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- 1Netlify says Firecracker microVMs make Edge Functions five times faster▼5x faster Edge Functions: V8 isolates to Firecracker MicroVMs
Netlify has announced that it moved its Edge Functions from V8 isolates to Firecracker microVMs, reporting a fivefold speed improvement. The company says the change gives functions stronger isolation and better performance for developers running serverless code at the edge. Readers are discussing the trade-offs between the two execution models and what the gains mean in practice.
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Vivo's V80 price in India has been leaked ahead of its expected October 6 launch, with reports pointing to pricing of up to Rs 79,999 and a 10 percent discount for UPI payments. Storage configurations have also been tipped. The phone is expected alongside other Vivo launches, including a model with a 10,000mAh battery and AMOLED display.
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Italian viewers are searching TV8's streaming service as MotoGP coverage peaks around the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. Motorsport coverage reports Jorge Martin opening up about his pole battle with Marc Marquez, with Marco Bezzecchi qualifying fourth. Free-to-air streaming of the sessions is driving interest in how to watch the action live.
- 4PlanetF1 columnist calls for return of V8 engines in F1●PlanetF1 (@Planet_F1): The formation lap was the final straw. Throw these engines in the bin and bring back V8s ASAP, wr
PlanetF1 has published a column by writer Ollie Harden arguing that Formula 1's current hybrid engines should be scrapped and the sport should bring back its old V8 power units. The piece says a recent formation lap was the final straw, reflecting ongoing frustration among some fans about the sound and spectacle of F1's turbo-hybrid era.
- 5Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes●Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmpd0wev8v38o?at_medium=RSS&at_campa
Tickets for the Glastonbury Festival 2027 have sold out in just 42 minutes after going on sale. The festival, held at Worthy Farm in Somerset, remains one of the most in-demand music events in the world, and the speed of this sellout has again highlighted the huge gap between demand and available tickets, with many fans missing out.
- 6Aston Martin Delays First Electric Car to 2033▼Aston Martin’s First EV Pushed Back to 2033 at the Earliest, as Brand Doubles Down on Combustion
Aston Martin has pushed back the launch of its first electric vehicle to 2033 at the earliest, delaying its EV plans by several years. The British luxury marque is instead extending its commitment to combustion-engine models, including V8 and V12 powertrains, citing slower-than-expected demand for high-end electric cars. The move puts the brand further behind rivals such as Porsche and Bentley in the race to electrify ultra-luxury performance cars.