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Find longer articles in the blog, explore a topic through the guides, or browse earlier news.GitHub CLI Linux package key expires September 5
GitHub's current PGP key for Linux package repositories expires on September 5, 2026. Older apt, yum, and dnf installations should refresh their keyring before the next package update.
Read updateClaude Fable 5.1 reaches GitHub Copilot with retention caveats
A short news post from the LinkLoot newsroom.
Read updateOpenAI commits $1B to expand Daybreak cyber defense access
OpenAI is committing $1 billion over six months to subsidize Daybreak access, training, technical support, and partnerships for resource-constrained cyber defenders protecting essential services.
Read updateGitHub Copilot adds Gemini 3.8 Flash with usage-based billing
GitHub is rolling Google’s Gemini 3.8 Flash into Copilot for Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise users, with introductory provider pricing under usage-based billing through December 31, 2026.
Read updateOpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra with staged plan and API access
OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 Astra to Trusted Access enterprises first, followed by Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise and API access in the coming days.
Read updateCursor Cloud Agents move into self-hosted infrastructure
Cursor is adding self-hosted machines for Cloud Agents, letting teams keep code, build outputs, and secrets inside their own network while still using team-managed agent workflows.
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