Articles by Category: Product_announcements

Announcing the Completion of the Core 2Africa System: Building the Future of Connectivity Together

2025-11-18 06:00
🚀 Exciting news! The core 2Africa infrastructure is now complete, marking the world’s longest open access subsea cable system. This landmark project connects East and West Africa, linking 33 countries across three continents, providing connectivity to over 3 billion people. 🌍 The initiative, led by Meta and global partners, aims to enhance digital experiences and foster economic growth in Africa and beyond. #2Africa #Connectivity #DigitalTransformation #SubseaCable #AfricaTech

5 things to try with Gemini 3 Pro in Gemini CLI

2025-11-18 00:00
🚀 Exciting news for developers! Gemini 3 Pro is now integrated into Gemini CLI. This upgrade enhances terminal performance with smart reasoning and agentic coding, boosting productivity for complex engineering tasks. It's currently available for Google AI Ultra subscribers and those with a paid Gemini API key. Upgrade your CLI to version 0.16.x to start using these new features today! #Gemini3Pro #GeminiCLI #DeveloperTools #AI #Productivity

5 things to try with Gemini 3 Pro in Gemini CLI

2025-11-18 00:00
🚀 Gemini 3 Pro is now integrated into Gemini CLI, enhancing developer productivity with advanced features! Users can generate 3D apps from visual sketches, run complex shell commands, and debug live Cloud Run services. It's available for Google AI Ultra and paid Gemini API key subscribers. Upgrade your CLI to version 0.16.x to start using these capabilities today! #Gemini3Pro #DeveloperTools #AI #Productivity #CloudComputing

Gemini 3 now available in AI Gateway and Agent Runners

2025-11-18 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Google's Gemini 3 Pro Preview model is now accessible via Netlify's AI Gateway and Agent Runners without any configuration needed. The Google GenAI SDK can be used directly in Netlify Functions, eliminating the need for API keys or authentication. The AI Gateway simplifies the process. Gemini 3 is compatible with Background Functions, Scheduled Functions, and Agent Runners, providing automatic access to Netlify's caching and rate limiting features. Learn more in the AI...
Source: Netlify Blog

What’s new in 1Password Enterprise Password Manager - Q4, 2025

2025-11-18 00:00
🚀 Exciting updates are here for the 1Password Enterprise Password Manager! This latest release focuses on usability, visibility, and control, helping organizations deploy confidently and manage effectively. New App Unlock presets offer admins flexibility while maintaining security. Onboarding is easier with the new Browser Extension policy and Guided Setup, ensuring a smoother user experience. Enhanced policy controls provide admins with fine-grained management of credentials, improving...
info@1password.com (Allie Dusome)

Introducing Python User-Defined Table Functions (UDTFs) in Unity Catalog

2025-11-17 22:30
🚀 Exciting news for data professionals! Unity Catalog now supports Python User-Defined Table Functions (UDTFs). This feature enables users to create custom functions, simplifying query construction and enhancing data processing capabilities. Explore how UDTFs can improve your workflow and expand your data handling skills! #Python #DataScience #UnityCatalog #UDTFs #Innovation

Speak Your Lab into Existence with AI-Driven Cisco Modeling Labs and MCP

2025-11-17 20:31
🚀 Exciting news in network simulation! Cisco has launched the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Cisco Modeling Labs (CML). This new feature allows AI assistants to interact directly with your lab environment, making it easier to build and test network topologies through voice commands. Discover how this innovation can enhance your lab experience! #Cisco #NetworkSimulation #AITechnology #CiscoModelingLabs #Innovation
Joe Clarke

Advancing the Lakehouse with Apache Iceberg v3 on Databricks

2025-11-17 20:00
🚀 Databricks has integrated Apache Iceberg v3 into its Data Intelligence Platform. This update enhances the Lakehouse architecture, providing users with a unified and high-performance data layer. The new features aim to improve interoperability and overall efficiency for data management. Explore how this advancement can benefit your data strategy! #Databricks #ApacheIceberg #DataIntelligence #Lakehouse #DataManagement

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 plugin updated for Unreal Engine 5.7

2025-11-17 18:00
🚀 Exciting news for game developers! The AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) plugin has been updated for Unreal Engine 5.7. This enhancement supports AMD RDNA 4 graphics, improving detail and reducing ghosting for a more immersive gaming experience. Developers can now easily integrate updates, ensuring players enjoy high-quality upscaling with minimal hassle. The plugin also supports older AMD architectures, boosting framerates in supported games. Stay tuned for the update of the AMD...

Enhancing HDR on Instagram for iOS With Dolby Vision

2025-11-17 17:30
📱 Instagram has enhanced its iOS app by integrating Dolby Vision and ambient viewing environment (amve) support, improving the video experience for users. This update allows HDR videos from iPhones to maintain unique metadata, ensuring better color, brightness, and contrast across various displays. Instagram is now the first Meta app to fully support Dolby Vision, with plans for broader adoption across other Meta applications in the future. #InstagramUpdate #DolbyVision #VideoExperience #Meta...

Transforming work at Cisco with our internal AI assistant, purpose-built with security

2025-11-17 17:01
Cisco has launched an internal AI-powered assistant designed to enhance employee productivity while ensuring security. 🌐 This tool aims to provide every employee with access to generative AI, leading to a reported 73% increase in productivity and saving an average of 5 hours per week. ⏳ Cisco's focus on security addresses concerns about using public AI tools and the risks associated with sensitive company data. 🔒 #Cisco #AI #Productivity #Security #Innovation
Sujith Joseph

Grow Your Managed Security Business with Cisco Secure MSP Center

2025-11-17 15:50
🚀 Exciting news for Managed Service Providers! The Cisco Secure MSP Center offers a streamlined way to grow your security business by combining Duo, Umbrella, and Secure Endpoint into a single managed offer. This provides SMBs with essential multi-layered protection and simplifies operations. With the Secure MSP Hub, MSPs can efficiently manage customer accounts and billing, all under a monthly plan. As SMBs face increasing security threats, this partnership can enhance their defenses and...
Jason Norton

.NET 10 is now available for RHEL and OpenShift

2025-11-17 15:20
🚀 .NET 10 is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and OpenShift! This release includes support for C# 14 and F# 10, improved performance in the base library, and new Post-Quantum Cryptography APIs. Developers can install .NET 10 using the command: `dnf install dotnet-sdk-10.0`. It offers long-term support until November 2028. #DotNet10 #RHEL #OpenShift #SoftwareDevelopment #RedHat
Tom Deseyn, Brian Gollaher

Database Features in Rider

2025-11-17 14:08
🚀 Rider enhances your development experience with strong database support, powered by DataGrip! You can now create Database Projects (.sqlproj) easily, targeting various database environments like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and even NoSQL options like MongoDB. Manage your database objects visually or through SQL scripts, benefiting from features like code completion and syntax highlighting. #DatabaseDevelopment #Rider #DataGrip #SQL #NoSQL
Rachel Appel

Replicate is joining Cloudflare

2025-11-17 14:00
🚀 Big news in the tech world! Replicate is joining forces with Cloudflare. This partnership aims to enhance the Workers Platform, making it easier to build and deploy AI applications. 💡 Existing Replicate users can expect uninterrupted APIs and improved performance through Cloudflare's global network. Meanwhile, Workers AI users will gain access to a larger model catalog and the ability to run custom models directly. This collaboration focuses on simplifying AI deployment for developers,...
Ben Firshman

Support for Elysia

2025-11-17 13:00
🚀 Elysia, the ergonomic TypeScript framework, is now instantly deployable on Vercel! When you deploy, Vercel automatically optimizes resources for Elysia. By default, it runs on Node, but you can choose the Bun runtime easily. Vercel’s Fluid compute ensures you only pay for active CPU time. Check out the documentation for more details! 📚💻 #Elysia #Vercel #TypeScript #WebDevelopment #Deployment
Source: Vercel Blog
Anthony Shew

Vercel now supports Build Commands for FastAPI and Flask

2025-11-17 13:00
🚀 Vercel has introduced Build Commands for FastAPI and Flask, enhancing deployment options for Python projects. Users can now define Build Commands in the project Settings dashboard or within the [tool.vercel.scripts] section of their pyproject.toml file. This script executes after dependency installation and before application deployment. Learn more about these updates and streamline your Python deployments! #Vercel #FastAPI #Flask #Python #WebDevelopment
Source: Vercel Blog
Ricardo Gonzalez

Add DNS records across teams in your organization

2025-11-17 00:00
🚀 Exciting news for Netlify Organizations! You can now add DNS records from different teams within your organization. This update simplifies sharing DNS zones across teams and projects, enhancing collaboration. For more details on managing DNS records, check out the Netlify documentation. 📚 #Netlify #DNSManagement #Collaboration #TechUpdates
Source: Netlify Blog

What’s new in Git 2.52.0?

2025-11-17 00:00
🚀 Git has just released version 2.52! This update reintroduces the usual 12-week cycle after a brief 8-week one. A key feature is the new `git-last-modified(1)` command, which efficiently retrieves the last commit for each file in a commit, reducing processing load. Other improvements include enhancements to `git-fast-export(1)` and `git-fast-import(1)`, making them better at handling cryptographic signatures. For repository maintenance, a new geometric strategy in `git-maintenance(1)`...
Source: GitLab Blog
Patrick Steinhardt

Snapchat Open Sources Cross-Platform UI Framework

2025-11-15 15:00
🚀 Snapchat has open-sourced its cross-platform UI framework, Valdi, after using it internally for eight years. This beta release aims to enhance developer experience with tools and documentation still in need of testing. Valdi enables native performance by compiling TypeScript directly to platform-native views for iOS, Android, and macOS. Key features include automatic view recycling, optimized component rendering, and a C++ layout engine for efficiency. #Snapchat #OpenSource #Valdi...
Loraine Lawson

Visual Studio 2026 First Look: Evolution, Not Revolution

2025-11-15 14:00
🚀 Visual Studio 2026 is here with its beta version available for Insiders! This update focuses on evolution, integrating deeper AI features with Copilot for an improved developer experience. 🔧 Users can expect a faster interface and better support for extensions, even on Windows 10. 🛠️ However, installation may require GitHub integration and two-step authentication. Explore the latest enhancements and see how they can benefit your development workflow! #VisualStudio2026 #Microsoft...
David Eastman

Developers Test Visual Studio 2026’s AI-Native Claims

2025-11-14 22:00
🚀 Microsoft has launched Visual Studio 2026, highlighting it as the most community-driven version yet. This release is the first to be built around AI, enhancing productivity without replacing developer judgment. Key features include AI integration in debugging, profiling, and more, streamlining workflows. The preview attracted unprecedented interest, with more testers than any prior version. Learn more about these advancements! #VisualStudio2026 #AI #Microsoft #Development #TechNews
Darryl K. Taft

Canonical Extends Ubuntu Linux Support for up to 15 Years

2025-11-14 21:00
🚀 Canonical has announced an extension of its Ubuntu Linux support to 15 years! This new Ubuntu Pro Legacy add-on offers long-term support for all LTS releases, starting from Ubuntu 14.04. This is especially beneficial for enterprises in regulated sectors like banking and healthcare, where stability is crucial. 🔒 Users will receive security fixes and compliance features throughout this extended support period. For organizations hesitant to upgrade, this move could be a game changer. 🔧 #Ubuntu...
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

Reimagining software delivery with AI-powered workflows in Jira & Bitbucket

2025-11-14 20:28
🚀 Exciting advancements in software delivery are here! The article discusses Rovo Dev, an AI agent that integrates with Jira and Bitbucket to enhance the software development lifecycle. It addresses common complexities developers face, such as managing vulnerabilities and tech debt. With Rovo Dev, routine tasks like code generation and pull requests become streamlined, allowing teams to focus on building quality software. The integration helps reduce friction and improves team efficiency....
Ash Moosa

Jupyter Deploy: The New Middle Ground Between Laptops and Enterprise

2025-11-14 19:00
🚀 Exciting news from JupyterCon 2025! Jupyter Deploy is here to bridge the gap for educators, startups, and researchers needing more than a laptop but less than full-scale cloud resources. This new open-source CLI allows quick cloud deployment of Jupyter, making collaboration easier for small teams. No need for extensive cloud expertise—Jupyter Deploy simplifies the setup process, although some understanding of components is still required for long-term use. Learn more about how this tool can...
Michelle Gienow

AWS Lambda enhances event processing with provisioned mode for SQS event-source mapping

2025-11-14 17:45
🚀 AWS Lambda has introduced a new provisioned mode for Amazon SQS Event Source Mapping. This feature allows for dedicated polling resources, offering 3x faster scaling and 16x higher concurrency. It helps manage traffic spikes and maintain low latency in event processing. Enterprises can now configure minimum and maximum event pollers, ensuring consistent performance during peak usage. 🌐 This enhancement is designed for businesses needing reliable, real-time event processing. #AWS #Lambda...
Source: AWS Blog
Micah Walter

Red Hat OpenShift 4.20 Boosts AI, Security, Hybrid Cloud

2025-11-14 17:36
🚀 Red Hat has launched OpenShift 4.20, featuring enhanced AI capabilities and improved security for hybrid cloud environments. Key highlights include the LeaderWorkerSet API for efficient AI workload management and the Runtime Image Volume Source, allowing quick model updates without container rebuilds. The release also emphasizes security with Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.9 and improved tools for cluster management. #RedHat #OpenShift #AI #CloudComputing #Security
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

What’s new in Red Hat build of Apache Camel 4.14

2025-11-14 16:56
🚀 The Red Hat build of Apache Camel 4.14 introduces an enhanced integration toolkit for hybrid environments. Key updates include support for OpenSearch, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Mail Microsoft OAuth. 🔍 Developers will benefit from productivity boosts with the Kaoto integration designer, which now supports visual data mapping for JSON and XML. 📊 Additionally, a new Camel dashboard provides real-time insights into integration health on Red Hat OpenShift, while the HawtIO Artemis Plugin...
Ivo Bek

IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3 💚 Spring 7

2025-11-14 15:31
🚀 Exciting news for developers! Spring Framework 7 has been released, simplifying application building and addressing long-term development challenges. IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3 offers seamless integration with this release, making it easier to implement new features, including a built-in API versioning mechanism. This versioning allows for smoother handling of API changes directly in your code. IntelliJ IDEA even checks for proper configuration and adherence to SemVer rules. Explore how these...
Andrey Belyaev

$5 PlanetScale is live

2025-11-14 09:00
🚀 Exciting news from PlanetScale! You can now create single node Postgres databases for just $5/month. These databases are production-ready and ideal for startups, side projects, and development. PlanetScale offers features like Query Insights and schema recommendations, enhancing your development experience. Additionally, the price for development branches has dropped to $5/month. As your needs grow, you can easily scale your database or switch to high availability mode. Start your journey...

Building Trust in the Age of AI: Why Identity Is the Foundation of Customer Engagement

2025-11-14 00:00
Twilio plans to acquire Stytch, an identity platform aimed at enhancing AI agent capabilities for developers. This move highlights the importance of identity in building trust and improving customer engagement in today's digital landscape. Stay tuned for how this acquisition may impact the future of AI interactions! 🤖🔐 #AI #CustomerEngagement #Twilio #Stytch #DigitalTrust
Inbal Shani

Skew protection available for CLI workflows

2025-11-14 00:00
🚀 Exciting news for developers! Skew protection is now available for CLI-triggered deploys with Netlify CLI version 23.11.0 and above. To upgrade, simply run: `npm update -g netlify-cli` Using npx? You'll always have the latest version. Discover the benefits of skew protection, including improved user experiences and reduced version mismatches. #Netlify #CLI #WebDevelopment #TechUpdate #DevTools
Source: Netlify Blog

Together, We’re Defining the Next Era of Partner Success

2025-11-13 20:52
🚀 Exciting updates from the Cisco 360 Partner Program! One year in, the program has transformed how partners engage and succeed together. The recent Cisco Partner Summit showcased the power of collaboration and shared purpose among resellers, distributors, and service providers. Key focuses include redefining partnerships beyond transactions, enhancing profitability, and ensuring predictable growth. The journey has been guided by partner feedback, making the program stronger and more aligned...
Elisabeth De Dobbeleer

Upgrades to Pipelines Artifacts: New Artifact Types & Selective Download

2025-11-13 20:17
🚀 Exciting enhancements to Bitbucket Pipelines artifacts are here! New artifact types include **shared** (accessible across steps) and **scoped** (specific to each step). This allows for better organization and management of your pipeline artifacts. Additionally, the **selective download** feature lets you specify which artifacts to download, saving time and build minutes. Explore these new functionalities for improved workflow efficiency! #Bitbucket #Pipelines #DevOps #SoftwareDevelopment...
Edmund Munday

Solo.io Open Sources Agentregistry, With Support for Agent Skills

2025-11-13 20:00
🚀 Solo.io has announced its latest open-source tool, Agentregistry, during KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America. This tool serves as a centralized registry for AI applications and artifacts, supporting the newly introduced Agent Skills by Anthropic. It aims to streamline AI agent management for organizations. Agentregistry is part of Solo.io’s broader initiative to enhance agentic AI infrastructure, following their previous releases, Kagent and agentgateway. #OpenSource #AI #Soloio...
Heather Joslyn

Databricks Achieves Awardability on the DoD’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace

2025-11-13 19:40
🚀 Databricks has achieved "Awardable" status on the DoD’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. This recognition highlights the capabilities of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. The "Awardable" status indicates that Databricks can now effectively support various Department of Defense initiatives. This milestone opens pathways for further collaboration with the DoD. #Databricks #DoD #TradewindsMarketplace #DataIntelligence #Innovation

Introducing AWS IoT Core Device Location integration with Amazon Sidewalk

2025-11-13 19:09
🚀 Exciting news for IoT developers! AWS IoT Core now integrates with Amazon Sidewalk, allowing devices to resolve location data without GPS. This enhances asset tracking while reducing costs and power consumption. Devices can leverage BLE, Wi-Fi, and GNSS info to report location efficiently, extending battery life and simplifying development. Amazon Sidewalk enhances connectivity for a variety of applications, benefiting communities across the U.S. 🌍 #AWSIoT #AmazonSidewalk #IoT...
Source: AWS Blog
Channy Yun (윤석찬)

Native OpenAI Models Now Generally Available on Databricks

2025-11-13 18:00
🚀 Exciting news for data enthusiasts! OpenAI models, including GPT-5, are now generally available on Databricks. This integration aims to enhance data processing and analytics capabilities. Users can leverage these advanced models for various applications, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency. Explore the potential of AI in your data projects! #OpenAI #Databricks #AIModels #DataAnalytics #GPT5

​​Reddit Welcomes Maria Angelidou-Smith as Chief Product Officer

2025-11-13 17:00
🚀 Exciting news at Reddit! Maria Angelidou-Smith joins as Chief Product Officer, bringing extensive experience in global consumer products. Her background includes leadership roles at Meta, where she managed major products like Facebook Groups and Events. Maria aims to enhance the Reddit app as a hub for meaningful conversations and community engagement. Looking forward to the innovations she will bring! 🌟 #Reddit #Leadership #ProductInnovation #CommunityEngagement #TechNews
Staff

Renderoom develops a new Substrate materials pack for automotive visualization

2025-11-13 16:04
🚗 Renderoom has launched a new Substrate materials pack designed for automotive visualization. This innovative library enhances realism in automotive design workflows, providing creators with high-quality real-time visuals. Explore how this development can elevate automotive projects. #AutomotiveDesign #CGI #RealTimeVisuals #Renderoom #SubstrateMaterials