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GitHub Copilot switches to token-based billing
GitHub Copilot’s pricing changed from flat subscription plans to token-based billing today, affecting developers who rely on heavy agentic workflows and large-scale refactoring. Early reactions suggest the new model could significantly raise costs for power users compared with the previous unlimited-use subscription.
NVIDIA and Microsoft unveil Windows PCs built for personal AI
NVIDIA and Microsoft announced RTX Spark-powered Windows PCs designed for personal agents, emphasizing a 1-petaflop AI system and native Windows agent support. The first systems are expected this fall from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, and MSI, with Acer and GIGABYTE to follow.
NVIDIA launches DGX Station for Windows
NVIDIA introduced DGX Station for Windows as a deskside AI supercomputer for building and running always-on agents on Windows applications and workflows. The system is built on the GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip and is expected in Q4 from major OEMs, including ASUS, Dell, GIGABYTE, HP, MSI, and Supermicro.
Intel expands its agentic AI hardware platform
Intel announced Xeon 6+ processors, broader 800 Series Ethernet support, and new Xeon 6300 options for entry servers. The company also shared updated details on its Crescent Island GPU roadmap, positioning its platform for cloud, edge, telecom, and agentic AI workloads.
AMD extends AM5 support through 2029
AMD used its Computex 2026 announcements to extend AM5 platform support through 2029 and mark 10 years of AM4. The company also introduced the Ryzen 7 7700X3D and globally launched the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, highlighting gaming performance and long-term upgradeability.
GitLab 19 adds AI-assisted pipeline recovery
Eficode’s June update highlights GitLab 19, which introduces an active AI assistant that can automatically resolve broken pipelines with one-click fixes. The release also expands software supply chain tracking and shifts GitLab Duo Core code suggestions to usage-based billing through GitLab Credits.
Jira and Jenkins receive June ecosystem upgrades
Eficode also reported maintenance updates for Jira 10.3.21 and Jenkins 2.555.2, along with plugin refreshes across the stack. These releases focus on stability, compatibility, and infrastructure maintenance for enterprise development teams.
Rocket.Chat gets a security and performance update
Rocket.Chat 7.13.8 was included in the June software maintenance cycle as a targeted upgrade. The update is aimed at improving memory efficiency, tightening security, and addressing audio and video calling bottlenecks.
Perforce TeamHub moves to version 2026.2
Perforce TeamHub was updated to version 2026.2 as part of the broader June dev-tool refresh. The update reflects continued modernization of code collaboration workflows in enterprise environments.
Dependency-Track advances to 4.14.2
Dependency-Track was upgraded to version 4.14.2, with a focus on more precise risk evaluation and better software supply chain visibility. The update also emphasizes platform-native rules, modern threat metrics, and improved automation for security teams.
Anthropic’s valuation and financing surge dominates AI/software markets
Anthropic reportedly raised $65 billion at a $965 billion post-money valuation, making it the largest single funding round for a private AI company. The same report says a $36 billion chip-financing deal was arranged to buy Google TPU chips for Anthropic, underscoring the scale of infrastructure spending behind software model development.