Tags: gemini, gemini ai, gemini pro, gemini flash, gemini api, google, google api, google ai, google ai studio, ai tools Since sharing my initial thoughts on Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro, I've dug even deeper and gathered answers to many common questions developers like us might have. This AI model is making waves, so let's break down everything you need to know – from its groundbreaking features to the practical stuff like cost and limitations. Read more

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A new version of GitHub Copilot has just begun rolling out to users, adding a number of new capabilities, such as the addition of agent mode to VS Code.  With agent mode, Copilot can iterate across an entire project, suggesting terminal commands, analyzing run-time errors, and more. “With simple prompts, agent mode takes Copilot beyond … continue readingThe post GitHub Copilot adds agent mode, MCP support in latest release appeared first on SD Times.

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Agent Mode provides an autonomous editing experience where Copilot plans and executes tasks to fulfill requests. It determines relevant files, applies code changes, suggests terminal commands, and iterates to resolve issues, all while keeping users in control to review and confirm actions.

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GitHub is enhancing its AI-powered coding assistant, Copilot, to make it more autonomous and integrated with developers’ workflows. Headlining the updates is the general availability rollout of ‘Agent Mode’ in Visual Studio Code, enhanced Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, and the introduction of several new large language models (LLMs) accessible via a premium request system.... Read more »The post GitHub boosts Copilot with agents, new models, and MCP support appeared first on Developer Tech News.

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Software companies are constantly trying to add more and more AI features to their platforms, and AI companies are also always releasing new models and features. It can be hard to keep up with it all, so we’ve written this roundup to share several notable updates around AI that software developers should know about.  Anthropic … continue readingThe post April 4, 2025: AI updates from the past week — Claude for Education, new website for exploring Amazon Nova models, and Solo.io’s MCP Gateway appeared first on SD Times.

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Leading UK operator secures four-year capital project delivery contract with energy firm for fixed, mobile and satellite connectivity to modernise and maintain its operational telecoms network across Scotland

Colby Morgan discusses practical strategies and technical examples for building accessible and inclusive XR experiences. Learn about their core design principles, including accessibility at the start, invisible features, simplicity, and layered depth, using Walkabout Mini Golf as a case study. By Colby Morgan

In this podcast, Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Pablo Fredrikson, a principal engineer at Bitso, about the importance of building a personal brand, sharing knowledge, and helping others in the tech industry. By Pablo Fredrikson

This third article in a series answers some frequently asked questions about architectural experiments. Architectural experiments test critical decisions to reduce risks and costs, using well-defined hypotheses and results for clarity. They are structured, not unfocused, exploratory learning. By Pierre Pureur, Kurt Bittner

UK banks join tech firms in fraud data-sharing initiative to enable collaboration on action to stop online scams

Artificial intelligence can improve productivity, but a report from the United Nations warns of potential job losses disrupting economies

On 4 April 1975, Paul Allen and Bill Gates formed Microsoft, a company that defined the PC era and opened up computing for all

Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with performance engineers, DevOps teams, and CTOs, and I keep hearing the same assumptions about load testing. Some of them sound logical on the surface, but in reality, they often lead teams down the wrong path. Here are five of the biggest misconceptions I’ve come across—and what you … continue readingThe post 5 common assumptions in load testing—and why you should rethink them appeared first on SD Times.

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Microsoft shipped Windows Community Toolkit v8.2, an incremental update to the open-source collection of helper functions and other resources designed to simplify the development of Windows applications. The main new feature is support for native ahead-of-time (AOT) compilation.

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For folks who want to hear both their music and the world around them, these refurbished earbuds may be just the ticket.

Solo.io has announced the launch of its MCP Gateway, a Model Context Protocol gateway for the cloud native API gateway kgateway (previously called Gloo). MCP is an open protocol developed by Anthropic that provides a standard for how applications connect data sources and tools to LLMs. According to Solo.io, as MCP adoption continues to grow, … continue readingThe post Solo.io launches MCP Gateway to tackle AI agent sprawl appeared first on SD Times.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 loses some Nintendo charm, but maybe that was unavoidable.

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Igor Canadi discusses the architecture of their real-time search analytics SQL database built on RocksDB. He explains their cloud-native design, custom RocksDB replication, shared hot storage solution, and how they optimized RocksDB for efficient analytical queries. Learn about their approach to scalability, low latency, and high concurrency for application-focused databases. By Igor Canadi

Tags: ui library, front-end development, css, bootstrap, design systems, angular, scss Typically, I use the following structure for global styles in any project. This setup allows for a highly flexible, easy-to-read, and maintainable style system, which is crucial for large projects that may last several months or even years.Let’s review each of these folders:Common: contains typography styles, imported fonts, icons, and core styles used across the project, such as container.scss or helpers.scss. Read more

Supercomputer project will add a competitive edge to drive innovation and growth among Denmark’s enterprises and research organisations

Tags: математика, python, matplotlib, sklearn, для новичков Многие из нас мечтали бы заглянуть в будущее — ведь это по-настоящему полезный навык. А что, если я скажу, что при помощи математики можно приблизиться к этой мечте? Да, с некоторыми оговорками, но в этой статье мы попробуем почувствовать себя настоящим Докторам Стрэнджам и предсказать какую кассу соберет фильм при определенном бюджете.Сегодня мы простыми словами разберёмся, что такое линейная регрессия и напишем код на Python, который демонстрирует работу линейной регрессии. Read more

IT supplier is using virtual reality in not-for-profit projects that demonstrate its wider potential

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Unsurprisingly, GitHub Copilot resources are front-and-center in Microsoft's new Visual Studio Hub, a one-stop-shop for all things concerning your favorite IDE.