Google Wallet broken on your Pixel? A fix is rolling out now

An Android 17 bug broke Google Wallet on Pixel phones, but Google has just deployed a server-side fix.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-wallet-bug-fix-3692460/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Galaxy S26 FE leak could be a bad sign for the pricing

The leak also reveals the colors, storage options, and more.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s26-fe-pricing-colors-storage-3692422/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Gemini’s desktop app can now understand your screen through voice control

Your next great idea doesn't have to wait for your keyboard.

https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-app-macos-voice-mode-3692397/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google has quietly nuked the ‘Me Meme’ feature in Google Photos

Me Meme is the latest feature to enter the Google Graveyard.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-me-meme-removed-3692355/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Nicht nur für Maker: Project #Nomad – Internet zum Mitnehmen (ohne Internet) | Make https://www.heise.de/news/Nicht-nur-fuer-Maker-Project-Nomad-Internet-zum-Mitnehmen-ohne-Internet-11380693.html #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ProjectNomad #OpenSource #Linux #Ubuntu #Debian #SelfHosting #Docker

Galaxy S26 FE filing reveals faster charging speed than S26 and Z Flip 8

It's not as fast as rival phones, but it still beats Samsung's own Galaxy S26.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-charging-speed-leak-3692384/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Finding something to watch on HBO Max could soon get a whole lot easier

One clip is all HBO Max hopes you'll need.

https://www.androidauthority.com/hbo-max-shorts-3692319/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

From time to time, I hop into this, just to make sure the damn thing is in good shape 😜

#linuxadmin #linux #freebsd #opensource #operatingsystem

T-Mobile is pushing loyal customers away. These 7 changes could win them back

There are many things T-Mobile could do. But will it?

https://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-changes-win-back-loyal-customers-3690760/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Survey says loads of readers stomach YouTube ads to just avoid paying for Premium

Ad-blocking tools remain the favorite way to watch YouTube sans ads, but that doesn't sit right with some.

https://www.androidauthority.com/deal-with-youtube-ads-poll-results-3692245/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Stackable Data Platform 26.7: Sicherheit, SBOMs und flexible Registries

Stackable stellt die Data Platform 26.7 auf Qualität und Supply-Chain-Sicherheit um. Neben SLSA-Provenance drohen bei der Registry-Logik Breaking Changes.

https://www.heise.de/news/Stackable-Data-Platform-26-7-Sicherheit-SBOMs-und-flexible-Registries-11380921.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#ApacheSpark #Containerisierung #IT #Kubernetes #OpenSource #Updates #news

Snapseed’s next update could pack three major new features

Snapseed could finally get Color Grading alongside two other features photographers will love.

https://www.androidauthority.com/snapseed-color-grading-raw-photo-capture-collage-editor-3692253/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

For the first time in years, I’m thinking about giving up on Google Pixel phones

Google isn't giving me a good reason to stay.

https://www.androidauthority.com/giving-up-google-pixel-phones-motorola-razr-fold-experience-3691996/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Automate Gmail and Microsoft emails – directly from the shell

Gmail REST API, Microsoft Graph, and JSON Schema: Himalaya 2.0 further focuses the mail CLI on automation.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Automate-Gmail-and-Microsoft-emails-directly-from-the-shell-11383439.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#API #EMail #GoogleMail #IMAP #IT #Microsoft #MicrosoftOutlook #OpenSource #Rust #news

Google Photos now lets you capture photos instantly for AI edits

Google really wants you to play with its AI editing tools.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-camera-button-ai-tools-3692216/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

BackupPilot 1.1.0 ist da.

Neu gibt es eine experimentelle PBS HTTP Control Plane. Snapshot- und Archivlisten, Zugangsdaten prüfen sowie Prune Dry-Runs können optional direkt über die Proxmox Backup Server Management API laufen. Bei Problemen wird automatisch auf den proxmox-backup-client zurückgefallen.

Dazu kommen viele Bugfixes, Stabilitätsverbesserungen und kleinere Optimierungen.

Release:
https://git.onesystems.ch/BackupPilot/App/releases/tag/1.1.0

#BackupPilot #Proxmox #PBS #OpenSource #Linux

Speech recognition, local LLMs, and tool calling can now be combined into practical applications through simple APIs.

In this demo, we explore a fully open source voice-powered AI pipeline that can control a computer locally, showing how powerful AI capabilities can be composed into useful developer workflows.

Watch the demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV06pc5s72I

#llm #voicecontrol #opensource #machinelearning

Google Photos finally lets you turn off its most annoying visual effect

The shimmer had its moment. Now it's your turn to switch it off.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-disable-shimmer-effect-3692226/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series just gained a useful screen trick I hope Google copies

Samsung is taking the pain out of screen orientation on Fold devices.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-series-auto-rotate-screens-3692189/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Ich habe mich jetzt für den Nextcloud-Tag Schleswig-Holstein in Kiel angemeldet.
Ich bin also am 20. August dort.

https://nextcloud-tag.de/2026/05/13/2-nextcloud-schleswig-holstein-tag/

Geht da nochjemand den ich kenne hin oder ist in der Gegend für was Essen oder so?

#nextcloud #kiel #opensource

New on LaraPlugins: Most Downloaded Plugins. Every Laravel package ranked by total installs. No curation, no editorial picks. Just the raw numbers on what the community actually uses.

Downloads are the hardest metric to fake. Stars can be botted, but install counts come from real composer require commands. Paired with our health scores, you can see not just what is popular, but what is safe to depend on.

https://laraplugins.io/lists/most-downloaded-plugins

#Laravel #PHP #OpenSource

New on LaraPlugins: Top 50 Healthy & Reputable Plugins. 50 hand-picked packages from vendors the Laravel community trusts.

Not automated. Every vendor manually curated. Every package carries a top-tier health score. No abandoned repos, no silent CVEs.

Bookmark it before your next project. Install with confidence, move on.

https://laraplugins.io/lists/top-50-healthy-reputable-plugins

#Laravel #PHP #OpenSource

Fun discovery from building the AI-Ready list: Bagisto, the 26,000-star e-commerce platform, already depends on laravel/ai. So does UnoPim with 9,500 stars. Big projects are betting on the SDK early. Our new list tracks them all, auto-updates daily at 9 AM JST, and is fully queryable via MCP.

https://laraplugins.io/lists/ai-ready-plugins

#Laravel #AI #OpenSource

Just hit 100 🌟 on GitHub for LoopTroop v0.4!

LoopTroop is a free & open-source local AI coding orchestrator that turns tickets into real PRs without endless chat drift.

⚙️ LLM councils plan the work

🔁 Ralph loops iterate & perfect it

🌲 OpenCode worktrees ship the PR

Built with human approval gates, planned task beads, and local control.

The first 100 stars are the hardest. Huge thanks to everyone supporting the project!

Clone it, run npm run dev, and try it on your repo:
📦 Repo: https://github.com/looptroop-ai/LoopTroop
🌐 Site: https://looptroop.ovh

#LoopTroop #opensource #AgenticAI #BuildInPublic #AI #DevTools #CodingAgents

KI-Coding mit Specs: OpenSpec vereinfacht Refactorings

OpenSpec 1.7.0 erweitert KI-Anbindungen, führt eine Update-Funktion ein und erlaubt einen Standard-Store für lokale Repositories.

https://www.heise.de/news/KI-Coding-mit-Specs-OpenSpec-vereinfacht-Refactorings-11381273.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Framework #GitHub #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenSource #Programmierung #Softwareentwicklung #news

Someone “cleaned up” the workaround.

The code looked simpler.

Then the production bug came back.

That strange delay was not just ugly code. It carried knowledge:

The upstream API could replay the same order unless the request was handled carefully.

But the reason existed only in someone’s head.

Keep the Why is an agent skill that captures this kind of rationale as a natural by-product of development and stores it as versioned Markdown inside the project.

So before the next developer or agent removes the workaround, they can see:

• why it exists
• what was already tried
• what could break
• what must change before it can safely be removed

Legacy does not begin when code gets old.

It begins when the reason disappears.

Free and open source:
https://keepthewhy.com/

What “ugly” workaround in your codebase is actually carrying important knowledge?

#OpenSource #AIEngineering #DeveloperTools #SoftwareEngineering #CodingAgents #ContextEngineering #TechnicalDebt #Documentation

AI companies are reportedly shredding millions of books after using them to train AI models — tech giants outsource to middlemen to secretly buy up books for training material

New report reveals that AI companies are buying up physical books to train their LLMs and destroying them in the process.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-companies-are-reportedly-shredding-millions-of-books-to-train-models-tech-giants-outsource-to-middlemen-to-secretly-buy-up-books-for-training-material

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Daring coder gets Doom running with regular expressions at 180 seconds per frame, like playing 'correspondence chess with a shotgun' — nearly 14 million substitutions to render a …

Daring coder gets Doom running with regular expressions at 180 seconds per frame by using one text string to the machine, engine, and video output

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/programming/daring-coder-gets-doom-running-with-regular-expressions-at-180-seconds-per-frame-like-playing-correspondence-chess-with-a-shotgun-nearly-14-million-substitutions-to-render-a-frame-at-80-000-substitutions-per-second

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

You can lease an iPhone through Klarna now - but should you? I did the math

Apple Upgrade allows customers to lease their devices ahead of a future upgrade -- but does it make sense for you?

https://www.zdnet.com/article/should-you-finance-pay-in-full-or-apple-upgrade/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

How much storage does your phone really need in 2026? Probably less than you think

Phones today are coming with massive amounts of storage, but is it overkill? Let's break it down.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-much-storage-does-your-phone-really-need-in-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

After 9 years of #Unity leading the GMTK Game Jam, #Godot is now the most-used engine.

If this trajectory continues, Godot is well on its way to becoming the de facto engine for independent studios.

#GodotEngine #gamedev #GMTKJam #OpenSource

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Godot was for the first time the most used game engine during GMTK Game Jam 2026

Microsoft's new AI model beats Mythos on security benchmark

Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ai-model-release-tracker/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

How to remap the Copilot key on your keyboard to something more helpful

Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/remap-copilot-key/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

I tested Sonos' new beta features on iOS and Android - how to opt in and what to expect

Sonos's software comeback is nearly complete, with small but mighty fixes. Here's everything you need to know.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-get-sonos-app-beta-ios-android/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Why Apple's iOS 26.6 is worth installing (it's not just for the 91 security fixes)

The latest update preps your phone for the new and improved Siri AI set to debut with iOS 27.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/apples-ios-26-6-siri-ai/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

The US is banning foreign robots

The Chinese robot maker, Unitree, will likely be impacted by the ban. | Bloomberg via Getty Images The US government is targeting China with a new import ban on "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters made in for…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/972259/us-foreign-robots-power-inverter-ban

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Ariana Grande is suing the hackers who’ve been leaking her songs and videos for years

Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit on Monday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against the currently unidentified hackers who allegedly stole and leaked private content. It aims to "uncover the identities of these cur…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/972233/ariana-grande-hacking-lawsuit

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

The union drive at the Wikimedia Foundation is expanding

In June, UK staff at the nonprofit that runs Wikipedia became the first to announce their intentions to form a union. Now, US-based employees at the Wikimedia Foundation are joining the union drive, but management at th…

https://www.theverge.com/news/972182/wikipedia-wikimedia-foundation-union-editor-strike

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Gemini can now make your Google Docs look a lot less boring

One prompt could make your whole document easier on the eye.

https://www.androidauthority.com/generate-edit-visuals-gemini-google-docs-3692149/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

eBay’s bizarre cyberstalking saga ends with a $56 million settlement

eBay and three former executives will pay $55.7 million as part of a settlement with a Massachusetts couple targeted with a bizarre harassment and cyberstalking campaign in 2019, as reported earlier by CNBC. The settlem…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/972209/ebay-cyberstalking-harassment-settlement

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries

In June, Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch 2 that should let you easily replace its battery pack - but only for Europe. Logitech will do much the same. User-replaceable batteries will be the law in Europe i…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/971963/logitech-user-replacable-batteries-europe

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Google finally lets Find Hub users delete their old devices

The new feature has Find Hub users celebrating.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-find-hub-remove-device-3692086/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google Maps has fixed its traffic glitch

You can once again see just how crowded the streets are.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-traffic-fix-3692075/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Turn your ordinary bike into an indoor trainer with this Wi-Fi connected smart base

While the summer months are great for putting in the miles on your favorite bike, it can be frustrating to have to hang it up when the weather turns. This smart bike trainer turns your road bike into an indoor exercise …

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/971634/wahoo-kickr-core-bike-trainer-dell-6k-monitor-deal-sale

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

You've been using your power bank wrong, and airline rules make that obvious

Many of the things you're not allowed to do on an aircraft are things you shouldn't be doing at all.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/youve-been-using-your-power-bank-wrong-and-airline-rules-make-that-obvious/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

This TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 router just hit its lowest price yet on Amazon

Upgrade your home Wi-Fi for less: the TP-Link BE6500 router is 36% off at $114.99 with Wi-Fi 7 and 6.5Gbps speeds.

https://www.androidauthority.com/tp-link-wi-fi-7-router-deal-3692052/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

RT @ModelScope2022: Nur 3B aktive Parameter, dennoch State-of-the-Art-Performance beim agentic Coding in seiner Größenordnung. 🚀 KAT-Coder-V2.5-Dev, das neue 35B Open-Weight-MoE-Coding-Modell von @KwaiAICoder. 🤖 https://modelscope.ai/models/Kwaipilot/KAT-Coder-V2.5-Dev 📄 https://modelscope.ai/papers/2607.05471 🏆 Führt jede berichtete Benchmark gleicher Skala an: 69,4 auf SWE-bench Verified, 63,0 auf Multilingual und 41,02 auf Terminal-Bench 2,1. ⚡ Native 256K-Kontext, Tool-Calling, Denk-/Nicht-Denk-Modi und optionale Speicherung der Reasoning-Historie. 🧠 Aufgebaut auf Qwen3.6-35B-A3B mit 127K SFT-Beispielen + RL. Abnormale Tool-Labels sanken von 9,34% auf 0,28%, während kontinuierliche Wiederholungen auf 0% fielen. 📄 Open-Weight und nur Text—ohne Vision-Komponenten. Apache 2.0.

mehr auf Arint.info

#CodingAI #KATCoder #MoEModel #OpenSource #Qwen #SWEbench #arint_info

https://x.com/ModelScope2022/status/2082043389025857891#m

Samsung is making more RAM because Apple needs more RAM

Samsung really doesn't want Apple to bring in Chinese RAM manufacturers.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-increase-ram-production-3691987/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Android fans should watch Apple’s move to hardware leasing closely

As phone prices surge, Apple's new Apple Upgrade lease plan shows how Android brands could soften future price hikes.

https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-upgrade-program-launch-3691973/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Surprise surprise: One Galaxy foldable is beating preorder expectations

A foldable phone that's actually great for videos? No wonder it's apparently selling well.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-preorders-sales-3691961/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Apple launches ‘Upgrade’ program to lease new devices

Apple has officially introduced "Apple Upgrade," a new leasing program that aims to make it easier to get your hands on the latest iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch models. The service is launching today in the US, and…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/971220/apple-upgrade-program-iphone-mac-ipad-lease-launch

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

🐧 zsteg – detects steganographically hidden data

zsteg is a command-line tool that detects steganographically hidden data in PNG and BMP image files. The post zsteg – detects steganographically hidden data appeared first on LinuxLinks.

📰 Source: LinuxLinks
🔗 Link: https://www.linuxlinks.com/zsteg-detects-steganographically-hidden-data/

#Linux #OpenSource #DataScience

Forget rice for wet phones: UAG launches line of rescue pouches that pull moisture from tech

The reusable Phone Rescue Pouch might just save your drowned phone.

https://www.androidauthority.com/uag-phone-rescue-pouch-3691921/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Valve pushed out a brand new update for Proton Experimental on July 28th - making more Windows games run well on SteamOS / Linux systems.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/proton-experimental-brings-fixes-for-far-cry-new-dawn-binding-of-isaac-rebirth-controller-hotplugging-and-more/

#OpenSource #SteamOS #Valve #Proton #NewRelease #Misc #SteamDeck #SteamMachine

An app I haven't covered he before is Mission Center - giving you a tidy interface to monitor CPU, Memory, Disk, Network and GPU and more.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/mission-center-is-a-slick-app-to-monitor-cpu-memory-disk-network-gpu-and-more-on-linux/

#OpenSource #Apps #NewRelease #Misc

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 won me over with 3 upgrades no one’s talking about

The Galaxy Z Fold 8's best features aren't the obvious ones.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-upgrades-no-one-talking-about-3690545/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Here are the new features spotted in Motorola’s Android 17 beta

From home screen and app drawer changes, to improved Live Updates, here is what beta testers have found so far.

https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-android-17-beta-features-3691873/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google Play Services update turns on Pixel Watch Express Pay and refreshes Play Shorts

Google's latest Play Services and Play Store updates bring a handful of useful quality-of-life improvements.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-services-update-july-27-2026-3691885/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Apple Releases visionOS 26.6

Apple today released visionOS 26.6, the sixth update to the visionOS 26 operating system that launched in September. visionOS 26.6 comes over two months after Apple released visionOS 26.5. ‌visionOS 26‌.6 can be downloa…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/apple-releases-visionos-26-6/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

2026 MacBook Pro Now Up to $500 Off on Amazon Following Recent Price Increase

Amazon's prices on the 2026 MacBook Pro have now joined in on Apple's recent price hikes, meaning we're no longer tracking pre-hike markdowns on these devices. However, there are still notable sales to be found if you'r…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/macbook-pro-prices-up-to-500/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

Gemini app’s latest UI change makes it easier to set up thinking levels, control notifications

Gone is the 'standard' thinking level.

https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-app-ui-thinking-level-notification-control-3691833/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

AppleCare+ With Theft and Loss Coverage for iPad and Apple Watch Launching in More Countries

AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss plans for the iPad and Apple Watch will be available starting Tuesday, August 4 in four additional countries, including Australia, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. These plans prov…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/applecare-with-theft-and-loss-expanding/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

The @EUCommission has just published guidance documents clarifying how the Cyber Resilience Act #CRA affects (among other things) #OpenSource. This is the result of the extensive engagement of many open source community members.

https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/commission-publishes-new-guidance-support-timely-cyber-resilience-act-implementation

Moonshot AI releases weights for Kimi-K3, firing a shot across the bow of OpenAI and Anthropic — open-weight model performs almost as well as frontier models while being 2-3x easier to run

Moonshot AI has released the weights for its recent Kimi-K3 model, directly going against OpenAI and Anthropic.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/moonshot-ai-releases-weights-for-kimi-k3-firing-a-shot-across-the-bow-of-openai-and-anthropic-open-weight-model-performs-almost-as-well-as-frontier-models-while-being-2-3x-easier-to-run

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

RT @Kimi_Moonshot: Veröffentlichung der Modellgewichte und des technischen Berichts von Kimi K3. Kimi K3 ist unser leistungsfähigstes Modell: ein 2,8-T-Billionen-Parameter-MoE-Modell mit nativem visuellem Verständnis und einem Kontextfenster von 1 Million Token. Neue Modellarchitektur: 2,5-mal mehr Intelligenz pro Recheneinheit, nicht einfach nur mehr Parameter. Parallel zu Kimi K3 stellen wir weitere Komponenten der zugrunde liegenden Infrastruktur frei – hochperformante Attention-Kernels, eine MoE-Kommunikationsbibliothek und Infrastruktur für den skalierbaren Betrieb von Agent-Umgebungen. Modellgewichte: http://huggingface.co/moonshotai/Kimi-K3 Technischer Bericht: http://github.com/MoonshotAI/Kimi-K3/blob/master/k3techreport.pdf Tech-Blog: http://kimi.com/blog/kimi-k3

mehr auf Arint.info

#AI #DeepLearning #KimiK3 #MachineLearning #MoE #OpenSource #arint_info

https://x.com/Kimi_Moonshot/status/2081760186235289764#m

RT @HyperTechInvest: AMD hat ein hochmodernes, vollständig offenes Modell veröffentlicht, das ausschließlich auf MI300X- und MI325X-GPUs mit ROCm Instella-MoE trainiert wurde. Es handelt sich um ein Mixture-of-Experts-Modell mit 16 Milliarden Parametern, das pro Token nur 2,8 Milliarden Parameter aktiviert, wodurch die Inference-Kosten gesenkt werden, während es mit dichten und MoE-Modellen mit ähnlichen oder größeren aktiven Parameteranzahlen wettbewerbsfähig bleibt. Das Modell unterstützt ein 64K-Kontextfenster und wurde in sechs Phasen trainiert, von der Vorabtrainierung bis zum Reinforcement Learning. AMD führte zudem zwei neue Effizienztechniken ein: Gated Multi-head Latent Attention, das unwichtige Attention-Ausgaben filtert, sowie FarSkip-Collective, das Kommunikation und Berechnung überlappt, wodurch die Pre-Training-Geschwindigkeit um 12,7 % steigt und die Time-to-First-Token um bis zu 39,2 % reduziert wird.

mehr auf Arint.info

#AI #AMD #GPU #MachineLearning #OpenSource #ROCm #arint_info

https://x.com/HyperTechInvest/status/2081657974364475774#m

Why an MMO mouse isn’t just for gaming — make use of the myriad of buttons for enhancing your productivity workflows in popular software applic…

MMO mice are designed with many buttons to make it easier to play games with lots of spells and abilities, but MMO mice are also fantastic for automating your productivity workflows.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/why-an-mmo-mouse-isnt-just-for-gaming-make-use-of-the-myriad-of-buttons-for-enhancing-your-productivity-workflows-in-popular-software-applications

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFeXZNScWxI

People really don't understand how much lost money and waste there is associated with the lack of right to repair regulations. Its atrocious.

#opensource #righttorepair #linux #repair #homelab #selfhosted #economy

Intel unveiled its iconic Core 2 Duo family 20 years ago — legendary chip dethroned AMD Athlon, restoring the chipmaker’s performance lead

Today marks 20 years since the first raft of Intel Core 2 Duo processors, codename Conroe, was launched.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-unveiled-its-iconic-core-2-duo-family-20-years-ago-legendary-chip-dethroned-amd-athlon-restoring-the-chipmakers-performance-lead

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

#PHP 8.6 Deprecations are open for voting. Lots of things to review; might want to pack a snack when you vote: https://wiki.php.net/rfc/deprecations_php_8_6

#opensource #rfc

AI developer runs 28.9-million-parameter model on $10 ESP32-S3 microcontroller — uses Google's Per-Layer Embeddings technique, stores table on 16MB Flash memory

Getting a local language model running on a sub-$10 microcontroller is impressive despite its obvious limitations.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-developer-runs-28-9-million-parameter-model-on-usd10-esp32-s3-microcontroller-uses-googles-per-layer-embeddings-technique-stores-table-on-16mb-flash-memory

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Disgruntled gamer builds booby-trapped Steam Deck with 3D-printed spikes and a built-in taser — Raspberry Pi powers speaker, camera, and alarm to sto…

A Steam Deck devotee was so fed up with their family borrowing their handheld and leaving it with a flat battery that they have resorted to quite extreme anti-sharing measures.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/disgruntled-gamer-builds-booby-trapped-steam-deck-with-3d-printed-spikes-and-a-built-in-taser-raspberry-pi-powers-speaker-camera-and-alarm-to-stop-family-members-draining-his-battery

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

AMD splits Zen 7 into three EPYC families for 2028 and starts selling server CPUs by the agent — Florence, Ferrara, and Fidenza to be applied across AI-focused product stack

The company named Florence, Ferrara, and Fidenza in its launch release, extended its annual CPU, GPU, networking, and rack cadence out to 2030.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-splits-zen-7-into-three-epyc-families-for-2028-and-starts-selling-server-cpus-by-the-agent

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

'It sounds like someone set up a vacuum, like in your living room': Michigan residents sue AI data center emi…

Residents of Dowagiac, Michigan, filed a case against a data center for generating noise pollution 24/7 for over two years. They said that the site has violated city noise ordinances but hasn't made any improvements.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/it-sounds-like-someone-set-up-a-vacuum-like-in-your-living-room-michigan-residents-sue-ai-data-center-emitting-noise-24-7-company-fined-for-industrial-noise-ordinance-violations-offers-to-buy-homes-from-residents

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Chinese memory maker CXMT posts blistering 466% leap in Shanghai IPO — bulk of spending to be focused on DRAM production, no HBM in sight

The prospectus splits 29.5 billion yuan across three projects.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cxmt-closes-up-466-percent-in-shanghai-debut-with-no-hbm-project-in-its-ipo-prospectus

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

RAM costs more for phones, too - so how much do you actually need?

Manufacturers keep putting more and more memory into new phones, and we're the ones paying for it.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-much-phone-ram-do-you-really-need/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

I tested a new Debian Linux loaded with local AI - see if it's right for you

Meet Shadowfetch: If AI is your jam and Linux is your OS, here's the best way to give this new Debian-based distribution a try.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/shadowfetch-debian-linux-with-local-ai/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

#bsd #freebsd #opensource

Takže už komplet pod BSD licencí

Již několik let vývojáři FreeBSD postupně odstraňují a nahrazují části kódu projektu, které jsou licencovány pod licencí GNU GPL. Tím se zajišťuje jednotnější licenční režim v rámci celého projektu a vyhýbá se některým omezením. Minulý týden byla ze základního systému FreeBSD odstraněna poslední část softwaru pod licencí GNU GPL.

https://www.root.cz/clanky/freebsd-odstranilo-kod-pod-gnu-gpl-haiku-portuje-nvmm/

Costco will take your old tech and gift you a gift card - here's what to know

Got old gadgets lying around? Trade them in for gift cards at Costco - no membership required.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/costco-trade-in-offer-old-tech/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Is open source the answer to rogue AI agents? Nvidia's new alliance says yes

As AI cybersecurity incidents ramp up, companies are racing to find a fix.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-open-source-the-answer-to-rogue-ai-security-incidents-nvidia-thinks-so/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

The best laptop docking stations you can buy: Expert tested

Organize your workspace with our top picks for the best laptop docking stations available now.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-laptop-docking-station/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Assume AI cybersecurity attacks are the future: 43% of companies have already experienced it

New CDW research finds that AI is driving new phishing and malware-based threats. But are enough companies also using AI to fight them?

https://www.zdnet.com/article/assume-ai-cybersecurity-attacks-are-the-future-43-percent-of-companies-have-already-experienced-it/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

I found a dual-display USB-C dock with 8 ports - and no bulky AC brick

EZQuest's Pro Series 8-in-1 hub runs on Intel's low-cut but high feature Hoover Ridge chipset, and two months in, it hasn't let me down.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ezquest-pro-series-8-in-1-hub-no-bulky-ac-brick/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

How would AI data centers in space even work? A former NASA robotics chief explains

'You collect electricity in space, and you eject heat in space. The only thing that comes to Earth is data.'

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-would-ai-data-centers-in-space-even-work-a-former-nasa-robotics-chief-explains/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Razer’s analog Huntsman V3 Pro is over 20 percent off

The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro features doubleshot PBT keycaps. Gaming keyboards have evolved over the years to add RGB LEDs, extra knobs, and buttons with screens, but one feature has remained fairly consistent: the mechani…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/971557/razer-huntsman-v3-pro-tkl-optical-analog-gaming-keyboard-deal-sale

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

It’s not just you: There’s a major outage impacting T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T

It hasn't even been one week since the last T-Mobile outage.

https://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-cellular-outage-3691641/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

@david_chisnall This kind of thinking is a vexation to me... need to write a document? Create a new .docx file! No, actually, that could have been an .md file, for how simple it is, and it would also be cross platform in some simple wiki or persisting web forum.
Everyone I know IRL is so quick and reflexive to make a new Google Drive document, or a .pdf, or an Adobe Creative Cloud project, as that's what "everyone" else does, and therefore "it's the right thing to do". They sprint towards maximum perfection at dodging any scrap of Data Sovereignty they could have otherwise had.
#OpenSource

Why China is giving away its best AI models

People visit the booth of Kimi, an LLM developed by the Chinese startup Moonshot, during the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, July 20th. | Image: LONG WEI/ Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images Silicon…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/971444/how-chinese-open-weight-ai-models-impact-us-companies

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Sicherheit unter TUXEDO OS: Wie wir Debian Testing absichern - TUXEDO Computers https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/de/Sicherheit-unter-TUXEDO-OS-Wie-wir-Debian-Testing-absichern.tuxedo #Debian #Linux #OpenSource @Tuxedo

This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800

Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro looks great in black but costs lots of green. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though y…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/971160/framework-laptop-13-pro-intel-review

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Tariffs didn’t bring manufacturing jobs back to the US

Today, I’m talking with Evan Smith, who is cofounder and CEO of Altana, a company that develops software tools to manage big, messy supply chain networks around the world. We last had Evan on in early 2025 to talk about…

https://www.theverge.com/podcast/971306/tariffs-liberation-day-ai-trade-shipping-jobs-canada

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Samsung’s 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is priced right at $299.99

The cost of QD-OLED gaming monitors is going down, even as many other PC components are still soaring above their normal prices. If your budget is locked at $300, Samsung’s 27-inch 1440p model costs exactly that much th…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/971332/samsung-qdoled-gaming-monitor-find-my-tracker-ps5-logitech-deal-sale

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Chinese RAM company CXMT makes a $484 billion stock market debut

The China-based memory firm ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had a massive first day on the Shanghai stock exchange after its shares surged 466 percent, as reported earlier by The Wall Street Journal and CNBC. The st…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/971358/cxmt-china-ram-stock-market-debut

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

This highly-rated 175W car charger is down to $19.99 at Amazon right now

This 4.7-star JOYROOM 175W car charger is 20% off on Amazon, with dual USB-C and USB-A ports for powering multiple devices.

https://www.androidauthority.com/joyroom-175w-car-charger-deal-3691561/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Save $500 on the 2026 Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip

Amazon cuts 17% off the new MacBook Pro, dropping this high-spec 2026 model to $2,499.

https://www.androidauthority.com/2026-apple-14-inch-macbook-pro-deal-3691549/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Xbox games not playing for you? Here’s what’s going on

Microsoft experiences a major service outage, just days after the PlayStation Network went offline.

https://www.androidauthority.com/xbox-outage-3691498/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Arcticons 14.9.1 is here!

🎉 204 new and updated icons!
💡 Added support for 1358 apps using existing icons.
🔥 14913 icons in total!
🫶 Consider donating to the project if you like using Arcticons.

Out now on GitHub

#arcticons #iconpack #opensource #icons

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Visual changelog with all the new app icons in a line style. At the top is the text "Arcticons 14.9.1 - 204 new icons"

Your Galaxy phone will soon force a factory reset if you forget its PIN

Your Galaxy device on One UI 9 will require a full factory reset if you wrongly enter its PIN or password 13 times.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-one-ui-9-pin-lockout-3691420/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Qualcomm reportedly notifies hardware partners of impending chip price hikes

Double-digit rate increases starting September 1 could force Android brands and laptop makers to further raise prices.

https://www.androidauthority.com/qualcomm-chip-price-increase-3691444/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

🚀 Collabora Online 26.04 a fost lansat: Asistent AI opțional, suport pentru Markdown și funcții noi de colaborare!

A fost lansată versiunea enterprise-ready Collabora Online 26.04, celebra suită de birou open-source bazată pe browser, care marchează și aniversarea a 10 ani de dezvoltare a proiectului.

✨ Principalele noutăți din versiunea 26.04:

🤖 Asistent AI opțional orientat pe confidențialitate:
• Integrat în Writer, Calc și Impress pentru redactare, rezumare, depanare de formule și structurare de prezentări.
• Dezactivat implicit: Administratorii controlează complet activarea și alegerea modelului/infrastructurii AI (local sau extern), iar AI-ul nu poate accesa documentele fără permisiunea explicită a utilizatorului.

📝 Procesare de text îmbunătățită (Writer):
• Suport complet pentru importul și exportul fișierelor Markdown.
• Sistem avansat de comparare a documentelor (versiunile anterioare vs. cea curentă) cu evidențiere pe culori și interfață side-by-side.
• Vedere multi-pagină pentru navigare mai ușoară în documente lungi și căutare integrată în Navigator.

📊 Funcții avansate de calcul (Calc):
• Vedere personalizată a foilor de calcul per utilizator (Personal Sheet Views).
• Câmpuri calculate pentru tabelele pivot, filtrări avansate și stiluri noi pentru tabele.

🎤 Prezentări interactive (Impress):
• Opțiune „Follow-Me” pentru ca participanții să urmărească automat cadrul prezentatorului.
• Suport pentru secțiuni de slide-uri și o mai bună încorporare a fonturilor.

Un pas uriaș pentru suveranitatea digitală și colaborarea în cloud fără compromisuri la nivel de securitate! 🚀

#CollaboraOnline #OpenSource #LibreOffice #Productivity #Privacy #CloudOffice #Markdown #AI #TechNews #SoftwareLibre

Iată o postare optimizată pentru Mastodon despre noul stack HWE de virtualizare pentru Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, direct în limba română și fără menționarea vreunei surse:

🖥️ Ubuntu 26.04 LTS primește un stack opțional HWE pentru virtualizare!

Canonical extinde conceptul de Hardware Enablement (HWE) – folosit până acum în special pentru kernel – și către tehnologiile de virtualizare. Administratorii de sistem pot acum accesa cele mai noi versiuni ale pachetelor de virtualizare direct pe sistemele Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, fără a renunța la stabilitatea oferită de o versiune cu suport pe termen lung.

✨ Principalele detalii despre HWE-ul de virtualizare:

📦 Componente modernizate în mod continuu:
• Include pachetele dedicate qemu-hwe, libvirt-hwe, edk2-hwe (firmware OVMF) și seabios-hwe.
• Aceste pachete vor primi actualizări dinamic la fiecare 6 luni, preluând versiunile din lansările interimare Ubuntu.

🔐 Sincronizare cu tehnologiile moderne de Confidențialitate (AMD SEV-SNP & Intel TDX):
• Facilitează adoptarea rapidă a noilor funcționalități hardware pentru Confidential Computing, AI confidențial și izolare avansată a mașinilor virtuale.

⚙️ Complet opțional și sigur:
• Instalările standard vor păstra versiunile implicite de virtualizare. Activarea se face la alegerea administratorului.
• Canonical oferă instrumentul ubuntu_virt_helper pentru a gestiona întregul stack ca un ansamblu unificat, prevenind neconcordanțele de versiuni între QEMU, libvirt și firmware.

🚀 Soluția ideală pentru centre de date și Cloud:
• Elimină dilema de a alege între o versiune interimară cu pachete noi și o versiune LTS stabilă – oferind acum ce este mai bun din ambele lumi.

O evoluție excelentă pentru infrastructura enterprise pe Linux! 🚀

#Ubuntu #Ubuntu2604 #Virtualization #QEMU #libvirt #KVM #SysAdmin #OpenSource #CloudComputing #LinuxServer #TechNews

From internet routing and web protocols to accessibility, digital payments, encryption, federated social platforms, and electric vehicle charging, the technologies they maintain underpin the digital systems we rely on every day.

Learn more and meet the people behind the code: https://www.sovereign.tech/news/meet-the-first-sovereign-tech-standards-cohort

#OpenSource #OpenStandards #DigitalInfrastructure

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I thought AI coding agents had a memory problem. The repository had a memory problem!

A new agent session, another developer, or a different machine can all open the same codebase. They get the code, tests, and Git history.

But they do not automatically inherit the conversations, rejected approaches, incident learnings, or constraints that shaped the implementation.

Keep the Why is an agent skill that captures this reasoning as a natural by-product of development.

It stores the relevant context as versioned Markdown inside the project, making it directly available to every developer and agent working with the same repository.

So the understanding travels with the code - across sessions, developers, agents, and systems.

Free and open source.
One install command.
About two minutes to set up.
No runtime dependencies. No MCP server required.

https://keepthewhy.com

Do you consider a project portable if the code can be cloned, but its reasoning cannot?

#OpenSource #AIEngineering

DeepSeek legt zweite Finanzierungsrunde auf Eis

Das chinesische KI-Start-up DeepSeek setzt seine zweite Finanzierungsrunde aus. Über seine Pläne für einen Börsengang sagte es jedoch nichts.

https://www.heise.de/news/DeepSeek-legt-zweite-Finanzierungsrunde-auf-Eis-11379417.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Benchmark #DeepSeek #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Nvidia #OpenSource #OpenAI #Wirtschaft #news

Elon Musk says X’s codebase will be made open source. "Once we have completed our review for security vulnerabilities, we will make the entire codebase of 𝕏 open source, with no exceptions."

This is not the first time Musk has tried to roleplay as an open source advocate. I do not trust him one bit. What is there to gain and why on earth would he do that? I would be glad if he does, I am curious to know how they have weighted their algorithms and messed up their features.

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/965937/elon-musk-says-xs-codebase-will-be-made-open-source

#X #ElonMusk #Twitter #OpenSource

Some big names are coming together to form the "Open Secure AI Alliance", with a plan to "share open tools that promote responsible use of and trust in AI".
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/nvidia-red-hat-cloudflare-the-linux-foundation-and-more-launch-the-open-secure-ai-alliance/

#OpenSource #Misc #AI

One small change can make a big difference in software supply chain security.

PyPI has introduced a new safeguard that rejects uploads of new files to package releases older than 14 days. This helps prevent attackers who compromise a maintainer’s account or publishing pipeline from silently adding malicious files to a long-trusted package version months after it was released.

While this doesn’t eliminate all supply chain threats, it significantly reduces the risk of “package poisoning” attacks against pinned dependencies and encourages immutable releases, a security best practice every ecosystem should strive for.

Security isn’t about a single silver bullet, it’s about layering defenses that make attacks increasingly difficult.

Could we see similar protections become the standard across other package registries like npm, NuGet, and RubyGems?

https://cybersecuritynews.com/pypi-14-day-release-lock/amp/

#CyberSecurity #AppSec #SupplyChainSecurity #PyPI #Python #DevSecOps #SoftwareSecurity #OpenSource #SecureByDesign #SoftwareSupplyChain #Infosec

The modern web experience has finally arrived in Neovim 💀

📺 **ads.nvim** — Non personalized ads inside Neovim!

⭐ GitHub: https://github.com/tamton-aquib/ads.nvim

#neovim #vim #lua #opensource #programming

It’s not just you: Google Maps traffic lines have disappeared for many users

A bug is wiping out green, yellow, orange, and red route overlays across Android, iOS, and desktop web browser.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-traffic-lines-bug-3691411/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

With smart glasses, Meta holds all the cards but fails to play them well

We’re leaning in with the playing card metaphor. Across New York City, London, and Washington, DC, ads for Meta's smart glasses have been plastered over with satirical posters from activist groups. One guerrilla ad call…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/970948/meta-smart-glasses-privacy-wearables

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Get 16GB of DDR5 RAM for just $16 when you buy it with AMD's brand-new 7700X3D — Ryzen 7 with an X870 motherboard, G.Skill Ripjaws, and an AIO for just $588

Get a single stick of 16GB DDR5 RAM for just $16 when you buy it with a Ryzen 7 7700X3D and MSI Pro X870-P motherboard.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/get-16gb-of-ddr5-ram-for-just-usd16-when-you-buy-it-with-amds-brand-new-7700x3d-ryzen-7-with-an-x870-motherboard-g-skill-ripjaws-and-an-aio-for-just-usd588

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

First look: Google Translate preps incredibly useful Live Translate widget

It could make Live Translate incredibly easy to access.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-translate-live-translate-widget-apk-teardown-3691379/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Supply chain security: GitHub Dependabot delays package updates by three days

For security reasons, the GitHub tool now waits three days before creating pull requests when dependency version updates appear.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Supply-chain-security-GitHub-Dependabot-delays-package-updates-by-three-days-11378865.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#GitHub #IT #Security #Malware #OpenSource #Softwareentwicklung #news

I tested the Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra — and this 4-month-old foldable beats both of them

The best foldable of 2026 already launched four months ago.

https://www.androidauthority.com/oppo-find-n6-still-beats-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-3690685/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

ESP32-S3 + 60GHz radar (LD2410) + small e-ink display = privacy-preserving desk presence detection. No camera, no cloud, just a few mW and you know when someone's at your desk. Great for home automation triggers (lights, screen lock, status). The whole thing fits in a 3D-printed enclosure. #ESP32 #Homelab #Hardware #Privacy #OpenSource #SelfHosted

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

Not the ideal upgrade.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8-alternatives-3690815/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

OnePlus 16 design leak reveals what to expect from first flagship after US exit

We've also got a better idea of when it'll be unveiled.

https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-16-design-leak-3691366/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

I hated using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for one reason, and the Fold 8 Ultra quietly fixed it

Opening the Galaxy Z Fold 7 was a frustrating two-hand job.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-easier-open-fixes-fold-7-issue-3690475/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

#Debian stimmt über #LLM-Einsatz ab: Vier Wege von Verbot bis Erlaubnis | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Debian-Projekt-vor-Grundsatzentscheidung-zu-LLM-Einsatz-11378236.html #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Linux #OpenSource #Urheberrecht #copyright

YouTube picture-in-picture (PiP) mode is broken on iPhone, Android

YouTube is aware of an issue on Android and iPhone where picture-in-picture (PiP) mode does not activate when closing the app.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/18/youtube-pip-broken/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Pixelated 108: Rerun of a rerun

Welcome to Pixelated episode 108. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will briefly dive into Google and Epic’s decision to wrap up their legal battle without a settlement in place, leaving the door open for third-party app st…

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/18/pixelated-108-rerun-of-a-rerun/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

AppleCare One launching in the UK as theft and loss coverage expands

AppleCare One – a version of AppleCare+ that allows you to protect multiple products for a single monthly payment – is rolling out the the UK. Additionally, AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss protection is also expanding fr…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/26/applecare-one-launching-in-the-uk-as-theft-and-loss-coverage-expands/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

🎉【COSCUP 開源政策軌 議程公佈！】🎉
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今年的 COSCUP 開源政策軌又來啦！🌍🚀
開源不只是寫 code，更是一種政策選擇——從 AI 國家戰略、企業供應鏈安全，到政府採購規規範範、平台治理透明化、數位人權立法，這次我們邀請國內外超強講者，兩天 15 場，議題精彩不間斷！快 tag 朋友一起來 COSCUP 開源政策軌聽講討論吧！🎤✨
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📅 8/8 (六) ~ 8/9 (日) 10:00–16:00
📍 國立臺灣科技大學 NTUST 研陽大樓 TR209 教室（二樓）
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📝 議程搶先看
▸ From Code Contributor to Industry Power: How Open Source Becomes Taiwan's AI Strategy 👤 Marie Gigarel
▸ Securing the Open Source Telco Cloud: SBOMs, Supply Chains, and Compliance at Scale 👤 Brian Su + Terry Shih
▸ 企業開源治理的守門人：從 OpenSSF Scorecard 到 S2C2F 的實踐之路 👤 Ryan Hsieh 謝文豪
▸ 開源是免費的嗎？人才、企業、政策三方困境 👤 梯口 tico88612
▸ 一起來聊聊數位發展部的《公部門開源軟體應用參考手冊》吧！ 👤 數位發展部 + Denny Huang + 湯家碩 + Carol
▸ 從草莽到廟堂：開放原始碼如何走進歐盟和聯合國 👤 RR + 雁子
▸ 以 CRA 為例討論產品資安合規下的開源議題 👤 李婉萍
▸ Your Container Images Are a Liability: The Supply Chain Debt Nobody Is Paying Down 👤 Hrittik Roy + Parth Goswami
▸ 網路域名基礎建設背後的自由與開源軟體 👤 Cui Jia Wei
▸ 揭秘審查演算法：談平台治理政策之前，先來開源平台的審查演算法吧 👤 Duke Wang + 黃豆泥
▸ 年齡驗證、數位監控、隱私權，討論這些以前，不妨先開源吧 👤 黃豆泥 + Denken Chen
▸ 政府採購如何使用開源？為何開源 👤 黃豆泥 + 李柏鋒 + 趙式隆
▸ 開盒資訊公務員：投入政府服務的資訊人員在想什麼呢？ 👤 阿面（主持：黃豆泥）
▸ 為什麼開源難以進入標案體系 👤 Ronny Wang + Sandra Lin
▸ 數位權利基本法：一場以民間立法推進開源政策的行動實驗 👤 司改會數位法小組
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🌟 不論你是開源新手還是資深社群夥伴，這兩天都不能錯過！快把時間空下來，來現場跟我們一起聊開源、談政策、交朋友！💬🤝
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#COSCUP2026 #OCF #OpenSourcePolicy #議程公佈 #開源政策 #OpenSource #OpenSourceCommunity #COSCUP #FOSS #FLOSS #開源人年會 #開源社群 #開源治理 #NTUST #開放政府 #Policy #Governance #TechEvent #Taiwan #數位人權 #供應鏈安全
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（更多資訊請鎖定 OCF 粉專，議程細節與時間以現場公告為準！）
COSCUP 官網議程表連結：https://coscup.org/2026/track/526

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘NeoCam’ brings a retro video game style look to your iPhone photos

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. NeoCam is a fun, new came…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/25/indie-app-spotlight-neocam-brings-a-retro-video-game-style-look-to-your-iphone-photos/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

🎮 GE-Proton 11-3 aduce optimizări majore pentru OptiScaler, AMD FSR 4 și gaming-ul pe Linux!

A fost lansată o nouă versiune a popularului fork de Proton întreținut de GloriousEggroll! GE-Proton 11-3 extinde compatibilitatea jocurilor de Windows pe Linux și Steam Deck, aducând îmbunătățiri mari la nivel de scalare vizuală, suport pentru controllere și stabilitate.

✨ Principalele noutăți din GE-Proton 11-3:

⚡ Integrare avansată OptiScaler & AMD FSR 4:
• Descarcă și injectează automat OptiScaler la pornirea jocului (folosind opțiunea PROTON_USE_OPTISCALER=1).
• Suport extins și selecție de versiuni pentru AMD FSR 4 / FFX4, oferind o calitate superioară a imaginii și performanță crescută pe plăcile video compatibile.

🎮 Funcționalități noi pentru controllere (Sony Haptics):
• Suport extins pentru vibrații haptice avansate (USB) și audio direct pe difuzorul controllerelor DualSense, DualSense Edge și DualShock 4 (testat în jocuri precum Stellar Blade și Spider-Man Remastered).

🛠️ Corecții importante pentru jocuri:
• Rezolvă problemele de pornire sau crash-urile din Diablo IV, Marvel Rivals, Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon's Dogma 2 și Killing Floor 3.
• Îmbunătățiri mari la nivel de redare video (suport HLS URL) și procesare audio.

🖥️ Fix-uri pentru Wine Wayland și ARM64:
• Corectează eroarea ce ducea la dublarea comenzilor (double input) la folosirea Wine Wayland.
• Rezolvă erorile de compilare pe arhitecturi ARM64 (aarch64).

O actualizare esențială pentru oricine se joacă pe Linux sau Steam Deck! 🚀

#GEProton #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #AMD #FSR4 #OptiScaler #OpenSource #ProtonGE #GamingOnLinux #SoftwareLibre

Samsung’s flagship lineup may grow to 8 phones a year with the Galaxy Z TriFold 2

The Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and Galaxy S27 Pro could help Samsung build its most diverse flagship smartphone lineup yet.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-2-launch-plans-3691329/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

🔥 FireDragon v13 a fost lansat: O rescriere completă a browserului din Garuda Linux!

A sosit o etapă majoră pentru FireDragon, browserul web orientat spre confidențialitate al distribuției Garuda Linux. Versiunea 13 reprezintă o rescriere completă din temelii, aducând schimbări arhitecturale importante și un nivel superior de securitate.

✨ Principalele noutăți din FireDragon v13:

🛠️ Arhitectură nouă și performanță:
• Codul a fost reformatat și optimizat de la zero pentru a oferi o navigare mai rapidă, o utilizare mai eficientă a memoriei RAM și timpi reduși de lansare.

🛡️ Protecție avansată a confidențialității:
• Integrare nativă mai strânsă cu mecanisme de blocare a reclamelor, protecție împotriva amprentării digitale (fingerprinting) și blocarea scripturilor de urmărire (trackers).

🎨 Design modernizat și personalizat:
• Interfața vizuală a fost ajustată pentru a se potrivi mai bine cu tema și estetica sistemului Garuda Linux, oferind totodată opțiuni flexibile de customizare.

🔧 Compatibilitate extinsă:
• Baza de cod adusă la zi asigură un suport mai bun pentru cele mai recente standarde web și extensii moderne, menținând în același timp profilul strict de securitate.

Un pas masiv înainte pentru utilizatorii Garuda Linux și pentru toți cei care caută un browser axat pe performanță și securitate! 🚀

#FireDragon #GarudaLinux #Linux #Privacy #WebBrowser #OpenSource #TechNews #LinuxApps #SoftwareLibre #CyberSecurity

Montag: Chinas Chip-Pläne gegen US-Embargo, Werbereduzierung auf LG-Monitoren

Chip-Offensive mit weitem Weg + LG mit weniger Windows-Werbung + Botenduos für schwere Pakete + Big-Tech für offenes KI-Ökosystem + Deutschlands Gesetzgebung

https://www.heise.de/news/Montag-Chinas-Chip-Plaene-gegen-US-Embargo-Werbereduzierung-auf-LG-Monitoren-11378414.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Bundesregierung #Gesetze #Handel #hoDaily #Huawei #Journal #KünstlicheIntelligenz #LG #Logistik #OpenSource #Prozessoren #Werbebranche #news