GitHub Copilot has introduced significant updates to its agentic capabilities, making it easier to tailor the AI-powered coding assistant to individual workflows and collaborate with specialized agents directly within JetBrains IDEs. Custom agents, sub-agents, and plan agent are now generally available, allowing users to create custom instructions for Copilot’s behavior. The update also introduces agent … Read more
A security measure to prevent automated attacks, verifying your user status on phandroid.com. Source: https://phandroid.com/2026/03/18/best-apple-ipad-air-m4-13-inch-2026-cases
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Samsung is facing controversy over its return policy for the Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone. A customer shared their experience on Reddit after being offered a $250 discount instead of a full refund when trying to return the device due to low brightness issues with the ‘privacy display’ feature. The issue was first noticed by some … Read more
March Madness is here, but before you fill out your bracket or invest in stocks, consider this: the annual NCAA Division I men’s college basketball tournament often coincides with lower-than-average stock market performance. Research suggests that major sports events can negatively impact the market. This phenomenon was first identified in a 2007 study titled “Sports … Read more
A private equity firm, Kirkland, has bucked the trend of declining partner payouts during this downturn period by paying its partners record $11mn. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/a3bf1469-5e4f-4e1d-b76a-d74b6bd6e3ab?syn-25a6b1a6=1
The US struggles to focus on China due to global distractions. Despite promises from presidents across both parties, conflicts elsewhere consistently take priority, diverting attention away from Beijing and the complex relationship between the world’s two largest economies. Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/china/in-delaying-china-summit-trump-faces-a-familiar-mideast-distraction-86089d2c
Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary in Illinois, defeating US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi with nearly 90% of the vote tallied on Tuesday night. With a strong lead of over six percentage points, Stratton secured the victory, becoming the first Black woman to represent Illinois in the Senate. A progressive candidate backed by Governor JB … Read more
AI has become a crucial tool in enhancing research work, but using effective prompts is key to getting accurate results. Expert Erica Newcome, STEM and interdisciplinary research librarian at the University of Miami Libraries, shared her expertise on writing clear and logical prompts that can yield relevant outputs. To create an effective prompt, follow the … Read more
Top US law firm Kirkland & Ellis has set a new record for partner earnings, with its equity partners averaging £8.2 million each in 2025. This represents a 20% increase from the previous year and more than four times what Magic Circle lawyers earned. To put this in perspective, that’s like earning nearly £22,500 per … Read more