DevBlogs·27wOpenAPI.NET: The Biggest Update Ever
Microsoft released OpenAPI.NET v2 and v3, the library's biggest updates since 2018. Version 2 adds OpenAPI 3.1 support with 50% faster parsing and 35% less memory usage through System.Text.Json integration. Version 3 introduces OpenAPI 3.2 support with enhanced media types, hierarchical tags, and extended parameter options. These updates impact major .NET tools like Swashbuckle, NSwag, and ASP.NET Core's native OpenAPI support in .NET 10.
DevBlogs·27wPowerToys 0.96 is here: endpoints for Advanced Paste, metadata support for PowerRename and more!
PowerToys 0.96 introduces major upgrades to Advanced Paste with support for multiple AI model endpoints (Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Gemini, Mistral) and local models (Foundry Local, Ollama). Command Palette receives numerous improvements including search functionality and better extension management. PowerRename now supports EXIF and XMP metadata extraction from images. Light Switch gains manual location settings, Dashboard adds sorting options, and ZoomIt introduces screen recording with GIF export. The next release (0.97) is scheduled for January 2025.
Hacker News·28wYouTube Goes Bonkers, Removes Windows 11 Bypass Tutorials, Claims 'Risk of Physical Harm'
YouTube removed two tutorial videos from tech creator CyberCPU Tech showing how to install Windows 11 with a local account and bypass hardware requirements, citing risk of physical harm. Both videos received community guidelines strikes, and appeals were denied within minutes. YouTube later restored the videos, claiming human reviewers made the initial decisions. The incident highlights ongoing issues with platform moderation systems incorrectly flagging legitimate technical content while actual spam goes undetected.
The Register·28wMicrosoft's lack of quality control is out of control
Microsoft's quality control has deteriorated significantly since 2014 when the company laid off many testers in favor of agile methodologies. Recent years have seen repeated issues including the Windows 10 October 2018 Update that deleted user files, frequent problematic Windows updates, and multiple Azure outages caused by faulty configuration changes. While some Windows issues may be understandable given the vast ecosystem, the recurring Azure production failures raise serious questions about Microsoft's competence in managing its own infrastructure.
DevBlogs·29wRoadmap for AI in Visual Studio (November)
Microsoft shares Visual Studio's November AI roadmap, focusing on new AI agents, enhanced Agent Mode and Chat capabilities, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration with full spec support and governance controls, and expanded model options including GPT-5 Codex and auto-model selection. The updates aim to integrate Copilot throughout the development workflow, from code writing to testing and version control.
InfoWorld·28wC# rises in Tiobe language popularity index
C# has become the fastest-growing language on Tiobe's popularity index with a 7.65% rating, gaining 2.67 percentage points year-over-year. The language now trails Java by less than one percentage point and could overtake it for the first time, driven by its cross-platform capabilities, open source nature, and Microsoft's strong backing. Python continues to lead the index at 23.37%, though its growth has plateaued. C# is a strong contender for Tiobe's 2025 Language of the Year award.
DEVCLASS·26wCopilot .Net modernization tool a 'huge downgrade,' devs say – and no longer free • DEVCLASS
Microsoft replaced the free .NET Framework upgrade assistant with GitHub Copilot app modernization, requiring a paid subscription. Developers report the new AI-powered tool is inferior to its predecessor, with issues including incomplete migrations, hundreds of hours of manual fixes, and less deterministic results. The old upgrade assistant remains accessible through Visual Studio settings, while Microsoft also introduced Managed Instance on Azure App Service for applications that cannot easily migrate to modern .NET.
Where's Your Ed At·28wWhere Is OpenAI's Money Going?
OpenAI reported $12 billion in losses for Q3 2025 according to Microsoft's SEC filings, raising questions about the company's financial sustainability. Despite CEO Sam Altman claiming revenues "well more" than $13 billion for 2025, analysis suggests actual revenue may be closer to $8 billion. The company has committed to massive cloud computing deals totaling over $1.4 trillion over 8 years with AWS, Oracle, CoreWeave, and Microsoft Azure. By 2027, monthly compute costs alone could exceed $11 billion, while the company employs only 3,000 people compared to Meta's 78,000 and Microsoft's 200,000. Financial discrepancies between reported figures and actual spending patterns suggest OpenAI's inference costs may be significantly higher than publicly stated.
Visual Studio Code·26wNovember 2025 Insiders (version 1.107)
VS Code version 1.107 Insiders build introduces enhanced GitHub Copilot integration with improved chat terminal rendering using xterm.js, new command palette shortcuts for CLI agent sessions, and unified chat session management. Authentication improvements include MSAL broker support for Linux x64 and Intel Macs. UI enhancements feature individual command history removal, visual indicators for open workspaces, and a new "Close Other Windows" command. The GitHub extension now includes MCP Server for repository interactions, while terminal improvements add execution metrics and better command output persistence. Additional updates include Tree-sitter WASM upgrades, PowerShell grammar enhancements, customizable keybindings for chat modes, and improved accessibility features.
Hacker News·26wAre consumers just tech debt to Microsoft?
Microsoft appears to be deprioritizing consumer-focused Windows development in favor of AI and enterprise services. Three factors could shift the consumer OS landscape: Microsoft's lack of consumer engagement, Apple's rumored affordable MacBook in 2026, and Valve's upcoming Steam Machine that runs Windows games on Linux. While markets this size change slowly, these converging trends suggest potential movement in Windows' consumer market share for the first time in decades.
.NET Blog·28w.NET and .NET Framework November 2025 servicing releases updates
Microsoft released November 2025 servicing updates for .NET 8.0 (version 8.0.22) and .NET 9.0 (version 9.0.11). Both updates contain non-security fixes only. No new updates were released for .NET Framework this month. The updates include fixes across runtime, ASP.NET Core, and SDK components, with detailed changelogs available on GitHub.
