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2025 (12)

December (4)

github: Copilot Memory early access for Pro and Pro+

GitHub

2025-12-19

GitHub announced that Copilot Memory is now available in early access for Copilot Pro and Pro+ users. The feature is supported in the Copilot Coding Agent and Copilot Code Review. The provided article text is truncated; full details are on the GitHub Blog.

github: Coming soon: Simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions

GitHub

2025-12-16

Starting January 1, 2026, GitHub will lower prices for GitHub-hosted runners by up to 39% (varying by machine type) to deliver simpler pricing and a better GitHub Actions experience; free usage minute quotas will remain unchanged.

github: GitHub Spark: Improvements, DPA coverage, & dedicated SKU

GitHub

2025-12-10

GitHub announced a set of improvements for Spark, introduced a dedicated Spark SKU, and confirmed that Spark is covered by the GitHub Data Processing Agreement (DPA).

vscode: Introducing the VS Code Insiders Podcast

Visual Studio Code

2025-12-03

Announcement of the VS Code Insiders Podcast — a new series serving as an insider's guide to the features, decisions, and people shaping the future of Visual Studio Code.

November (5)

github: Plan mode in GitHub Copilot now in public preview in JetBrains, Eclipse, and Xcode

GitHub

2025-11-18

GitHub Copilot’s Plan mode is now available in public preview for JetBrains IDEs, Eclipse, and Xcode, announced on the GitHub Blog.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Python driver for SQL Server

Azure Updates

2025-11-18

Microsoft announced that the mssql-python driver for SQL Server is now generally available (GA). The release delivers a modern, high-performance, and developer-friendly experience for Python developers working with SQL Server and Azure SQL Database.

dotnet: Introducing C# 14

.NET

2025-11-17

Announcement post introducing C# 14 and its features; C# 14 ships as part of .NET 10 and the full post is on the .NET Blog.

github: Actions pull_request_target and environment branch protections changes

GitHub

2025-11-07

GitHub will change how Actions' pull_request_target and environment branch protection rules are evaluated for pull-request-related events, effective 2025-12-08, to reduce security-critical exposures.

dotnet: Get Ready for .NET Conf 2025!

.NET

2025-11-04

Announcement: .NET Conf 2025 is scheduled for November 11–13, featuring .NET 10 and Visual Studio 2026, with a Student Zone on November 14.

October (1)

azure: Retirement: Azure Computer Vision – Image Analysis will be retired on September 25, 2028

Azure Updates

2025-10-23

Microsoft announced the planned retirement of the Azure Computer Vision – Image Analysis service, with full support provided through September 25, 2028.

September (2)

azure: Retirement: Spark Native Connector for Semantic Link

Azure Updates

2025-09-30

Microsoft announces the retirement of the Spark native connector effective October 1, 2025, citing low usage, high maintenance costs, and potential security vulnerabilities; source text is truncated before completing the stated goal.

github: New date for enforcement of cache eviction policy

GitHub

2025-09-29

GitHub is delaying enforcement of a new cache eviction policy for GitHub Actions from mid-October to November. The current per-repository cache limit remains 10 GB while the enforcement date is postponed.