2026 · 08 · 29 · Sat

Updates for 8/29

Today's update centers on Claude becoming reachable via Microsoft Foundry (Azure). There are also 4 new usage tips.

Today's moves

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Model, pricing and availability changes we actually wrote into the map and the encyclopedia.

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Claude now reachable via Azure

Microsoft Foundry added support, widening the options.

Claude now reachable via Microsoft Foundry (Azure)

Claude Usage Guide: Using via Cloud
Compared to before

Until recently, teams standardized on Azure had no first-party path to Claude and defaulted to GPT.

What changed

Microsoft Foundry (formerly Azure AI Foundry) now supports Claude directly.

Why it matters

Azure-committed teams can now pilot Claude without a new vendor approval, reopening procurement locked into GPT alone.

Today's Tips

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Practical ways to use these tools, picked up from social media and community threads.

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Small fixes for image and video work

Three small but useful tricks for image and video AI tools.

Magic Edit: just say what to change

Canva AICanva AI
How to do it

In Canva AI's Magic Edit, type what you want changed in an image to add, swap, or fix it.

Why it helps

No more dragging a selection box — quick fixes are one line of text. Not built for complex composites, but fine for touch-ups.

Add reference images 3 ways

Figma AIFigma AI
How to do it

Figma AI's image gen/editing accepts reference images via copy/paste, a selection, or drag-and-drop.

Why it helps

No re-uploading files each time — keeps the work rhythm going.

Build Workflows by just asking

RunwayRunway
How to do it

Runway Agent builds, runs, or edits node-based Workflows from a plain-language request.

Why it helps

Skips wiring nodes by hand for complex pipelines, though tricky branching logic may still need manual tuning.

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Claude Code from your phone

How to run Claude Code sessions while away from your desk.

Control a session from your phone

Claude CodeClaude Code
How to do it

Run `claude remote-control` on your PC and that machine shows up in the Claude mobile app for remote control.

Why it helps

Check progress or steer a long-running task without being glued to your desk.

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