One fresh FOSS drama coming right up: https://bbhtt.in/posts/flathub-leave/

Whatever has really happened there - the review and update process of Flathub clearly is cumbersome to ineffective or at least inefficient in my view. As are some policies.

Very unfortunate for such a seemingly central piece of desktop Linux app distribution.

Let's hope for a better evolution over time...

#fossdrama #foss #opensource #flathub #flatpak

Cape: An American „Privacy-First“ Carrier Under the Microscope — and Why You Won’t Find an Equivalent in Europe Just Yet

A few days ago, an interview by Jonah Aragon with Ruddy Wang, head of Cape’s consumer division, appeared on the PrivacyGuides website. The interview…

https://vsx.global/cape-an-american-privacy-first-operator-under-the-microscope-and-why-you-wont-find-anything-like-it-in-europe-just-yet/

#infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

Google starts rolling out local Documents backup on Android, lets you turn off SMS & RCS

Following Android’s backup policy change this week, Google is rolling out new settings to control whether SMS, MMS, and RCS messages are backed up. Additionally, Android is beginning to introduce local Documents backup.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/09/android-documents-backup/

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

Pixelated 107: A Made by Google grumble

Welcome to episode 107 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive headfirst into some Pixel speculation following the official announcement of this year’s Made by Google. From phones …

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/09/pixelated-107-a-made-by-google-grumble/

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

Google might rebrand Pixel Magic Cue as Gemini ‘Proactive Assistance’

With the Pixel 10 series last year, Google introduced Magic Cue to “proactively surface relevant info and suggest helpful actions when you need them.” It now appears that Google is planning to rebrand Magic Cue and put …

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/09/pixel-magic-cue-gemini/

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

Google asks for Gemini app feedback & details top 10 requests

Yesterday, Google’s Josh Woodward asked for what fixes Gemini app users want. The Gemini lead today identified the top 10 requests and Google’s progress.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/09/gemini-app-feedback/

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

iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in 30+ ways

The iOS 27 public beta is now available, and one of the big changes is that it makes your iPhone a lot faster. In fact, Apple has outlined more than 30 ways in which your iPhone will be faster after you update.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/19/ios-27-makes-your-iphone-faster-in-30-ways-heres-the-full-list/

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

Apple’s scrapped Mac Pro plans reportedly included a new Intel model

In March, Apple announced it was discontinuing the Mac Pro and confirmed that it had no plans to offer future Mac Pro hardware. A new report from Bloomberg today offers more context on Apple’s Mac Pro strategy, with a s…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/19/apples-scrapped-mac-pro-plans-reportedly-included-an-intel-model/

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

Apple is raising prices on more than just Macs and iPads

Apple’s hardware price increases in June were costly and unwelcome. They were also just the start of a wave of higher prices on Apple products and services. Over the last few weeks, Apple has been raising prices in all …

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/18/here-are-all-the-ways-apple-is-raising-prices-and-why/

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

Is Apple One worth it for you after recent price hikes?

Yesterday, Apple announced price increases for Apple Music as well as two of its Apple One bundles. Apple offers a broad range of services nowadays, ranging from Apple TV to Apple Music, Apple Fitness+, and more. Apple …

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/18/is-apple-one-worth-it-for-you/

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

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 #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Indie App Spotlight: ‘Passable’ makes it easy to share your contact through Apple Wallet

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. If you’ve ever found your…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/18/passable-makes-contact-sharing-easy-in-apple-wallet/

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

Your personal data is for sale: here is how to take it off the internet

If you could go back to the early days of the internet, would you handle your privacy differently? Most of us would. We would be more cautious about the services we joined and the information we shared. Since a time mac…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/18/your-personal-data-is-for-sale-here-is-how-to-take-it-off-the-internet/

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

iPhone 18 Pro is just two months away, but you probably shouldn’t wait for it

The next iPhone lineup is around the corner – and it’s going to be a different one. The base model iPhone 18 won’t be making an appearance quite yet, as that model has been shifted to a spring release schedule. This Sep…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/18/iphone-18-pro-heres-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-upgrade/

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

Google releases its Noto 3D Emoji models for free on World Emoji Day. Developers can now download the original files to create apps, games, and memes.

#Google #Noto3D #Emoji #OpenSource #WorldEmojiDay

https://securityexpress.info/google-noto-3d-emoji-open-source/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Apple Testing New 'Live Notes' Feature at Genius Bar

Apple is testing a new AI-powered "Live Notes" feature that can transcribe conversations between Genius Bar employees and customers at some of its stores, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The system is currently op…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/19/apple-testing-live-notes-feature-at-genius-bar/

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

Apple @ Work: New macOS ClickFix malware brings a new potential backdoor to your enterprise fleet

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and au…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/18/macos-clickfix-campaign/

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

Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Pro up to $400 off, Series 11, chargers, bands, more

We are landing for another weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break to highlight the summer price drop on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, as well as the lowest price in several months on AirPods 4 with ANC (or score a renewed …

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/18/apple-weekend-deals-airpods-pro-macbook-series-11/

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

Apple cites paused securities fraud case in bid to halt Epic proceedings

Apple is citing a newly paused securities fraud lawsuit to support its request to pause further lower-court proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games while the Supreme Court reviews part of the dispute. Here are t…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/apple-cites-paused-securities-fraud-case-in-bid-to-halt-epic-proceedings/

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

Kimai vulnerability CVE-2026-52824 (CVSS 9.1) lets attackers forge cookies for account takeover via a default Docker APP_SECRET. Update to 2.58.0 now.

#Kimai #AccountTakeover #Docker #CVE202652824 #OpenSource

https://securityonline.info/kimai-account-takeover/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Investigation reveals dozens of disguised gambling apps on the App Store in Brazil

An investigation by 9to5Mac reveals dozens of apps that disguise gambling platforms as simple games and utilities. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/investigation-reveals-dozens-of-disguised-gambling-apps-on-the-app-store-in-brazil/

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

9to5Mac Overtime 073: iOS 27 Public Beta

Jeff and Fernando discuss the iOS 27 Public Beta, some of their favorite new iOS 27 new features, and whether or not people should consider installing it on their main device. The pair also talks about ChatGPT vs Siri A…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/9to5mac-overtime-073-ios-27-public-beta/

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

OpenAI tweaks chat access in the ChatGPT app for Mac

OpenAI has updated its recently redesigned ChatGPT app for Mac to make chats easier to access once again. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/openai-fixes-chat-access-in-the-chatgpt-app-for-mac/

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

Car Keys in Apple Wallet reportedly coming to major Chinese automaker

As Apple continues expanding Car Keys support across the auto industry, the feature now appears to be headed to select vehicles from a major Chinese automaker. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/car-keys-in-apple-wallet-reportedly-coming-to-major-chinese-automaker/

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

WhatsApp starts activating reserved usernames for select iPhone users

After rolling out a username reservation system a few days ago, WhatsApp is now beginning to activate the full feature for a limited number of users. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/whatsapp-starts-activating-reserved-usernames-for-select-iphone-users/

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

Deals: AirPods Pro 3, Magic Keyboard all-time low, iPhone 17 Pro Max up to $449 off, ChargeKey tool, more

We are kicking of Friday’s deals with the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, the best price in months on AirPods 4 with ANC, and a chance to score them from $119, but we also have this Apple Watch Series 11 cell m…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/deals-airpods-pro-3-magic-keyboard-iphone-17-pro-max/

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

Apple overtakes Nvidia as world’s most valuable company as it barrels toward $5T

Apple has officially reclaimed the world’s most valuable company title based on market cap. The company overtook Nvidia during intraday trading on Friday with its stock up 17 points this week.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/apple-reclaims-most-valuable-company-title-from-nvidia-as-it-barrels-toward-5t/

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

Apple’s M6 chip is coming soon, here’s everything we know

Apple will reportedly launch its next-generation Apple Silicon chip, the M6, later this year. Here’s everything we know so far, including why this generation will be unprecedented in the Apple Silicon era.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/apples-m6-chip-is-coming-soon-heres-everything-we-know/

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

Apple TV for Android adds widgets, Apple Music gets WhatsApp sharing

Apple TV and Apple Music for Android are rolling out sizable updates today, with homescreen widgets as the shared theme.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/16/apple-tv-widgets/

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

iOS 27 public betas are out, Siri AI hands on, and Apple sues OpenAI

Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI …

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/happy-hour-599/

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

LM Studio expands beyond chat with Bionic, a new AI agent app for open models

LM Studio is launching LM Studio Bionic, a new app for Mac and Windows that uses open models to handle coding, research, and complex work with documents and files. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/lm-studio-expands-beyond-chat-with-bionic-a-new-ai-agent-app-for-open-models/

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

埃隆•马斯克于今日在 X 上表示，在完成安全漏洞审查后，X 的全部代码将会开源。此前，X 已经开源了其内容推荐算法。

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2077361679034118271

#x #socialmedia #opensource

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Elon Musk @elonmusk 翻译自 英语 在我们完成对安全漏洞的审查后，我们将把 𝕏 的整个代码库开源，没有任何例外。 此外，我们将邀请第三方审查人员检查正在运行的系统，以确认开源代码就是正在运行的代码。 通过完全透明建立信任，是唯一值得相信的事情。 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2077361679034118271

It is one thing to convince your friends to use XMPP, it is another to have them easily be able to sign up their friends too.

https://txw.ca/mod-signup-keyword/

This is a mod for ejabberd which allows in-band registration with a fixed pre-shared key. It replaces the standard mod_register.

So your friends can pass this PSK to their trusted friends, and they can sign up for an account, and pass it to their trusted friends.

An XMPP Client needs to surface a UI element for the PSK to be entered, and returned to the ejabberd server. I’ve tested it with my hobby client, Mach.

#XMPP #ejabberd #erlang #opensource #software #jabber

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Mach In-Band Registration with PSK Entry

Viste le recenti derive sulla privacy sto sempre più prendendo in considerazione di utilizzare un sistema Android libero.
Purtroppo, mi sembra di aver capito, questi sistemi non hanno una grande compatibilità hardware per cui riescono a girare solo su alcuni dispositivi.
Acquistare un FairPhone potrebbe essere una delle soluzioni ma probabilmente non per tutte le tasche.
Avete esperienze in merito?
Utilizzate dispositivi con so liberi e come vi ci trovate?
Consigli?
#Android #FairPhone #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

Apple TV sets release date for Stillwater’s fifth season

Apple TV announced today that its Peabody and Emmy Award-winning mindfulness series Stillwater will return next month for a new season. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/apple-tv-sets-release-date-for-stillwaters-fifth-season/

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

Deals: AirPods with ANC from $119, AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Pro up to $400 off, Thunderbolt 5 Dock, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, but we also have AirPods 4 with ANC hitting best price in months at Amazon today, as well as a chance to land a set Apple Watch S…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/deals-airpods-with-anc-airpods-pro-3-macbook-pro/

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

I hate that I don’t hate this song made with Suno

1010Benja won’t apologize for using AI. | Image: 1010Benja / Instagram I would never go so far as to say there's no place for AI in music (I'm a fan of Holly Herndon, after all). But I generally find music made with gen…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/967678/1010benja-semiramis-dream-suno-ai-music

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

#KDE Plasma 6.8 Desktop Environment Is Coming on October 14th, Here’s What to Expect https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-8-desktop-environment-is-coming-on-october-14th-heres-what-to-expect

@kde #Linux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

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A screenshot of the KDE Plasma desktop environment showing the Kickoff application menu.

AppleCare One warranty bundle just became an even better value for customers

While Apple’s latest AppleCare+ price increase for Mac and iPad is small in isolation, it makes AppleCare One an even better value. Apple increasing the price of Mac and iPad hardware also makes warranty coverage a stro…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/applecare-one-warranty-bundle-just-became-an-even-better-value-for-customers/

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

Hands-on: Satechi’s new color-matched MacBook Neo accessories add ports and extra functionality

A few months back, the MacBook Neo took the tech world by storm, delivering the best-value laptop of 2026. Even after the recent price increase, it remains the most recommended entry-level laptop for most people. And ju…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/hands-on-satechis-new-color-matched-macbook-neo-accessories-add-ports-and-extra-functionality/

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

BackupPilot 1.0.7 ist da!

Neu in diesem Release:
• Hooks können direkt bearbeitet und neu sortiert werden
• Hook-Befehle werden auf Shell-Syntax geprüft
• Erste arm64-RPM-Pakete für Fedora, Fedora Asahi, Rocky, AlmaLinux & Co.

https://git.onesystems.ch/BackupPilot/App
https://repos.onesystems.ch

Wie immer freue ich mich über Feedback und Tester auf möglichst vielen Distributionen.
#BackupPilot #Proxmox #OpenSource #Linux #Fedora #ARM64

Apple's Latest Price Increases Go Beyond Macs and iPads

After raising prices on all Macs and iPads worldwide last month, Apple increased prices on more products and services on Friday. Apple has raised prices on Apple Music and Apple One plans around the world, iCloud+ plans…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/19/apple-just-raised-more-prices/

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

GNOME Calendar developer has revived a months-old dispute with Linux Mint over outdated packages, support links, and branding.
https://linuxiac.com/linux-mint-and-gnome-calendar-clash-resurfaces-months-later/

#gnome #linuxmint #linux #opensource

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GNOME Calendar developer has revived a months-old dispute with Linux Mint over outdated packages, support links, and branding.

New Apple Store in Michigan Opening Later This Month

Apple's retail store at the Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan will be relocating to a new space at the mall on Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m. local time, according to the store's page. The Lawn, a new outdoor space at t…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/19/new-apple-store-opening-in-michigan/

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

AirPods Weekend Deals Include AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 and AirPods 4 for $99

Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is the best price we've seen on the AirPods Pro 3 since Prime Day ended last month, coming in around $20 higher when compared to that all…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/19/airpods-weekend-deals-5/

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

Zeit für ein bisschen Linux-Fun im Urlaub? 😀

"Haben Sie einen Moment Zeit, um über die Rettung für Ihren Computer zu sprechen?
Linux-Bibel - Das Buch der Bücher"

#Linux #Endof10 #Endof11 #LinuxInstallParty #opensource #tux

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Ein Meme: Drei Pinguine sprechen ein älteres Paar an einem leeren Strand an: HABEN SIE EINEN MOMENT ZEIT, UM ÜBER DIE RETTUNG FÜR IHREN COMPUTER'ZU SPRECHEN? LINUX-BIBEL - DAS BUCH DER BÜCHER

Orchid is a delightfully retro and approachable hipster synth

A modern tribute to electric chord organs which were basically giant harmonicas connected to a fan. | Photo: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord organ off Craigslist for $10. It's one of m…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/967485/telepathic-instruments-orchid-tame-impala-synth-review

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

Birdfy’s solar-powered smart feeder is down to one of its best prices

It comes with a solar panel so you don’t need to worry about charging as much during the summer. | Image: Netvue Birdfy has kicked off a midyear sale, taking up to 40 percent off a range of its smart bird feeders. One o…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/967336/birdfy-feeder-ai-powered-smart-bird-feeder-with-camera-deal-sale

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

Zilog Z80 turns 50 as an open-source replacement heads to drop-in DIP40 silicon — iconic 8-bit CPU launched in July 1976 and was discontinued in 2024

The original Z80 packed 8,500 transistors on a 4μm process and typically ran at 2.5 MHz.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/zilog-z80-turns-50-as-open-source-replacement-heads-for-drop-in-dip40-silicon

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

(Linux news in previous posts)

FOSS NEWS

Odysee CEO Julian Chandra stepping down, parent company Arweave in financial crisis:
https://odysee.com/@JulianC:9/Goodbye-Odysee:e
(As always, not much is known about the whole situation, only the surface. Odysee isn't great at communication in the past few years. Would suck to lose the largest FOSS content sharing platform though. Even if the LBRY blockchain stays alive, it probably won't attract that many people.)

Firefox Moves to a Two-Week Release Cycle: Faster Updates Incoming from September 2026:
https://debugpointnews.com/firefox-two-week-release-cycle-september-2026/

Midori 11.9 brings revamped Control Center, interface improvements, and better ad blocking:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/midori-11-9-brings-revamped-control-center-interface-improvements-and-better-ad-blocking/

Zen Browser 1.21.8b: Maintenance patch for Spaces, split view, and UI glitches:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/zen-browser-1218b-released-as-a-maintenance-patch-for-spaces-split-view-and-ui-glitches/

Secure messaging app Briar enters maintenance mode, will only receive bug & security fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/secure-messaging-app-briar-enters-maintenance-mode-will-only-receive-bug-and-security-fixes/

Matrix 1.19 launches with encrypted room history sharing, custom emojis, and six new MSCs:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/matrix-1-19-launches-with-encrypted-room-history-sharing-custom-emojis-and-six-new-mscs/

Blender 5.2 LTS Released with New Fill Tool and Thin Wall Mode, Other Changes:
https://9to5linux.com/blender-5-2-lts-released-with-new-fill-tool-and-thin-wall-mode-other-changes

X (Formerly Twitter) is Possibly Going Open Source:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17381729/x-might-be-going-open-source

xAI has open-sourced Grok Build after backlash over secretly uploading users’ repositories:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/xai-has-open-sourced-grok-build-after-backlash-over-secretly-uploading-users-repositories/

Microsoft Goes Nostalgic In Newest Open-Source Drop: Comic Chat Open-Sourced After 30 Years:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Microsoft-Comic-Chat-OSS

Bolt.new open sources Bolt Slides for dynamic, AI-powered presentations:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/bolt-new-open-sources-bolt-slides-for-dynamic-ai-powered-presentations/

(Wow, 3 things open sourced this week! New record!)

MKVToolNix 100 MKV Manipulation Tool Brings New Features and Enhancements:
https://9to5linux.com/mkvtoolnix-100-mkv-manipulation-tool-brings-new-features-and-enhancements

PeaZip 11.2 adds .ZIM archive support and improves drag-and-drop & keyboard shortcuts:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/peazip-11-2-adds-zim-archive-support-and-improves-drag-and-drop-and-keyboard-shortcuts/

Linkwarden 2.15 brings major mobile updates, a much lighter web app & reduced Docker image:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/linkwarden-2-15-brings-major-mobile-updates-a-much-lighter-web-app-and-reduced-docker-image/

(more FOSS news in comments)

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Odysee #Firefox #Briar #Blender #FosseryTech

(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)

Mozilla AI Releases Llamafile 0.10.4 With New Transcribefile Built On Transcribe.cpp:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Llamafile-0.10.4

Home Assistant Matter Server 9.1.0 adds support for Matter 1.6.0:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/home-assistant-matter-server-9-1-0-adds-support-for-matter-1-6-0/

Zed Editor 1.11.3 Brings Dedicated Git Views, Sonnet 5 Support, and 60+ Bug Fixes:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/zed-editor-1113-brings-dedicated-git-views-sonnet-5-support-and-bug-fixes/

Design tool Penpot brings background blur, better WebGL rendering & design token upgrades:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/design-tool-penpot-brings-background-blur-better-webgl-rendering-and-design-token-upgrades/

GitLab 19.2 brings Duo CLI, custom AI flows, and scheduled policies GA:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/gitlab-19-2-brings-duo-cli-custom-ai-flows-and-scheduled-policies-ga/

Gitea 1.27.0 patches major security flaws and enhances Actions:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/gitea-1-27-0-patches-major-security-flaws-and-enhances-actions/

Forgejo 16.0 adds SSRF protection, granular notifications, and refined review tools:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/forgejo-16-0-adds-ssrf-protection-granular-notifications-and-refined-review-tools/

PostgreSQL 19 Beta 2 Released: Native Graph Queries, Unified REPACK, and Feature Freeze:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/postgresql-19-beta-2-released-native-graph-queries-unified-repack-and-feature-freeze/

Rust 1.97.1 Drops Exactly One Week After 1.97.0 to Fix Critical Miscompilation:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/rust-1971-release-critical-llvm-miscompilation-fix-lands-one-week-after-1970/

Python 3.15 Beta 4 Ships With Built-in frozendict, Lazy Imports, and UTF-8 Defaults:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/python-315-beta-4-released-lazy-imports-frozendict-and-utf8-defaults/

OpenClaw v2026.7.1 released with Control UI overhaul, easier setup, new GPT, Codex, Tencent, Claude, etc. models available:
https://docs2.openclaw.ai/releases/2026.7.1

FosseryWeb and page-builders update:
I added article page generation support to page-builders, and ordered list, strikethrough text conversion support to its converter component. Also regenerated the existing article pages, to fix inconsistencies in the code, plus included the title and date of the article in the downloadable ODT and Markdown versions.
https://fosseryweb.codeberg.page/articles/
https://fosseryweb-min.codeberg.page/articles/
https://codeberg.org/fosseryweb/page-builders

(more FOSS news in comment)

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #Llamafile #AI #HomeAssistant #Zed #Penpot #GitLab #Gitea #Forgejo #PostgreSQL #Rust #Python #OpenClaw #FosseryWeb #FosseryTech

(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)

GrapheneOS update: new exec spawning, app toggle, July 2026 security patch:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/grapheneos-update-new-exec-spawning-app-toggle-july-2026-security-patch/

OPNsense 26.7 debuts on FreeBSD 15.1 with firewall, networking & future-proof enhancements:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/opnsense-26-7-debuts-on-freebsd-15-1-with-firewall-networking-and-future-proof-enhancements/

FreeBSD Laptop Support Continues Improving With WiFi, GPU & Audio Driver Work:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-Laptops-June-2026

FreeBSD Intern Working On Porting AMD ROCm To The BSD World:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-Intern-AMD-ROCm

FreeBSD Desktop Installer Option Working Through NVIDIA Driver Handling, Licensing:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-Desktop-Install-NVIDIA

GNU Hurd Makes Progress On AArch64, Writing Translators In Rust:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Hurd-Q2-2026

scrcpy 4.1 launches with VP8/VP9 video encoding, FFmpeg 8.1, and several enhancements:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/scrcpy-4-1-launches-with-vp8-vp9-video-encoding-ffmpeg-8-1-and-several-enhancements/

Mesa 26.2.0-rc1 and 26.1.5 Released: OpenCL 3.1 Support, Vulkan Updates, and Stability Fixes:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/mesa-2620rc1-and-2615-released-opencl-31-support-vulkan-updates-and-stability-fixes/

FastFlowLM Joins AMD to Advance AI Inference:
https://www.amd.com/en/blogs/2026/fastflowlm-joins-amd-to-advance-ai-inference.html

ROCm 7.14: TheRock Goes Production and Expands AMD’s AI Software Platform:
https://rocm.blogs.amd.com/ecosystems-and-partners/rocm-7.14-blog/README.html

Open Book Touch is Crowdfunding: A Buttonless, Open Hardware Answer to Kindle:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17379351/open-book-touch-crowdfunding

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #GrapheneOS #OPNSense #FreeBSD #GNUHurd #BSD #Scrcpy #Mesa #FastFlowLM #ROCm #OpenBookTouch #FosseryTech

US Marshals arrest the Tate brothers in Miami

Andrew and Tristan Tate talk to the media on March 23, 2025 in Romania. | Image: Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images The manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami by US Marshals in relati…

https://www.theverge.com/policy/967651/us-marshals-arrest-the-tate-brothers-in-miami

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

Samsung cuts hundreds of US consumer electronics jobs ahead of Texas HQ move — 739 roles affected in New Jersey as chip division posts record profit

Samsung told Reuters that a majority of the affected New Jersey employees received relocation offers, while others were let go.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/samsung-cuts-hundreds-of-us-consumer-electronics-jobs-ahead-of-texas-hq-move

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

Missing Link: Was ist eigentlich aus Cryptopartys geworden?

Cryptopartys waren die Antwort auf die Snowden-Enthüllungen. Doch was ist aus der Bewegung geworden und wie hat sich der Kampf für digitale Freiheit gewandelt?

https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/Missing-Link-Was-ist-eigentlich-aus-Cryptopartys-geworden-11366070.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Datenschutz #EdwardSnowden #MissingLink #Netzpolitik #OpenSource #PGP #Überwachung #Verschlüsselung #news

So now I'm hearing about so-called Open Source projects closing PR contributions from the outside world because it's easier to "generate the code" from within their org just based on people's bug reports or whatever.

**Mask off moment.**

These people never cared about #OpenSource or #LibreSoftware. They just cared about marketing & free labor. Now that they can get "free labor" from slop machines faster, they'll do that.

🙄

Folks, we need real community now more than ever.

Clever hacker fits 537,000 domains in a tiny $5 ESP32 ad-blocking dongle — firmware uses only around 50KB of RAM and can answer blocked lookups in 10 milliseconds

This project uses a clever hashing trick to fit over half a million blocked domains into just 4MB of flash memory.

https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/clever-hacker-fits-537-000-domains-in-a-tiny-usd5-esp32-ad-blocking-dongle-firmware-uses-only-around-50kb-of-ram-and-can-answer-blocked-lookups-in-10-milliseconds

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

I asked ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to pick the best smartphone — I didn’t expect the results

Not all models are built equal.

https://www.androidauthority.com/i-asked-chatgpt-claude-gemini-pick-best-smartphone-3685441/

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

Crazed enthusiast runs PC on 192 AA batteries, successfully boots into Hannah Montana Linux — System is stable during stress testing and…

A creator by the name of "Uwoslab" just jerry-rigged three battery banks together, each made up of 64 AA Alkaline cells, to form a giant 192-cell array that's enough to power an AM4 system.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/crazed-enthusiast-runs-pc-on-192-aa-batteries-successfully-boots-into-hannah-montana-linux-system-is-stable-during-stress-testing-and-even-plays-freedoom

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

The Galaxy Watch 9 looks great, but this Garmin feature might stop me from upgrading

Why settle for many scores when one will do?

https://www.androidauthority.com/garmin-body-battery-vs-samsung-energy-score-3687737/

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

RT @ihtesham2005: Ein Mann namens Shin hat Palantir kostenlos als Open-Source-Projekt veröffentlicht. Es heißt OpenPlanter. Palantir hilft Regierungen und großen Unternehmen, verstreute Daten über Menschen, Unternehmen, Verträge und Geld zusammenzuführen. OpenPlanter könnte diese gleiche Macht den normalen Menschen zugänglich machen. Man füttert es mit Unternehmensakten, politischen Spenden, Offenlegungen der Lobbyarbeit, Regierungsaufträgen oder anderen öffentlichen Dokumenten. Seine KI-Agenten durchsuchen alles, identifizieren dieselben Personen und Unternehmen über verschiedene Datensätze hinweg und verwandeln die Verbindungen in einen live Wissensgraphen. Man kann auf eine Entität klicken, ihre Beziehungen verfolgen und die ursprünglichen Quellen hinter jedem Fundstück überprüfen. Die Desktop-App funktioniert bereits auf macOS, Windows und Linux. Sie unterstützt OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter und lokale Modelle über Ollama. Aber OpenPlanter ist immer noch ein Projekt in der frühen Phase. Es ist bei Weitem nicht so weit entfernt von den Daten, Ressourcen oder der Reife von Palantir. Dennoch ist die Idee enorm. Mächtige Institutionen haben Jahre damit verbracht, Daten zur Untersuchung der Öffentlichkeit zu nutzen. Jetzt könnte die Öffentlichkeit endlich ein Werkzeug erhalten, um sie zu untersuchen.

mehr auf Arint.info

#Datenanalyse #KI #OpenSource #Palantir #Transparenz #Wissensgraphen #arint_info

https://x.com/ihtesham2005/status/2078521434264265158#m

1Password now lets Claude sign in to websites without seeing your passwords

1Password is launching a new Claude integration for Mac users today. It’s designed to let Anthropic’s AI agent sign in to websites without seeing your password or two-factor authentication code.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/1password-now-lets-claude-sign-in-to-websites-without-seeing-your-passwords/

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

Signal Ring gives blood pressure readings, not just alerts like Apple Watch

Five Apple Watch models are able to measure your blood pressure in order to generate alerts for possible hypertension. However, they do not provide your actual blood pressure readings. A few smart rings and other fitnes…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/signal-ring-gives-blood-pressure-readings-not-just-alerts-like-apple-watch/

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

#RUNBSD #VPS #freevps #opensource #community

🎙️ Upcoming live Q&A with a GrapheneOS developer

https://sideofburritos.com/live

_____
#grapheneos #cybersecurity #foss #opensource

European AI, Part 2: Small Players, Layers of Sovereignty, and How to Spot a Wrapper with a European Flag

When I wrote about European alternatives to ChatGPT last month, I focused on the top tier—those who…

https://vsx.global/european-ai-the-second-time-around-sovereignty-layers-and-how-to-identify-a-wrapper-with-a-flag/

#infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

Apple Maps won’t allow ads from these categories at launch

Ads are coming to Apple Maps in the United States and Canada sometime this summer. Ahead of that launch, Apple has shared more details about what will and won’t be allowed for ads in Apple Maps.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/apple-maps-wont-allow-ads-from-these-categories-at-launch/

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

Apple wins discovery fight over federal agency documents in DOJ antitrust case

A specially appointed judge has sided with Apple in its fight to obtain documents from 14 federal agencies as part of its defense against the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/apple-wins-discovery-fight-over-federal-agency-documents-in-doj-antitrust-case/

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

New article, although this one is a controversial one based on the situation of GNOME Calendar and Linux Mint. I present to you: How far would hostile distributions go to hurt application developers?

https://tesk.page/2026/07/18/how-far-would-hostile-distributions-go-to-hurt-upstream/

#FOSS #OpenSource #OSS #FreeSoftware #Linux

OpenAI selling $230 Codex Micro hardware product

Last month, OpenAI teased Codex-branded hardware. Today, the company has released its collaboration with Work Louder: a $230 Codex Micro keyboard product.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/openai-selling-230-codex-micro-hardware-product/

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

Apple Watch Series 12: Four rumored new features coming soon

Among the many new products Apple has coming this fall is the Apple Watch Series 12. Here are four rumored new features coming to this year’s Apple Watch update.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/apple-watch-series-12-four-rumored-new-features-coming-soon/

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

Suno now lets iPhone users generate songs directly in iMessage

Starting today, iPhone users who have the Suno app installed can generate songs from the Messages app using text or voice prompts. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/suno-now-lets-iphone-users-generate-songs-directly-in-imessage/

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

Report: Apple looking into buying chip startups to strengthen its AI infrastructure

The Information reports that Apple has been in talks with bankers and semiconductor startups as it explores acquisitions to strengthen its AI server capabilities. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/report-apple-looking-into-buying-chip-startups-to-strengthen-its-ai-infrastructure/

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

Report: How an email mistake derailed talks between Apple and OpenAI ahead of the lawsuit

NBC News reports that talks between Apple and OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft broke down after an outside lawyer for Apple mistakenly emailed the wrong OpenAI employee and confused their interactions. Here are th…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/report-how-an-email-mistake-derailed-talks-between-apple-and-openai-ahead-of-the-lawsuit/

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

9to5Mac Daily: July 15, 2026 – iOS 27 public beta is here

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcas…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/daily-july-15-2026/

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

Apple TV reveals first look and return date for ‘Where’s Wanda?’ season two

Apple TV today shared a first look at season two of the German dark comedy ‘Where’s Wanda?’ and confirmed its return date. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/apple-tv-reveals-first-look-and-return-date-for-wheres-wanda-season-two/

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

Apple just closed a popular workaround for buying an unlocked iPhone

Apple and its carrier partners have closed a workaround that let shoppers buy an unlocked iPhone with carrier financing. The change appears to have gone into effect this month.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/unlocked-iphone-carrier-financing/

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

OpenAI’s hardware device may partly compete with AirPods Ultra – and lose

Jony Ive and Sam Altman made a big promise when they teased the launch of a completely new concept in AI hardware more than a year ago. The most recent report suggests that OpenAI may technically be delivering on this p…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/openais-hardware-device-may-partly-compete-with-airpods-ultra-and-lose/

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

PSA: Beware of fake Mac crash reports out to steal your passwords, crypto wallets, more

While macOS is generally very stable, there are times when an app will crash and your Mac will offer to send a diagnostic report to Apple. A new form of Mac malware has been discovered, which creates fake versions of th…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/psa-beware-of-fake-mac-crash-reports-out-to-steal-your-passwords-crypto-wallets-more/

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

Apple reaches agreement with Chinese government on Apple Intelligence rollout

The new Siri and other Apple Intelligence features are currently only supported in the iOS 27 beta in English in a small number of countries, but Apple has promised that they will “quickly expand” to additional countrie…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/apple-reaches-agreement-with-chinese-government-on-apple-intelligence-rollout/

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

A sneak peek at nine new(ish) emoji on the way

Unicode’s emoji tsar Jennifer Daniel has given us a sneak peek at nine emoji set for release next year – though not all of them are entirely new. She says the committee responsible for the selection of emoji is doing so…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/a-sneak-peek-at-nine-newish-emoji-on-the-way/

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

Limited series ‘Lucky’, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, premieres on Apple TV

The first episodes of Lucky, Apple TV’s new limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy (The Menu), are now streaming. Watch the trailer below.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/limited-series-lucky-starring-anya-taylor-joy-premieres-on-apple-tv/

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

Opera gains ground among iPhone users in the US and UK

Opera says its iOS browser saw monthly active users grow 93% in the UK and 50% in the US during Q2 2026 compared with the same period last year. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/opera-gains-ground-among-iphone-users-in-the-us-and-uk/

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

OpenAI says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple’s trade secret theft claims

OpenAI has issued a new statement in reaction to Apple’s lawsuit accusing the company of trade secret theft. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/openai-says-it-has-seen-no-evidence-supporting-apples-trade-secret-theft-claims/

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

Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to stop CSAM on iCloud

Reuters reports that Apple has defeated a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of failing to stop child sexual abuse material from being stored and shared through iCloud. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-accusing-apple-of-failing-to-stop-csam-on-icloud/

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

Canva Code 2.0 adds visual editing, HTML imports, and real-time collaboration

Canva today unveiled Canva Code 2.0, an AI-powered vibe coding platform that lets users build and visually edit websites, apps, and interactive experiences. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/canva-code-2-0-adds-visual-editing-html-imports-and-real-time-collaboration/

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

Spotify now lets Premium users talk to a chatbot about music, podcasts, and books

Spotify will now let subscribers use natural language to ask questions about their listening history, make playback requests, and more. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/spotify-now-lets-premium-users-chat-about-music-podcasts-and-books/

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

9to5Mac Daily: July 14, 2026 – M7 Ultra rumors, iPhone 18 costs

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcas…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/daily-july-14-2026/

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

Deals: AirPods Pro 3, Nomad 25W MagSafe stands, Find My cards, titanium/leather Apple Watch bands, more

Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the slate Titanium 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 at $184 off, $130 off the aluminum Cell model, and more from $299. The ra…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/deals-airpods-pro-3-nomad-25w-magsafe-find-my-card-bands/

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

Leaker says next iPad mini will stick with a 60Hz display despite OLED upgrade

Apple’s next iPad mini might miss out on ProMotion despite switching to OLED, per leaker yeux1122. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/leaker-says-next-ipad-mini-will-stick-with-a-60hz-display-despite-oled-upgrade/

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

Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT was ‘silencing an entire generation’

Dave Eggers attends the "The Turning Point: To Be Destroyed" premiere. | Image: John Lamparski/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Last year, Sam Altman invited author Dave Eggers to give a talk to around 200 OpenAI staff…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/967630/dave-eggers-openai-chatgpt-silencing-an-entire-generation

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

Apple Arcade adding the ultimate NFL game just in time for football season

Apple Arcade is scoring a major hit game in August. Apple announced today that the subscription game service will add Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition on August 6. The new game will arrive just before the new NFL pre-season…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/apple-arcade-adding-the-ultimate-nfl-game-just-in-time-for-football-season/

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

Ich habe eben mein altes OnePlus 5 mit LineageOS bestückt und bin überrascht, wie flott das noch läuft!

Werde wohl bald dem Apple Universum wieder den Rücken kehren... Android still feels like home!

#android #lineageos #opensource

How the 20th anniversary iPhone will provide a ‘single slab of glass’ look

Former Apple design chief Jony Ive always described his long-term vision for the iPhone design as “a single slab of glass.” Apple is believed to have retained that goal long after Ive left the company, with Liquid Glass…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/how-the-20th-anniversary-iphone-will-provide-a-single-slab-of-glass-look/

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

Apple TV’s next action-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds gets first trailer

Apple TV today released the first trailer for Mayday, an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) and Kenneth Branagh (Oppenheimer). Watch it below.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/apple-tvs-next-action-comedy-starring-ryan-reynolds-gets-first-trailer/

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

φῶς – FOSS um die Bibel zu studieren

https://luki.org/2026/07/%cf%86%e1%bf%b6%cf%82-foss-um-die-bibel-zu-studieren/

#Bibelsoftware #Linux #OpenSource #Software #Theologie

Top watchOS 27 features that will enhance your Apple Watch

watchOS 27 packs some great new features. Here’s everything new coming to Apple Watch this fall so far.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/top-watchos-27-features-that-will-enhance-your-apple-watch/

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

Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor

The Pixel 10a shipped with a last gen processor. | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge Mystic Leaks suggests that the Pixel 11a will return to featuring a flagship-grade processor with the Tensor G6. Rather than the Tens…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/967612/google-pixel-11a-tensor-g6-leak

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

GTA 3 and Vice City are now playable inside San Andreas — a mod lets you revisit Liberty City and Vice City without leaving San Andreas

A GTA modder has embedded GTA 3 and Vice City within San Andreas, even nesting Vice City within GTA 3, with all three games continuing to run simultaneously.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/gta-3-and-vice-city-are-now-playable-inside-san-andreas-a-mod-lets-you-revisit-liberty-city-and-vice-city-without-leaving-san-andreas

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

Strapping 11 fans and a 360mm AIO to an RTX 3080 sounds crazy until you see the 30°C temp drop — modded GPU delivered less than 5 FPS uplift at turbojet noise levels

TrashBench recently decided to test whether adding more and more fans to a powerful GPU would improve its performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/strapping-11-fans-and-a-360mm-aio-to-an-rtx-3080-sounds-crazy-until-you-see-the-30-c-temp-drop-modded-gpu-delivered-less-than-5-fps-uplift

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

Jurassic Park packed $4 million of legit 1993 computer hardware — a software engineer detailed every sing…

Google software engineer Fabien Sanglard meticulously listed the computer hardware and software used in the first Jurassic Park film. He even added details for each device, turning the film into something of a computer …

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/jurassic-park-packed-usd4-million-of-legit-1993-computer-hardware-a-software-engineer-detailed-every-single-piece-of-hardware-in-the-film

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

Your X feed might now work, as platform finally does what everyone wanted

Many X users have found that their feed is rather random, with comments on their posts similarly more from randos than those who follow you. The platform says it has finally noticed this and is fixing it with a “tweak” …

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/your-x-feed-might-now-work-as-platform-finally-does-what-everyone-wanted/

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

Waze now learns your preferences, and gets more conversational but less chatty

Navigation app Waze is rolling out an update to its iPhone and Android app to introduce three new AI-powered features. The first uses your journey history to understand your routing preferences in order to provide perso…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/waze-now-learns-your-preferences-and-gets-more-conversational-but-less-chatty/

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

Here comes a #flipstarter #crowdfunding campaign to write a #BCH tip bot for #Fediverse. It's for the first MVP version to get a working and polished software.

Reposts appreciated!

https://fund.farooqkz.com

#BitcoinCash #Bitcoin #BTC #cryyptocurrency #crypto #opensource #foss

🧵 …neben den #Web-Suchmaschinen wie @MetaGer, @Mojeek, @monocles und #SearXNG Servern (siehe oben weshalb) probiere ich nun stract.com aus. Das ist eine in #Rust / #RustLang entwickelte #OpenSource Suchmaschine und hat u.a. auch eine ordentliche #API. Ob es nun eine zusätzliche Alternative zu #Google & Co. ist muss ich erst noch herausfinden.

🔎 https://stract.com

🧵 …wie schon erwähnt, nutze ich neben den oben favorisierte Suchmaschinen im Internet Stract. Weshalb und wieso eigenständig, wird dies in diesem Artikel klar dargestellt:

»Internet-Suche Open Source – Ein-Mann-Suchmaschine will besser werden als Google:
Werbung und SEO-Optimierung machen Suchen im Netz zur Qual, und mittlerweile verwässert auch noch KI das Ergebnis. Jetzt kommt die Hacker-Suchmaschine Stract.«

🔎 https://www.golem.de/news/google-alternative-stract-ein-mann-suchmaschine-mit-grossen-ambitionen-2406-185596.html

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#seo #opensource #internet #stract #suchmaschine #ki

Grab AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary CPU with motherboard and 16GB RAM for just $529 — save over $…

Newegg has a great combo bundle on sale with over $100 in savings for the fastest DDR4 gaming system you can build today. It pairs a Ryzen 7 5800X3D with 16GB of CL16 DDR4-3200 RAM and an Asus TUF Gaming B550-Plus WiFi …

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/grab-amds-ryzen-7-5800x3d-10th-anniversary-cpu-with-motherboard-and-16gb-ram-for-just-usd529-save-over-usd100-on-this-epic-amd-gaming-bundle

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

'AppleCare One' is Now Even More Valuable

While the monthly and annual prices of AppleCare+ plans for Macs and iPads received a slight increase this week, AppleCare One continues to start at $19.99 per month in the U.S., making the multi-device plan even more v…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/18/applecare-one-more-valuable/

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

Top Stories: iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate Public Betas, Apple Back to School Promo, and More

Following through on its promise of a July release, Apple delivered the first public betas of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more this week, opening up testing to a broader audience. This week also saw Apple's annual Ba…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/18/top-stories-ios-27-macos-golden-gate-public-betas/

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

Open sourcing the codebase does not make X part of the fediverse. Worth saying plainly.

Fediverse is about the protocol, not the license (obviously). ActivityPub lets my server and yours talk to each other. A public GitHub repo does not, X stays exactly as centralized and walled off as before, just with visible source.

Lie or not, I honestly do not know yet. What I know is a promise is not a mechanism. No timeline, no reproducible build process, no way today to check that the binary in production matches anything published.

For us here, this changes nothing. Still one company, one server, one decision maker.

#Fediverse #OpenSource #ActivityPub #Mastodon #DevOps #Blog

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Screenshot of a tweet from Elon Musk on X, posted July 15, 2026 at 11:56 AM with 7 million views. The tweet reads: Once we have completed our review for security vulnerabilities, we will make the entire codebase of X open source, with no exceptions. Moreover, we will invite third party reviewers to examine the system that is running to confirm that the open source code is what is running. Trust through total transparency is the only thing that should be believed. The post shows 5.9K replies, 13K reposts, 111K likes, and 5.8K bookmarks.

Sony’s flagship RGB LED TV is incredible

Sony’s flagship Bravia 9 II is the best RGB LED TV I’ve seen this year. The Sony Bravia 9 II is the most anticipated new TV in years. It's an amazing RGB LED TV. I watched Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves on the …

https://www.theverge.com/tech/966788/sony-bravia-9-ii-tv-review

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

The apps, gadgets, and tools every reader needs

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 136, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope your neighborhood isn't as smoky as mine, and also you can read all the old edition…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/967544/best-apps-gadgets-reading-installer

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

I let an AI take over my Google TV for a week — and it solved streaming’s biggest problem

Project Neo replaces endless TV browsing with conversational AI.

https://www.androidauthority.com/ai-took-over-google-tv-fixed-streaming-problem-3686072/

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

Security engineer ports password cracker hashcat to Gameboy Advance — 16.8 MHz chip can perform a meager 727 hashes a second, 30 million times slower than a modern rig

Gameboy Advance port of hashcat allows for advanced password cracking in meager hardware — so long as you're willing to wait

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/security-engineer-ports-password-cracker-hashcat-to-gameboy-advance-16-8-mhz-chip-can-perform-a-meager-727-hashes-a-second-30-million-times-slower-than-a-modern-rig

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

It would be interesting to see how people who are nomadic (van life type folks) do homelab/selfhosting. That has to put a fascinating wrinkle in it. Power and connectivity solutions especially, running a Pi off solar vs. dealing with Starlink power draw, that kind of thing.

#SelfHosting #Homelab #VanLife #OpenSource

AGI AI828 SSD Review: A near-last resort for those on a budget

The AGI AI828 is a budget drive with subpar performance and power efficiency. This makes it a last resort, although in the current market, it might be good enough for some.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/agi-ai828-ssd-review

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

I tested Nothing's new pink earbuds, and they look as good as they sound

The Nothing Ear (3a) have surprised me for several reasons - the price is one of them.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/nothing-ear-3a-review/

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

5 Motorola software features I wish were on every Android phone

Karate chopping with your phone is cool.

https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-software-want-other-android-phones-3687286/

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

Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: What to expect from Samsung’s foldables and more

Samsung’s Unpacked event is just around the corner and here’s everything you need to know about what’s in store.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-july-2026-what-to-expect-3688548/

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

Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in 8 Countries

Apple has increased the price of iCloud+ in Nigeria, Türkiye, Vietnam, Japan, Egypt, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, according to an updated version of its iCloud support document. Price increases range fro…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/apple-icloud-plus-price-increase/

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EU project proposals have become a bureaucratic endurance test.

The application process is painfully long, the evaluations often opaque, and rejection letters can feel almost dismissive. Even when a proposal succeeds, far too much of the budget disappears into compliance, coordination, reporting, controls, and audits.

When roughly 60% of resources go to administration rather than impact, something is fundamentally broken.

Europe cannot afford to turn innovation into paperwork. We need a serious reform of EU funding: simpler applications, transparent evaluations, proportionate controls, and more funding directed to actual delivery.

#europe #research #funding #opensource

Apple and DOJ Hold Early Settlement Talks in iPhone Antitrust Case

Apple is working to settle an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice, reports Bloomberg. Apple has proposed several offers and is now in early settlement talks with the DOJ. The DOJ sued Apple for antitru…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/apple-doj-antitrust-settlement/

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

MacRumors Giveaway: Win a MacBook Neo Plus Color-Matched Satechi Accessories

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Satechi to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a MacBook Neo and a set of color-matched MacBook Neo accessories to go along with it. A second-place winner will also get…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/macrumors-giveaway-satechi-macbook-neo/

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

Gut befeuert: Die Lighthousemap / Well-lit: The Lighthousemap https://geoobserver.de/2026/07/17/gut-befeuert-die-lighthousemap/ #gistribe #gischat #fossgis #foss4g #OSGeo #spatial #geospatial #opensource #DataViz #osm #openstreetmap #gis #geo #geoObserver pls RT

iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features

It is now mid-July, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just two months away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many …

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/iphone-18-pro-12-rumored-features/

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iPhone Loyalty Rate Climbs to 87% as Switching to Android Slows

iPhone owners are sticking with the platform at a higher rate than a year ago, with new research firm CIRP putting iPhone loyalty at 87% for the first quarter of 2026. CIRP's latest quarterly survey found that just 12% …

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/iphone-loyalty-rate-climbs-to-87/

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OWASP DockSec v2026.7.4 and v2026.7.5 Released

https://secburg.com/posts/docksec-v202674-v202675-released/

#DockSec #OWASP #DockerSecurity #DevSecOps #OpenSource #ai

Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to $299, MacBook Pro Up to $500 Off in Latest Apple Deals

Some of the best Apple-related discounts this week include $100 off the Apple Watch Series 11, $150 off the M5 MacBook Air, and up to $500 off the 2026 MacBook Pro. You'll also find great deals on Anker accessories avai…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/best-apple-deals-of-the-week-7-17-26/

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