Microchip has released a new programmer/debugger the PicKit 4.
This device can not only program/debug most Pic processors,
but also AVR ATtiny and ATMega processors, using a ISP, TPI or UPDI interface,
and is also capable to produce 12 Volt for resetting devices (if needed).
This new programmer is now integrated in both Amtel Studio and MPLab IDE/IPE,
it would also be a welcome programmer for AVRDUDE to be used with Arduino type boards and development kits.
Hannes B, Netherlands