Microsoft's recent enforcement move to block its popular C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) from working in derivative products like VS Codium and Cursor reveals complex tensions at the intersection of open source, proprietary control, and competitive AI tools. This enforcement...
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Microsoft’s recent move to restrict its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) exclusively to its first-party products has stirred significant concern and debate throughout the developer community. As of version 1.24.5 released on April 3, 2025, the extension now refuses to work on...
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For anyone still picturing artificial intelligence as a shadowy wizard conjuring up questionable chatbot responses in the corner of the internet, 2025 is here to give you a gentle cybernetic smack upside the head. Microsoft, that perennial behemoth you probably give at least a fragment of your...
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They say April is the cruelest month — not if you’re an enterprise developer or AI enthusiast. In a move that practically screams, “May your bots get smarter and your workflows ever more bafflingly clever,” Microsoft and OpenAI have teamed up (once again) to drop fresh AI reasoning models onto...
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GPT-4.1 is making waves in the developer community, and not without good reason. OpenAI’s latest model series—comprising GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1-mini, and GPT-4.1-nano—is now available exclusively via APIs on Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and GitHub. With a fine-tuned focus on coding performance...
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GitHub Copilot Voice is a groundbreaking development that is reshaping how developers interact with their Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). Born out of the creativity and passion of a Microsoft Hackathon, this tool transcends traditional coding methods by enabling voice-controlled...
During its milestone 50th anniversary celebration, Microsoft encountered an unexpected disturbance that quickly turned into a high-profile HR and public relations conundrum. Two employees—whose actions sparked polarized reactions both internally and in the public arena—were terminated for...
AvePoint’s innovative AI journey is a shining example of digital transformation in action. As organizations worldwide grapple with the fast-changing technological landscape, AvePoint—a global leader in data security, governance, and resilience—has embraced artificial intelligence to redefine...
GitHub’s latest announcement is ushering in a new era of AI-driven coding assistance that may well transform how Windows developers work in Visual Studio Code. The popular developer platform is rolling out major upgrades to GitHub Copilot, integrating advanced features such as Agent Mode and the...
GitHub Copilot is stepping up its game in Visual Studio Code, and the news is as exciting as it is transformative. In celebration of Microsoft’s 50th anniversary—a true milestone for a company that’s been at the heart of developer culture for decades—the latest wave of innovations is rolling out...
Coforge is embracing the future of software development by equipping its employees with AI-driven tools in collaboration with Microsoft. In a bold move to enhance developer productivity, the company has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to integrate next-generation solutions into its...
Coforge and Microsoft Join Forces to Revolutionize Developer Productivity
Coforge Limited, a renowned global digital services provider, is turning up the heat on innovative software development with its strengthened collaboration with Microsoft. By harnessing the AI-powered magic of GitHub...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the futuristic villain of sci-fi movies or the shiny new buzzword tossed around in tech boardrooms. It’s here, it’s alive, and—according to Charles Lamanna, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President, Business & Industry Copilots—it’s driving a seismic...
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Java Report: AI Adoption Surges Among Developers
A recent report from Techzine Europe has shone a spotlight on a striking trend: Java developers are increasingly embracing artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance their coding workflows. This exciting shift not only redefines how we...
Microsoft is once again pushing the boundaries of AI-enhanced development by extending its GitHub Copilot Free offering into the realm of the Windows Terminal. The latest update—available exclusively through Windows Terminal Canary—brings AI-driven command-line assistance directly into the hands...
The world of AI-assisted coding is evolving at breakneck speed. In a bid to upend traditional subscription models and transform developer productivity, Google has launched Gemini Code Assist Free—a free-tier AI coding assistant that dramatically outpaces the current offerings from competitors...
Microsoft’s latest moves in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena are stirring up conversations among tech enthusiasts and industry experts alike. While the broader tech sector experiences a downturn, Microsoft is quietly betting big on AI—investing a staggering $80 billion in shaping a future...
Microsoft’s AI-powered GitHub Copilot, one of the leading coding assistants in the industry, has just made a significant leap by expanding its reach to Apple’s Xcode. Originally celebrated for enhancing development in environments such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, JetBrains IDEs, and...
Artificial intelligence has already begun reshaping nearly every facet of our tech lives—and coding is no exception. Recently, a thorough test of GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered assistant built into Visual Studio Code and based on the GPT-4 architecture, has revealed a curious blend of triumph...
Microsoft continues to extend its AI-powered coding assistant into new territories. This time, the tech giant is previewing a version of GitHub Copilot that integrates with the widely used open-source Eclipse IDE, a significant boon for Java developers and those working in multi-language...