SQLite

Bunny Database has launched in public preview, offering a managed SQLite-compatible database service designed to bridge the gap between complex self-managed VMs and expensive DBaaS platforms. Built on a fork of libSQL, it features a serverless-like architecture that spins down when idle to save costs while utilizing 41 global regions to minimize latency via data locality. Key features include one-click deployment, SDK support for major languages like TypeScript, Go, and Rust, and a pay-as-you-go pricing model based on actual reads, writes, and storage. The service emphasizes developer experience with integrated metrics, a database editor, and seamless integration with edge computing environments like Bunny Edge Scripting. During its preview phase, the service is free to use, allowing for up to 50 databases per account.

A security researcher discovered a hidden SQLite database in Instagram's mobile files entitled com.instagram.IGDWellBeingDatabase. It contains a 'url_blackhole' table listing thousands of malicious domains classified as phishing or spyware. The researcher found that Instagram uses this local blacklist to block redirects from popular URL shorteners like t.co and tinyurl.com.