Articles by Category: Product_announcements

Conductor: Introducing context-driven development for Gemini CLI

2025-12-17 00:00
🚀 Introducing Conductor, the new Gemini CLI extension for context-driven development! This tool shifts project context from chat logs to persistent Markdown files, allowing teams to create formal specs and plans. Conductor ensures AI agents align with project goals and style while maintaining developer control. It’s ideal for both new and existing projects! #GeminiCLI #ContextDrivenDevelopment #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #TechTools

Gemini 3 Flash is now available in Gemini CLI

2025-12-17 00:00
🚀 Gemini 3 Flash is now live in Gemini CLI! This new addition offers pro-grade coding performance with a SWE-bench Verified score of 78%. It excels in auto-routing and agentic coding, making it ideal for high-frequency development tasks. Access is available for most paid tier customers, with gradual rollout for free tier users. Upgrade your Gemini CLI to version 0.21.1 to get started! #Gemini3Flash #Coding #AI #GeminiCLI #TechUpdates

Gemini 3 Flash Preview now available in AI Gateway

2025-12-17 00:00
🚀 Google has released the Gemini 3 Flash Preview via AI Gateway! You can now use this model in Netlify Functions without needing to set up API keys. The AI Gateway simplifies the connection to Google. Example usage is available, demonstrating how to generate content seamlessly. This model is compatible with various function types and integrates with Netlify features like caching. For more details, check the AI Gateway documentation. #GoogleAI #Netlify #Gemini3 #AIGateway #Developers
Source: Netlify Blog

GPT-image-1.5 now available in AI Gateway

2025-12-17 00:00
🚀 OpenAI's GPT-image-1.5 is now accessible via AI Gateway! This new model allows developers to generate images directly from Netlify Functions without needing API key configurations. An example function shows how to create a realistic image of a golden retriever in an office. It supports various function types and integrates with Netlify features like caching and rate limiting. For more information, check the AI Gateway documentation. 📄✨ #OpenAI #AIGateway #Netlify #GPTImage #TechNews
Source: Netlify Blog

Introducing Agent Development Kit for TypeScript: Build AI Agents with the Power of a Code-First Approach

2025-12-17 00:00
🚀 Exciting news for developers! The Agent Development Kit (ADK) for TypeScript is now available. This open-source framework allows for the creation of multi-agent AI systems using a code-first approach. With ADK, developers can apply best practices like version control and testing while building their AI agents. It simplifies the process with modular components, making it easy to define agent logic directly in TypeScript. Get started with ADK and enhance your AI projects! #AI #TypeScript...

Postgres 18 is now available

2025-12-17 00:00
🚀 Postgres 18 is now available on PlanetScale! When creating a new database, version 18.1 is the default, with options to select earlier versions. Recent offerings include $5 single-node databases and $50 Metal databases. Key updates in Postgres 18 include: - Improved query performance with a new asynchronous I/O system. - Built-in support for UUIDv7. - Enhanced multi-column index usage with Skip Scan optimization. To upgrade from Postgres 17, create a new database and follow the online...

Lakebase Holiday Update

2025-12-16 22:30
🚀 Exciting updates from Lakebase! Since the Public Preview announcement, thousands of Databricks users have engaged with the platform. The latest enhancements include autoscaling, improved branching, and increased reliability. These updates aim to simplify the operational foundation for Data Intelligent Applications. Stay tuned for more news! #Lakebase #Databricks #DataIntelligence #TechUpdates #HolidayNews

Introducing the custom date range billing view

2025-12-16 21:27
🚀 DigitalOcean has launched a new custom date range billing view for all customers at no extra cost! This feature allows users to filter spending by any date range, providing daily, weekly, and monthly insights into costs by product. It's designed for better budgeting and proactive spend management. Key benefits include detecting anomalies quickly, precise reporting for internal budgets, and enhanced cost transparency. Explore this new tool in your Billing Console! 📊💰 #DigitalOcean...
Nicole Ghalwash

DataGrip turns 10. Hidden gems of DataGrip.

2025-12-16 18:26
🎉 Celebrating 10 years of DataGrip! On December 16, 2016, the first version of DataGrip was released, marking a significant milestone in database IDE development. Originally codenamed 0xdbe, the tool has evolved considerably since then. To celebrate, the team shared 10 hidden features of DataGrip that many may not know about, including word completion from open files and a Recent Locations feature for quick access to edits. Thank you to our users for your support throughout the years!...
Maksim Sobolevskiy

Introducing Automated Testing for UI Extensions

2025-12-16 17:49
🚀 Exciting news for developers! HubSpot has launched new testing utilities for the UI Extensions SDK. This framework addresses the challenges of automated testing in a sandboxed environment, offering a custom test renderer that simplifies the process. 🌟 TypeScript users will enjoy full type safety, enhancing the development experience with quick error detection and autocomplete features. Get started by installing the @hubspot/ui-extensions package and consider using Vitest for optimal...
Patrick Steele-Idem

Kotlin 2.3.0 Released

2025-12-16 16:10
🚀 Kotlin 2.3.0 has been released! This version introduces new language features, stable defaults, and improved tooling, alongside performance enhancements across various platforms. Key updates include better Java 25 support, faster build times for Kotlin/Native, and new features in Kotlin/JS. For installation, update your build scripts or download the command-line compiler from GitHub. Stay informed about Kotlin updates! #Kotlin #Programming #SoftwareDevelopment #TechUpdate #Kotlin2.3
Alejandra Pedroza Marchena

Chainguard Takes Over Maintenance of Aging OSS Projects

2025-12-16 14:00
Chainguard has launched EmeritOSS to support aging open source software (OSS) projects. This model aims to provide a stable environment for mature projects needing maintenance. 🌐 Many OSS projects become security risks when maintainers step away. The xz-utils incident highlights the potential dangers of inadequate transitions. Kaniko is part of this initiative, addressing customer needs after Google announced its archiving in 2025. 🔧 #OpenSource #SoftwareDevelopment #Security #Chainguard...
Darryl K. Taft

Cisco Duo Unveils First Production Deployment of Foundation AI

2025-12-16 13:00
🚀 Cisco Duo has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of Cisco Identity Intelligence, the first product powered by its own AI model, Foundation-sec-1.1-8B-Instruct. This innovation enhances identity security by offering real-time insights into user behavior, helping organizations detect risks related to access and devices. 📰 The platform provides a weekly email digest to over 2,000 customers, summarizing critical identity events and trends, enabling quick responses to potential...
Yaron Singer

Cline now runs on Vercel AI Gateway

2025-12-16 13:00
Cline, the open-source coding agent for developers, now operates on the Vercel AI Gateway. With over 1 million developers and 4 million installations, Cline integrates AI into the development environment, emphasizing openness and transparency. To support this mission, the team chose infrastructure that is fast, reliable, and based on open standards. 🌐💻✨ #Cline #OpenSource #AICoding #VercelAI #DeveloperTools
Source: Vercel Blog
Dan Fein

Export Observability query results to CSV or JSON

2025-12-16 13:00
🚀 New Feature Alert! You can now export your Observability query results as CSV or JSON files. This makes it easier to analyze and share your Vercel data outside the dashboard. Simply click the download icon on any query to get started. This feature is available for all teams using Observability Plus. #Vercel #DataExport #Observability #TechUpdates
Source: Vercel Blog
Damien Simonin Feugas

Docker Model Runner now included with the Universal Blue family

2025-12-16 12:24
🚀 Exciting news for developers! Docker Model Runner is now part of the Universal Blue family. This tool simplifies running large language models with just one command: `docker model run`. It supports a broad range of GPUs, including NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. Universal Blue provides a seamless AI development environment, allowing developers to dive right in without setup or configuration. Just open a terminal and start running models! Get started today with Bluefin or Aurora. #Docker #AI...
Source: Docker Blog
Yiwen Xu

Agents, Protocols, and Why We’re Not Playing Favorites

2025-12-16 10:10
JetBrains clarifies its stance on AI agents amid recent developments. 🤖 With the introduction of AgentHQ by GitHub, some users wondered if support for ACP (Agent Client Protocol) would diminish. JetBrains confirms it will not favor any specific protocol. ACP is an open standard for various IDEs to interact with AI agents, while AgentHQ is a GitHub-centric management system. JetBrains remains committed to supporting multiple protocols and ensuring agent portability. For agent builders, the...
Denis Shiryaev

Everything we shipped at Sketch in 2025

2025-12-16 08:00
🚀 Exciting updates from Sketch in 2025! This year, we launched three major releases: Athens, Barcelona, and Copenhagen, each packed with new features. Highlights include the introduction of Stacks and Frames, enhancing layout flexibility and design capabilities. The Command Bar now supports quick component access, streamlining your workflow. With the Barcelona update, we introduced a new glass effect for designing on iOS and macOS 26, along with progressive blurs and fade effects. Stay tuned...
Source: Sketch Blog
Freddie Harrison

Own Your Observability: Supabase Metrics API

2025-12-16 07:00
🚀 Streamline your database monitoring with Supabase's new Metrics API! You can now export your Supabase database telemetry into any Prometheus-compatible observability stack. This includes popular platforms like Grafana Cloud and Datadog. The API allows full control over monitoring, visualization, and alerting, enhancing your overall observability. 📊 Say goodbye to siloed metrics! Correlate API latency with database performance effortlessly. #Supabase #MetricsAPI #Observability...

AI Gateway now Generally Available

2025-12-16 00:00
🚀 Exciting news for Netlify users! AI Gateway is now generally available. This fully managed service simplifies building AI-powered apps by automating model keys, setup, and monitoring. Explore the capabilities in our latest blog post and check out the fun AI Gateway gameshow demo! 🎮 For more examples, see how AI can generate images or summarize form submissions. To use AI Gateway, ensure you have a Credit-based or Enterprise plan. #Netlify #AIGateway #TechUpdates #WebDevelopment #AI
Source: Netlify Blog

Elastic and Alteryx: Powering trusted, search-ready data for enterprise agents

2025-12-16 00:00
Elastic and Alteryx have teamed up to enhance enterprise AI with trusted data solutions. 🤝 Their integration supports the development of reliable AI agents by ensuring high-quality, curated data is used for context. This partnership combines Alteryx’s data preparation tools with Elasticsearch’s vector database capabilities. This means organizations can build scalable and explainable AI applications, improving decision-making and automation. 💡 #AI #DataIntegration #EnterpriseSolutions #Elastic...
Source: Elastic Blog
Sunnie Weber

Elastic Cloud Serverless on Google Cloud expands globally

2025-12-16 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Elastic Cloud Serverless is now available in four new Google Cloud regions: Singapore, London, Frankfurt, and the Netherlands. 🌍 This expansion increases the total serverless regions to 10, enhancing Elastic’s presence in Europe and APAC. The service is fully managed and automatically scales to meet your needs, allowing you to focus on innovation without the burden of operations. Leverage advanced AI capabilities and the latest features to optimize your data querying and...
Source: Elastic Blog
Yuvraj Gupta,Brian Bergholm

New Prerender extension

2025-12-16 00:00
🚀 The new Prerender extension is now available for all Netlify users! This extension automatically serves pre-rendered HTML to crawlers and preview services, while regular visitors see your standard JavaScript app. 🔍 It's specifically designed for JavaScript-heavy applications, such as SPAs built with React, Vue, or Angular. 📅 Note that the legacy prerendering feature is deprecated and will be disabled on various dates in 2026. Check the timeline to see how it may impact your plan. For more...
Source: Netlify Blog

New Twilio Interconnect Location - São Paulo

2025-12-16 00:00
🌍 Twilio is expanding its reach! We are excited to announce a new Interconnect exchange location in São Paulo, Brazil. This expansion marks our entry into the South American market, enhancing connectivity for developers and businesses in the region. Stay tuned for more updates! #Twilio #Interconnect #SãoPaulo #TechNews #BusinessExpansion
Bill Harrison

Observability is here

2025-12-16 00:00
🚀 Netlify Observability provides real-time insights into your project's performance and resource usage. You can monitor requests, bandwidth, and runtime behavior to optimize web performance and address errors effectively. This feature is available for Credit-based and Enterprise plans. Legacy plan users can view a widget for a sneak peek at observability data. For more details, visit the Observability docs. #Netlify #WebPerformance #Observability #Monitoring #WebDevelopment
Source: Netlify Blog

Using MotherDuck with PlanetScale

2025-12-16 00:00
🚀 Exciting news for data professionals! PlanetScale now supports the pg_duckdb extension for Postgres, enhancing analytics capabilities with DuckDB. 🔗 This integration allows seamless OLTP and OLAP queries, simplifying data movement between formats. Users can offload heavy analytics queries to MotherDuck’s cloud, ensuring optimal application performance. 📈 For setup, enable pg_duckdb in your database, grant necessary permissions, and add your MotherDuck token. Check the documentation for...

Leveling Up Kubernetes: Key DigitalOcean Managed Kubernetes Releases in 2025

2025-12-15 18:30
🚀 2025 was a pivotal year for DigitalOcean Managed Kubernetes, featuring significant upgrades that enhance simplicity, security, and scalability for developers. Key updates included increased cluster capacity, VPC-native networking, and the introduction of advanced GPU Droplets tailored for AI workloads. New features such as Nodepool Scale-to-zero and the Managed Gateway API also streamline operations, enabling teams to deploy more efficiently. Stay tuned for more innovations in 2026! 🌟...
Nicole Ghalwash

Delivering Flexible Performance for Future-Ready Data Centers with NVIDIA MGX

2025-12-15 18:25
🚀 The AI boom is set to accelerate by 2026, pushing enterprise data centers to adapt beyond traditional architectures. NVIDIA MGX's modular reference architecture offers a 6U chassis designed for next-gen compute platforms, including a new liquid-cooled RTX PRO Server. This flexible design supports multiple CPU architectures and enhances serviceability, making maintenance easier. 🌱 #DataCenter #NVIDIA #AI #TechInnovation #Sustainability
Anthony Larijani

Powering the Next Leap in AI: GPU Droplets accelerated by NVIDIA HGX™ B300 are coming soon to DigitalOcean

2025-12-15 17:51
🚀 DigitalOcean is set to enhance its GPU offerings with the upcoming launch of GPU Droplets powered by NVIDIA HGX™ B300. This new platform brings significant advancements in computational power, memory bandwidth, and energy efficiency, making it ideal for demanding AI workloads. 🖥️ Key benefits include quick deployment, seamless integration, and cost-effective configurations tailored to your needs. With improved networking performance, users can expect faster training times for AI models....
Waverly Swinton

Gemini provides automated feedback for theoretical computer scientists at STOC 2026

2025-12-15 17:37
🚀 Exciting advancements in theoretical computer science! A new tool using Gemini AI was tested at the STOC 2026 conference to help authors verify their submissions. It provided automated feedback within 24 hours, identifying calculation and logic errors. The feedback included structured insights on contributions, potential mistakes, and minor corrections, enhancing the quality of research before peer review. #TheoreticalComputerScience #STOC2026 #AI #ResearchInnovation #GeminiAI

Steve Clayton joins Cisco as Chief Communications Officer

2025-12-15 17:00
🚀 Exciting news at Cisco! Steve Clayton will join the company as Chief Communications Officer on January 5, 2026. He brings over 28 years of experience from Microsoft, where he shaped communications and led AI initiatives. His expertise will enhance Cisco’s storytelling as we embrace opportunities in the AI era. Looking forward to the future! #Cisco #Leadership #AI #Communications #SteveClayton
Chuck Robbins

AWS Weekly Roundup: Amazon ECS, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Cognito and more (December 15, 2025)

2025-12-15 16:42
🚀 As we approach the end of 2025, AWS continues to innovate with key updates across its services. 🔍 Highlights from recent launches include: - **Amazon WorkSpaces Secure Browser**: Enhanced web content filtering for better control. - **Amazon Aurora DSQL**: Instant cluster creation, boosting rapid prototyping. - **Aurora PostgreSQL**: AI-assisted coding support with Kiro powers. - **Amazon ECS**: Custom container stop signals for improved shutdowns. Stay updated with all the latest from AWS!...
Source: AWS Blog
Matheus Guimaraes

CUGA on Hugging Face: Democratizing Configurable AI Agents

2025-12-15 16:01
CUGA is now available on Hugging Face, aiming to simplify the development of configurable AI agents. 🤖 This platform tackles common issues like brittleness and tool misuse, enabling the creation of robust agents that can adapt across various domains. CUGA offers a solution to the challenges developers face when building intelligent applications. 📈 #AI #MachineLearning #HuggingFace #CUGA #TechNews

TeamCity 2025.11.1 Is Now Available

2025-12-15 15:10
🚀 TeamCity 2025.11.1 is now available! This update addresses several bugs, including issues with pull request builds, branch selections, accessibility for color vision impairments, and missing Visual Studio tools in .NET pipeline runners. Performance and security enhancements are also included, making prompt installation advisable. For upgrade options, you can use the automatic update, download from the JetBrains website, or pull the updated Docker image. For more details, refer to the...
Dmitrii Korovin

Nvidia’s Launches the Next Generation of Its Nemotron Models

2025-12-15 14:30
🚀 Nvidia has launched the next generation of its Nemotron AI models, featuring Nemotron 3 Nano, Super, and Ultra. For the first time, these models come with three trillion tokens of pre-training data and 18 million samples of post-training data. Developers can leverage Nvidia's training environments and libraries for tailored applications. The Nano model is now available, while Super and Ultra will be released by mid-2026. Notably, the Nano model uses the mixture of experts (MoE) technique,...
Frederic Lardinois

Nemotron 3 Nano \- A new Standard for Efficient, Open, and Intelligent Agentic Models

2025-12-15 14:08
🚀 The Nemotron 3 Nano is setting a new benchmark for efficient and intelligent agentic models in 2026! This model addresses the challenges of balancing speed and accuracy. Smaller models may be quick but often lack depth, while larger ones are accurate yet costly. NVIDIA's solution features a hybrid Mamba-Transformer architecture, boasting a 1M-token context window to support high-throughput agents. #AI #NVIDIA #AgenticModels #TechInnovation #MachineLearning

Inside NVIDIA Nemotron 3: Techniques, Tools, and Data That Make It Efficient and Accurate

2025-12-15 14:00
🚀 Exciting developments in AI! NVIDIA's Nemotron 3 family enhances agentic AI systems through a suite of cooperating agents: retrievers, planners, and more. This model focuses on efficiency, accuracy, and customization. Key features include a hybrid Mamba-Transformer architecture, multi-environment reinforcement learning, and a 1M-token context window for extensive reasoning. Nemotron 3 Nano is now available, with Super and Ultra versions coming soon. #NVIDIA #AI #MachineLearning #Nemotron3...
Chris Alexiuk

Build smarter workflows with Notion and v0

2025-12-15 13:00
Notion is enhancing team productivity by integrating with v0. 🌟 This collaboration allows teams to transform ideas into dashboards, apps, and prototypes while grounding them in existing Notion documents. Now, workflows can connect securely, ensuring all knowledge in Notion is utilized effectively. 🔗 Discover how to build smarter workflows today! #Notion #v0 #TeamProductivity #Workflows #Integration
Source: Vercel Blog
Caroline Ciaramitaro

$50 PlanetScale Metal is GA for Postgres

2025-12-15 00:00
🚀 PlanetScale Metal for Postgres is now available at a new starting price of $50/month! This update introduces smaller sizes, starting from 1GiB of RAM, and offers eight storage options ranging from 10GB to 1.2TB. With improved flexibility, customers can decouple CPU and RAM from storage, allowing for optimized database performance tailored to specific workloads. Support for GCP is coming soon! #PlanetScale #Postgres #Database #CloudComputing #TechUpdates