GitHub
2026-07-30
GitHub Models was retired on July 30, 2026. The playground, model catalog, inference API, and bring-your-own-key (BYOK) access are no longer available to customers.
Azure Updates
Azure Automation now generally supports PowerShell 7.6 runbooks and the Runtime environment. This lets customers move scripts to a supported runtime version, with Azure CLI command support also mentioned in the update.
Azure will stop allowing reservation exchanges for services covered by savings plans starting February 1, 2027. At announcement time, this applies to Azure Virtual Machine compute reservations.
Azure Key Vault Premium now supports symmetric keys in public preview. The preview lets customers and partners evaluate symmetric encryption using oct-HSM keys and AES.
GitHub added a new self-repository syntax for `uses:` so actions and reusable workflows in the same repository can be referenced with a `$/`-prefixed value. This changes how same-repo workflows/actions are addressed, but the provided text does not include further details.
Azure NetApp Files public preview adds configurable SMB opportunistic locking (oplocks) for SMB and dual-protocol volumes. Oplocks remain enabled by default and can be set on new volumes or updated on existing ones.
GitHub has put stacked pull requests into public preview. The feature lets users split a larger change into an ordered series of smaller, reviewable pull requests.
Microsoft Security Blog
Microsoft’s July 2026 Security update highlights new capabilities for securing AI environments, using AI for defense, and improving the underlying systems that AI-powered operations rely on. The provided excerpt does not include specific product changes or feature details.
GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio’s July 2026 update adds a new agent built on the Copilot SDK, plus built-in expertise from the .NET and Azure teams. It also adds more options to tailor Copilot to individual workflows.
Enterprises and organizations can now limit Copilot remote control sessions to managed devices. This adds administrator control over which devices are eligible to host remote control access.
GitHub’s July 2026 Copilot-in-VS Code changelog covers VS Code v1.127 through v1.131. The releases focus on agent workflows, reviewing changes, chat, and navigation improvements.
2026-07-29
Copilot code review now generally supports agent skills and MCP servers for all Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise users. These features have moved from public preview to general availability.