Tuesday, November 18, 2025
2025-11-18 10:58
📅 Join us on November 19 at Cisco Connect Canada in Toronto! This event focuses on bridging the gap between technology deployment and achieving real impact. Attendees will explore how AI is transforming organizational operations and the importance of strong partnerships. Cisco emphasizes the need for tailored support to accelerate outcomes, enabling businesses to maximize their investments. #CiscoConnect #AI #CustomerExperience #TechInnovation #BusinessTransformation
Lavanya Gopalakrishnan
2025-11-18 08:40
💡 Ryan welcomes Assaf Elovic, head of AI at monday.com, to discuss user-friendly AI tools. They share insights on developing the Monday Sidekick agent, focusing on user experience to boost adoption. monday.com aims to enhance productivity and efficiency through its AI-first product suite. #AI #Productivity #UserExperience #MondayDotCom #WorkManagement
Phoebe Sajor
2025-11-18 08:01
🌐 The LF Energy SEAPATH project on Red Hat Enterprise Linux is revolutionizing electrical substation automation. By utilizing open source technologies, SEAPATH aims to enhance the integration of IT and OT for improved system reliability and cybersecurity. 🔧 Key components include a real-time Linux kernel, KVM for virtualization, and Ceph for distributed storage. This architecture supports software-defined protection, automation, and control in digital substations. 📈 With a focus on open...
Daniel J. Schaefer
2025-11-18 08:01
🌐 Performance testing is essential for Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift clusters, especially when scaling applications across pods or VMs. 🔍 The benchmark-runner framework allows users to execute various performance tests to assess scalability in hardware, network, storage, and more. It simplifies testing with just a single command and supports both functional and performance-oriented run types. 📊 Results are stored in ElasticSearch and visualized in Grafana, making it easier for cluster...
Robert Krawitz, Jenifer Abrams, Guoqing Li
2025-11-18 07:01
Exploring large language model (LLM) performance is complex and costly. A recent article highlights the challenges faced by a team at Red Hat in benchmarking 7,488 combinations of models and hardware. They encountered a significant issue known as oversaturation, which invalidated over half of their tests. This led to the development of an oversaturation detection (OSD) strategy to improve efficiency. Their testing relied on a three-part stack: vLLM for inference, GuideLLM for real-world load...
Alon Kellner
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
2025-11-18 05:00
Unlock secure sign-ins in your iOS apps with Okta's DirectAuth and push notifications! 📱✨ This guide covers everything from setting up your Okta account to building a SwiftUI demo. Learn to implement native, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) without leaving your app. Key steps include: - Configuring Okta for DirectAuth - Enabling push notifications - Creating an AuthService - Displaying user information For developers ready to enhance app security, this tutorial is...
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
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
2025-11-18 00:00
🚀 Exciting news from the Cash Android team! We have successfully completed our migration to Metro, a modern dependency injection framework created by Zac Sweers. This move aligns with our long-term goals and enhances our Kotlin-based codebase. The transition was motivated by the need for improved performance and simpler build processes. Metro combines the best features of existing frameworks while minimizing build time overhead. For more details on our migration journey and the benefits of...
Egor Andreevich
2025-11-18 00:00
On November 18, 2025, Cloudflare experienced a significant service outage due to a bug in its Bot Management feature. The issue caused core network traffic failures, leading to error messages for users accessing affected sites. The outage stemmed from a database permission change, resulting in a feature file doubling in size. This exceeded the software's processing limits, disrupting traffic routing. While initially suspected to be a DDoS attack, the true cause was identified and resolved by...
Matthew Prince
2025-11-18 00:00
🚨 CrowdStrike's OverWatch has effectively disrupted the operations of BLOCKADE SPIDER, a sophisticated eCrime adversary known for cross-domain attacks. These attacks involve navigating multiple systems to exploit vulnerabilities within organizations. BLOCKADE SPIDER, active since April 2024, employs tactics like credential dumping and ransomware deployment. In early 2025, CrowdStrike identified the adversary accessing a victim's network via an unmanaged VPN. By leveraging cross-domain data,...
Chris Prall
2025-11-18 00:00
Greg Crist,Matt Ryan
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...
2025-11-18 00:00
Are your Voice AI agents performing effectively? 🤖 The Twilio blog discusses key indicators to assess their performance. It emphasizes checking if they are production-ready and whether they address your business needs. Understanding these factors can help ensure your Voice AI agents deliver value. #VoiceAI #TechInsights #BusinessSolutions #Twilio
Dan Bartlett, Brooke Hopkins
2025-11-18 00:00
Unlock the power of seamless user authentication! 🔑 This tutorial guides you through the process of creating a magic link in Laravel using Twilio SMS. It covers step-by-step instructions to help developers implement this feature effectively. Enhance your application's user experience today! 🚀📱 #Laravel #Twilio #WebDevelopment #SMS #Authentication
Popoola Temitope
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)
Monday, November 17, 2025
2025-11-17 23:00
🚀 Developers often face challenges with observability tools that disrupt their workflow. When these tools are complicated, it leads to lower productivity and increased frustration. Tools should simplify processes and integrate seamlessly into existing workflows to enhance developer experience. Join the free webinar on Nov. 6 to learn how to shift from friction to flow in observability. #DevEx #Observability #Webinar #DeveloperTools #Productivity
Vicki Walker
2025-11-17 22:31
🚀 Quantum computing is evolving through the integration of accelerated computing and quantum processors. NVIDIA's NVQLink architecture supports this by connecting GPU superchips with quantum system controllers, enhancing real-time calibration and error correction. This open platform enables efficient workloads and fosters innovation across various quantum technologies. Discover how NVQLink could transform quantum computing! #QuantumComputing #NVIDIA #AcceleratedComputing #Innovation #TechNews
Shane Caldwell
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
2025-11-17 22:30
AI is transforming scientific research by enabling the generation and analysis of data in new ways. Collaborative AI co-scientists assist researchers in developing hypotheses and experimental plans. They leverage advanced reasoning and interdisciplinary knowledge to accelerate discoveries. NVIDIA and Los Alamos National Laboratories are developing co-scientists for two critical areas: inertial confinement fusion and cancer treatment. These AI models aim to tackle complex scientific challenges...
Geetika Gupta
2025-11-17 22:09
🚀 The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is evolving with the introduction of Streamable HTTP in early 2025. This shift is set to enhance the accessibility of MCP services. As popularity grows, scaling becomes essential, necessitating reliable load balancing. This article discusses using HAProxy to build a compliant load-balancing layer for Streamable MCP servers. Key points include ensuring session persistence through the mcp-session-id header and validating Accept headers to protect backend...
Jakub Suchy
2025-11-17 21:00
🚨 Automation in coding, or "vibe coding," is becoming common among developers. While it boosts productivity, risks are emerging due to reliance on AI-generated code. AI's lack of transparency can introduce vulnerabilities that skilled professionals may overlook. This has been observed even in security-focused environments. 🔒 To combat this, companies are deploying honeypots to detect new exploits. A recent project involved creating a rapid-response honeypot using AI, but it revealed...
Dan Andrew
2025-11-17 21:00
🚀 Azure Databricks participated as a Visionary-level sponsor at Microsoft Ignite 2025 in San Francisco. They highlighted strategies for organizations to unify data, analytics, and AI on the Azure platform. This collaboration aims to enhance business intelligence and streamline operations. Stay updated on these advancements! #AzureDatabricks #MicrosoftIgnite #DataAnalytics #AI #CloudComputing
2025-11-17 20:44
Cisco IT is reimagining the future of work by leveraging AI technologies to enhance productivity and employee experiences. 🚀 CIO Fletcher Previn emphasizes a shift towards a 10X improvement in productivity, utilizing machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI to optimize IT operations. The focus is on creating personalized experiences for employees. Cisco has developed an AI-ready workforce framework, analyzing roles within its IT department to align with this vision. This approach aims...
Fletcher Previn
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
2025-11-17 20:00
Understanding the principle of "Store Together, Access Together" is vital for database performance. 📊 When data is stored in a single location, it enhances speed and reduces latency. This approach is especially beneficial in document databases, allowing developers to optimize data locality for predictable access. Modern databases face challenges like scattered data access, which can slow down performance. As applications scale, maintaining data locality becomes increasingly crucial....
Franck Pachot
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
2025-11-17 19:16
🚀 Exciting advancements in AI-powered migration tools at Salesforce! Tripti Sheth, Senior Director of Software Engineering, leads a team focused on migrating 4.3 million daily alert notifications to Hyperforce. Their innovative approach transformed outdated spreadsheets into dynamic AI dashboards in just three days. This shift empowers backend engineers to create advanced UI tools and implement automated validation frameworks, significantly speeding up project timelines. MNM (Monitoring Cloud...
Scott Nyberg
2025-11-17 19:00
AI is transforming security operations by changing the metrics we use to measure effectiveness. Traditional metrics like Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) are becoming obsolete as AI can process alerts and respond faster than humans. Key metrics to focus on now include: 1. **Coverage Within Critical Time Windows**: Measure how quickly you can respond to attacks compared to their execution time. 2. **Attack Progression Prevention Rate**: Evaluate if AI can stop attacks at various stages, preventing...
Asaf Wiener
2025-11-17 19:00
🚀 Exciting advancements in AI are here with Dash! Initially a traditional search system, Dash has evolved into an agentic AI that interprets and acts on user requests. This shift emphasizes the importance of context engineering—delivering the right information at the right time. As Dash incorporates new tools, the focus remains on providing relevant context to enhance decision-making. With these developments, teams can streamline their workflows and improve project management. #AI...
Sean-Michael Lewis
2025-11-17 18:02
🌐 Technology companies are facing new challenges with the EU's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). 📜 Greg Kroah-Hartman, Linux kernel maintainer, shared insights at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, emphasizing that individual developers have less to worry about than those whose code is used in commercial products for the EU. 🔍 The CRA establishes cybersecurity standards for digital products, focusing on secure design, regular updates, and clear software dependencies. It holds manufacturers accountable...
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
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...
2025-11-17 17:59
🚀 Exciting updates from AWS! In preparation for AWS re:Invent, three new talks will cover Apple Silicon optimization with EC2 Mac, and AI development in Swift. 🎉 Welcome to the new AWS Heroes: Dimple, Rola, and Vivek! The GenAI Loft is now open in Tel Aviv, offering tailored sessions for startups and developers until November 19. 🔧 Key launches include AWS Lambda now supporting Rust and Java 25, along with a new Provisioned Mode for SQS event source mapping. #AWS #CloudComputing #Serverless...
Sébastien Stormacq
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...
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
2025-11-17 17:00
In this week's episode of The New Stack Agents, Suresh Vasudevan, CEO of Clockwork, discusses the evolution of the company from syncing clocks to enhancing GPU communication. Clockwork's technology addresses latency issues by monitoring network performance, crucial for large language model (LLM) training. Key features include deep visibility into GPU fleets and FleetIQ, which ensures fault tolerance by rerouting traffic around network failures. With large LLM workloads, maintaining efficiency...
Frederic Lardinois
2025-11-17 17:00
🚀 Developer attrition is a growing concern for organizations. Many engineers leave not because of coding fatigue, but due to challenging work environments. Key issues include unreliable tools, inefficient processes, and excessive technical debt. For instance, 67% of software teams struggle with build and testing delays, costing valuable time. 🕒 Additionally, 59% of developers cite technical debt as a major productivity drain. Addressing these challenges is crucial to retaining talent and...
Lauren Dyer
2025-11-17 16:00
🌐 As enterprise IT systems become more complex, the role of agentic AI in observability is increasing. This technology allows for autonomous analysis and action, leading to improved operational resilience and faster resolution times. However, the implementation must include strong security measures and human oversight to mitigate potential risks associated with automation. The balance between efficiency and governance is essential for trust in these systems. #AgenticAI #ITResilience...
Vikram Murali
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