Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2026-06-16 00:00
๐ Exciting news! Elastic has been recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Waveโข for Extended Detection and Response Platforms, Q2 2026. Forrester highlighted Elastic Security's capabilities in SIEM-replacement, open data architecture, and AI innovation. The report noted strong telemetry ingestion and flexibility as key strengths. Elastic's platform allows security teams to integrate data from various sources efficiently. #Elastic #CyberSecurity #ForresterWave #ExtendedDetection #SIEM
Natalie Blake
2026-06-16 00:00
At 1Password, we value security and collaboration. Thatโs why we funded an independent assessment of the open-source library Snow, a Rust implementation of the Noise Protocol Framework. The assessment by Trail of Bits identified 10 findings, including a medium-severity nonce-handling issue. We worked closely with the maintainer, Jake McGinty, to resolve 8 of these findings. We believe that strengthening open-source security benefits the wider community. Check out the report for more details!...
info@1password.com (Daryl Martin and Christian Rask)
2026-06-16 00:00
Kubernetes excels in managing workloads at scale through feedback loops. Operators act as feedback controllers, reconciling desired states, similar to a thermostat maintaining temperature. The article explains how to implement these loops, starting with running a Postgres database manually before transitioning to Kubernetes. Understanding the gap between desired and actual states is crucial for effective database management. ๐ง๐ #Kubernetes #DevOps #DatabaseManagement #CloudComputing...
Fatih Arslan
2026-06-16 00:00
The 2026 Verizon Data Breach Incident Report highlights a rise in cyberattacks targeting the Financial and Insurance sector, with small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) particularly vulnerable. 96% of ransomware victims are SMBs, facing high security standards but limited resources. Credential management is crucial for building a strong security foundation. AI adoption is increasing SaaS sprawl and complicating compliance efforts, making it harder to manage credentials securely. For more insights,...
info@1password.com (Rachel Sudbeck)
2026-06-16 00:00
๐ Exciting news from Google! The TPU Developer Hub is now live, offering a centralized resource for model builders and developers. ๐ This hub provides essential educational materials, including code-first resources, open-source recipes, and in-depth documentation. Topics cover hardware architecture, software optimization, debugging, and more. ๐ก Whether you're starting your journey or looking to optimize performance, the TPU Hub is designed to support all levels of expertise. #TPUDeveloperHub...
2026-06-16 00:00
๐ Exciting news for developers! The Workflow SDK 5 beta now includes support for AbortController and AbortSignal APIs. This allows users to create a controller within a workflow and manage in-flight operations more efficiently. Cancellation is seamless across steps and even persists during suspensions. Developers can now stop slow processes, handle requests efficiently, and manage parallel tasks based on changing conditions. Explore this feature with workflow@beta and check the cancellation...
Pranay Prakash
2026-06-16 00:00
๐ Exciting news! Workflow SDK now supports TanStack Start applications on Vercel. This integration allows developers to utilize Vite and Nitro. By adding the workflow/vite plugin to vite.config.ts, you can easily write workflow and step functions in TypeScript. These functions are durable and can endure restarts, sleep for days, and auto-retry on failures. For a deeper dive, check out the TanStack Start guide to get started! #WorkflowSDK #TanStackStart #Vercel #TypeScript #WebDevelopment
Peter Wielander
Monday, June 15, 2026
2026-06-15 23:55
๐ Databricks has announced the winners of the 2026 Global Partner Awards! This year, over 60 partners were recognized in various categories, including Consulting, System Integrators, and ISVs. Notable winners include Accenture, Deloitte, Anthropic, NVIDIA, Sigma Computing, and Salesforce. The awards emphasize the importance of AI transformation and lakehouse modernization across industries. ๐๐ #Databricks #GlobalPartnerAwards #AITechnology #Innovation #Lakehouse
2026-06-15 22:35
๐ Discover how Deepak Pushpakar and his team at Salesforce's Data 360 tackle the challenge of processing a quadrillion records monthly. Their work involves managing diverse customer data models across various storage systems, ensuring reliable audience segmentation. This is crucial for analytics, marketing campaigns, and personalization workflows. Data 360 allows customers to define their own data structures, making segmentation both complex and vital. #Data360 #Salesforce...
Scott Nyberg
2026-06-15 22:00
Apple is set to unify the email domains for Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a new domain: **private.icloud.com**. ๐ง Starting this summer, new addresses for both services will be issued on this domain. Existing addresses will still function without issues. Developers and email providers are advised to update their systems to accommodate this change. ๐ #Apple #EmailPrivacy #SignInWithApple #iCloudPlus #TechNews
2026-06-15 21:55
DoorDash is enhancing its search ad relevance using small language models (SLMs). Consumers expect ads to match their search intent seamlessly. By implementing query-item relevance prediction, DoorDash aims to ensure ads feel integrated into the search experience, rather than disruptive. Recent advancements in SLMs enable better semantic understanding and faster predictions, improving the accuracy of sponsored results. This approach addresses the challenge of matching user queries with...
Sharat Bhat
2026-06-15 21:19
๐ข Attention PayPal Developers! The PayPal Developer Blog has officially moved to a new location. You can now access the latest news, tutorials, product updates, and engineering insights at: https://developer.paypal.com/community/blog Thank you for being part of our community! Join the ongoing discussions from the original post on Medium. #PayPal #DeveloperCommunity #TechUpdates #WebDevelopment #PayPalDev
PayPal Tech Blog Team
2026-06-15 20:42
๐ AWS WAF has introduced AI traffic monetization, enabling content providers to charge AI bots for access to their content. This new feature allows publishers to set pricing by request, bot category, or verification tier without altering existing infrastructure. Payments can be collected in stablecoins, streamlining revenue management. ๐ฐ With AI bots now constituting over 50% of web traffic for many providers, this capability helps offset costs associated with traffic that doesnโt yield...
Esra Kayabali
2026-06-15 18:24
The Anthropic-Mythos-Fable story has generated significant discussion since last Friday. Hereโs a brief overview of the key events. In early 2023, Anthropic clashed with the Department of Defense over AI model usage limits. This led to concerns about its models being labeled as a supply-chain risk. By April, Anthropic launched Mythos, an AI model that identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities. They initiated Project Glasswing to help tech companies strengthen their software. As of June,...
Alex Wilhelm
2026-06-15 18:07
Foundation models are transforming computational biology, leveraging vast datasets of protein and genomic sequences. Models like ESM2 and Evo2 are effective for various tasks, but adapting them can be challenging due to their size. Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) offers a solution by training only a small number of parameters while keeping the main model frozen, significantly reducing resource demands. NVIDIA BioNeMo Recipes simplify this process, providing accessible training workflows on popular...
Bruno Alvisio
2026-06-15 16:45
๐ Mixture-of-experts (MoE) models are key in modern AI, enhancing model capacity efficiently. NVIDIA introduces advanced fused MLP kernels that optimize training throughput by addressing memory and synchronization issues. These kernels achieve significant speedups, improving end-to-end performance by up to 93%. Explore how custom kernels can help minimize training bottlenecks in MoE blocks. #AI #MachineLearning #NVIDIA #MoE #DeepLearning
Rachit Garg
2026-06-15 16:24
๐ Docker has joined the Athena coalition to enhance supply chain security amidst growing AI-driven attacks. CISO Mark Lechner highlights that AI can now discover vulnerabilities at unprecedented speeds. This shift emphasizes the need for secure and transparent products. Docker's initiatives include sandboxed execution, trusted open-source images, and governed access to tools. Collaborating with partners is crucial for a comprehensive defense against threats. #SupplyChainSecurity #Docker #AI...
Aditya Tripathi
2026-06-15 16:11
Cisco and AWS are redefining security in the AI era. As organizations seek to secure innovation, Cisco Security on AWS Marketplace offers a trusted foundation for hybrid and multicloud environments. This partnership simplifies procurement and enhances protection through a cloud-native, AI-powered platform, ensuring unified security across networking and cloud. Explore how this strategic alliance can support your security needs. ๐๐โจ #Cisco #AWS #CloudSecurity #Innovation #AI
Dave West
2026-06-15 16:00
Unlocking workload identity can be challenging. A recent article discusses using HashiCorp Vault as a SPIFFE identity issuer to enhance authorization. Many teams seek a unified identity standard across various environments but face architecture fatigue. The article emphasizes the importance of translating trusted identities into access controls without complicating existing systems. SPIFFE provides a consistent way to represent machine identity, but it doesnโt dictate the execution process....
Dinesh Gawande
2026-06-15 15:59
Atlassian has tested Google's DESIGN.md format to enhance AI-generated designs. This portable Markdown file aims to provide context about brand elements, addressing the issue of generic UI outputs often referred to as "slop." The DESIGN.md file includes machine-readable design tokens and human-readable design rationale. While it shows promise for certain workflows, it lacks the full technical specifications found in more complex systems. Discover more about the findings and implications for...
abooth
2026-06-15 15:22
Choosing the right test automation framework is crucial for your projectโs success. Hereโs a breakdown of three popular options for 2026: **Selenium** is ideal for enterprise-scale needs and supports multiple languages. **Cypress** focuses on enhancing developer workflow with built-in network stubbing. **Playwright** offers scalable, multi-browser automation with advanced features. Understanding their architectures can help you decide which tool fits your needs best. ๐ป๐ง #TestAutomation...
Praveen Kumar Gunasekaran, Syed Ahamed
2026-06-15 14:58
In June 2026, attackers gained control of over 20,000 Instagram accounts, including a notable Obama-era account, by simply asking Meta's AI support assistant for help. They requested to link an email address they controlled and reset the password without needing any exploits or passwords. Meta confirmed that the AI acted on a valid sequence of operations, highlighting a flaw in their security checks. This incident demonstrates how reliance on AI agents can expose vulnerabilities that...
Fabio Salvadori
2026-06-15 14:54
Cohere, a Canadian foundation model company, is shifting its focus to developers with the launch of North Mini Code, its first coding model. Previously, Cohere catered to banks and healthcare, emphasizing that AI should run on their infrastructure for data security. Now, they're addressing developers' growing concerns about model access and ownership. North Mini Code is designed for complex coding tasks and can run on a single Nvidia H100 GPU, making it practical for self-hosting. Developers...
Paul Sawers
2026-06-15 14:00
๐ Vercel Functions now allow execution for up to 30 minutes for Pro and Enterprise teams, doubling the previous limit of 800 seconds. ๐ป This update supports Node.js and Python runtimes, with additional runtimes coming soon. ๐ ๏ธ Use these longer-running functions for tasks like AI responses, document processing, web scraping, and more. ๐ง Active CPU billing applies only during execution, making it cost-efficient. #Vercel #CloudComputing #TechUpdate #WebDevelopment #AI
Tiago Ventura Loureiro
2026-06-15 13:54
๐ Cisco's latest research highlights a critical gap between AI ambitions and the current state of enterprise networks. AI traffic is projected to triple in the next three years, with Wi-Fi demands at the forefront. As AI integrates into manufacturing and logistics, network performance becomes crucial. With 73% of businesses anticipating network capacity limits soon, it's essential to prioritize spectrum allocation to enhance industrial competitiveness in Europe. #AIStrategy #WiFiCapacity...
Diane Mievis
2026-06-15 13:50
The prompt-to-app process has improved significantly, making it easy to create apps with just a description. Tools like Replit, Lovable, and Base44 are gaining attention for this. However, a key issue arises: these apps run on the builder's cloud, not yours. This matters when transitioning from prototype to production. Without control over the environment, visibility, security, and compliance can suffer. The ability to monitor, test, and meet governance requirements becomes challenging. The...
Oluwadamilola Oshungboye
2026-06-15 13:42
The AI industry is evolving, and new benchmarks are needed to measure the effectiveness of AI models in real-world applications. Recently, the Agentโs Last Exam (ALE) was introduced, evaluating AI performance across 55 occupations and 1,500 tasks. This tool focuses on "economically valuable work," grounded in actual business needs. Dawn Song, leading the research, emphasizes that measuring AI readiness for jobs requires practical, relevant benchmarks rather than abstract scores. #AI...
Adrian Bridgwater
2026-06-15 13:12
Learn how to permanently set a network interface administratively down using NetworkManager! This article covers both legacy and new methods. Prior to NetworkManager 1.57, a special configuration file was needed. Now, with versions 1.57 and later, you can use simple nmcli commands to manage interface states without complications. For more details, check out the full article! ๐ก๐ง #NetworkManager #SysAdmin #Linux #Networking #nmcli
Greg Scott
2026-06-15 13:00
๐ Cloudflare is enhancing its AI capabilities by welcoming key members from Ensemble AI. This move aims to improve AI infrastructure and make it easier for developers to run AI models efficiently. Ensemble AI specializes in making large models more cost-effective without losing quality. Their innovative approaches, like NdLinear, help preserve model structure while reducing resource demands. With Cloudflare's global network, developers can access serverless GPU-powered inference, making AI...
Michelle Chen
2026-06-15 12:40
Data migrations often come with challenges, including high risks and stress. This article discusses a new approach, suggesting that migrating data should happen alongside modernization for quicker results. It emphasizes the importance of experienced partners and AI-driven automation to overcome obstacles. Additionally, it highlights strategies to reduce costs through progressive decommissioning. ๐๐ผ๐ #DataMigration #TechInnovation #AI #CostEfficiency #DigitalTransformation
2026-06-15 12:10
The recent intervention by the US government concerning Anthropic's AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, has sparked a significant debate. One side views this as government overreach, while the other sees it as a necessary measure against potential risks. However, the crux of the issue may lie beyond Anthropic itself. As AI systems take on critical roles in various sectors, the focus is shifting from capability to trust. Stakeholders are now asking how to ensure AI's reliability and the origins...
Kerry Beetge
2026-06-15 12:00
At Black Hat Asia, a private AI SOC workflow was tested, integrating Ollama, NVIDIA GPU, Open WebUI, and DefenseClaw. This setup aims to enhance SOC workflows while keeping sensitive data local. ๐ The initiative addresses the repetitive tasks faced by SOC analysts, ensuring that security data remains secure and under local control. This approach allows for better inspection and audit visibility without relying on external cloud models. #CyberSecurity #AI #SOC #BlackHatAsia #DataPrivacy
Aditya Sankar
2026-06-15 12:00
๐ Cisco Secure Access plays a vital role in ensuring safe connectivity at Black Hat Asia 2026. The event featured advanced DNS security with two Cisco Secure Access DNS forwarders, enhancing network protection. The system effectively processed over 16 million DNS queries and blocked over 234,000 encrypted requests to maintain security. #BlackHatAsia #CiscoSecureAccess #CyberSecurity #DNSecurity #NetworkSafety
Takashi Yamamoto
2026-06-15 12:00
At the Black Hat conference, engineers tackled the integration of Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM into Cisco XDR to enhance threat detection. Despite initial equipment delays, Corelight traffic was successfully flowing into Cisco XDR. The focus shifted to refining workflows for production quality. The challenge was to effectively query and ingest analytics alerts from XSIAM into XDR, showcasing collaboration with partners to boost efficiency. ๐ค๐ #BlackHat2026 #Cybersecurity #Collaboration...
Aditya Raghavan
2026-06-15 12:00
๐ Cisco marks a decade as the Official Security Cloud Provider for Black Hat Asia in Singapore! We partner with leaders like Arista and Palo Alto Networks to ensure a stable and secure network at this major event. The NOC/SOC team works tirelessly to maintain uninterrupted service while integrating advanced security measures. Join us in celebrating innovation and security! ๐๐ #BlackHatAsia #Cybersecurity #Cisco #NetworkSecurity #Innovation
Jessica (Bair) Oppenheimer
2026-06-15 12:00
๐จ Black Hat Asia 2026 revealed a collaborative spirit among threat hunters. Participants focused on a shared goalโprotecting against internal and external attacksโsetting aside competition to enhance security. Tools and solutions were utilized without regard to their origin, fostering teamwork. On the opening morning, the team identified a significant incident involving an attempt to exploit a known Apache vulnerability on a registration server. #BlackHatAsia #CyberSecurity #ThreatHunting...
Aditya Raghavan
2026-06-15 12:00
Engineers communicate through various channels, but often overlook the importance of code as a communication tool. Code serves as a message for future engineers, teammates, and even your future self. It should be clear and understandable, allowing others to grasp the context without additional questions. Think of pull requests as stories, where each commit is a chapter. This approach ensures that the reasoning flows logically, making it easier to follow the development process....
Hernan Garchtrom
2026-06-15 12:00
๐ Exploring the rise of Vision-Language-Action (VLA) and World-Action Models (WAM) in robotics! VLA models adapt pretrained vision-language models to generate actions from visual and language inputs. WAM focuses on predicting scene changes and corresponding actions using a pretrained world model. Key terms include grounding, inverse dynamics, and action chunk, which are essential for connecting language instructions to physical actions. #Robotics #AI #MachineLearning #VLA #WAM
Moritz Reuss
2026-06-15 12:00
At Black Hat Asia, collaboration among security vendors like XDR, Splunk, Corelight, Arista, and Palo Alto Networks is key. ๐ค Despite competition, these companies united to enhance security and protect attendees from threats. The NOC environment showcased teamwork focused on a common goal. An incident was detected early on, revealing a potential attack on a registration server targeting an Apache vulnerability. ๐จ #CyberSecurity #BlackHatAsia #Collaboration #ThreatDetection #XDR
Cam Dunn
2026-06-15 11:41
๐ This week, AWS Summit is taking place in New York City, featuring a day of key announcements and demos at the Javits Center. ๐
For those unable to attend, a keynote livestream on June 17 will highlight new developments in developer tools and AI infrastructure. ๐ Notably, the AWS FinOps Agent is now in preview, designed to assist teams with cost management and optimization. ๐ก Also, insights on AI-native development reveal impressive productivity gains through streamlined processes....
Esra Kayabali