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AWS launches AI agents to automate software, security & ops

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AWS launches AI agents-Kiro, Security Agent, and DevOps Agent-to automate software development, security, and operations with greater autonomy and scale.
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Minitap raises USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app launches

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AI startup Minitap has raised USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app development, cutting feature launch times from six weeks to just days.
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Shai Hulud malware attack compromises 19,000 GitHub repositories

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The Shai Hulud malware attack has compromised over 19,000 GitHub repositories, rapidly spreading by stealing developer credentials from npm packages.
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How AI agents will impact software engineering in 2026

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In 2026, AI agents will reshape software engineering, raising questions on management, security, and how teams govern AI-driven processes effectively.
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Google launches Gemini 3 AI with multimodal & reasoning boost

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Google launches Gemini 3 AI with advanced multimodal and reasoning capabilities, enhancing tasks from research to complex coding across multiple platforms.
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New Relic boosts AI observability with Microsoft Azure tie-in

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New Relic integrates its AI observability tools with Microsoft Azure, streamlining incident management and boosting productivity for engineering teams.
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Rubrik unveils AI tools to boost recovery for Microsoft 365 & DevOps

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Rubrik launches AI-powered tools to speed Microsoft 365 recovery and safeguard Azure DevOps and GitHub, cutting downtime and boosting cyber resilience.
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AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency

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AI firms like Copilot and OpenAI set new efficiency records, generating millions in revenue per employee, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and lean workforces.
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New Relic launches AI-driven GitHub tools for secure coding

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New Relic launches AI-powered GitHub integrations to automate code security and observability, boosting developer productivity and simplifying workflows.
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Australian developers embrace AI, boost productivity on GitHub

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Over 2 million Australian developers boosted productivity and innovation, embracing AI tools like GitHub Copilot amid record growth on GitHub in 2025.
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GitHub unveils Agent HQ for integrated AI coding workflow

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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GitHub launches Agent HQ, integrating AI coding agents from top firms directly into its platform for streamlined, AI-assisted developer workflows.
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Platform Engineering Labs unveils formae to simplify cloud IaC

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Platform Engineering Labs releases open source formae, an IaC platform designed to simplify cloud infrastructure management and reduce complexity for engineers.
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Datadog launches Updog.ai for real-time SaaS & AWS status monitoring

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Datadog has launched Updog.ai, a free AI-driven platform offering near real-time status monitoring of major AWS and SaaS services for enhanced reliability insights.
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Coder unveils Blink, a CLI tool to simplify building AI agents

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Coder launches Blink, an open source CLI tool enabling developers to build, test and deploy AI agents directly from the terminal with ease.
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Datadog expands OCI support with GPU, cost & SIEM features

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Datadog enhances its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure support with new GPU monitoring, cost management, and Cloud SIEM features for AI and cloud workloads.
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North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.
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Nasuni appoints Nick Burling as Chief Product Officer & unveils AI tools

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Nasuni has named Nick Burling as Chief Product Officer and launched AI tools to boost intelligent data management for enterprise clients.
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Datadog launches advanced GPU & cost tools for Oracle Cloud

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Datadog launches advanced GPU monitoring, cost management, and security tools for Oracle Cloud, boosting AI workload performance and cost optimisation.
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Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Retailers adopt generative AI extensively, rising to 95%, while cracking down on shadow AI and personal account use to bolster data security.
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Delinea unveils open-source MCP Server to secure AI agent access

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Delinea has launched its open-source MCP Server, enabling secure, policy-driven access for AI agents to manage credentials and workflows efficiently.