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Django Weblog

Django 6.1 release candidate 1 released

Django 6.1 release candidate 1 is now available. It represents the final opportunity for you to try out the version that offers a harmonious mélange of new features and usability improvements, before Django 6.1 final is released. The release candidate stage marks the string freeze and the call for translators to submit translations. Provided no major bugs are discovered that can't be solved in the next two weeks, Django 6.1 will be released on or around August 5. Any delays will be communicated

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AWS Database Blog

Scale smart, not just big: a practical guide to multi-node Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB 3 Enterprise

With the release of multi-node scaling for Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB 3 Enterprise, clusters can now support up to 15 nodes with distinct roles. You can separate ingestion, querying, and compaction to match your workload’s demands. In this post, we cover when to scale vertically versus horizontally, and how to make the right choice for both stability and cost.

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The Verge Tech

Price-hiked iPads are a little cheaper right now

The iPad Pro M5 is one of the iPads discounted for the sale. | Image: The Verge A number of Apple products got more expensive last month, so we’re happy to find deals wherever and whenever we can. If you’re searching for a high-end iPad, one of the more notable deals currently happening is on the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 with 512GB of storage. Normally $1,699, it’s $150 off at Amazon, costing $1,549.99. It’s $100 off at Best Buy. This is the most premium iPad that Apple sells, with impressive perfo

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iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments

Code found in an iOS 27 beta would allow Apple to put a financed iPhone in "Restricted Mode" if it detects any missed payments, 9to5Mac reports. The finding follows a story from Bloomberg earlier this week claiming Apple is preparing to launch a new "Apple Upgrade" financing program for leasing new devices. iPhones in "Restricted Mode" would reportedly lose access to nearly all apps, except for basics like the Phone app, Settings, and the App Store. It uses a new "App Managed Features" system t

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