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Google Cloud API Gateway Introduces Streaming Support for Real-Time and AI-Powered Applications

Sergio De Simone — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Google has announced the public preview of streaming support for API Gateway, extending its traditional request-response model to support applications requiring real-time communication. According to Google, this is particularly relevant for AI applications that provide streaming model responses, multi-step agent workflows, and interactive sessions.

By Sergio De Simone

Airbnb Cuts Recommendation Staleness from 2 Days to Seconds with Chronon

Leela Kumili — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:53:00 GMT

Airbnb extended its Chronon feature platform with Push Mode and Near Real-Time Model Transform to update sequence-based recommendation embeddings within seconds. The architecture reduced embedding staleness from nearly two days to under a minute and improved offline NDCG by 1.67%, while online testing increased uncancelled bookings by approximately one-third of a percent.

By Leela Kumili