Microsoft supercharges Visual Studio Code 1.116 with native AI and deep agent debugging

Stop hunting for extensions. Visual Studio Code 1.116 is here, baking GitHub Copilot directly into the core and giving you ...
Windows Report

Visual Studio Code Adds Built-In Copilot Chat and Agent Debug Logs

Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code version 1.116, introducing a set of AI-focused improvements that refine developer workflows and make Copilot available out of the box.
Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code Updates Boost AI Agents, Terminal Control and Copilot Workflow

Across the April 8 and April 15, 2026 releases, Visual Studio Code expanded its agent-focused tooling with a new companion app, better terminal interaction, session debugging and more built-in Copilot ...

What the U.S. Blockade Means for Iran’s Economy

Putting a stop to Iranian shipping will further add to Iran’s economic pain, analysts said, but it might not be enough to ...