling operations like UPDATE and DELETE on archived rows using standard SQL commands. ColdFront automatically migrates older data to Apache Iceberg in Parquet format, compatible with S3-compatible object stores, while maintaining full accessibility through a single Postgres table name. It enhances performance with the DuckDB vectorized columnar engine, achieving 10-100x faster analytical performance on cold data. ColdFront simplifies data management by automating the movement of cold data to cost-effective storage, addressing challenges like increased storage costs and operational complexities. It allows for compliance tasks, such as GDPR deletion requests, to be executed with a single SQL statement. Key features include a directly writable cold tier, no application changes required, open-source operation, automated partition lifecycle management, cost-effective operations, and distributed access in multi-master clusters. ColdFront is beneficial for sectors like SaaS, IoT, and regulated industries, and is currently available as a production-grade beta, set to be integrated into pgEdge Cloud in the second half of 2026.

Tech Optimizer

June 20, 2026

How Five PostgreSQL Optimizations Sped Up Our Dashboard

The dashboard operates on a Django monolith with PostgreSQL and is transitioning to ClickHouse for denormalization. The initial p50 metric was 0.7 seconds, but the p95 was 8 seconds, which was reduced to 1 second. Observability tools were established to monitor performance, and slow HTTP requests were identified using OpenTelemetry traces. Optimization techniques included late joining, asynchronous counting, creating a PostgreSQL replica for read operations, and improving full-text search. Denormalization was explored to enhance filtering performance by creating composite indexes. The production stack was upgraded to PostgreSQL 18, which provided incremental performance improvements. The final p95 value achieved was 1 second, below the target of 3 seconds.

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.

AppWizard

June 19, 2026

These crucial Google services on Samsung phones may be waiting for you to update

Google has begun rolling out updates for the Android System SafetyCore (version 1.0.925574157), Android System WebView (version 149.0.7827.91), and Google Play Services (version 26.22.33) on Samsung devices. Users must manually update these apps by navigating to the Settings menu, locating the Apps section, and selecting "App details in store" for each app. The updates are available for devices running One UI 8.5 and One UI 9 in India, with uncertain availability in other markets.

Tech Optimizer

June 19, 2026

Looking Ahead to Postgres 19

Postgres has introduced new functionalities, including UPDATE and DELETE FOR PORTION OF, enhancing temporal use cases. The expansion of RANDOM() temporal functions is attributed to Paul Ramsey and Greg Sabino Mullane. Version 19 includes performance improvements in the planner and executor components, with contributions from Tom Lane. Key enhancements include refinements in anti-joins and semi-joins, constant folding optimizations, incremental sorting with append paths, enhanced aggregate processing prior to joins, improved join selectivity computation, and more comprehensive function statistics. These changes allow Postgres to better understand query structures, reducing unnecessary processing. The visibility of memoization in EXPLAIN has improved, sort performance has benefited from radix sort, and foreign key constraint checks have become faster. The COPY FROM command can now utilize SIMD instructions. Postgres 19 offers a range of improvements for application developers, operators, performance enthusiasts, and those building on Postgres, including enhanced graph queries, refined SQL syntax, improved window functions, better upsert behavior, REPACK CONCURRENTLY, advancements in autovacuum, improved monitoring capabilities, and new hooks. The release is still in beta, providing an opportunity for testing applications, migration, extensions, execution plans, and maintenance workflows.

AppWizard

June 19, 2026

Don’t be put off by its name—Rizz Dungeon: Skeleton Key to My Heart is actually a very fun dungeon crawler with a unique spin

Rizz Dungeon: Skeleton Key to My Heart is a new dungeon-crawling game developed by the creators of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. Players control Taffy, a character who uses charm and wit to recruit monster girls instead of relying on combat. The game features unique character dynamics where each monster girl has preferences that affect their performance in battle. Players can engage in strategic party arrangements to enhance stats and navigate social interactions during gameplay. Additionally, players can participate in sleepovers with monster girls to deepen friendships or explore romantic connections through dialogue choices. The game features vibrant pixel art and a whimsical aesthetic, contrasting with traditional dark dungeon themes. Rizz Dungeon is set to be released on September 17.

AppWizard

June 19, 2026

The new Epic Games Launcher might not suck so much thanks to ‘ground-up’ rebuild with 5–6.5x improved performance—still a long way to catch up with Steam

User sentiment towards the Epic Games Store is largely negative, with many gamers recognizing its shortcomings. A significant update is planned that includes a complete redesign of the launcher, promising a five times faster cold start time and a 6.5 times quicker restoration from the system tray. The update will also introduce new features such as personalized game recommendations, quick-access categories, tailored product detail pages, and patch notes on the storefront. Additional enhancements include community forums, player profiles, private messaging, voice chat, game-independent parties, cross-region game gifting, publisher-funded coupons, and a tool for assessing game compatibility.

AppWizard

June 19, 2026

4 security upgrades in Android 17 you didn’t know about, but will be glad to have

Google's Android 17 update is being deployed to Pixel devices, introducing new features such as multitasking bubbles, expanded dark theme controls, and a revamped screen recording interface. Key user preferences from a poll indicate that 32% favor multitasking app bubbles, while other features received varying levels of support. The update includes App Memory Limits to prevent excessive RAM usage by apps, enhancing performance. It also restricts apps from scanning local networks without explicit permission, improving user privacy. Additionally, Android 17 tightens restrictions on dynamic code loading to strengthen malware protection and implements Certificate Transparency protections by default for secure HTTPS connections. Overall, these changes aim to enhance performance, security, and user experience.

AppWizard

June 19, 2026

Epic Games unveils Launcher V2 in re-attempt to topple Steam, says redesigned storefront is up to 6.5x faster — promises player profiles, user reviews, universal controller support, and much more

Epic Games is developing Epic Games Launcher V2, which will feature a complete internal overhaul to improve speed and expand its features. Key improvements include a complete reconstruction of the store, in-store Patch Notes, player reviews, a performance increase making the store 5 to 6.5 times faster, and universal controller support. The redesigned storefront will offer personalized game recommendations based on user preferences and will enhance game pages with more curated content. These updates will be released alongside updates to Fortnite.

Winsage

June 19, 2026

I tried Microsoft’s region-locked PC Manager and now I wish everyone could use it

Microsoft PC Manager is a free application for Windows 11 that optimizes system performance by consolidating various tools and options into a cohesive interface. It has been in development for over two years and is set for general release in 2024, but it remains limited to a select audience and is not officially available in all regions. Users have found workarounds to access the app despite these regional restrictions.