Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are now available for delivery and in-store pickup at most global locations following the pre-order period. Wait times range from 2-3 weeks for Pro models to 3-4 weeks for Pro Max in the U.S., though same-day pickup remains available at many Apple Store locations worldwide. Prices start at $1,199 for the Pro and $1,299 for the Pro Max, representing a $100 increase from previous models.
Uber developed a context-aware retry mechanism to prevent retry storms that amplify failures across service dependencies. Traditional retry strategies apply retries uniformly regardless of error origin, causing localized outages to cascade into stack-wide incidents; the solution uses error ownership and retry budgets to limit retries only at the service where errors originate, reducing load amplification.
Rdap-Java is a lightweight ~5KB Java 11 library for checking domain availability and registration status via RDAP protocol. It supports over 1,200 TLDs with automatic server discovery, IDN/Punycode handling, and built-in failover mechanisms as a modern alternative to legacy WHOIS queries.
The Boox Picco, a pocket-sized e-reader with a 3.97-inch e-ink display and Android OS, launched at $99 and is already selling out. The device joins a growing trend of compact e-readers that prioritize portability while offering features like warm/cool lighting and microSD card support.