[ad_1] The ‘cloud-native’ architecture of the last decade is built on a 20-year-old assumption: that state lives in the database, and compute is stateless. If you want to scale, you scale the database vertically (get a larger machine) [1][1] or design the database schema around partition the data and you scale your application servers horizontally …
[ad_1] TL;DR Google is upgrading Android’s Privacy Dashboard with real-time indicators and activity logs for AI assistants like Gemini. The feature will let users see which AI assistants were active and which apps they accessed in the last 24 hours. Google hasn’t announced a rollout timeline yet, but the update could become an important transparency …
[ad_1] Those who use ChatGPT to answer various questions had to turn to other sources on Wednesday. Around 4 p.m. PT, ChatGPT was returning an error for some users. As of 4:30 pm PT, the OpenAI chatbot seems to be back up and running. CNET staffers in Seattle and Sacramento, California, reported that the site …
[ad_1] Lenovo recently confirmed that it is returning to the smartphone market with the launch of an updated Legion Y70 on May 19. Last week, the company teased several key specifications of the 2026 phone, and more details about the device have now surfaced. The Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) will be powered by the Snapdragon …
[ad_1] TL;DR Google has announced a major refresh for all 4,000 emojis on Android. Google will replace the existing flat emojis with 3D ones later this year. When they first arrive, the new emojis will roll out to Pixel devices. Android is evolving, and at the Android Show I/O Edition, Google has taken the time …
[ad_1] Rufus has gone to the kennel. Amazon is replacing its e-commerce AI assistant with Alexa for Shopping, which will be available to all US customers within a week. The new feature will be available to customers using the Amazon Shopping app and website, as well as Echo Show devices. It’s free to use when people …
[ad_1] TL;DR Android 17 introduces biometric authentication for the “Mark as lost” feature, ensuring that even if a thief has your PIN, they cannot disable device tracking or regain access to your phone. Triggering “Mark as lost” now also goes beyond a simple lock, automatically hiding Quick Settings and disabling new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. …
[ad_1] Ring announced security camera upgrades on Wednesday that add higher Retinal 2K resolution to its Ring Spotlight and Ring Floodlight models. These cameras now feature LED-powered panels for illuminating outdoor areas, with higher resolutions and two distinct designs. All other main Ring camera devices have already been upgraded to 2K resolution. First, the Ring Floodlight Cam ($200) …
[ad_1] In the ongoing fight for content and talent, YouTube is pitching itself as the connector between the creators and advertisers — and marketing its creators not just as the future of social media, but also of advertising, TV, streaming, and entertainment more broadly. At the company’s annual advertiser event in New York on Wednesday, …
[ad_1] Campbell Brown has spent her career chasing accurate information, first as a renowned TV journalist, then as Facebook’s first, and only, dedicated news chief. Now, watching AI reshape how people consume information, she sees history threatening to repeat itself. This time, she’s not waiting for someone else to fix it. Her company, Forum AI …
