Microsoft Ignite 2023 is around the corner! (Nov 14-17)

Microsoft Ignite 2023, scheduled for November 14th – 17th, is quickly approaching. As one of the most anticipated developer events of the year, we’re pleased to announce that although in-person tickets have been sold out for weeks, we’re offering a free online streaming option for those who couldn’t secure a spot.
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26 Oct 2023

The new AI imperative: Unlock repeatable value for your organization with LLMOps  

The series will examine what makes Generative AI so unique and how it can meet current business challenges, as well as how it drives new forms of collaboration between teams working to build the next generation of apps and services. The series will also ground organizations in responsible AI approaches and best practices, as well as data governance considerations as companies innovate now and towards the future.  
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Azure
26 Oct 2023

Get ready with the latest beta releases

The beta versions of iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, macOS 14.2, tvOS 17.2, and watchOS 10.2 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to...
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Apple
26 Oct 2023

FOCUS: A new specification for cloud cost transparency

Get ready for FOCUS, a new open specification for cloud billing data that's redefining how you manage and optimize cloud costs. Learn about the new "language" of FinOps, why it's important, and how you can get started today with resources from the Microsoft FinOps toolkit.
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Azure
26 Oct 2023

Increasing transparency in AI security

Mihai Maruseac, Sarah Meiklejohn, Mark Lodato, Google Open Source Security Team (GOSST)New AI innovations and applications are reaching consumers and businesses on an almost-daily basis. Building AI securely is a paramount concern, and we believe that ...
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Google
26 Oct 2023

WordPress 6.4’s PHP Compatibility

In an effort to keep the WordPress community up to date, this post provides an update on the PHP compatibility of the upcoming WordPress 6.4 release scheduled for November 7, 2023.  Recommended PHP version for WordPress 6.4 It’s recommended to use PHP 8.1 or 8.2 with this upcoming release. Please refer to the Hosting page […]
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Wordpress
26 Oct 2023

TestFlight makes it even simpler to manage testers

TestFlight provides an easy way to get feedback on beta versions of your apps, so you can publish on the App Store with confidence. Now, improved controls in App Store Connect let you better evaluate tester engagement and manage participation to help y...
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Apple
24 Oct 2023

Unlock the power of Azure Data Manager for Energy with partners 

Now with Azure Data Manager for Energy, energy-domain data resides in the same place as some of the most advanced AI technologies and cloud services. Energy companies can now have the improved productivity, security, and scale of a cloud platform, built with their needs in mind.
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Azure
24 Oct 2023

Prompts are key in 2023: Twenty-five tips to help you unlock the potential of generative AI

The goal is to use generative AI as a tool in your broader decision-making and brainstorming process. Combining AI's suggestions with your expertise and knowledge of your business and market will yield the best results. By integrating these AI insights, we're not merely keeping up with the times; we're pioneering a future where efficiency meets innovation.
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Azure
23 Oct 2023

Upcoming Android Events




Posted by Anirudh Dewani, Director of Android Developer Relations



One of our favorite things to do is connect with Android developers–like you–around the world, and it’s even more fun when we’re able to do so in person. Earlier this year, we had ...
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Google
19 Oct 2023

State of the Word 2023 – Save the Date

It’s time to save the date, December 11, 2023, for this year’s State of the Word 2023!

State of the Word is the annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project’s co-founder, Matt Mullenweg. Every year, the event shares reflections on the project’s progress and aspirations for the future of open source.
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Wordpress
19 Oct 2023

Boost efficiency and cost savings with new sustainability guidance in the Cloud Adoption Framework

Today, we’re happy to announce the updated guidance around sustainability in the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), helping executives, IT decision- makers, platform managers, IT operations, and other relevant roles with their sustainability journeys.
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Azure
19 Oct 2023

A New WordPress Showcase

The journey to update WordPress.org continues with the launch of a new Showcase design. The Showcase is a natural starting point for visitors arriving on WordPress.org, and it both inspires creativity and demonstrates what’s possible with WordPress. From unique personal blogs and portfolios to enterprises and celebrity fan sites, the Showcase celebrates WordPress’s flexibility, popularity, […]
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Wordpress
18 Oct 2023

Visual Studio Innovations at .NET Conf 2023: Save The Date



We’re gearing up for .NET Conf 2023 from November 14th to 16th and are excited to showcase how the latest enhancements in Visual Studio will bolster your .NET development workflow. This free, three-day virtual developer conference, co-organized by the .NET community and Microsoft,
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Microsoft
18 Oct 2023

The Microsoft Azure Incubations Team launches Radius, a new open application platform for the cloud

The Microsoft Azure Incubations team is excited to announce Radius, a cloud-native application platform that enables developers and platform engineers who support them to collaborate on delivering and managing cloud-native applications that follow corporate best practices for cost, operations, and security, by default.
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Azure
18 Oct 2023

Search Central Live Singapore 2023



We're excited to announce that
Search Central Live Singapore
is coming back this year again on November 22. As usual, the event is hosted by the Google
Search team and we're looking forward to bringing together the commu...
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Google
18 Oct 2023

AndroidX moving to minSdkVersion 19




Posted by Aurimas Liutikas, Software Engineer on AndroidX





AndroidX libraries are moving to a default minimum supported Android API level 19 (previously 14) starting with releases in October, 2023. According to Play Store check-in data, nearly a...
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Google
16 Oct 2023

WordPress 6.3.2 – Maintenance and Security release

This security and maintenance release features 19 bug fixes on Core, 22 bug fixes for the Block Editor, and 8 security fixes. WordPress 6.3.2 is a short-cycle release. You can review a summary of the maintenance updates in this release by reading the Release Candidate announcement. Because this is a security release, it is recommended […]
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Wordpress
12 Oct 2023

Designed with your feedback: a better Extension Manager

Earlier this year, we showed you how to try a preview version of our new Extension Manager, which was designed to make it easier for developers like you to find great extensions to boost your productivity and personalize your Visual Studio experience.
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Microsoft
12 Oct 2023

Visual Studio 2022 17.8 Preview 3 is here!

Welcome to Visual Studio 2022 17.8 Preview 3! This release is dedicated to addressing community submitted feedback where we resolved nearly 100 Developer Community tickets. Our primary focus was improving stability and reliability while also introducing a few new features.
Area

Enhancements
Productivity

Visual Studio Update Notification
C++ Game Dev

Unreal Engine Macro Specifier Suggestions

Structured Diagnostics
SQL Server Data Tools

Upgraded Microsoft.Data.SQLClient (MDS) 3.0 to MDS 5.0 and more!
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Microsoft
10 Oct 2023

WordPress 6.4 Beta 3

WordPress 6.4 Beta 3 is now ready for testing!

This version is under development, so please do not install, run, or test it on production websites. Learn what's new and how to get involved in beta testing.
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Wordpress
10 Oct 2023

Microsoft empowers health organizations with generative AI and actionable data insights

We’re making several exciting announcements about new capabilities in Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare that will be introduced across Azure to help health organizations improve patient experience, gain new insights with machine learning and AI, and handle health information securely.
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Azure
10 Oct 2023