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Find longer articles in the blog, explore a topic through the guides, or browse earlier news.Use Gemini Managed Agents for long-running MCP work without babysitting timeouts
Google expanded Managed Agents in the Gemini API with background execution, remote MCP server integration, custom functions, and credential refresh. The practical shift is simple: agent runs can last longer, call more tools, and survive more real workflow plumbing without forcing developers to keep a client connection open.
Read updateUse GitHub secret metadata before leaked tokens become a blind queue
GitHub secret scanning now surfaces extended metadata and multipart validation context, giving security teams better ownership and impact signals during leaked-secret triage.
Read updateTrack Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube search reach inside Search Console
Google is rolling out platform properties in Search Console so creators and publishers can measure how social and video content performs in Google Search, Discover, and News.
Read updateRun GitHub Copilot agents on desktop without a paid Copilot plan
A short news post from the LinkLoot newsroom.
Read updateLock Down GitHub Review Dismissals Before a Bad Merge Clears Approval
GitHub now lets repository rulesets restrict exactly who can dismiss pull request reviews, giving teams tighter control over approvals before protected branches merge.
Read updateCount Cloudflare Workflows steps before August billing starts
Cloudflare Workflows now has per-step pricing in its billing model, with step and storage billing scheduled to start no earlier than August 10, 2026. Teams using durable agent or automation flows should measure step counts before costs begin.
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