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A SQL statement for attaching a session to a remote database and routing queries there.

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Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 3 source(s), led by product launches, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 52%.

8Hacker News·8/17/2026framework_update
DuckDB Previews v2.0 with Server Mode, VARIANT, and New Engine Features
DuckDB has previewed version 2.0, codenamed Cyanoptera, which introduces a new SQL parser, a new default storage format, a reworked C API, and several breaking changes. The release also emphasizes DuckDB as a server, adding Quack-based client/server connectivity, CONNECT for remote execution, triggers, VARIANT enhancements, asynchronous I/O, and improved observability.
8Anthropic News·5/5/2026product_launch
Anthropic launches financial services agent templates and Microsoft 365 add-ins
Anthropic is releasing ten ready-to-run agent templates for financial services tasks such as pitchbook creation, KYC review, model building, and month-end close. The update also expands Claude into Microsoft 365 apps and adds new connectors and MCP app support so agents can use governed real-time enterprise data and embedded tools.