The harness is all you need (mostly)
GitHub advises focusing on GitHub Copilot’s core workflow rather than chasing new AI tools, arguing that mastering the existing harness delivers the greatest productivity gains.
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Six Useful Tips to Survive and Thrive Above the Toxic Clouds in Forever Skies
Xbox releases *Forever Skies*, a post-apocalyptic survival crafting game, alongside a major update introducing new systems, quests, and customizable difficulty for its Xbox Series X|S debut.
Enhancing AI security through global AI red teaming
Microsoft launches the External Red Team Alliance (EXTRA) to expand global AI safety testing beyond corporate boundaries, funding 18 university labs across six continents to advance independent research and operational...
Frontier-grade security at half the cost with MAI-Cyber-1-Flash
Microsoft unveiled MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, a cybersecurity model designed to detect complex vulnerabilities at half the cost of leading alternatives when paired with MDASH under Project Perception.
AWS Security Hub MCP App brings exposure findings into your AI-assisted workflow (Preview)
AWS launched a preview of the AWS Security Hub MCP App, a local MCP server integrating Security Hub exposure findings into AI workflows like Claude Desktop to streamline security investigations.
NOAA and Google Cloud collaborate to advance weather forecasting.
NOAA partners with Google Cloud to migrate its Weather and Climate Operational Supercomputing System to the public cloud, enhancing weather forecasting capabilities with advanced computing and AI.
Gears of War: E-Day Gameplay Reveal Deep Dive
The Xbox podcast team at The Coalition studio in Vancouver presented a deep dive into the newly released *Gears of War: E-Day* gameplay demo, showcasing the game’s first chaotic moments during an alien invasion in the...
Rethinking security for the age of AI
Microsoft introduces Project Perception, an agentic security system designed to counter AI-driven cyber threats through continuous risk perception, reasoning, and automated action while integrating human oversight.
Observability at Scale: Whatnot at Snowflake Summit
At Snowflake Summit 2026, live-shopping platform Whatnot detailed its shift to decentralized, AI-driven data infrastructure to handle massive real-time demand, including 583,000 concurrent viewers and billions of daily...
AWS Elemental MediaTailor adds configurable ad timeout and concurrency controls for improved ad fill and faster startup
AWS Elemental MediaTailor now allows users to configure ad server timeout and concurrency settings directly, eliminating the need to contact AWS Support for adjustments.
NASA’s Swift Sees ‘Wandering’ Mega Black Hole Shredding Star
NASA’s Swift Observatory detected a rare tidal disruption event where a million-solar-mass black hole shredded a star 750 million light-years away, far from its galaxy’s core, revealing a wandering supermassive black...
GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: Getting started
GitHub has introduced a new application for its Copilot AI coding assistant, designed to support multi-session workflows, project-based agent interactions, and integrated previews for streamlined software development.
Dr. Robert Morrow Awarded AIAA Jeffries Aerospace Medicine and Life Sciences Research Award
Dr. Robert Morrow, Sierra Space’s Lead Plant Scientist, received the AIAA Jeffries Aerospace Medicine and Life Sciences Research Award for his contributions to spacecraft plant growth systems.
What customers value most in Microsoft Databases—from reliability to AI readiness
Microsoft Databases received 2026 PeerSpot Customer Choice recognitions for reliability, scalability, and AI readiness based on customer feedback. The awards reflect consistent themes across SQL Server, Azure SQL...
Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption
Xbox and Ubisoft announced expanded PC availability for Ubisoft titles, including premium editions and add-ons, alongside a free PC redemption offer for console owners.
Fantasy Premier League Companion powered by Copilot gives FPL managers AI-powered advice
Microsoft and the Premier League launched the Fantasy Premier League Companion powered by Copilot, an AI tool for FPL managers using Azure OpenAI and official league data to provide squad advice and answer questions...
NASA to Cover Three US Spacewalks, Host Preview News Conference
NASA announced three upcoming spacewalks in August to upgrade the International Space Station, including solar array modifications and antenna replacement, with a preview briefing scheduled for July 30.
Announcing the AI Glasses Impact Grant Recipients: Helping People Work, Learn, and Live More Independently
Meta announced 30 AI Glasses Impact Grant recipients across the U.S. to fund projects using AI glasses for accessibility, workforce safety, education, agriculture, and economic opportunity.
NASA’s Hubble Shows Star Formation in Andromeda Galaxy Winding Down
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveals a 500-million-year decline in star formation in the Andromeda galaxy, with a sharper drop in the last 40 million years.
NSF Funding for Caltech-Led "Cloud Laboratory" Leverages AI to Explore Chemical Dark Matter: A Conversation with Hosea Nelson
The National Science Foundation awarded $17 million to Caltech-led ELECTRA, an AI-driven cloud laboratory, to map millions of unknown molecular structures known as 'chemical dark matter' using automated experiments and...
Biographical note – Diplomatic appointment
Ryan Ward has been appointed to a new diplomatic role following a career spanning 18 years in international trade and foreign service, including postings in Asia and Africa.
First glimpse into production: BMW Group Plant Woodruff assembles high-voltage batteries for the new BMW iX5
BMW Group Plant Woodruff will start producing high-voltage batteries for the fully-electric BMW iX5 in December 2026, using AI, digital twins, and VR training to ensure zero-defect assembly.
Fit For a Spartan: Win a 1:18 Replica of a Special Halo-Inspired Ride
Xbox and Lamborghini unveiled a special edition Lamborghini Urus SE Master Chief 117 Edition to celebrate the July 28, 2026 launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved, featuring a Master Chief-inspired design and a 1:18-scale...
The Bring Your Own Power (BYOP) Solution for Industrial Power Uncertainty
Bloom Energy highlights the growing adoption of onsite power, or Bring Your Own Power (BYOP), as manufacturers face grid reliability, capacity, and pricing challenges in the U.S.
Department of War and L3Harris Secure Landmark Deals to Expand Propulsion Production for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD
The U.S. Department of War and L3Harris secured seven-year deals to boost production of propulsion systems for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD interceptors, aiming to enhance missile defense capabilities.
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
The FTC fined ticket broker Elite Events $300,000 for illegally bypassing ticket purchase limits on over 2,400 events, including a Metallica concert, and reselling them at inflated prices.
Bank of Canada publishes its 2027 schedule for policy interest rate announcements and other major publications
The Bank of Canada has released its 2027 schedule for key policy announcements, including interest rate decisions and major reports, alongside confirmed dates for the remainder of 2026.
SK텔레콤, ‘오픈 시큐어 AI 얼라이언스’ 합류
SK Telecom joined the Open Secure AI Alliance, announcing partnerships with NVIDIA, Microsoft, Anthropic, AWS, and OpenAI to expand AI infrastructure globally, including AI factories and data centers.
NVIDIA Cosmos-H-Dreams: Bringing Real-Time Generative Simulation to Surgical Robotics
NVIDIA introduced Cosmos-H-Dreams, a real-time generative simulator for surgical robotics, enabling interactive evaluation and training without physical hardware. The system distills prior models into a causal student...
Industry Leaders Unite in Open Secure AI Alliance for AI Safety and Security
Leading tech firms and cybersecurity organizations launched the Open Secure AI Alliance to develop open tools for AI safety and defense, emphasizing transparency and distributed security amid rising AI threats.