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A closer look at Grafana k6 browser: alignment with Playwright, modern features for frontend testing, and what's next

Over the years, we’ve seen our community embrace Grafana k6 browser as a key component of their frontend testing strategies. By helping collect frontend web vitals, capture custom metrics, and simulate user actions like clicking buttons or completing forms, the module offers teams a deeper understanding of performance and availability from their end users’ point of view.

Inside the InfluxDB 3 Plugin Ecosystem

Companies today face growing pressure to manage and analyze massive flows of time series data, from IoT sensors to cloud-native infrastructure. Storing this information is relatively straightforward. The greater obstacle is keeping it useful and consistent while balancing a wide range of tools and modern technology platforms that continue to evolve.

Anatomy of a Pull Request Generator

Argo CD has built a number of Generators to support various scenarios that developers need when using Argo CD and Kubernetes. In this post, I’ll be discussing the Pull Request Generator. A Pull Request Generator is an Argo CD Application Set deployment type that is configured to “watch” a Git repository for Pull Requests (PRs). Whenever a new PR is submitted that matches the specified filter, Argo CD applies the manifests from the referenced repository and path.

What the 2025 DORA Report Teaches Us About Observability and Platform Quality

The 2025 DORA State of AI-Assisted Software Development Report delivers a critical insight for technology leaders: AI is fundamentally an amplifier, not a solution. It magnifies the strengths of high-performing organizations with robust observability while exposing the dysfunctions of struggling ones. For organizations that have rushed to adopt AI coding assistants all while expecting immediate productivity gains, this finding demands a strategic pivot.

When BGP becomes UX: The inside story of a SaaS routing decision gone wrong (or right)

Most operations teams trust their green dashboards. If the internal monitoring says everything is healthy, the app must be fine, right? But as the Internet keeps proving, what’s green inside the firewall can look red for customers outside of it. Sometimes, a single change in how web traffic moves can suddenly slow logins, disrupt websites, or hurt business results, even if everything looks fine inside.

7 ways AI agents are transforming software delivery

For most teams, the slowest part of delivery isn’t writing code, it’s everything that happens after: automated tests, manual reviews, bug fixes, final approvals, and the long wait for deployment. The longer these phases run, the more expensive and painful late fixes become. As AI makes it easier to generate code at scale, those bottlenecks only get bigger.

RFID Technology: Transforming Retail Through Invisible Intelligence

Walk into a store, grab what you need, and simply leave-no lines, no scanning, no fumbling with payment apps. This isn't science fiction anymore. Radio Frequency Identification technology has quietly revolutionized how we shop, creating experiences that feel almost magical while simultaneously generating unprecedented insights into consumer behavior.

Exploring Smarter Approaches to Online Marketing

Online marketing continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by shifting consumer behavior, advances in technology, and increased competition across every industry. Businesses that want to stay relevant must adapt to smarter approaches that emphasize personalization, efficiency, and measurable outcomes. Traditional methods of simply placing ads and hoping for clicks no longer provide consistent results. Instead, successful marketers now focus on strategies that blend creativity with data-driven insights.

A Simple Explanation of How to Go from Vulnerability Management to CTEM Cybersecurity In 2026

Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is a structured framework for identifying, assessing, and reducing security exposures across an organization's entire attack surface. Unlike traditional vulnerability management, which focuses on known CVEs and periodic scans, CTEM provides ongoing visibility into real-world threats and enables security teams to prioritize risks based on actual exposure.

How to Set Up a Public Live Webcam? A Simple Guide

Public live webcams are one of the most engaging ways to connect places and people in real time. Whether it's a scenic city square, a monument, a mountain lodge, or a sports arena, a camera live streaming platform lets you share the experience with viewers worldwide. Travelers check live cams to see weather before visiting, fans watch stadium feeds for behind-the-scenes action, and communities love watching their favorite locations come alive. With modern cloud-based solutions, you no longer need complex servers or expensive infrastructure - you can go live in minutes and stream securely at any scale.