DuckDB 2.0 LTS adds remote connections, async I/O and agent mode
The Cinnamon Teal release expands DuckDB beyond its in-process roots while introducing a first-class VARIANT type and a new extensible SQL parser.
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Meta pauses Muse sharing after researchers find discoverable conversation links
Researchers said thousands of shared Muse conversations could be located through passive DNS records, prompting Meta to suspend the feature while it reviews the design.
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How Hilbert space became the mathematical arena for quantum possibilities
The abstract framework unifies competing formulations of quantum mechanics by representing a system's possible outcomes as a single vector.
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Waymo's expanding robotaxi fleet tests how cities adapt to driverless cars
More than 4,000 autonomous vehicles across 15 US cities are turning a long-running technology experiment into an everyday urban encounter.
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Smart-TV owners seek simpler screens as updates, ads and privacy worries mount
Some technically experienced viewers are disconnecting televisions from the internet or hunting for rare non-smart models to regain control of their screens.
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SpaceX reports 161% revenue growth as Starlink and AI operations expand
The aerospace company returned to quarterly profit as its connectivity business grew and its AI division moved into positive operating income.
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Interop 2027 proposals point toward functions, new borders and smarter CSS positioning
Browser makers are considering a new set of coordinated web-platform features that could make sophisticated layouts easier to build consistently.
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iPadOS 27 change disrupts established external-display presentation workflows
An educator says switching apps during AirPlay can expose the iPad screen to an audience and interrupt presenter modes in widely used apps.
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Google Cloud power incident disrupts Revolut and other UK services
A failure in Google Cloud's London region interrupted banking, delivery and court platforms before the provider said service had been restored.
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LIVE COVERAGEHow Hilbert space became the mathematical arena for quantum possibilities
The abstract framework unifies competing formulations of quantum mechanics by representing a system's possible outcomes as a single vector.
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Severe drought declared across six southern English counties after record heat
The UK government escalated the drought status in parts of southern England as reservoirs fell far below typical autumn levels.
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Argentina announces citizenship programme for foreign investors
Applicants would be able to seek an Argentine passport through a $350,000 Treasury contribution or an $800,000 purpose-built government bond.
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Wildlife theme selected for next Bank of England note series
Four native species will become the central images on redesigned sterling notes after a large public consultation.
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