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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Cloud & Platform Updates

The European Commission is designating and Microsoft Azure as "gatekeepers" under the Digital Markets Act, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny for major cloud providers. This move could impact how these companies offer services and integrate third-party applications. In a related development, Microsoft has extended support for Windows 10 by one year, pushing the end-of-life deadline to October 2026, a decision that may affect enterprise upgrade cycles and developer support strategies.

AI & Hardware Advancements

IBM has unveiled its first chip technology operating below the 1-nanometer threshold, a significant advancement in semiconductor manufacturing that could pave the way for more powerful and energy-efficient computing. Meanwhile, Besimple AI, a Y Combinator startup, is actively hiring for strategic project lead roles, indicating expansion and a push for talent in the competitive AI development space.

Developer Tooling & Archival Breakthroughs

The Deno runtime has released version 2.9, bringing a range of updates and improvements to the Java Script and Type Script development environment. Separately, a historical breakthrough occurred as researchers successfully read a carbonized scroll from Herculaneum using advanced imaging techniques, a feat that could unlock new insights from ancient texts and demonstrate novel digital preservation methods.