Articles by Category: Product_announcements

Meta lets Claude and Codex configure WhatsApp Business via MCP

2026-09-15 22:08
🚀 Meta has introduced a new feature that allows AI coding agents, like Claude and Codex, to configure WhatsApp Business via the MCP server. This aims to simplify the onboarding process for businesses, making it easier to set up customer support, order updates, and promotions on WhatsApp. Developers can now connect their Meta accounts and authorize agents to handle tasks like verifying phone numbers and managing message templates. Learn more about how this can streamline business...
Paul Sawers

AWS agents will suggest your new flights. Code decides what gets booked.

2026-09-15 21:27
AWS has introduced a new Step Functions pattern that integrates AI agents into airline rebooking, while keeping control with code. ✈️ These AI agents can suggest new flight itineraries and draft compensation messages after disruptions. However, any changes require validation through deterministic code before execution. This approach aims to streamline the rebooking process and maintain oversight, ensuring safety and accuracy in operations. Key benefits include reduced manual workload for...
Meredith Shubel

Cisco UCS Manager: Celebrating the legacy, shaping the future with Cisco Intersight

2026-09-15 21:00
Cisco UCS Manager has been a key player in infrastructure management for 17 years. With its end-of-life now confirmed, Cisco Intersight will continue this legacy by offering centralized visibility, automation, and scalability. Stay informed about the important dates related to UCS Manager's transition. #Cisco #UCSManager #Intersight #ITInfrastructure #Automation 📅🔧💻
Jacob Van Ewyk

Bolt is giving developers 50x more compute. But there’s a catch.

2026-09-15 18:47
🚀 Bolt.new, StackBlitz’s AI development platform, is testing a new exchange for developers: more computing power in return for training data. Through the new Forge feature, individual Pro subscribers can access up to 50 times more coding models until October 14. However, this requires sharing anonymized session data for model training. The sessions will aid in developing a trillion-parameter-class open-weight model in collaboration with Arcee AI. This initiative highlights the importance of...
Amanda Caswell

Agents operate, humans govern: Scale your operations and reduce toil with Azure SRE Agent

2026-09-15 16:21
🔧 Engineers can now focus on building systems instead of maintaining them, thanks to the Azure SRE Agent. This tool analyzes telemetry and determines root causes of incidents, even preparing fixes for deployment. 🛠️ With over 3,000 service teams using it, Azure SRE Agent has already handled 1.8 million incidents, streamlining operations and improving response times. Learn more about this innovative approach to incident management! #Azure #SREAgent #DevOps #IncidentManagement #AI
TNS Staff

Scaling Federated Learning Across Docker, Kubernetes, and Slurm with NVIDIA FLARE

2026-09-15 15:00
🌐 Federated learning (FL) can start simply, but managing larger projects introduces complexity. Different environments like Docker, Kubernetes, and Slurm can hinder collaboration. 🔧 NVIDIA FLARE addresses this by separating federation services from job execution. This allows each site to use its preferred infrastructure while maintaining control over data and compute policies. 📦 With FLARE 2.8 supporting Docker and Kubernetes, and 2.9 adding Slurm, organizations can efficiently manage...
Elizabeth Goodman

Elastic Stack 9.4.7 released

2026-09-15 00:00
📢 Exciting update! Elastic Stack version 9.4.7 has been released. Users are encouraged to upgrade for improved performance and fixes over version 9.4.6. For a detailed list of changes and resolved issues, check the release notes. 🔗 Don't miss out on the benefits of this latest version! #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews #UpgradeNow
Source: Elastic Blog
adrian brown

Elastic Stack 9.5.4 released

2026-09-15 00:00
🚀 Version 9.5.4 of the Elastic Stack has been released! Users are encouraged to upgrade from version 9.5.3 to benefit from the latest fixes and enhancements. For a detailed list of changes and issues resolved in this update, please refer to the release notes. #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews
Source: Elastic Blog
adrian brown

The only perfect Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) score in 2026 belongs to Elastic

2026-09-15 00:00
Elastic has achieved a perfect score of 100% in the 2026 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) test by AV-Comparatives. This positions Elastic at the top of the CyberRisk Quadrant, effectively stopping threats before they escalate. Their approach minimizes false alerts and reduces the workload for SOC analysts. 🔒 The EPR test evaluated 50 attack scenarios based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework, highlighting the importance of endpoint prevention in cybersecurity. #Cybersecurity #EPR...
Source: Elastic Blog
Mia LaVada

Perplexity’s new agent runs entirely on your GPU — with one expensive catch

2026-09-14 18:21
🚀 Perplexity has launched its Portable Computer agent for Windows, compatible with Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs that have at least 24GB of VRAM. This new feature allows users to run advanced models like PPLX 27B and Qwen 3.8 27B directly on their PCs, integrating seamlessly with various services like Outlook and Slack. However, effective use of this agent requires a hybrid approach, as it can escalate tasks to the cloud when local processing is insufficient. #Perplexity #AI #GPU #TechNews #Innovation
Amanda Caswell

Toolbox App 3.8: Improves IDE Update Handling on macOS and Fixes Keyboard Navigation

2026-09-14 16:05
🚀 Exciting updates in Toolbox App 3.8! This version restores keyboard navigation in project and tool lists, enhancing user experience. On macOS, manual IDE updates remain available even if the installation directory is marked as protected. Users can navigate easily using keyboard shortcuts on Windows. Cleanup progress for leftover directories is now visible, ensuring better management. For more details, check the update notes. #ToolboxApp #JetBrains #SoftwareUpdate #macOS #KeyboardNavigation
Ivan Kuzmin

Python 3.14 free-threaded build is now available in RHEL

2026-09-14 13:01
🚀 Great news for developers! Python 3.14 is now available in a free-threaded build for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.8 and 10.2. This new version allows for full parallel CPU execution, enhancing performance. You can find both the standard and free-threaded variants in the Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder repositories. This marks the first official support for the free-threaded build. #Python #RedHat #Development #RHEL #TechNews
Lumír Balhar

“Machine translation is still broken for most of the world’s languages”: Cohere builds non-reasoning for a reason

2026-09-13 14:21
🚀 Cohere has introduced North Small Translate, a new machine translation model supporting 50 languages. Developers can access it noncommercially and can opt for a commercial license through Cohere's Model Vault. This model aims to enhance control over AI operations and data management for organizations. Cohere claims it outperforms other open-weight models and API-based translations, achieving a WMT26 benchmark score of 83.60. However, as noted by co-founder Nick Frosst, machine translation...
Adrian Bridgwater

“Same mission, bigger stage”: OpenAI hires Git AI founders to help Codex prove its ROI

2026-09-12 14:46
OpenAI has expanded its team by hiring Git AI founders, Aidan Cunniffe and Sasha Varlamov. Their expertise will enhance the Codex team’s efforts in measuring AI coding performance and ROI. 📊 The collaboration aims to provide businesses with better insights on how coding agents contribute to their projects. OpenAI emphasizes the importance of transparency and data in understanding AI's impact. #OpenAI #Codex #GitAI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews
Paul Sawers

OpenAI’s researchers burned $7,000 a day on AI agents — now it’s opening the floodgates

2026-09-11 21:27
OpenAI has launched its Agents API in public beta, allowing developers to run AI agents unattended for extended periods. This API streamlines task management, enabling agents to handle jobs beyond a single context window. While this opens new possibilities for developers, it also increases compute usage. On the same day, OpenAI paused new sign-ups for its Pro plan due to high demand straining capacity. As agents work, they can adapt to lengthy tasks by compressing context and utilizing tools...
Amanda Caswell

Cohere’s new translation model is open weights — but not for commercial use

2026-09-11 17:50
Cohere has launched North Small Translate 1.0 under a CC BY-NC 4.0 license. The model's weights are available for download and evaluation, but they cannot be used in production without a commercial agreement. 🤖🌐 This model supports machine translation in over 50 languages and aims to enhance AI sovereignty for regulated industries, allowing organizations to maintain control over their data. However, not all users have the same access rights to the weights. 🔍📊 For non-commercial use, the FP8...
Meredith Shubel

GitLab Critical Patch Release: 19.3.2, 19.2.6, 19.1.8

2026-09-11 00:00
🚨 GitLab has announced critical patch releases for versions 19.3.2, 19.2.6, and 19.1.8. These updates address significant security vulnerabilities to enhance user safety. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest versions to protect their systems. Stay secure and informed! 🔒🔧 #GitLab #SecurityUpdate #SoftwarePatch #Cybersecurity #TechNews
Source: GitLab Blog

AWS open-sources Pizza Bot: email-style inbox for background AI agents

2026-09-10 22:54
🚀 AWS has launched Pizza Bot, an open-source application providing developers with an email-style inbox for managing background AI agents. The tool addresses the limitations of chat interfaces, allowing agents to operate independently and surface important updates directly to users. Pizza Bot is a community project, available on GitHub, and supports various platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux. #AWS #OpenSource #AIAgents #PizzaBot #TechNews 🍕💻
Paul Sawers

OpenAI split a voice model’s brain. Then one team deleted 23,000 lines of code.

2026-09-10 20:08
OpenAI has introduced GPT-Live-1, a new voice architecture that streamlines AI voice agent interactions. 🌐 This model allows for full-duplex conversations, enabling it to manage dialogues seamlessly, even when interruptions occur. It can also delegate complex tasks to other models in the background, enhancing responsiveness. 🔄 Early users have reported significant efficiency improvements, with one team removing 23,000 lines of code after implementing GPT-Live-1. 📉 Learn more about this...
Amanda Caswell

“Six tools, one harness”: Salesforce loops together a six-pack of favorites

2026-09-10 20:03
🚀 Salesforce has launched its Enterprise AI Harness, combining various AI concepts into a single framework. This harness addresses the challenges of siloed systems in business tasks, integrating six key capabilities for improved automation. Key components include Data 360, Informatica, MuleSoft, Tableau, Agentforce, and Salesforce Guardian, all working together for a unified experience. #Salesforce #AI #EnterpriseSolutions #DigitalTransformation #Automation
Adrian Bridgwater

GPT Images 2.5 promises edits that leave the rest of your image alone

2026-09-10 19:46
OpenAI has launched GPT Images 2.5, enhancing image editing capabilities. The new models, Flare and Sunburst, allow users to modify one part of an image while maintaining the rest. Flare is designed for speed, offering quicker edits and higher quality than its predecessor. Sunburst focuses on precision, ideal for detailed creative work. Despite identical token rates for both models, the actual costs and token usage remain unclear. Developers may need to navigate these differences carefully....
Meredith Shubel

Red Hat AI 3.5 tackles the GPU queue that can stall AI pilots

2026-09-10 17:01
🚀 Red Hat has launched Red Hat AI 3.5, enabling software engineering teams to run AI with the same rigor as enterprise applications. The update enhances multi-tenancy for AI service providers, ensuring hardware-to-software isolation for sensitive data and priority-aware service requests on shared GPU infrastructure. Tushar Katarki emphasizes the importance of operational guardrails, allowing AI to be managed as a critical service rather than a trial. Every GPU request now involves priority...
Adrian Bridgwater

Fable 5.1 vs. Fable 5: Results on a real-world budget, not the spec sheet

2026-09-10 14:00
🚀 Anthropic recently launched Claude Fable 5.1, highlighting its Terminal-Bench-Science score of 52.6%, significantly higher than Fable 5's 24.7%. However, the testing conditions for these scores are not typical for average users. The benchmark allows for extensive resources and time that most do not have. To assess real-world performance, I tested both models on common tasks with a modest budget. The results showed that Fable 5 and 5.1 are closer in everyday use than the benchmark indicates....
Jessica Wachtel

Deploying AI You Control Doesn’t Need to be So Hard

2026-09-10 09:00
🚀 Exciting news from Cisco! They have teamed up with Palantir to launch the Secure AI Factory, utilizing NVIDIA as the preferred full-stack foundation for Palantir's Sovereign AI OS. This collaboration aims to simplify AI deployment for partners, making it a key opportunity for 2026. #CiscoAI #Palantir #NVIDIA #AI #TechPartnerships
Jeetu Patel

Co-Create: Building GitLab with our users

2026-09-10 00:00
GitLab's Co-Create program empowers users to collaborate directly with us on product improvements. In the first half of 2026, over 650 contributors drove 4,874 enhancements, including API extensions and increased CI/CD capabilities. This initiative focuses on addressing real-world challenges, making GitLab more user-friendly and secure. Join us in shaping the future of GitLab! 🚀🤝 #GitLab #CoCreate #UserCollaboration #ProductDevelopment #Innovation
Source: GitLab Blog
Isa Huerga

CUDA Toolkit 13.4 Adds Windows on Arm Support and Greater Control over Shared GPUs

2026-09-09 20:24
🚀 Exciting updates in CUDA Toolkit 13.4! This release introduces support for Windows on Arm, expanding developer capabilities on this platform. Previously available only on Linux, CUDA applications can now run seamlessly on Windows. Key highlights include early access to the NVIDIA Rubin architecture, improved GPU management with Multi-Process Service V3, and advancements in CUDA Python functionality. These enhancements aim to optimize GPU resource management and improve performance for...
Jonathan Bentz

Built for agents: Omarchy's pipeline moves to DigitalOcean

2026-09-09 15:30
🚀 Omarchy, the innovative keyboard-first Linux desktop by David Heinemeier Hansson, has migrated its production pipeline to DigitalOcean. This move enhances their ability to manage bursty agent workloads efficiently. DigitalOcean’s infrastructure supports a streamlined process for provisioning Droplets, executing tasks, and optimizing resources. Additionally, DigitalOcean joins the Omacom Foundation as a Founding Corporate Patron, reinforcing their commitment to open source. 🌐 Stay tuned for...

Cisco and Axis Communications: Greater visibility, scalability, and incident management

2026-09-09 15:00
Cisco and Axis Communications have introduced a new integration that allows users to manage Axis devices directly through the Meraki dashboard. This collaboration enhances both IT and physical security management by providing centralized visibility and streamlined operations on a single platform. This scalable solution aims to improve incident management for organizations. 🔗 #Cisco #AxisCommunications #Meraki #Security #Technology
Jonathan Cohn

Cisco and Axis Communications: Greater visibility, scalability, and incident management

2026-09-09 15:00
🚀 Cisco and Axis Communications have teamed up to enhance device management! Now, Axis devices can be managed directly through the Meraki dashboard, unifying IT and physical security. This integration offers centralized visibility and simplifies operations on a scalable platform. For more information on Cisco's networking solutions, check their portal for easy access to resources. #Cisco #AxisCommunications #Meraki #ITSecurity #Networking
Jonathan Cohn

Now generally available: See how Stack Automation by Quali cuts deployment time

2026-09-09 15:00
🚀 Stack Automation by Quali, in collaboration with Cisco, is now available! This solution significantly reduces manual infrastructure deployment time, transforming the process into an automated experience that only takes minutes. Say goodbye to lengthy deployments and embrace efficiency! ⏱️ #StackAutomation #Quali #Cisco #CloudSolutions #InfrastructureAutomation
Carlos Campos Torres

Get Gemini 3.8 Flash With 75% Off

2026-09-09 14:18
🚀 Exciting news! Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, designed for long engineering tasks and now available at 75% off. This version focuses on exploring multi-step tasks to ensure accuracy, making it a strong tool for complex projects. For quick fixes, Gemini 3.7 Flash remains a cost-effective option. Don't miss this limited-time offer! #GoogleGemini #CodingTools #TechInnovation #SoftwareDevelopment #DiscountDeal
Dmitry Savelev

K2 Horizon just shipped as six new fully open models — developers aren’t fully convinced

2026-09-09 12:00
🚀 The Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) recently launched K2 Horizon in Abu Dhabi, featuring six new AI foundation models ranging from 0.9 billion to 375 billion parameters. These models are claimed to be the largest fully open-source fleet available. IFM emphasizes that "fully open" includes not just model weights, but also training codes, data, and detailed construction recipes. However, some components, such as certain training data and checkpoints, will be available later. Eric Xing,...
Adrian Bridgwater

Harness rebuilt its Git repository for nonstop AI agent traffic

2026-09-09 11:00
Harness has revamped its Git repository to handle increasing AI agent traffic. Field CTO Martin Reynolds highlights the challenge of managing a surge in pull requests, with some teams experiencing up to a 50x increase. During discussions, recurring themes emerged: raised risk tolerance, unmanageable backlogs, and the need for effective AI tools. Reynolds emphasizes the importance of prioritizing significant changes in pull requests and suggests that reviewers should be familiar with the...
Frederic Lardinois

The Next Generation of Manufacturing Is Measured in Thousands of Decisions

2026-09-08 20:31
🌟 Industrial AI is transforming manufacturing through countless daily decisions rather than a single breakthrough. Cisco's Connected Factory for Industrie 4.0 aims to enhance efficiency across the factory floor and data centers. This initiative addresses significant challenges in manufacturing, promoting digital transformation. #IndustrialAI #DigitalTransformation #ManufacturingInnovation #Industrie4 #Cisco
Jeremy Foster

Manage Cisco rugged switches right from your Meraki dashboard

2026-09-08 15:00
📡 Exciting news for network management! Cisco now integrates the IE3500 Rugged Series switches into the Meraki dashboard. This enhancement allows IT teams to manage networks in outdoor and uncarpeted spaces from one platform, improving visibility and simplifying operations. With this integration, organizations can ensure reliable connectivity while reducing management tools and site visits. 🌐 #Cisco #Meraki #NetworkManagement #ITInnovation #CloudControl
Vivek Bhargava

Introducing CUDA Rust: Two Tracks for Writing GPU Kernels

2026-09-08 12:00
🚀 NVIDIA is advancing GPU programming with the introduction of CUDA Rust! In September 2026, the company announced its focus on native programming in Rust, expanding on established CUDA C++ and Python toolchains. This move aims to enhance the development of GPU kernels, allowing them to be written and compiled directly in Rust. CUDA Rust offers two programming models: SIMT and Tile. The Tile model is recommended for its flexibility, while SIMT provides control for specific thread management....
Elizabeth Goodman

TypeScript 7 in WebStorm: Faster Coding Assistance for Angular and React, No Migration Required

2026-09-08 10:54
🚀 TypeScript 7 is now supported in WebStorm 2026.2, enhancing coding assistance for Angular and React without requiring migration. The new Go-based engine significantly speeds up performance, especially in large codebases. For instance, the Kibana codebase saw load times drop from 12 to 3 seconds! ⏱️ Angular users can benefit from stable support, while React projects can easily switch to TypeScript 7 through WebStorm preferences. Stay tuned for updates on Vue transpiler support! 🔧...
Piotr Tomiak

GPT-6 Astra on GitLab: Faster runs, fewer tokens used

2026-09-08 00:00
🚀 OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra is now available on the GitLab Duo Agent Platform! This model boasts a 43.4% faster typical run compared to GPT-5.6 Sol, while using 42.7% fewer tokens. Tasks like dependency updates and build fixes are completed more efficiently, stretching your token budget further. With a 100% task completion rate, your team won't be left waiting for runs that come back empty. Try GPT-6 Astra today and enhance your team's productivity! #OpenAI #GitLab #GPT6 #Productivity #AI
Source: GitLab Blog
Brittany Lutz

Kotlin 2.4.20 Released

2026-09-07 11:30
🚀 Kotlin 2.4.20 is officially released! Key updates include: - Enhanced standard library with coroutine support and new collection functions. - Kotlin/Native introduces Swift export features. - Kotlin/Wasm sees improvements in initialization order and Wasmtime support. - New DSL for Kotlin/JS browser testing. To install, ensure your IntelliJ IDEA or Android Studio is updated, and adjust your build scripts to version 2.4.20. For the full list of changes, visit the GitHub release notes. #Kotlin...
Daniel Csorba

Java Annotated Monthly – September 2026

2026-09-07 11:27
📅 September brings fresh insights in the latest Java Annotated Monthly! This issue features key updates, including JDK 27 with nine JEPs. Notably, compact object headers are now default, enhancing efficiency by reducing heap usage. G1 is also the new default garbage collector. Aicha Laafia, this month’s featured writer, explores upcoming JEPs and offers migration advice for those still on Java 8 or 11. Stay informed and enhance your coding skills! #Java #JDK27 #AI #TechNews #Kotlin
Irina Mariasova