GitHub Copilot app available to all
- GitHub Copilot app is now available on all Copilot plans.
- Users can sign in with their GitHub account for agent-driven development.
- The app is available on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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Copilot Billing Preview app will be retired on August 3
- Copilot Billing Preview app will be retired on August 3, 2026.
- Users can review their GitHub Copilot spend directly in GitHub.
- Greater visibility on Copilot spend will be available after the retirement.
GitHub Copilot Browser Tools Reach General Availability In VS Code - Let's Data Science
- GitHub Copilot Browser Tools have reached general availability in VS Code.
- This release enhances the capabilities of GitHub Copilot for data science.
- Users can now leverage Copilot's features directly within their browser.
Improved accuracy and coverage in Copilot usage metrics reports
- GitHub Copilot has improved its usage metrics reports.
- The updates include better accuracy and coverage of suggested lines of code.
- Developers will benefit from more comprehensive usage data.
Upcoming deprecation of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 3 Flash
- GitHub will deprecate Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 3 Flash.
- The deprecation will affect all GitHub Copilot experiences on July 31st.
- Developers need to transition to alternative models before the deadline.
Copilot agent session streaming is now in public preview
- GitHub Copilot agent session streaming is now in public preview.
- Available for GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers with managed users.
- Allows access to Copilot session data across all clients.
Z.ai launches ZCode to challenge Cursor, Claude Code and GitHub Copilot in AI coding - VentureBeat
- Z.ai launches ZCode to challenge Cursor, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot.
- New AI coding tool aims to provide competitive alternatives.
- Focuses on improving coding efficiency and productivity.
Enterprises can default to auto model selection
- GitHub introduces auto model selection for Copilot.
- Enterprise administrators can set model to auto by default.
- This feature simplifies the model selection process for new conversations.
New C++ language server config skill for Copilot CLI
- New C++ language server config skill for Copilot CLI.
- Automates project setup with Copilot CLI.
- Enhances development experience with Copilot.
Set AI credit session limits in Copilot CLI and SDK
- Set AI credit session limits in Copilot CLI and SDK.
- Cap the amount an agent spends in a session.
- Enhances control over AI credit usage.
GitHub Copilot pros and cons: 2026 honest evaluation - Netguru
- An honest evaluation of GitHub Copilot's pros and cons.
- Netguru provides a balanced view of the tool's strengths and weaknesses.
- Insights into the practical use of GitHub Copilot in development.
Visual Studio 2026 Fixes Copilot Billing Blind Spot With Native Cost Tracker - Tech Times
- Visual Studio 2026 introduces a native cost tracker for Copilot.
- Tech Times reports on the new billing feature.
- Developers can now track costs associated with Copilot usage.
Claude Sonnet 5 is generally available for GitHub Copilot
- Claude Sonnet 5 is now available for GitHub Copilot.
- Latest Sonnet-class model by Anthropic.
- Enhances coding performance and agentic workflows.
Copilot Agent is now available in JetBrains AI Assistant
- Copilot Agent is now available in JetBrains AI Assistant.
- Deeper integration between JetBrains AI Assistant and GitHub Copilot.
- Enhances AI pair programming experience for developers.
EHS Insight is the First EHS Platform with MCP, Connecting Live Safety Data to Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot - The National Law Review
- EHS Insight is the first EHS platform with MCP.
- It connects live safety data to AI tools like Claude, GitHub Copilot, and others.
- This integration aims to enhance safety data management.
Per-user AI credit budgets available for cost centers
- Per-user AI credit budgets available for cost centers.
- Enterprise admins can set user-level budgets.
- Manages AI credit usage across cost centers.
6 Secure Vibe Coding Tools for Engineering Teams in 2026 - findarticles.com
- Figma's Chrome extension integrates AI capabilities for enhanced app building.
- The extension provides a feature that the user has been wanting since starting with AI.
- Figma's integration aims to improve the coding experience for engineering teams.
I Tested 5 AI Coding Tools, and Only Two Didn't Fail - Techloy
- Five AI coding tools were tested.
- Only two tools performed satisfactorily.
- The rest showed significant shortcomings.
Perplexity Launches Computer for Counsel: A Multi-Model Agentic Layer for Legal Workflows - MarkTechPost
- Microsoft AI's MAI-Code-1-Flash is now available.
- It is optimized for coding and available for Copilot Business and Enterprise.
- The model is purpose-built for coding assistance.
Amazon Q Vulnerability: Compromise via MCP Auto-Execution - wiz.io
- GitHub introduces reports on merges by adoption phase.
- The reports are available for enterprises and organizations.
- They help track AI adoption in coding practices.