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azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Per-disk resiliency for Azure VMs

Azure Updates

2026-08-31

Azure VMs now have a public preview option for per-disk resiliency. By default, Azure still recovers a VM by shutting it down and powering it back on after managed disk connectivity is restored.

github: Copilot model access update for GitHub Team plans

GitHub

2026-08-31

GitHub updated how Copilot model access is determined for users with seats in more than one organization. The change is intended to keep billing and governance aligned.

github: Selected GitHub Copilot models deprecated

GitHub

2026-08-31

GitHub has deprecated selected Copilot models across most Copilot experiences, including Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions, effective September 1, 2026. The post notes that the affected models are no longer available in those experiences.

aks: AppNet 2026-08-19

Release notes from AKS

2026-08-31

AppNet 2026-08-19 adds public preview availability in more Azure regions, retires AppNet 1.0–1.2, and updates supported versions to Istio 1.28.10, 1.29.6, and new AppNet 1.5 on Istio 1.30.3. The release also includes fixes for cluster validation, gateway CRD conflicts, certificate rotation, multicluster traffic, identity-based updates, cleanup on delete/leave, diagnostics, and clearer error reporting.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure Multicloud Interconnect

Azure Updates

2026-08-31

Azure Multicloud Interconnect is now in public preview. It provides managed private connectivity between Azure and supported cloud providers, with AWS as the first provider available in preview.

k8s: Kubernetes v1.37: Storage Version Migration Enabled by Default

Kubernetes Official Blog

2026-08-31

Kubernetes v1.37 makes built-in StorageVersionMigration (storagemigration.k8s.io/v1) GA and enabled by default in all clusters. It lets administrators and CRD authors declaratively rewrite stored objects to the current storage version, replacing manual re-write scripts or the out-of-tree migrator.

commandline: Designing product simplicity for the AI era

Microsoft Command Line Blog

2026-08-31

The article asks whether shared design components are sufficient for a seamless product experience, or whether designers need to prioritize simplicity over complexity to create consistency. It frames this as a product design question for the AI era.

github: GitHub Copilot in VS Code, August 2026 releases

GitHub

2026-08-31

VS Code v1.132 through v1.135, released in August 2026, add improvements to GitHub Copilot workflows focused on organizing agent sessions, reviewing changes, and navigating longer conversations. The changelog also mentions updates to Agent Host, but the provided excerpt does not include the details.

security: TerminalFix campaign deploys a reverse tunnel through multistage intrusion

Microsoft Security Blog

2026-08-29

Microsoft Threat Intelligence analyzed the TerminalFix ClickFix campaign, which uses fake CAPTCHA prompts, DLL sideloading, and a reverse tunnel in a multistage intrusion. The post includes detections and hunting guidance.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Workload identity support for Azure Files CSI driver (SMB) in Azure

Azure Updates

2026-08-28

Azure Files CSI driver for AKS now supports workload identity for pod-level authentication to SMB file shares. This adds an alternative to managed identity for accessing Azure Files from pods.

github: GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — August update

GitHub

2026-08-28

GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio’s August 2026 update adds more control over Copilot reasoning, model selection, sharing specialized agents within teams, and timing code review requests. The post is a high-level changelog summary rather than a detailed feature list.

github: GitHub Copilot weekly releases — August 24

GitHub

2026-08-28

GitHub Copilot’s August 24 weekly release notes highlight more control over Copilot behavior across Slack, Teams, the app, CLI, and IDEs. The post mentions team sessions in Slack and Teams plus broader customization options, but the provided excerpt does not include specific feature details.