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github: Agentic memory for GitHub Copilot is in public preview

GitHub

2026-01-15

GitHub announced that Agentic Copilot memory is in public preview for all paid GitHub Copilot plans. The feature lets Copilot learn and retain useful details about your repositories to provide more context-aware assistance as you work.

github: Hierarchy view now available in GitHub Projects

GitHub

2026-01-15

GitHub Projects has introduced a Hierarchy view in public preview, allowing users to see full issue hierarchies directly inside project table views to improve visibility into complex issue relationships.

github: GitHub Copilot bring your own key (BYOK) enhancements

GitHub

2026-01-15

GitHub announced enhancements to Copilot's Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) capability: it now supports additional APIs, includes new configuration options, and adds more provider integrations so enterprises can connect models (including those that use the Responses API).

vscode: Building docfind: Fast Client-Side Search with Rust and WebAssembly

Visual Studio Code

2026-01-15

The article describes building docfind, a high-performance client-side search engine implemented in Rust and compiled to WebAssembly, and highlights how GitHub Copilot sped up development.

github: Copilot SDK in technical preview

GitHub

2026-01-14

GitHub released the Copilot SDK in technical preview, offering language-specific SDKs that let developers programmatically access the GitHub Copilot CLI.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Ubuntu 24.04 support in AKS

Azure Updates

2026-01-14

Ubuntu 24.04 is now generally available on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for Kubernetes versions 1.32 and above. Containerd 2.0 is enabled by default, and Ubuntu 24.04 is the default when using the 'Ubuntu' OS SKU on Kubernetes 1.35 and later.

github: GitHub Copilot CLI: Enhanced agents, context management, and new ways to install

GitHub

2026-01-14

GitHub announced updates to Copilot CLI that deliver enhanced agent capabilities, improved context management for terminal workflows, and additional installation options to make the tool easier to adopt and more native to developer terminals.

github: GPT-5.2-Codex is now generally available in GitHub Copilot

GitHub

2026-01-14

GitHub announced that GPT-5.2-Codex is now generally available in GitHub Copilot and can be selected from the Copilot model picker for eligible plans.

security: Microsoft named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Unified AI Governance Platforms

Microsoft Security Blog

2026-01-14

Microsoft was named a Leader in the 2025-2026 IDC MarketScape for Unified AI Governance Platforms, recognizing the company's commitment to making AI innovation safe, responsible, and enterprise-ready, according to the Microsoft Security Blog.

security: Inside RedVDS: How a single virtual desktop provider fueled worldwide cybercriminal operations

Microsoft Security Blog

2026-01-14

Microsoft investigated RedVDS, a virtual desktop provider whose services were purchased by a global network of disparate cybercriminals to target multiple sectors. Working with law enforcement worldwide, Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit helped disrupt RedVDS infrastructure and related operations, a disruption detailed in a Microsoft Security Blog post.

dotnet: .NET and .NET Framework January 2026 servicing releases updates

.NET

2026-01-13

A short recap announcing the January 2026 servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework. The post directs readers to the full .NET Blog entry for details and encourages developers and administrators to review release notes and apply the available servicing updates.

github: Organization custom properties now generally available

GitHub

2026-01-13

GitHub has made organization custom properties generally available, enabling enterprise administrators to attach metadata to organizations and use those properties to automatically target enterprise rulesets for governance and automation.