The database that refused to die: How Postgres survived its own creators

Stonebraker essentially abandoned Postgres in the mid-1990s. But instead of fading into obscurity, the codebase was salvaged by a fiercely-dedicated volunteer community that bolted on standard SQL ...
techtimes

Microsoft Unveils Project Solara: AI Agents to Replace Platforms, OS via Chip-to-Cloud Tech

During the Build 2026 event, Microsoft unveiled its upcoming and experimental projects. One, in particular, has caught the attention of many, and it's none other than "Project Solara." Microsoft's ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft’s Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps

Microsoft has been deeply committed to the growth of generative AI technology in recent years through its now-fragmented partnership with OpenAI. At Build 2026, the company remains all-in on AI, and ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Devs Weigh In on Visual Studio Database Tools

A 34-vote social media poll showed 44.1 percent support for adding more database tooling options to Visual Studio, with 41.2 percent opposed and 14.7 percent choosing "Either way." Several responses ...
PC World

Microsoft’s secret ‘Windows K2’ project aims to fix what users hate most

PCWorld reports that Microsoft’s secret “Windows K2” project aims to address major Windows 11 complaints through performance improvements and user experience enhancements. Key improvements include a ...
ZDNet

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
IGN

Microsoft Reveals Project Helix Features at Next-Gen Xbox GDC Talk, Alpha Versions to Be Sent to Devs in 2027

Microsoft has revealed early features of Project Helix, its next-gen Xbox, while confirming plans to send alpha versions of the hardware to developers in 2027. At a 30-minute GDC 2026 keynote attended ...
IGN

Microsoft Shows 'Sneak Peek' of Xbox Hardware Following Next-Gen Project Helix Console Confirmation

Microsoft has posted a set of "sneak peek" photos showing work-in-progress hardware, following last week's confirmation it was building Project Helix, its next-generation PC and Xbox hybrid console. A ...
Forbes

Microsoft Confirms SQL Zero-Day Security Vulnerability—Here’s The Fix

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Microsoft Security Response Center has confirmed that a SQL Server elevation of ...
The Verge

Microsoft teases its next Xbox, says ‘Project Helix’ will play PC games too

The new Xbox boss Asha Sharma revealed the codename as one of her first big announcements. The new Xbox boss Asha Sharma revealed the codename as one of her first big announcements. is a senior ...
Mashable

Microsoft confirms Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox console: What we know

Project Helix has been confirmed as the codename for Microsoft's next-gen Xbox gaming console. Credit: Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images After a big shakeup at Microsoft's gaming division, ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft’s new 10,000-year data storage medium: glass

Archival storage poses lots of challenges. We want media that is extremely dense and stable for centuries or more, and, ideally, doesn’t consume any energy when not being accessed. Lots of ideas have ...