Releasesby GlyphStarting in Looker 26.8, Looker supports Java OpenJDK version 21
Starting in Looker 26.8, Looker supports Java OpenJDK version 21. Looker-hosted instances have been upgraded to OpenJDK 21. Customer-hosted instances should upgrade to OpenJDK 21 .
Also shipped Jul 17, 2026Google Cloud in July 2026 →
Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams is now in Public Preview
The Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams is now in Public Preview . The app brings Genie into Microsoft Teams so users can ask data questions and get answers without leaving Microsoft Teams. See Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams .
Anthropic managed ingestion connector (Beta)
The Anthropic connector in Lakeflow Connect is now available in Beta. The connector allows you to ingest Compliance API data , audit activity, organizations, users, roles, groups, settings, and Claude chats and messages , from Anthropic into Databricks. See Anthropic connector .
[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Defender security assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Microsoft Defender Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server are now generally available. You can use assessments to continuously evaluate the security posture of your Azure PostgreSQL flexible
Legacy Claude Console Workbench sunsets on August 17, 2026
Access to the legacy Workbench ends August 17, 2026, and saved prompts, variables and evals are not supported in the updated Workbench. Export any data you want to keep from the banner or Organizational Settings.
Claude experimental prompt tools APIs retire with the Workbench on August 17, 2026
The generate_prompt, improve_prompt and templatize_prompt experimental endpoints are being retired along with the Workbench on August 17, 2026, after which requests will return an error.
Repository-level GitHub Copilot usage metrics generally available
The Copilot usage metrics REST API now reports repository-level activity. Two new endpoints return a daily, per-repository breakdown of pull request activity for Copilot coding agent and Copilot code review. They do this for both enterprise and organization reports.
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Looker admins can stop running queries in bulk
Appending ?cleanup=true to the Queries admin page URL terminates all running queries across the instance or for one database connection, without restarting the instance.
As of July 13, 2026, Looker reports have been deprecated
As of July 13, 2026, Looker reports have been deprecated. If you had previously enabled the preview for Looker reports, be aware of the following: You will no longer have the option to create new reports. You will lose the ability to view or edit reports that were created during the preview period.
Looker 26.12 begins rolling out to Rapid and No Channel release channels
Looker (Google Cloud core) is deploying Looker 26.12 to the Rapid and No Channel channels and Looker 26.10 to the Regular channel.
Looker 26.12
will roll out to Looker (original) instances on the following schedule: Expected deployment start: Sunday, July 12, 2026 Expected final deployment and download available: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Looker 26.12 is expected to include the following changes, features, and fixes.
Looker CI Run Alert emails now include the Run ID in the subject line to prevent email threading
Looker CI Run Alert emails now include the Run ID in the subject line to prevent email threading. The email body now includes the Git branch and commit details. Looker (Google Cloud core) only changes
Looker (Google Cloud core) now supports FIPS 140-3 level 1 compliance
Looker (Google Cloud core) now supports FIPS 140-3 level 1 compliance . Existing FIPS 140-2 compliant instances will be automatically upgraded to the FIPS 140-3 standard when they're upgraded to Looker 26.12. Looker (Google Cloud core) and Looker (original) changes