DuckDB 0.14.0 has been released, featuring significant enhancements and new functionalities aimed at improving performance and usability. Key updates include support for new data types, optimizations for query execution, and better integration with various programming environments. This release continues DuckDB's commitment to providing a powerful analytical database for data science and analytics tasks.
PostgreSQL 18 has been released, featuring significant performance improvements through a new asynchronous I/O subsystem, enhanced query execution capabilities, and easier major-version upgrades. The release also introduces new features such as virtual generated columns, OAuth 2.0 authentication support, and improved statistical handling during upgrades, solidifying PostgreSQL's position as a leading open source database solution.