Microsoft introduced a preview of its Agent Launchers framework earlier this month , allowing developers to register AI ...

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Public preview of Microsoft’s C++ tools for the AI coding assistant are available in Visual Studio 2026 Insiders.

Iron Software successfully hosted Microsoft-sponsored virtual event, delivering expert insights on .NET 10 migration, AI-powered development, and performance optimization to developers across ...

Microsoft has confirmed plans for a significant Xbox Developer Direct showcase in January 2026 after a relatively quiet The Game Awards. While Microsoft-owned Blizzard announced the next Diablo 4 ...

AI might not be transforming every job yet, but it’s having a big impact on developers. AI might not be transforming every job yet, but it’s having a big impact on developers. is a senior editor and ...

Point-in-time restore brings Windows back to a previous state. Cloud rebuild reinstalls Windows from the cloud. Both will be accessible through Microsoft Intune in early 2026. Have you ever ...

Microsoft is moving beyond copilots to fully autonomous agents. Foundry and MCP let agents assemble solutions using 1,400 tools. IQ services aim to give agents true context and understanding. At ...

At Microsoft’s Ignite conference on November 18, the company unveiled new AI-powered software features designed to make coders’ lives easier—including a tool to automatically fix security issues as ...

TL;DR: Microsoft plans to transform Windows into an AI-driven agentic OS, integrating cloud and intelligent productivity features. Despite significant user backlash citing existing bugs and ...

Microsoft is focusing on long-term stability and more flexible developer tooling with its new “AI-native” Visual Studio 2026 IDE and .NET 10. These new releases are aimed at two main business goals: ...