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Data
Microsoft Wants to Run Workflows Inside PostgreSQL
Microsoft has open-sourced a new tool for PostgreSQL called pg_durable. It allows developers to run complex workflows directly inside the database, which can simplify system design by removing the need for external orchestration tools.
Taranpreet Singh · 3d ago
Data
Pgpool-II Releases Key Updates for PostgreSQL Stability
Pgpool-II has released maintenance updates across five active versions. The updates provide important bug fixes for teams using the tool to manage high-availability PostgreSQL clusters, ensuring better stability and reliability for database operations.
Taranpreet Singh · 4d ago
Infra
AWS Now Lets You Use DynamoDB On PostgreSQL
AWS has released ExtendDB, an open-source tool that lets developers use the popular DynamoDB API with other databases, starting with PostgreSQL. This offers more flexibility and helps avoid being locked into a single cloud vendor.
Ashish Kale · 6d ago
Data
First Beta for PostgreSQL 19 Released
The first beta for PostgreSQL 19 is now available for download and testing. This early release provides a preview of new features and improvements coming in the next major version of the popular open-source database. It allows developers and IT teams to begin evaluating the update.
Taranpreet Singh · 1w ago
Data
Autobase PostgreSQL Platform Launches Enterprise Edition
Autobase, an open-source PostgreSQL platform, has released version 2.8, introducing a new commercial Enterprise Edition. The existing free version is now the Community Edition. This move provides a new option for businesses seeking managed database solutions as an alternative to traditional cloud-based Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) offerings.
Taranpreet Singh · 1w ago
Data
ClickHouse Unveils Major Product Updates
ClickHouse announced several major updates at its Open House 2026 event. Key developments include deeper integration with Postgres, new data ingestion tools called ClickPipes and ClickHouse Agents, and a partnership with Langfuse for LLM observability. The updates aim to simplify real-time data analytics.
Taranpreet Singh · 1w ago
Security
Critical Drupal Flaw Affects PostgreSQL Sites
Drupal has issued security updates for a highly critical vulnerability in its Core software, tracked as CVE-2026-9082. The flaw affects sites using a PostgreSQL database and could allow attackers to execute remote code, escalate privileges, or access sensitive information. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.
Neeraj Dhiman · 3w ago
Data
New Postgres extension improves data handling
A new version of pg_sorted_heap, a PostgreSQL extension, has been released. It introduces physically sorted storage and integrated vector search. Version 0.14.0 adds official support for PostgreSQL 16 and is now available on the PostgreSQL Extension Network (PGXN) for easier installation and management.
Taranpreet Singh · 3w ago
Data
ChatFeatured boosts AI analytics performance
AI brand discovery platform ChatFeatured migrated its analytics database from PlanetScale Postgres to a Postgres-compatible service managed by ClickHouse. The switch, completed in 30 minutes, reduced complex query times from 2.5 minutes to under one second, significantly improving performance for its AI-powered features.
Taranpreet Singh · 3w ago

The first beta for PostgreSQL 19 is now available for download and testing. This early release provides a preview of new features and improvements coming in the next major version of the popular open-source database. It allows developers and IT teams to begin evaluating the update.

Taranpreet Singh · 1w ago

Autobase PostgreSQL Platform Launches Enterprise Edition

Autobase, an open-source PostgreSQL platform, has released version 2.8, introducing a new commercial Enterprise Edition. The existing free version is now the Community Edition. This move provides a new option for businesses seeking managed database solutions as an alternative to traditional cloud-based Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) offerings.

Taranpreet Singh · 1w ago

ClickHouse Unveils Major Product Updates

ClickHouse announced several major updates at its Open House 2026 event. Key developments include deeper integration with Postgres, new data ingestion tools called ClickPipes and ClickHouse Agents, and a partnership with Langfuse for LLM observability. The updates aim to simplify real-time data analytics.

Taranpreet Singh · 1w ago

Critical Drupal Flaw Affects PostgreSQL Sites

Drupal has issued security updates for a highly critical vulnerability in its Core software, tracked as CVE-2026-9082. The flaw affects sites using a PostgreSQL database and could allow attackers to execute remote code, escalate privileges, or access sensitive information. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Neeraj Dhiman · 3w ago

New Postgres extension improves data handling

A new version of pg_sorted_heap, a PostgreSQL extension, has been released. It introduces physically sorted storage and integrated vector search. Version 0.14.0 adds official support for PostgreSQL 16 and is now available on the PostgreSQL Extension Network (PGXN) for easier installation and management.

Taranpreet Singh · 3w ago

ChatFeatured boosts AI analytics performance

AI brand discovery platform ChatFeatured migrated its analytics database from PlanetScale Postgres to a Postgres-compatible service managed by ClickHouse. The switch, completed in 30 minutes, reduced complex query times from 2.5 minutes to under one second, significantly improving performance for its AI-powered features.

Taranpreet Singh · 3w ago