GitHub Copilot crosses 20 million all-time users

GitHub Copilot, an AI coding tool offered by Microsoft-owned GitHub, has now reached more than 20 million users, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on the company’s earnings call Wednesday. A GitHub spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that this number represents “all-time users.” That means five million people have tried out GitHub Copilot for the first time … Read more

Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25 billion

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced on Wednesday its intent to acquire identity management and security company CyberArk for $25 billion. The deal, a mix of cash and stock, marks Palo Alto’s entrance into the identity security space, according to a company press release. Palo Alto has been on a shopping spree since Nikesh Arora … Read more

England vs India: Ben Stokes to miss fifth Test due to shoulder injury with Jofra Archer also missing | Cricket News

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of England’s fifth Test against India, with the hosts making four changes for the Kia Oval fixture. It is understood Stokes has sustained a grade three muscle tear around his right shoulder, meaning a significant lay-off awaits the all-rounder of around six to seven weeks. Twitter This content is … Read more

AIG Women’s Open: Lottie Woad’s major spotlight, Charley Hull’s home hopes, Nelly Korda’s fight for No 1 and all you need to know from Royal Porthcawl | Golf News

The world’s best female golfers are in Wales this week for the AIG Women’s Open, where Nelly Korda battles to keep her world No 1 spot and Lottie Woad chases more history. Korda holds a narrow advantage at the top of the world rankings heading into the final women’s major of the year, live on … Read more

Space Force bets on commercial entrants in $4B satcom contest

American warfighters need jam-proof communications, and the Space Force is planning to spend hundreds of millions to ensure they have them. As part of that effort, the service established the Protected Tactical Satcom program to build out secure battlefield communications via satellites. The Space Force has already awarded contracts to defense primes Boeing and Northrop … Read more