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⚡️ Remote Model Context Protocol Support in Azure Functions Azure Functions now supports the Remote Model Context Protocol (MCP). This means users can use MCP features with Azure Functions. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Backup Adds Support for Azure File Share in AKS Azure Backup for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) now works with persistent volumes that use Azure File Share. This update lets users protect and restore data stored on Azure File Share-based volumes in AKS clusters. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Interactive Feedback Agent Uses Azure AI Search and Haystack A new feedback review agent has been built using Azure AI Search and Haystack. The agent can help find and review feedback in a more interactive way. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Host Remote MCP Servers in Azure App Service Azure App Service now lets users host remote MCP servers. This means MCP servers can run on the cloud using Azure. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Copilot Team Moves to Microservices with .NET Aspire The Copilot team switched their backend system from a single large service to smaller microservices within four months. This change was done by a small team and helps run Copilot across Windows, Edge, the Copilot app, and Xbox. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Microsoft Releases o3 and o4-mini Reasoning Models on Azure Microsoft has announced new AI models called o3 and o4-mini in its reasoning series. These models are now available on the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and can work with Azure AI Foundry and GitHub. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Create Remote MCP Servers with Azure Functions Azure Functions can be used to build remote MCP servers that work with GitHub Copilot and other applications that use large language models. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ New Storage-Optimized Laosv4 Azure VM Series Announced The Laosv4 series of Azure virtual machines is now available. This series is made to handle storage tasks and gives users more storage options. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ GitHub Copilot Features in Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3 Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3 is now out. This update brings the latest changes for GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, with new features and improvements for AI-supported coding. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Microsoft Announces Early Preview of 'Computer Use' for Copilot Studio Microsoft has started an early access research preview of 'computer use' in Copilot Studio. With this, AI agents can now use and move through apps and websites by clicking, typing, and navigating on the screen, like a person does. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Agentic RAG Bonus Time Journey Announced A project called 'Agentic RAG Bonus RAG Time Journey' was announced. It focuses on something named Agentic RAG and mentions a bonus time journey. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Common Uses for Microsoft Fabric User Data Functions Microsoft Fabric User Data Functions (UDFs) are used to make different solutions. They help with common tasks when working with data in Microsoft Fabric. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ New Features in dotCover, dotMemory, dotPeek, and dotTrace 2025.1 Released Version 2025.1 of dotCover, dotMemory, dotPeek, and dotTrace is now out. Rider in this release brings new ways to look through code, improved tools for finding bugs, and closer links with other technologies. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Microsoft Azure Now Offered in New U.S. Government Secret Cloud Region Microsoft Azure is now available from a new cloud area built for U.S. government secret projects. This new area is based in the United States. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ ReSharper 2025.1 Adds C# 14 Support and New Tools ReSharper 2025.1 brings first features for C# 14, faster performance, and many updates that make work easier. The new version also has better ways to move through code, improved debugging, and deeper links to other tools. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Rider 2025.1 Update Brings New Tools and Features Rider 2025.1 now has a new way to move around your code, smarter tools for finding bugs, and stronger links to other tech. The update also adds changes for making games and new features in its AI assistant. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Backup Adds Backup for Data Lake Storage Azure Backup now lets users back up Azure Data Lake Storage with vaulted backup. This helps keep data safe and gives more ways to protect information. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Next Generation Azure Data Box Devices Now Available The new version of Azure Data Box devices is now ready for everyone to use. These devices are made for moving large amounts of data safely and quickly. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ KaleidoSearch Upgraded with dtSearch Technology KaleidoSearch, created by Contegra Systems, now uses dtSearch software for improved text retrieval and document filtering capabilities. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Using NDI for Real-Time Audio and Video in .NET Elias Puurunen discusses integrating real-time audio and video streaming into .NET apps using NDI protocols. He explains how P/Invoke accesses libraries for video control, utilizing NVidia GPUs for fast encoding and decoding. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!