Evolving Kubernetes for generative AI inference
Kubernetes has become the leading platform for deploying cloud-native applications and microservices, backed by an extensive community and comprehensive feature set for managing distributed systems. However, the rise of generative AI has introduced un...
New tools make Python app distribution easier than ever
The Python-app-distribution problem gets a little less problematic every week, it seems. PyApp and the popular uv utility are two stellar options that didn’t exist two years ago. This week’s report also looks at how to get the most out of free-thr...
Three tips for building agentic AI systems on cloud platforms
By their very nature, agentic AI systems operate with a large degree of autonomy. This autonomy has real value: Cloud-based agents can remediate incidents, optimize costs, or interact dynamically with users. However, when autonomy is unchecked or poor...
The era of cheap AI coding assistants may be over
As developers continue to adopt vibe coding tools to increase efficiency, CIOs may need to rethink their IT budgets. With vendors like Cursor, Claude Code, and Kiro converging on similar pricing tiers, mostly due to infrastructure costs remaining stub...
JetBrains updates Kotlin-based AI agent development framework
Koog 0.4.0, an update to the JetBrains Kotlin framework for building AI agents, features native structured output intended to hold up in production. It also adds Apple’s iOS as a target platform, as well as GPT-5 model and OpenTelemetry support. Ann...
Gemini CLI integrates with Zed for AI-powered coding
Google’s Gemini CLI AI agent has been integrated with the Zed code editor, bringing Gemini models directly into Zed’s Rust-based environment. The result is a fast, responsive AI experience, according to Google. Announced August 27, the integration...
Celebrating 30,000 Followers on LinkedIn: A Community Milestone
Celebrating 30,000 Followers on LinkedIn: A Community Milestone In October last year, we marked a key achievement: 20,000 followers on LinkedIn. Less than a year later, we are pleased to share that this number has grown to 30,000. This milestone refle...
Using Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric
After announcing support for Cosmos DB inside the Microsoft Fabric data platform at Build 2025, Microsoft recently opened a public preview of the new service. This release gives Cosmos DB a new role in the wider scope of Microsoft’s data estate, add...
8 vendors bringing AI to devsecops and application security
At Black Hat USA 2025 and DEF CON 33, the mood among application security vendors was equal parts optimism and urgency. Across the show floors and presentations, one theme stood out: AI is no longer just a buzzword or a bolt-on feature; it’s becomin...
OCX 2026: Six Communities. One Shared Experience.
OCX 2026: Six Communities. One Shared Experience. The global open source community will gather in Brussels from 21 to 23 April 2026 for the Open Community Experience (OCX) 2026. It isn’t just another conference; it’s where six open source communi...
Stop “vibe testing” your LLMs. It's time for real evals.
Stax, an experimental developer tool, addresses the insufficient nature of "vibe testing" LLMs by streamlining the LLM evaluation lifecycle, allowing users to rigorously test their AI stack and make data-driven decisions through human labeling and scal...
Beyond the terminal: Gemini CLI comes to Zed
Google and Zed have partnered to integrate Gemini CLI directly into the Zed code editor, bringing AI capabilities directly into the editor for developers and allowing for faster and more focused coding, enabling tasks like in-place code generation, ins...
