The key highlights include:
Search include/exclude folders - Quickly set folders to include/exclude in the tree view.
Command Center mode shortcuts - Displays commonly used modes before recent files list.
Merge editor improvements - Access Combination option to auto merge conflicts.
Markdown automatic link updates - File and image links updated on rename/move.
More audio cues - Task completed or failed, Terminal Quick Fix available.
vscode.dev protected branch workflow - Create new branch when committing to protected branch.
New Python extensions - New standalone extensions for isort, Pylint, and Flake8.
Dev Container Templates - Create new Dev Containers based on existing templates.
The new version of the editor can be downloaded here.