Using the GitHub Copilot SDK for Java
GitHub released a Java SDK for Copilot, enabling framework-agnostic AI integration in enterprise Java applications with support for annotations, virtual threads, and BYOK.
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Everything we launched during Agents Week
Cloudflare concluded Agents Week with a series of announcements aimed at supporting the development and deployment of AI agents, emphasizing infrastructure, security, and lifecycle management for agentic software.
Innocent until combined: Blocking the lethal trifecta with Omnigent Contextual Policies
Databricks introduces a contextual policy in Omnigent to block AI agents from combining legitimate capabilities that enable data theft, addressing the 'lethal trifecta' of private data access, untrusted content...
Into the light: Photographer Judy Dater’s archive comes to The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley, capturing a life behind the lens
The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley has acquired photographer Judy Dater’s archive, including letters, diaries, and photographs spanning her six-decade career, offering insight into her artistic development and...
Amazon EC2 introduces application status checks
Amazon EC2 has launched application status checks to detect application-level issues on instances, complementing existing system checks and enabling automated recovery via Auto Scaling.
Embracing Digital Transformation in Africa: Planet and the Government of Rwanda Launch National Satellite Data Program
Planet Labs and Rwanda’s government launched a national satellite data program to support agriculture, urban planning, disaster response, and education using daily imagery feeds.
Jonah Koech Accepts ABP Doping Sanction
USADA announced that Kenyan-American middle-distance runner Jonah Koech accepted a three-year doping ban after blood passport anomalies indicated blood manipulation, retroactive to July 2026.
What building an AI-native finance function taught me
A finance leader at OpenAI describes how the company is redesigning its finance function around AI, aiming for real-time financial visibility and automated forecasting to enable faster, more informed decisions.
ASUS Laptops Unlock 3 Months of Google AI Pro/Plus
ASUS customers buying select laptops from August 2026 to August 2027 receive three months of free Google AI Pro or AI Plus, including cloud storage and advanced AI tools.
NASA+ Debuts on discovery+, Coming Soon to HBO Max
NASA announced its programming will be available on discovery+ and HBO Max, expanding access to live feeds and special events such as the Artemis III mission in 2027, with enhanced Dolby Vision streaming options.
DeadLock ransomware: Breaking down a Rust-based encryptor with decentralized recovery infrastructure
Microsoft reports DeadLock ransomware, a Rust-based encryptor using decentralized infrastructure and double extortion, targeting organizations globally since July 2025.
Build Low-Latency Multilingual Voice Agents: Open Weights & Full Deployment Control with NVIDIA Magpie TTS
NVIDIA released Magpie Multilingual TTS with open weights, supporting 12 languages including newly added Arabic, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese, enabling low-latency, customizable voice agents deployable on-premises.
Why data centers are turning to onsite power
Data center developers face growing local opposition over electricity costs, pollution, and grid strain, prompting a shift toward onsite power solutions to address community concerns.
Have more fun at the state fair with these Google tools
Google introduced tools to help attendees plan state fair visits, including AI itineraries, real-time navigation, food discovery, and photo keepsakes, with in-person demos at select fairs.
How WPP operationalizes platform and data engineering for AI marketing
WPP has built an AI-driven marketing system, WPP Open, by partnering with Google Cloud to unify fragmented global data into a secure, scalable platform, enabling faster campaign deployment and measurable business gains.
Google named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: AI Platforms
Google has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: AI Platforms, Q3 2026, receiving the highest score in the Strategy category for its unified AI platform, Gemini Enterprise.
New ClusterNetworkPolicy in GKE
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) introduces ClusterNetworkPolicy (CNP), an open-source standard to centralize network security governance in multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters, addressing conflicts in namespace-scoped...
Solving retail’s cold-start problem: Malachyte's recommendation reinvention
Malachyte, an AI-powered ecommerce recommendation platform, has developed a system using neural networks and Google Cloud tools to address retail’s cold-start problem by predicting user preferences in real time.
DVLA becomes first government organisation in the world to achieve 5-star Service Desk certification
The DVLA’s Service Desk has become the first government organisation globally to earn 5-star World Class certification from the Service Desk Institute, recognising excellence in IT support and public sector service...
MOJ Lawtech Grant Competition Phase III
The UK Ministry of Justice has opened Phase III of the LawtechUK grant competition, offering up to £3.62 million to support legal technology innovation from November 2026 to March 2029.
How to build an AI agent: A simple guide for anyone
Microsoft outlines a step-by-step guide to creating AI agents using Microsoft 365 Copilot, emphasizing practical applications and no-code development for workplace tasks.
British Embassy Santiago presents recommendations to advance offshore wind development in Chile
The British Embassy in Santiago will present four studies on offshore wind development in Chile, offering recommendations to strengthen regulation, infrastructure, and local supply chains.
No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games celebrates 10-year anniversary
Hello Games, developer of No Man’s Sky, marked its 10-year anniversary on August 9, 2024, reflecting on a decade of free updates and community growth.
Intel Gamer Days 2026 Kicking Off with AAA Gaming Bundle & Partnerships
Intel’s Gamer Days 2026 campaign launches August 10 with a retail bundle offering free digital copies of two upcoming games with qualifying Intel hardware purchases.
Introducing FILE type: a native column type for multimodal data
Databricks introduces FILE, a new column type for storing unstructured data like documents and videos natively in lakehouse tables, enabling AI-ready querying and governance alongside structured data.
Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe
Scientists released the largest 2D color map of the universe, containing 5.6 trillion pixels and nearly 4 billion celestial objects, available for public use via the Legacy Survey Sky Viewer.
New opportunities to earn and changes to the YouTube Partner Program
YouTube announced updates to its Partner Program, expanding Premium Lite subscriptions and adjusting revenue sharing for Shorts starting February 1, 2027, alongside new incentive programs and revised entry requirements...
Apple, MLB announce September “Friday Night Baseball” schedule
Apple and MLB announced the September schedule for the weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders on Apple TV, featuring enhanced broadcasts and immersive viewing options on Apple Vision Pro.
How Aston Martin’s 2026 season has played out so far
Aston Martin’s 2026 Formula 1 season has been difficult, with the team second to last in the Teams’ Championship after early reliability and performance issues. A major upgrade package introduced before the summer break...
The UK remains concerned by reports of systematic ill-treatment of prisoners of war and civilian detainees, by Russian authorities: UK statement at the UN Arria
The UK expressed deep concern at the UN over reports of systematic ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees by Russian authorities, citing violations of international humanitarian law.