Articles by Category: Product_announcements

Introducing the Skill Manager and Skill Repository

2026-04-28 07:47
🚀 Exciting updates for AI Assistant users! Introducing the Skills Manager and Skill Repository, two new features designed to enhance your development experience. With the Skills Manager, you can now install and manage trusted skills from a single location, making them reusable across multiple agents and projects. This streamlines your workflow and reduces setup time. The Skill Repository provides a curated list of verified skills, ensuring a safer adoption process. Skills are organized for...
Dominique Rolink

New features in GCC 16: Improved error messages and SARIF output

2026-04-28 07:16
🚀 Exciting updates in GCC 16 are here! New features include enhanced C++ error messages, now with a clearer hierarchical structure for easier debugging. The SARIF output has also been improved, allowing for better machine-readable diagnostics. Additionally, a new experimental HTML output option is available for enhanced visualization during analysis. Explore these improvements in GCC 16 today! #GCC16 #Programming #Cplusplus #SoftwareDevelopment #RedHat
David Malcolm

Introducing the OSSCAR Index

2026-04-28 07:00
🚀 Announcing the OSSCAR Index! This new quarterly ranking highlights the fastest-growing open source organizations, using a transparent and reproducible methodology. The first edition for Q1 2026 is now live. 📊 Key highlights include Openclaw's impressive growth from 29 to 1,383 contributors and 16.7 million downloads. The Emerging category is led by AI-driven projects, with Paperclip taking the top spot. Explore the ranking and discover the future of open source! 🌟 #OpenSource #OSSCARIndex...

Install once, use everywhere: Multi-app compatibility is now live on the Marketplace

2026-04-28 00:10
🚀 Exciting news for Atlassian users! The Marketplace now offers multi-app compatibility. You can install a single app that works across both Jira and Confluence, reducing the need for separate installations. This means quicker setup and less admin hassle. Check out the new “Requires” and “Works With” attributes to see app compatibility directly on the listings. Admins can connect apps on their terms, enhancing cross-app functionality without extra costs. Explore the new multi-compatible apps...
amacaraeg@atlassian.com

CrowdStrike Expands ChatGPT Enterprise Integration with Enhanced Audit Logging and Activity Monitoring

2026-04-28 00:00
🚀 CrowdStrike is enhancing its ChatGPT Enterprise integration with advanced audit logging and activity monitoring. This update improves visibility into authentication and AI interactions, essential for enterprise governance. As AI becomes integral to daily operations, understanding its usage and ensuring compliance is critical. The expanded features help security teams detect anomalies and enforce policies effectively. Stay informed on AI security! 🔍💼 #CrowdStrike #AI #Cybersecurity...
Yonatan Nachman

GitLab and Anthropic: Governed AI for enterprise development

2026-04-28 00:00
🚀 GitLab has enhanced its integration with Anthropic's Claude, enabling organizations to access the latest AI models within its intelligent orchestration platform. This development supports compliance and governance in software development. 🔍 With GitLab Duo, AI can assist in various tasks like code generation and vulnerability resolution, all while adhering to established security and audit protocols. 🌐 Organizations can now leverage Claude models through Google Cloud’s Vertex AI and AWS...
Source: GitLab Blog
Stuart Moncada

Netlify Database is now generally available

2026-04-28 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Netlify Database is now generally available as a serverless Postgres database, fully integrated into the Netlify workflow. This upgrade from the beta experience allows teams to collaborate seamlessly, enabling AI agents to suggest and test database changes before they go live. 🔍 Key features include the ability to customize setups and choose your ORM. It's available for Credit-based plans, with free storage until July 1, 2026. Learn more in the official blog post! 📚 #Netlify...
Source: Netlify Blog

GitHub moves Copilot to usage-based billing as AI coding costs climb

2026-04-27 19:02
GitHub has announced a shift to a usage-based billing model for Copilot, effective June 1. This change ties costs directly to developers' usage of AI coding tools. The new system replaces the current fixed monthly fee and premium request units with a credit-based model linked to token consumption. Users will receive monthly AI credits, with the option to purchase more if needed. This move aims to create a more sustainable pricing model for users. GitHub has also implemented measures to manage...
Paul Sawers

Kubernetes v1.36: Mutable Pod Resources for Suspended Jobs (beta)

2026-04-27 18:35
Kubernetes v1.36 introduces a significant update: the ability to modify resource requests and limits for suspended Jobs, now in beta. This feature allows adjustments to CPU, memory, and GPU specifications while the Job is paused. Previously, resource settings were fixed, necessitating Job deletion to make changes. This update benefits batch and machine learning workloads where resource needs can vary. Clusters running v1.36 can use this feature by default, enabling better resource management....

Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment

2026-04-27 13:00
🚀 Exciting news for App Store users! Apple has introduced a new payment option: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This allows subscribers to enjoy more affordable plans. Users can cancel anytime, and they'll receive reminders about upcoming renewals. Transparency is key, as they can track completed and remaining payments in their Apple Account. This feature is available globally (except in the U.S. and Singapore) for users on compatible systems starting today! #AppStore...

GitHub veteran Brian Douglas launches Paper Compute to fix AI agent infrastructure

2026-04-27 12:00
🚀 Exciting news from Brian Douglas, a GitHub veteran! He has launched Paper Compute to address the infrastructure gap in AI agent development. Douglas emphasizes the need for robust systems beneath AI agents, which are often improvised. Paper Compute aims to provide a cohesive solution built on open source principles. Their first product, Tapes, offers observability for agent activity without altering application code. This is designed to enhance confidence in deploying agents across various...
Paul Sawers

Expanding our Product Organization

2026-04-27 09:00
🚀 Exciting leadership changes at Cisco! Martin Lund is leaving to become CEO of an AI startup after two impactful years leading the Common Hardware Group. This team will now join the Product Organization under Jeetu Patel. This shift aims to enhance alignment and accelerate delivery of innovative solutions crucial for the AI era. We appreciate Martin's contributions and look forward to Jeetu's leadership in driving Cisco's growth. #Cisco #LeadershipChange #AI #Innovation #ProductManagement
Chuck Robbins

Hobby projects now default to 30-day deployment retention

2026-04-27 07:00
Starting April 29th, Hobby plans will have a new maximum retention policy of 30 days. 📅 Deployments older than this will be automatically removed. However, your 10 most recent production deployments and aliased deployments will still be preserved. Pro and Enterprise plans remain unaffected. For more details, check out the full article! #HobbyPlans #Deployment #TechUpdates
Source: Vercel Blog
Pranav Kanchi

CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Frost & Sullivan 2026 Radar for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms

2026-04-27 00:00
🚀 Proud moment for CrowdStrike! We have been named a Leader in the Frost & Sullivan 2026 Radar for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms for the fourth consecutive time. This acknowledgement emphasizes our commitment to integrating posture management with real-time detection and response in cloud security. With a significant increase in cloud-based intrusions, our Falcon® Cloud Security platform is crucial for organizations facing modern threats. #CyberSecurity #CloudSecurity...
Brett Shaw

The next generation of Databricks Genie

2026-04-26 20:39
🚀 Exciting news! The next generation of Databricks Genie has been launched. This updated version allows users to access insights beyond the limitations of a Genie Space. It also integrates with external knowledge sources like Google Drive. This development aims to enhance business user access to vital data insights. #Databricks #Genie #DataInsights #BusinessIntelligence #Innovation

The debugging wars: Cursor 3 takes aim at Claude Code’s agentic edge

2026-04-26 13:00
Cursor 3 has launched with a new feature: the Agents Window. 🖥️ This interface allows users to describe tasks for AI agents to execute. The design resembles Claude Code's interface, indicating a competitive response to Anthropic’s offerings. The article discusses tests comparing debugging capabilities of Cursor 3 and Claude Code, specifically focusing on a security bug in HTTPie. 🔍 Both tools were prompted to fix a documented issue involving terminal escape sequences. The results of these...
Jessica Wachtel

Jaeger adopts OpenTelemetry at its core to solve the AI agent observability gap

2026-04-25 16:00
Jaeger is evolving to meet the demands of modern software architectures. With the rise of microservices and generative AI, observability tools must adapt. The introduction of Jaeger v2 integrates OpenTelemetry, enhancing data collection for AI workloads. This update supports collaboration between engineers and AI agents, streamlining the tracing of complex execution paths. Additionally, Jaeger is adopting new open standards to further improve interaction and debugging processes. 🌐📊🤖 #Jaeger...
Jonah Kowall

Build with DeepSeek V4 Using NVIDIA Blackwell and GPU-Accelerated Endpoints

2026-04-24 23:29
🚀 DeepSeek has launched its fourth-generation models: DeepSeek-V4-Pro and DeepSeek-V4-Flash. These models are aimed at enhancing million-token context inference. 🧠 The V4-Pro features 1.6 trillion total parameters, while the V4-Flash offers 284 billion parameters for faster, more efficient tasks. Both support a 1M-token context window, ideal for complex coding and document analysis. 🔧 Architectural improvements in the V4 family result in significant reductions in inference costs, making it a...
Anu Srivastava

OpenAI GPT-5.5 now available on Databricks, fully-governed through Unity AI Gateway

2026-04-24 22:00
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 is now available on Databricks, enhancing enterprise capabilities. This model supports coding workflows with Codex and improves data pipeline efficiency. Users can build agents and interact with their data using natural language through Genie. Unity AI Gateway ensures governance for these AI applications. #OpenAI #Databricks #AI #Innovation #EnterpriseTech 🌟💻📊

Kubernetes v1.36: Fine-Grained Kubelet API Authorization Graduates to GA

2026-04-24 18:35
🚀 Exciting news for Kubernetes users! The fine-grained kubelet API authorization feature has officially graduated to General Availability (GA) in Kubernetes v1.36. This enhancement enables precise access control over the kubelet's HTTPS API, improving security by eliminating the need for broad nodes/proxy permissions. Previously, monitoring tools required nodes/proxy access, which exposed them to significant security risks. The new approach allows for least-privilege access, reducing the...

Announcing Cisco Availability in Google Cloud Marketplace: A New Path to Scalable, Partner-Led Growth

2026-04-24 15:00
🚀 Exciting news! Cisco solutions are now available in Google Cloud Marketplace. This partnership aims to streamline procurement for enterprise customers, aligning technology adoption with cloud spending. It emphasizes a partner-led approach, making it easier for customers to access Cisco’s security solutions. This move reflects current buying trends and simplifies transactions through established reseller frameworks. #Cisco #GoogleCloud #CloudMarketplace #SecuritySolutions #PartnerLedGrowth
Will Suk

Federated Learning Without the Refactoring Overhead Using NVIDIA FLARE

2026-04-24 15:00
Federated learning (FL) is becoming essential as valuable data often cannot be moved due to regulations and risks. NVIDIA FLARE offers a solution by allowing training to occur where the data resides, addressing privacy and compliance concerns. The updated API simplifies the developer experience, letting teams transform local scripts into federated clients with minimal code changes. Key features include no data copying and strong governance controls. #FederatedLearning #NVIDIA #DataPrivacy...
Holger Roth

Lykke Studios: In pursuit of puffy perfection

2026-04-24 13:00
Discover the joy of puffies. - a unique game blending jigsaw puzzles with nostalgic sticker fun! 🎮✨ Players can enjoy vibrant, 3D-modeled stickers while experiencing satisfying haptic feedback. The team at Lykke Studios focused on detail, ensuring every interaction feels just right. Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. #PuffiesGame #GameDesign #LykkeStudios #AppleArcade #Inclusivity

GPT 5.5 on AI Gateway

2026-04-24 07:00
🚀 Exciting news! GPT-5.5 has launched on Vercel AI Gateway with two variants: GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5 Pro. Both models are designed for long-running tasks in coding, knowledge work, and scientific research. They offer improved token efficiency and better context management for complex coding tasks. The Pro version excels in multi-step workflows, enhancing quality over speed in fields like business and education. To use, set the model to openai/gpt-5.5 or openai/gpt-5.5-pro in the AI SDK. #GPT5...
Source: Vercel Blog
Jerilyn Zheng

curl removed from Omnibus-GitLab FIPS packages in 19.0

2026-04-24 00:00
🚨 Important Update for GitLab FIPS Users 🚨 Starting with Omnibus-GitLab 19.0, FIPS packages will no longer include a GitLab-built version of curl. Instead, they will utilize the curl package from your Linux distribution. This change is due to curl 8.18.0's deprecation of OpenSSL 1.x. 🔍 Key Points: - GitLab will not provide security updates for curl in FIPS packages. - Customers are responsible for keeping their OS's curl up to date. - This update takes effect on May 21, 2026. For assistance,...
Source: GitLab Blog
Adam Chu

OpenAI GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5 Pro now available in AI Gateway and Agent Runners

2026-04-24 00:00
🚀 OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5 Pro models via Netlify’s AI Gateway and Agent Runners. These models require no configuration, allowing you to use the OpenAI SDK directly in your Netlify Functions without managing API keys. The AI Gateway automates the process. Check out the documentation for more details on leveraging these models in your applications! 📚 #OpenAI #GPT5 #Netlify #AIGateway #TechNews
Source: Netlify Blog

Databricks partners with OpenAI on GPT-5.5

2026-04-23 23:00
🚀 Databricks has announced a partnership with OpenAI to work on GPT-5.5, the latest iteration of their advanced language model. This new model has achieved state-of-the-art performance on the Databricks OfficeQA benchmark, showcasing its potential in various applications. Stay tuned for more updates on this collaboration! #Databricks #OpenAI #GPT5 #AIInnovation #TechNews

OpenAI’s new Privacy Filter runs on your laptop so PII never hits the cloud

2026-04-23 20:54
OpenAI has launched the Privacy Filter, a new tool for detecting and redacting personally identifiable information (PII) on local devices. This bidirectional token-classification model scans long-form text in one pass, offering greater context awareness and privacy for users. It can identify and mask various types of PII, including names, addresses, and emails, while running efficiently on laptops. Privacy Filter aims to improve upon traditional PII detection methods by understanding context,...
Meredith Shubel

How We Built a Smarter Pickup Experience for Gated Communities

2026-04-23 19:16
🚗✨ Lyft has improved the pickup experience for riders in gated communities, addressing common frustrations. Previously, drivers often couldn't access gated areas, leading to cancellations and stress. The Mapping team has implemented key changes, including smarter pickup spot selections and better communication of gate access instructions. Now, riders can choose to meet drivers outside the gate, enhancing convenience. This initiative aims to minimize delays and improve overall satisfaction for...
winnieyan

OpenAI debuts always-on agents to end the friction of manual team handoffs

2026-04-23 18:39
OpenAI has introduced shared "workspace agents" to enhance team operations with ChatGPT. These agents can manage multi-step tasks like drafting reports and responding to messages, operating autonomously without constant input. They integrate with existing tools and can be used across teams, streamlining workflows. Teams can build these agents by outlining workflows in ChatGPT, enabling automation and efficiency. Custom GPTs will still be available, with plans for future conversions to agents....
Paul Sawers

Kubernetes v1.36: User Namespaces in Kubernetes are finally GA

2026-04-23 18:35
🚀 Kubernetes v1.36 has officially launched User Namespaces as a General Availability (GA) feature! This Linux-only advancement allows for "rootless" security isolation for workloads. 🔒 By setting hostUsers: false, capabilities like CAP_NET_ADMIN can be namespaced, enabling new use cases while maintaining security. ⚙️ The implementation leverages ID-mapped mounts, making file ownership transparent and efficient, enhancing performance. For detailed usage, check the documentation! #Kubernetes...

OpenAI launches GPT-5.5, calling it “a new class of intelligence”

2026-04-23 18:04
🚀 OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5 Pro, marking a significant advancement in AI capabilities. 💡 The new models are designed for all paying users in ChatGPT and Codex, with Pro features available for Business and Enterprise users. 📈 Early benchmarks show GPT-5.5 outperforms competitors, especially in coding tasks, while maintaining speed and efficiency. 💬 OpenAI's Greg Brockman describes it as “a new class of intelligence” that enhances intuitive computing. #OpenAI #GPT55...
Frederic Lardinois

IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1.1 Is Out!

2026-04-23 13:04
🚀 IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1.1 is now available! This update includes several important fixes aimed at enhancing your development experience. You can update via the IDE, Toolbox App, or download from the website. Notable updates include: - WSL Python SDK setup is back - Improved Emmet for remote development - Fixed Gradle sync issues - Faster search in large Spring projects For more details, check the release notes. 🛠️ #IntelliJ #IDEUpdate #SoftwareDevelopment #Programming #TechNews
Maria Kosukhina

The switch that quantum networking has been waiting for

2026-04-23 13:00
Exciting news in quantum networking! 🌐 Cisco has unveiled the Universal Quantum Switch, a prototype that connects quantum computers and sensors across various vendors. This switch routes entangled photons while maintaining their quantum state, operating at room temperature on standard telecom fiber. This innovation promises to advance distributed quantum computing, making it more efficient and accessible. By converting between different quantum modalities, it allows seamless communication...
Vijoy Pandey

The CLion 2026.2 Roadmap: Simplified Debugger Configuration and the Ability to Use Multiple Zephyr West Profiles

2026-04-23 11:29
🚀 Exciting updates for CLion users! The upcoming version 2026.2 is set to enhance your development experience. Key highlights include: - A simplified debugger configuration with a new "Debug Profile" section. - Support for multiple Zephyr West profiles. - Improved variable inspection during debugging. Our team aims to streamline build tools and improve the embedded experience. Stay tuned for more updates! #CLion #Debugging #SoftwareDevelopment #IDEUpdates #Zephyr
Oleg Zinovyev

Announcing the Public Preview of Lakeflow Designer

2026-04-23 10:26
🚀 Exciting news! The public preview of Lakeflow Designer has been announced. This no-code, AI-native tool is designed for seamless data preparation on Databricks. It emphasizes a fully governed experience, making data handling simpler for users. Stay tuned for more updates! #LakeflowDesigner #DataPreparation #AI #Databricks #NoCode

Bridging the trust gap: Unified public CA orchestration with IBM Vault

2026-04-23 07:09
Unlock the potential of your PKI lifecycle with IBM Vault's new public CA integration! This expansion allows organizations to automate public certificate workflows alongside private ones, reducing manual processes and errors. Key benefits include a centralized management view, improved governance, and native integration with leading public CAs like Let’s Encrypt and DigiCert. 🌐🔑 Streamline your certificate management today! #IBMVault #PublicCA #PKI #CyberSecurity #Automation
David Mills

Introducing Apache Tomcat 10.1 in RHEL 10

2026-04-23 07:01
🚀 Exciting news for developers! Apache Tomcat has been upgraded from version 9.0 to 10.1 in RHEL 10. This change includes a switch from the Java EE namespace to Jakarta EE, aligning with the Jakarta EE 9 release. A new migration tool is available to assist with this transition. Temporary support for the previous version will continue until November 2026. Learn more about the upgrade and its implications for your applications. #ApacheTomcat #RHEL10 #SoftwareUpgrade #JakartaEE #DevOps
Coty Sutherland

Deepseek V4 on AI Gateway

2026-04-23 07:00
🚀 DeepSeek V4 has launched on Vercel AI Gateway! Two models are available: DeepSeek V4 Pro and DeepSeek V4 Flash. Both come with a 1M token context window. DeepSeek V4 Pro excels in coding, mathematical reasoning, and complex workflows, while V4 Flash offers speed and cost-effectiveness for simpler tasks. To get started, use the models in the AI SDK. Learn more about AI Gateway’s features today! #DeepSeek #AIGateway #MachineLearning #AIModels #TechNews
Source: Vercel Blog
Jerilyn Zheng