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GitHub business and news from across the web.- Microsoft-owned GitHub offers coders chance to put their work on a disc in response to Sony’s decision to kill physical mediaMicrosoft-owned GitHub is offering developers a way to put their code onto physical discs. This initiative is presented as a response to Sony's decision to discontinue physical media for its gaming platforms. The move by GitHub aims to provide an alternative for preserving digital work.
'Your code is physically yours, forever. Until you lose it, let's be real': Github, wagging its finger at Sony's own goal, is offering CD-ROMs of your code for a few daysMicrosoft-owned GitHub is offering users a CD-ROM of their public code repositories for a limited time, a move seen as a jab at Sony's perceived shift towards digital-only game distribution. This limited-time promotion, available from July 2-6, 2026, allows the first 1,000 eligible users to receive a physical copy of their code. The article also touches on Microsoft's own efforts in digital preservation and potential layoffs within its gaming division.- Morning MetaverseA report indicates that Microsoft is planning to utilize Amazon Web Services to manage a significant increase in demand for its GitHub platform. The article also briefly mentions the Matter smart home standard.
- AI Yi-Yi!Microsoft has announced Project Solara AI, a new chip-to-cloud platform designed to enable 'agent-first' enterprise devices. The platform aims to power a new generation of intelligent devices, with early users of GitHub Copilot reporting significant performance increases.
Yet another rad gaming tool parts ways with MicrosoftThe open-source compatibility tool Luxtorpeda has migrated from GitHub to Codeberg due to ongoing issues with GitHub's stability and its AI initiatives. This move follows similar departures by other projects like Ghostty and Gentoo, citing concerns over platform instability and forced AI tool usage.
A malware dev has committed a magnificent self-own after an AI-coded malicious package leaked its own GitHub private…Researchers at Ox Security have discovered a malicious npm package called mouse5212-super-formatter, which was designed to steal information from Claude users. The AI-coded malware reportedly leaked its own GitHub private token, allowing researchers to trace the stolen files and analyze its operations before the threat actor's account was deleted.- Morning Safety DanceMicrosoft's GitHub platform has banned a security researcher who posted zero-day exploits for Windows. The researcher claims the company's actions have negatively impacted their life.
Devs, be careful what you plug in: GitHub security breach was apparently facilitated by a 'poisoned Visual Studio…GitHub has reported a cyberattack resulting in unauthorized access to its internal repositories. While customer information does not appear to be compromised, the platform confirmed that the attacker's claims of exfiltrating approximately 3,800 repositories are consistent with their investigation. Hacker group TeamPCP has claimed responsibility, but stated their motivation is not extortion, and they are seeking buyers for the data or will leak it for free.- Morning Safety DanceA significant cybersecurity vulnerability was discovered on GitHub, where sensitive digital keys were inadvertently left publicly accessible. This oversight, described as one of the worst leaks witnessed by a U.S. cybersecurity agency, could potentially expose user passwords and digital wallets.
Xbox shake-up sees multiple AI leads join the leadership teamXbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced a significant leadership reshuffle within Microsoft's gaming division, bringing in several new executives with backgrounds in Artificial Intelligence. These changes aim to streamline development and improve the company's focus on community engagement. The shake-up also involves some existing leaders transitioning to new roles or departing, alongside a shift away from dedicated Copilot gaming support development.
New Xbox CEO replaces 24-year Microsoft employees with former CoreAI, Meta, Instacart execs to "evolve how we…New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is implementing a significant leadership restructuring, bringing in former colleagues from Instacart, Meta, and Microsoft's CoreAI. This move follows a 33% decline in quarterly Xbox hardware sales, with veteran Microsoft employees Kevin Gammill and Roanne Sones departing. Sharma aims to "evolve how we work and how we are organized across our platform" to build a more affordable, personal, and open ecosystem.
GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50This week's Patch Notes covers several key industry developments, including GameMaker's integration of AI coding assistance, Sony's clarification on PlayStation DRM updates, and the use of video games for inmate rehabilitation at Rikers. The article also touches on Ustwo CEO Maria Sayans' comments regarding job security, the closure of Spiders studio, and changes to GitHub Copilot's billing model.
GitHub Copilot is pivoting to usage-based billing after becoming unsustainableGitHub Copilot is transitioning to a usage-based billing model starting June 1, 2026, as the current premium request model is no longer sustainable due to escalating inference costs. The new system will align pricing with actual usage, incorporating a monthly allotment of AI Credits with options to purchase more, calculated based on token consumption.- AI Yi-Yi!OpenAI is reportedly developing a competitor to GitHub, aiming to offer its own platform for developers. This move by OpenAI suggests an expansion into tools and services beyond its core AI models.
Nintendo strikes more emulators with DMCA takedown noticesNintendo has issued a new wave of DMCA takedown notices to several emulators hosted on GitHub, including popular ones like Ryujinx and Suyu. This action follows previous legal cases against Yuzu and Tropic Haze, and Nintendo's recent tightening of its Account Agreement regarding emulation and piracy. Developers are exploring alternative hosting solutions as repositories face potential disabling.