Azure Updates
2026-05-20
Azure Event Grid namespaces are expanding MQTT capabilities to support more connected, scalable, standards-based real-time solutions. The release is intended to simplify backend integration and improve responsiveness for device experiences.
2026-05-19
Azure Storage Actions now supports mock runs in general availability. This lets users simulate task execution at full scale before making any changes to Azure Blob or Data Lake Storage.
2026-05-18
Auto activation for SaaS subscriptions is now generally available in Microsoft Marketplace. When enabled, the subscription and billing cycle start as soon as the purchase flow is completed.
Azure Front Door Standard and Premium now support WebSocket in general availability. The feature is enabled by default and does not require additional configuration.
GitHub
GitHub Copilot Spaces API is now generally available. It supports programmatic create, read, update, and delete operations for Spaces from external applications.
Remote control for Copilot CLI sessions is now generally available on GitHub Mobile and github.com, with support also referenced for VS Code. It lets you start work in the terminal and continue managing the session from mobile or web.