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k8s: Kubernetes v1.36: PSI Metrics for Kubernetes Graduates to GA

Kubernetes Official Blog

2026-05-12

Kubernetes v1.36 graduates PSI metrics to GA for observing CPU, memory, and I/O pressure at node, pod, and container levels. The update also improves metric handling by suppressing zero-valued PSI output when the underlying Linux node does not support PSI.

azure: [Launched] Update: 99.99% uptime for all Azure Service Bus Premium namespaces in Availability Zone regions

Azure Updates

2026-05-12

Starting May 1, 2026, Azure Service Bus Premium namespaces deployed in regions with Availability Zone support will qualify for a 99.99% uptime SLA. This applies to all Premium namespaces in those regions.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Confidential computing for Azure Service Bus Premium

Azure Updates

2026-05-12

Confidential computing for Azure Service Bus Premium is now generally available in Korea Central and UAE North. It lets Service Bus process messages inside hardware-based trusted execution environments (TEEs) for added data protection.

github: CodeQL 2.25.4 adds Swift 6.3.1 support, improvements to C# and Java, and more

GitHub

2026-05-12

CodeQL 2.25.4 adds support for Swift 6.3.1 and includes improvements for C# and Java. The release also contains additional updates not detailed in the provided excerpt.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Sentinel TI - improved pattern parsing & revoke reliability

Azure Updates

2026-05-12

Sentinel TI is now generally available with two updates: improved pattern parsing accuracy and a fix for revoke actions so they apply reliably. The change is meant to improve control in pattern-based workflows.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Azure Virtual Network Manager rule impact analyzer

Azure Updates

2026-05-12

Azure Virtual Network Manager rule impact analyzer is now generally available. It lets you simulate the effect of security admin rules on virtual networks before deploying them.

ai: Foundry Local 1.1: Live Transcription, Embeddings, and Responses API

Microsoft AI Foundry Blog

2026-05-12

Foundry Local 1.1 adds live transcription, embeddings, a Responses API, a WebGPU plugin, and download cancellation. The update expands local model capabilities and adds controls for managing downloads.

github: Synchronous SBOM API deprecated

GitHub

2026-05-12

GitHub has deprecated the older synchronous SBOM REST API after releasing a new asynchronous SBOM API. The synchronous API is scheduled for removal on November 13, 2026, giving a six-month migration window.

security: Defending consumer web properties against modern DDoS attacks

Microsoft Security Blog

2026-05-12

Microsoft published guidance on defending consumer web properties against modern DDoS attacks, emphasizing layered security, resilient architecture, and graceful service degradation.

security: Undermining the trust boundary: Investigating a stealthy intrusion through third-party compromise

Microsoft Security Blog

2026-05-12

Microsoft Incident Response describes an intrusion that used legitimate administrative mechanisms and a third-party compromise to stay hidden. The attack avoided noisy exploits and obvious malware by abusing trusted systems already present in the environment.

ai: What’s new in Microsoft Foundry | April 2026

Microsoft AI Foundry Blog

2026-05-12

April 2026 Microsoft Foundry updates include Foundry Local GA for local AI development, GPT-5.5 support with default Tier 5 and Tier 6 quota, and new tracing, monitoring, and evaluation features for agents. The release also adds CodeAct with Hyperlight for sandboxed code execution and SDK updates for Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, .NET, and Java.

github: Cross-org Dependabot access for internal repositories

GitHub

2026-05-11

Dependabot can now access internal repositories in other organizations within the same enterprise. This lets Dependabot resolve dependencies hosted in cross-org internal GitHub repositories.