Co-founder & Editor
Taranpreet Singh
Taranpreet is a co-founder of Notifire and leads the publication's AI desk. He covers releases from frontier labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Meta), open-source model launches, agent frameworks, RAG architectures, and the developer tooling that surfaces around them. His briefings emphasise what's actually shipping versus what's a research preview.
Areas of coverage
- PostgreSQL
- Data platforms
- Analytics
- Streaming systems
- Tech business
Recent briefings by Taranpreet
Tech
New Scenes Add Depth to Black Flag
Actor Matt Ryan, who voices Edward Kenway, has confirmed he filmed new scenes for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake. The new content is intended to add more emotional weight and depth to the main character's personal conflicts and overall journey in the popular game.
Tech
Starlink Could Soon Be Your Mobile Carrier
SpaceX is reportedly planning to launch a Starlink-branded mobile network to compete with major US carriers. While some experts are skeptical, the move could significantly disrupt the telecommunications market if it succeeds.
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Giant Battery Swap Network Coming for Electric Trucks
Battery giant CATL and Octopus Energy are building a massive network to swap electric truck batteries in minutes. The project aims to support over 300,000 trucks in Europe, tackling the problem of long charging times for freight.
Tech
Swift 6.4 Update Can Make Apps 4x Faster
The latest Swift 6.4 beta can make URL parsing up to four times faster. The update also brings better C language integration and improved testing tools, helping developers build more efficient and reliable apps for the Apple ecosystem.
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Scammers Are Using AI to Fake GTA VI Access
Scammers are using AI to create convincing fake websites offering early access to Grand Theft Auto VI. These sites trick users into downloading malware that steals cryptocurrency and banking credentials, targeting the game's massive hype.
Tech
FCC Sued for Hiding Chairman's Encrypted Messages
An advocacy group is suing the FCC, claiming it's hiding Chairman Brendan Carr's encrypted Signal messages. The lawsuit alleges the agency is concealing documents related to DOGE's influence, raising concerns about government transparency.
Data
New Silk Runtime Slashes ClickHouse Latency
ClickHouse has released Silk, a new open-source C++ runtime. It uses advanced techniques to dramatically lower query latency and improve performance, making the database more efficient for demanding workloads.
Tech
How One Rust Core Can Power Many SDKs
Companies are building a shared software core in Rust to power SDKs in many languages. This approach, used by Temporal, saves development time and ensures consistent features across platforms.
Data
Keep Your Old PostgreSQL Database Secure for Longer
A new service from PGX offers security patches and bug fixes for old, unsupported versions of PostgreSQL. This helps companies that can't upgrade stay secure and maintain data integrity without a costly migration.
Tech
The Future of Package Tracking Is a Smart Sticker
Samsara has launched a smart, single-use Bluetooth adhesive label for packages. The Samsara Tracking Label provides near-real-time visibility into a shipment's location, making it easier than ever to track deliveries from dispatch to destination.
Data
Visa Cut Data Reporting From Days to Seconds
Visa built a conversational AI agent using ClickHouse and LibreChat to analyze payments data. The new system turns multi-day reporting tasks into sub-second queries, saving each user up to 10 hours of work every week.
Tech
YouTrack Now Groups Customers for Smarter B2B Support
JetBrains' YouTrack Helpdesk now lets support teams group customers by company. This allows for custom rules, service levels, and agent assignments for each client, streamlining B2B support operations.
Tech
Ukraine Open-Sources Captured Russian Military Technology
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has launched TrophyLab, a new platform open-sourcing intelligence on captured Russian military hardware. Verified allies can access technical data, schematics, and even request physical samples to develop countermeasures.
Data
New Benchmark Tests Snowflake vs. ClickHouse on Cost
A new benchmark, CostBench, offers an end-to-end cost and performance comparison of Snowflake and ClickHouse Cloud. The analysis helps engineering leaders choose the right platform for real-time analytics by looking beyond just query speed.
Tech
AI Is Now Conducting Video Job Interviews
A Stockholm startup just raised $4M for its hiring platform where AI agents conduct video interviews. The company combines AI screening with short-form video profiles, aiming to create a TikTok-style experience for recruitment.
Tech
A New Self-Hosted Alternative to Frame.io
A new open-source tool called Shumai offers a self-hosted alternative to Frame.io. It helps creative teams manage files, projects, and feedback, giving them more control over their workflow and data.
Tech
NASA Launchpads Are Too Old for Modern Rockets
A new report finds NASA's Kennedy Space Center infrastructure is too old to support the growing number of launches from SpaceX and Blue Origin. This bottleneck could delay critical missions and impact the entire space-tech industry.
Tech
Valve Releases Its Gaming OS for Any PC
Valve has officially released its gaming-focused operating system, SteamOS, for any PC hardware. The move creates a viable alternative to Windows for PC gaming and gives developers a new, standardized Linux platform to target.
Data
Skip the Extra Servers, Run Python in BigQuery
Google BigQuery now lets developers run custom Python code directly within the data warehouse. This simplifies complex data analysis and machine learning tasks by eliminating the need to manage separate computing infrastructure for Python scripts.
Tech
US Space Force Just Ran a Secretive Space Drill
The US Space Force and Rocket Lab quietly launched a satellite from New Zealand in a rapid-response military drill. The exercise tests the ability to quickly deploy space assets during a crisis, with little to no advance notice.