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DuckDB Quack: Client/Server Protocol over HTTP for Multi-User Analytics

DuckDB has recently announced Quack, a new remote protocol over HTTP that lets multiple DuckDB instances connect to and work ...

AWS adds database features and license options aimed at simplifying agent deployment

The announcements add built-in durability for Amazon ElastiCache for Valkey and a new bring-your-own-media option for Amazon ...
Tech Times

Azure HorizonDB Enters Public Preview: Web IQ Already Powers Copilot and ChatGPT

Azure HorizonDB enters public preview at Microsoft Build 2026 alongside Web IQ, a Bing-rebuilt AI grounding API already ...
Tech Times

SQLite Beats Cloud Queues for AI Agent Orchestration, Obelisk Engine Creator Claims

Durable workflow engine Obelisk argues a SQLite file plus Litestream backup can replace Amazon SQS and RabbitMQ for AI agent workflows and tenant-isolated pipelines. The open-source, pre-release ...