Articles by Category: Product_announcements

Meta hired MongoDB’s CEO to build its enterprise AI business — but Llama is missing

2026-09-28 17:33
Meta is launching a new enterprise business focused on AI, led by former MongoDB CEO CJ Desai. This initiative, named Meta Enterprise Platform, aims to provide businesses and developers with AI technology originally designed for consumer applications. Mark Zuckerberg describes this move as a major pillar of Meta’s business, alongside advertising and consumer apps. The platform will feature tools like the Muse agent and Muse API, positioning Meta to compete with companies like OpenAI and...
Amanda Caswell

Cisco Nexus One and Cisco Secure Firewall integrations with Rafay enable fully self-service AI cloud

2026-09-28 16:17
Cisco and Rafay have announced integrations that enhance the onboarding process for neocloud and sovereign cloud operators. These integrations aim to improve GPU utilization and provide secure, multi-tenant infrastructure at scale. This collaboration promises to streamline operations in cloud services. 🌐🔒💻 #Cisco #Rafay #CloudComputing #AI #TechIntegration
Samir Parikh

pgEdge’s new agent database branches never merge back into the source

2026-09-28 14:07
pgEdge has launched Starfleet, a Postgres cloud platform aimed at improving the transition from prototype to production. It offers database branching and agent tooling to meet various deployment needs, while ensuring security and compliance. Each coding agent operates in its own isolated environment, allowing for experimentation without merging back into the source database. Starfleet maintains a connection to the original database's IP allowlist, ensuring controlled access. Developers can...
Amanda Caswell

Anthropic bought Stainless and shuttered its SDK generator. Cloudflare open-sourced Forge instead.

2026-09-28 13:39
Cloudflare has introduced Forge, an open-source tool that generates SDKs, command-line tools, and documentation from API definitions. 🛠️ Available under an Apache 2.0 license, Forge allows users to run and modify it without costs. This announcement follows Google's recent move to open-source its API tooling after losing its SDK generator. Both companies emphasize the importance of open infrastructure for API tools. 🌐 #Cloudflare #OpenSource #APITools #Forge #TechNews
Paul Sawers

Air Teams: Bring Your Best Agentic Workflows to the Whole Team – and Automate Repeatable Work

2026-09-28 13:15
🚀 Introducing JetBrains Air Teams—an innovative platform designed to enhance collaboration in agentic development! Air Teams creates a shared workspace for engineering teams, allowing them to work seamlessly with coding agents. It centralizes workflows, so what one developer discovers can benefit the entire team. Key features include: - Automations for recurring tasks like code reviews and issue fixes - Shared cloud environments for tools and dependencies - Parallel cloud tasks that free up...
Vladimir Gromozdin

Upgrading to Red Hat JBoss Web Server 7: Key changes & impacts

2026-09-28 13:01
Red Hat JBoss Web Server 7 is now available, featuring Apache Tomcat 11.0.21, Jakarta EE 11, and Java 17. This upgrade can range from quick dependency updates to extensive troubleshooting. Users should be aware of the specific impacts on builds and deployments. Stay informed and plan accordingly! 🌐🔧 #RedHat #JBoss #WebServer #TechUpdate #SoftwareDevelopment
Jeff Beck

Rider 2026.2.3 Is Released!

2026-09-28 12:25
🚀 Rider 2026.2.3 is now live! This update introduces AI performance analysis in the Monitoring tool window, allowing users to analyze application performance directly. You can request an analysis using the "Analyze with AI" action. 📈 Additionally, the update fixes an issue with the AI Agent Setup widget on Windows, improving accessibility. You can update via the IDE, Toolbox App, or our website. #RiderUpdates #AIAnalysis #PerformanceMonitoring #SoftwareDevelopment
Alexander Kurakin

Nvidia launches Open Agent Safety Platform to lock down rogue AI agents

2026-09-28 10:00
Nvidia has launched the Open Agent Safety Platform to address recent AI model breaches by OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google. This platform includes a new runtime and a watchdog service to secure AI agents in sandbox environments. 🛡️ The solution features OpenShell 0.1.0 and Nvidia Sentry, which monitor agent actions and can intervene if necessary. This aims to enhance safety beyond traditional model training. 🔒 Nvidia emphasizes the need for a deterministic system to manage AI behavior...
Frederic Lardinois

Add Runtime Controls to AI Agents with NVIDIA OpenShell

2026-09-28 08:55
NVIDIA has introduced OpenShell 0.1.0, an open-source runtime designed to manage AI agents effectively. This tool allows agents to write code, access resources, and adapt to new information while enforcing strict access controls. It helps prevent unauthorized actions, protecting sensitive data and operations. Organizations like Cadence, Slack, and Gecko Robotics are already integrating OpenShell into their processes for chip design, automation, and robotics. Learn more about how OpenShell...
Alex Watson

What's new in Git 2.56.0?

2026-09-28 00:00
🚀 Git 2.56.0 has been released! Key updates include: 1️⃣ New features like the `drop` command in `git-history` for easier commit deletions. 2️⃣ Enhancements in `git-branch` to delete merged branches effectively. 3️⃣ Progress on Git 3.0, including SHA-256 as the default hash format and a new release schedule. Notable contributions from the GitLab team and Google Summer of Code projects are highlighted. Stay tuned for more updates! #Git #GitRelease #OpenSource #SoftwareDevelopment #GitLab
Source: GitLab Blog
Karthik Nayak

Claude Opus 5.5 vs. Opus 5 on reasoning tasks: Cheaper, faster, but not better

2026-09-26 13:00
Anthropic recently launched Claude Opus 5.5, which is said to be 40% cheaper and 30% faster than its predecessor, Opus 5. In a series of reasoning tests, both models were compared. While Opus 5.5 performed similarly to Opus 5, it completed tasks more efficiently and at a lower cost. For instance, it solved a logic grid problem in 65 seconds, costing $0.16 compared to Opus 5's 108 seconds and $0.27. For those interested in testing, prompts are available for replication. #AI #MachineLearning...
Jessica Wachtel

Microsoft’s new Copilot agents get their own email, calendar — and a place in the org chart

2026-09-25 17:16
🚀 Microsoft has unveiled its largest Copilot update, described by CEO Satya Nadella as a "new OS for work." This update focuses on four key components, with Autopilot emerging as a proactive agent designed for enterprise use. It operates independently, requiring no prompts after setup. Additionally, the integration of the agent runtime into Microsoft 365 enhances the infrastructure for developers, streamlining app and workflow creation. Stay tuned as these features roll out through...
Amanda Caswell

The agent-first cloud: why we built Managed Agents

2026-09-25 17:12
🚀 DigitalOcean has launched Managed Agents, a new platform designed for AI workloads that unites compute, inference, and data into one user-friendly experience. AI agents operate differently than traditional servers, requiring a shift from VM-hour billing to token and microVM-second metrics. This change simplifies the cloud architecture, enabling more efficient workflows. 💡 With Managed Agents, developers can seamlessly integrate their tools and models, streamlining operations and minimizing...
VInay Kumar

OpenAI and Cursor agree on agent coordinators. They disagree on who runs them.

2026-09-25 12:00
OpenAI has launched its Agents API in public beta, enhancing Codex's capabilities with managed sessions and tool coordination. On the same day, Cursor introduced Projects, which coordinate multiple coding agents for larger software tasks. Both initiatives emphasize a coordinator-worker model, aiming for efficient execution. Hilliary Lipsig notes that this reflects a broader industry trend toward specialized agents and orchestration, essential for reliability in distributed computing. #OpenAI...
Robert Kimani

How a forgotten node can put Oracle Java back in production

2026-09-24 17:50
🚀 Azul has launched its Azul Intelligence Cloud AI Assistant, addressing critical security risks in enterprise Java environments. This new tool provides real-time insights for software engineering teams, allowing them to identify security risks and licensing issues effectively. Unlike traditional static reports, it offers answers based on live data, keeping teams informed. The company highlights that as AI accelerates the weaponization of vulnerabilities, the gap between disclosure and...
Adrian Bridgwater

Google’s Gemini CLI now asks before editing your build files

2026-09-24 14:27
🚀 Google’s Gemini CLI has introduced a new feature that requires user confirmation before making edits to build files. With the latest version 0.61.0, the agent now pauses to seek approval for changes to build configurations, enhancing security against potential threats. 🔒 This update aims to safeguard developers by preventing untrusted commands and ensuring that any modifications are clearly communicated. Stay informed about these changes and their impact on coding practices! #Google...
Amanda Caswell

OpenAI makes you call sales for a custom voice. Google just made it self-serve.

2026-09-24 13:20
🚀 Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS, enabling developers to create custom voices via the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. Now, users can describe or record voices and store them for future use. The process requires two clean recordings and consent from the speaker to create a synthetic version. 🔍 Gemini also offers a library of over 2,000 voices across 100+ languages, with tools for adjusting voice characteristics on the way. 📅 Note that some regions, including the...
Amanda Caswell

Cursor acquired Firetiger. A month later, it launched a bot that tracks code changes from PR to production.

2026-09-24 12:56
🚀 Cursor has acquired Firetiger and launched Rollouts, a new bot that tracks code changes from pull requests to production. This development aims to enhance the safety and reliability of code deployment. With Rollouts, developers can monitor code behavior post-deployment effectively. The acquisition enhances Cursor’s capabilities, leveraging SpaceX's GPU infrastructure for improved AI models. #Cursor #Firetiger #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #TechNews
Paul Sawers

Continuing to Move PHP Open Source Forward

2026-09-24 09:46
Exciting news from the PHP community! 🌍 PhpStorm has announced the next wave of open-source sponsorships, selecting five projects for support this year. They aim to highlight the importance of open source in PHP development and inspire others to contribute. The sponsored projects include: - PHPUnit by Sebastian Bergmann - Lerd by George Dumitrescu - static-php-cli by Jerry Ma - Composer, the backbone of PHP - Larabelles, promoting inclusivity in open source If you're able, consider...
Brent Roose

Elastic Cloud on Azure gets a speed boost: Compute-optimized instances on Azure Cobalt ARM

2026-09-24 00:00
🚀 Exciting news for Elastic Cloud users! Starting September 24, 2026, Elastic Cloud on Azure introduces compute-optimized ARM hardware profiles powered by Microsoft’s Cobalt ARM processors. This upgrade offers up to 37% better throughput at a reduced cost compared to previous models. The new Dpldsv6 VM series enhances performance for CPU-intensive tasks like indexing and search operations. Local NVMe SSD storage is a highlight, improving random read performance. For those with compute-bound...
Source: Elastic Blog
Joe Chin,Greg Crist

“Dormant deployments were quietly consuming storage”: Why Vercel tightened its free-tier rules

2026-09-19 13:00
🚨 Vercel has updated its free Hobby plan policies. Old, unprotected deployments will now be deleted immediately if users exceed the 10GB Deployment Storage limit. Previously, these deployments had a 30-day retention period. 🔍 The change aims to support a growing Hobby community that is deploying at higher rates. Users will retain their three most recent production deployments, but the previous allowance of ten has been reduced. Additionally, the policy removes separate protections for preview...
Meredith Shubel

Making Local AI Smarter and Faster

2026-09-18 13:42
🚀 Exciting updates for local coding agents! The latest Junie Local update enhances coding efficiency by merging Qwen3.6 and Qwen3.8 models. The new Qwen3.8-3.6-27B-blend model completes more tasks while using 71% fewer output tokens. This improvement aims to make local AI smarter and faster without the need for lengthy waits. The experimental model is now compatible with more machines, including NVIDIA support on Windows. Stay tuned for more innovations! #AI #Coding #JunieLocal #TechUpdates...
Vladimir Sotnikov

Your diff has a demo now with Junie /demo

2026-09-18 11:51
🚀 Introducing Junie /demo! This new mode in Junie CLI allows you to delegate app checks. Simply describe what you need, and Junie builds, launches, and interacts with your app's UI. You'll receive an HTML report, screenshots, and a video for easy review. It's designed to streamline your workflow and keep results transparent. Get started by setting up Junie /demo, and let it handle routine checks while you focus on more critical tasks! #Junie #AppDevelopment #Automation #QualityAssurance...
Aliaksei Kartynnik

Ktor 3.6.0 Is Now Available!

2026-09-18 10:45
🚀 Ktor 3.6.0 has launched with several new experimental features! This release introduces typed authentication capabilities, specialized support for OpenID Connect, and HTTP/3 support for the Netty engine. Improvements in routing and request handling enhance the developer experience. Explore the full list of changes on the Ktor website! #Ktor #Kotlin #OpenIDConnect #HTTP3 #WebDevelopment
Simon Vergauwen

The Next Step for Mission-Critical Workloads: Managed Databases Advanced Edition

2026-09-17 22:30
📣 DigitalOcean has launched its Managed Databases Advanced Edition for MySQL and PostgreSQL, offering enhanced performance and reliability for growing businesses. Key features include: - Up to 38% higher throughput and 50% reduction in latency. - Rapid failover in under 3 seconds for MySQL. - A 46% reduction in storage costs. The Advanced Edition addresses common database challenges, allowing for instant storage scaling and improved observability for high-concurrency workloads. Explore more...
Waverly Swinton

Anthropic’s new Claude Code feature could drain your plan before lunch

2026-09-17 17:00
🌟 Anthropic is enhancing its Claude Code feature by allowing it to manage multiple sessions. Starting Thursday, select Claude Pro and Max subscribers can access redesigned Projects in beta. This new capability enables Claude to break down engineering goals into smaller tasks and coordinate them across parallel sessions. While this improves efficiency, it may also lead to faster token usage, as each thread counts as a full session. Developers can monitor progress through a main Project chat or...
Amanda Caswell

GitLab Duo CLI takes a task from goal to done

2026-09-17 00:00
🚀 GitLab 19.4 introduces the /goal command in the Duo CLI, streamlining complex tasks for developers. This feature allows you to define a goal, freeing you from constant back-and-forth communication. GitLab autonomously manages the task until completion, providing updates along the way. Stay tuned for the GitLab Transcend event on October 6 to learn more! #GitLab #DuoCLI #Automation #SoftwareDevelopment #TechUpdates
Source: GitLab Blog
Rebecca Carter

New MCP tools help platform teams scale automation safely

2026-09-17 00:00
🚀 New tools from GitLab enhance automation for platform teams! The Model Context Protocol (MCP) now enables agents to run pipelines, open merge requests, and triage tasks. 🔍 With GitLab 19.4, agents can automate end-to-end processes while maintaining governance. Routine actions can occur automatically, but critical changes require human review. 📅 Join the GitLab Transcend event on October 6 to learn more about these advancements and how they support your development workflows. #GitLab...
Source: GitLab Blog
Rebecca Carter

Optimize your team's price-performance with hosted open weight models

2026-09-17 00:00
🚀 GitLab Duo Agent Platform introduces three hosted open weight models: Kimi K3, GLM 5.3, and MiniMax M3. These models enhance your team's ability to optimize for quality, latency, and cost across various tasks. 💡 Kimi K3 and GLM 5.3 excel in demanding tasks, while MiniMax M3 is ideal for high-volume work. Teams can achieve up to 4x more calls per credit compared to some frontier models. 📅 Don't miss the GitLab Transcend event on October 6, showcasing how to integrate agentic AI into your...
Source: GitLab Blog
Brittany Lutz

Rate limits on GitLab.com are changing

2026-09-17 00:00
🚨 Important Update for GitLab Users! 🚨 Starting October 19, 2026, GitLab.com will change rate limits to align with your subscription tier. Free accounts will see new limits first, with Premium and Ultimate plans following in January 2027. Authenticated requests will have higher limits based on your plan, while unauthenticated requests will be capped at 60 per hour. Preview windows for Free and unauthenticated traffic will occur on October 7 and 14. For those approaching limits, consider...
Source: GitLab Blog
Sam Wiskow

See who spent your AI credits and set fair caps per team

2026-09-17 00:00
🚀 GitLab 19.4 introduces enhanced management of AI credits, allowing organizations to set individual budgets for teams and track usage by user, project, and timestamp. 📊 This feature enables clear visibility into AI spend, helping teams adjust budgets as needed and maintain productivity without delays. 🛡️ With 98% of companies anticipating AI governance budgets, these tools provide essential insights for informed decision-making. 📅 Don't miss the GitLab Transcend event on October 6 to learn...
Source: GitLab Blog
Bryan Rothwell

TensorRT Edge-LLM Completes the MLPerf Edge Agentic Benchmark 6.4x Faster on Jetson AGX Thor

2026-09-16 20:37
NVIDIA's TensorRT Edge-LLM has achieved a significant milestone in AI performance. 🌟 In the MLPerf Inference v6.1 Edge Agentic benchmark, it completed tasks on the Jetson AGX Thor 6.4x faster than previous submissions. This performance allows AI agents to efficiently manage complex conversations over multiple steps. Key methods used include NVFP4 quantization and tree-based multi-token prediction. 📈 The benchmark evaluates both performance and accuracy, ensuring AI agents operate effectively...
Elizabeth Goodman

New Bug-Fix Releases Are Available for MPS Versions 2026.1.1, 2025.3.2, 2025.2.4, and 2025.1.4

2026-09-16 20:06
🚀 New updates are here for MPS versions 2026.1.1, 2025.3.2, 2025.2.4, and 2025.1.4! The MPS 2026.1.1 update enhances the Projectional Agent Toolkit, improving functionalities like node manipulation, diagnostics, and editor context. Make sure to update your MPS skills to leverage these improvements. 🔗 Download links and full issue lists are available. #JetBrains #MPSUpdates #SoftwareDevelopment #TechNews #Programming
Vaclav Pech

Anthropic bet users were choosing wrong. So it removed the choice.

2026-09-16 16:46
🚀 Anthropic has streamlined its user experience by merging Claude Chat and Cowork into a single interface. Now, users can manage everything from quick questions to complex projects without having to choose between the two. This change aims to eliminate confusion over task routing. 📄 The company is also introducing Claude Docs and Claude Slides in beta for paid plans, enhancing productivity within conversations. With the new setup, context and tools are integrated, allowing for more efficient...
Amanda Caswell

Native Splunk brings real-time insights to Cisco Nexus One

2026-09-16 15:00
🚀 Native Splunk is now embedded in Cisco Nexus Dashboard, offering real-time analytics for data centers. This integration enhances troubleshooting speed and ensures data sovereignty for on-premises workloads. Additionally, it supports high-performance AI fabrics with Cisco N9000 switches and AMD Pensando Pollara 400 NICs, maximizing resource utilization. #DataAnalytics #CiscoNexus #AIWorkloads #RealTimeInsights #TechInnovation
David Keith

Rider and ReSharper 2026.2.2 Are Out!

2026-09-16 14:12
🚀 Exciting news for developers! The latest update, version 2026.2.2, for ReSharper, Rider, and .NET tools is now available. You can install it directly from the tools, the Toolbox App, or the website. 🔧 Key features include the new AI Agent Setup widget in Rider, which simplifies access to coding agent functionalities. It provides an overview of enabled features and direct links for setup. 📈 Additionally, Rider's test coverage now supports TUnit, enhancing measurement capabilities for unit...
Alexander Kurakin

IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2.3 Is Out!

2026-09-16 10:53
🚀 IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2.3 has been released! You can update directly from the IDE, Toolbox App, or download it from our website. Ubuntu users can also use snaps. Key improvements include: - Maven tool window now displays project data. - Resolved IDE freeze issues. - Fixed vertical scrollbar in Markdown preview. - Updated PlantUML extension to version 1.2026.6. - Enhanced Debug mode performance with WSL2. For more details, check the release notes. If you encounter any issues, please report them...
Maria Kosukhina

ADLX 2.0: Extending graphics control to AI agents and agentic apps

2026-09-16 10:00
🚀 AMD has launched ADLX 2.0, enhancing AI capabilities for developers to create intelligent apps that manage AMD graphics hardware. This update introduces an AI extension framework, allowing AI applications to interact with graphics technologies seamlessly. With features like GPU telemetry access and settings modification, developers can now design more complex user interactions. ADLX 2.0 includes Python-based bindings, making it easier for AI developers to integrate graphics controls into...

Elastic announces GA of cross-project search on Serverless, enabling teams to query across all linked projects without moving a byte

2026-09-16 00:00
🚀 Elastic Cloud Serverless has launched General Availability (GA) for cross-project search (CPS), allowing teams to query multiple linked projects seamlessly. With CPS, organizations can search across various regions and cloud providers without moving data. This setup is straightforward—just three clicks! 🖱️ CPS enhances visibility for SOC teams and site reliability engineers, eliminating the need for data centralization while maintaining compliance and security. #Elastic #CloudComputing...
Source: Elastic Blog
Jordi Mon Companys,Lucy Wang

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