Firecracker

Netlify announced it has migrated its Edge Functions from V8 isolates to AWS's Firecracker MicroVMs, claiming performance improvements of up to five times. The move combines Firecracker's lightweight virtualisation with V8 isolates running inside the microVMs, aiming to reduce cold start times and improve reliability for serverless edge workloads. The change has drawn attention among developers interested in edge computing and serverless infrastructure performance.

Firecracker sellers in Sadar Bazar, Delhi, are drawing big crowds as shoppers look ahead to Diwali 2026, with both wholesale and retail buyers browsing the market's full range of crackers. Sadar Bazar is one of Delhi's largest wholesale hubs for fireworks, and videos showing prices and stock are attracting wide attention online ahead of the festival season.

India and Pakistan are preparing to face off in cricket's Hong Kong Sixes, with the short-format tournament drawing attention for its fast-paced, entertaining style. Organisers and commentators describe the event as inspiring, and any meeting between the two arch-rivals generates major interest among fans, who follow the fixture closely despite its exhibition-style, six-a-side format.