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Beyond Embedded: How DuckDB v2.0 Shifts Architecture Toward Distributed Network Capabilities

DuckDB Labs has previewed DuckDB v2.0, codenamed "Cyanoptera." This release includes over 10000 commits and introduces a client/server mode, enabling network connections. Improvements also encompass extension portability, advanced data types, and a new parser. Performance enhancements include asynchronous I/O and storage optimisations. General availability is expected in fall 2026. By Olimpiu Pop

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Samsung Showcases Gaming Ecosystem, Next-Gen Lineup at Gamescom 2026

On Aug. 25, Samsung Electronics announced its participation in Gamescom 2026, held from Aug. 26 to 30 in Cologne, Germany, to present a comprehensive gaming ecosystem spanning PC, console, and mobile…

  • Samsung exhibits gaming ecosystem at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany.
  • Odyssey Zone features 6K gaming monitor, 4K 240Hz OLED monitor, and glasses-free 3D monitor.
  • Galaxy Zone showcases mobile devices powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.

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