Rival AI assistants could soon gain full access to Android features

The EU has mandated Google to open up Android to competing AI assistants.

https://www.androidauthority.com/eu-android-ai-google-search-mandates-3688186/

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

COMPUTER COPS: Inside the big business of selling AI to the police

I stood before a hulking glass and brick structure in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. Thousands gathered inside to see what had been billed as "the future of policing in the digital age." As press, I was prohibited from…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/965066/ai-police-cops

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

Your favorite Tile trackers are picking up a Disney-themed glow-up

Life360 is giving its Tile trackers a visual refresh courtesy of its Disney collaboration.

https://www.androidauthority.com/disney-tile-tracker-launch-3688095/

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

Your next smartwatch won’t get a swappable battery after all

The EU just gave smartwatches a break from its replaceable battery rules.

https://www.androidauthority.com/eu-exempts-wearables-from-battery-rules-3688167/

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

The Oura Ring 5 is the first smart ring to truly fit my routine and feel like jewelry I’d buy

Comfort is key when it comes to passive tracking.

https://www.androidauthority.com/oura-ring-5-review-3681682/

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

Damn. This quote from Linus Torvalds is... well... damning.

In response to a discussion around use of generative AI as it relates to contributions to the Linux code base, Linus (creator and lead contributor to Linux) firmly states that AI contributions are welcome.

But then he goes on and concludes with this:

"The kernel project has been and will continue to be about the technology.

Sure, the social angle of working on open source is important and often a very motivating part of the project, but in the end that's a side benefit, not the _point_ of the project.

This is *NOT* some kind of "social warrior" project, never has been, and never will be.

In the kernel community we do open source because it results in better technology, not because of religious reasons.

And so we make decisions primarily based on technical merit. Not fear of new tools.

Linus"

A lot of us are on Linux specifically because of the social and political positives. Closed source is control. Open source is democracy.

Linus doing the typical tech-bro "i don't think of politics, I only think of tech" harkens back to any number of "science without ethics" atrocities.

Linus is and has always been a tech-bro (or proto tech bro). He has his throne of power and is happy where he is. Other tech-bros want money and influence. They're all the same.

But Linus is wrong.

Tech is politics.

And his stance and guiding influence with Linux is wrong.

Linus just made a political statement and has shifted the politics and societal approach of Linux.

Source: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-media/CAHk-=wi4zC+Ze8e+p3tMv8TtG_80KzsZ1syL9anBtmEh5Z40vg@mail.gmail.com/

#linux #solarPunk #Linus #AI #openSource

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screenshot of Linus' remarks stating: The kernel project has been and will continue to be about the technology. Sure, the social angle of working on open source is important and often a very motivating part of the project, but in the end that's a side benefit, not the _point_ of the project. This is *NOT* some kind of "social warrior" project, never has been, and never will be. In the kernel community we do open source because it results in better technology, not because of religious reasons. And so we make decisions primarily based on technical merit. Not fear of new tools. Linus"

Jan Wildeboer / @jwildeboer von #RedHat über digitale Souveränität: Unabhängigkeit entsteht nicht durch Sonntagsreden, sondern durch offene Standards, offene Software und belastbare europäische Ökosysteme. Open Source ist dabei kein kostenloses Buffet, sondern eine strategische Grundlage.

#Augsburg #Sparkscon #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #QuelloffenStattAusgeliefert

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Jan Wildeboer von Red Hat steht auf der Bühne der Sparkscon vor einem blauen LED-Hintergrund und hält ein Mikrofon. Im Vordergrund sitzt ein kleines Publikum, rechts ist eine große Pflanze zu sehen.

Latest reader poll pounds another nail in the annual phone upgrade coffin

Economic pressures, marginal gains, and long-term support mean that our phones can and must last longer than ever before.

https://www.androidauthority.com/annual-smartphone-upgrades-poll-results-3688052/

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

Friends, Romans and Country-folk, lend me your stars.

I’m trying to get my open source project picked up by more and more folks, a bigger community more testing and commits which in turn means a better product, its a great flywheel effect. One way to help me is to star the repository and you have two options:

- codeberg where the source lives: https://codeberg.org/ric_harvey/omnimem
- GitHub to help discoverability: https://github.com/richarvey/OmniMem

#AI #agentic #MCP #memory #opensource #selfhosted

Grab a DJI Osmo camera at some of lowest US prices ever

An exclusive sale on AliExpress slashes prices on DJI’s Osmo ultra-compact handheld cameras, bringing them to some of the lowest prices in the U.S.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/grab-a-dji-osmo-camera-at-some-of-lowest-us-prices-ever

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

T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: New report reveals which carrier offers the best 5G experience

All three carriers improved by leaps and bounds, but Verizon still leads the pack.

https://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-verizon-att-network-report-ookla-3688072/

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

Intel's EMIB packaging gains traction as chip designers look to skirt TSMC's CoWoS constraints — Google's reported decision for 9th-gen TPUs highlights Intel's att…

Google has reportedly chosen Intel's EMIB-T over TSMC's CoWoS-L for its next-generation TPU, codenamed Humufish. But will Google be alone in its alleged decision?

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/intels-emib-packaging-gains-traction-as-chip-designers-look-to-skirt-tsmcs-cowos-constraints-googles-reported-decision-for-9th-gen-tpus-highlights-intels-attractive-alternative

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

Habt ihr eine Idee, welche #OpenSource gerne auch #SelfHosting Lösung als eine Art Reisetagebuch geeignet ist?

AdventureLog bekomme ich beim besten Willen nicht zum Laufen und wäre evtl. auch etwas overkill.

Im Prinzip möchte mein Papa ähnlich dem WhatsApp Status immer mal wieder Bilder / Text seiner Fahrrad-Trips posten die nicht unbedingt voll öffentlich sondern halt "Seinen Kontakten" oder Leuten mit Link dazu geteilt werden können.
#FragFedi #Linux #FOSS #Reise #Tagebuch

C'est avec une grande excitation que nous vous proposons cet épisode sur @postmarketOS ! 📱

On a pris le temps de faire cette longue interview, dans la série sur #mobilelinux , pour raconter l'histoire de #postmarketOS , son fonctionnement et sa gouvernance.

C'est un projet qui nous tient particulièrement à coeur et cet épisode met en lumière le côté humain et organisationnel du projet.

👉 https://www.projets-libres.org/podcast/s4e21-postmarketos-linux-faire-durer-smartphone/

Un grand merci à @RannyBergamotte et @ayakael de s'être joint à nous.

On vous souhaite une excellente écoute 🎧 ou lecture 📖

#podcast #linux #opensource #freesoftware #logiciellibre #logicieslibres

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Podcast Projets Libres saison 4 épisode 21 : postmarketOS, Linux pour faire durer vos appareils pendant 10 ans !

Valve launched the latest update to Proton Experimental to bring more fixes for running Windows games on SteamOS / Linux including Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/proton-experimental-brings-fixes-for-diablo-iv-marvel-rivals-rpgmaker-engine-games/

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

Beyond All Reason is a seriously impressive grand-scale open source RTS game that just got a big engine upgrade that brings ARM64 support.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/impressive-grand-scale-rts-game-beyond-all-reason-gets-a-major-engine-upgrade-with-arm64-support/

#IndieGame #OpenSource #Strategy #RTS #NativeLinux

Best Buy has slashed $900 off this Asus 64GB 2-in-1 touchscreen gaming laptop — $2,099 RoG Flow Z13 is great for both gaming and AI use

Gaming laptop or touchscreen tablet, you choose. Save $900 on the Asus RoG Flow Z13 at Best Buy.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/best-buy-has-slashed-usd900-off-this-asus-64gb-2-in-1-touchscreen-gaming-laptop-usd2-099-rog-flow-z13-is-great-for-both-gaming-and-ai-use

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

Just chipped in $15 to The NetBSD Foundation! 🧡🚩

One of the biggest advantages of NetBSD right now is their strict policy against accepting LLM-generated code commits. For a FOSS operating system, this is a massive win. It protects code provenance, avoids copyright pollution, and ensures every line is purposefully crafted and reviewed by actual humans.

If you value clean, human-driven open-source development, join me in supporting them!

🔗 https://www.netbsd.org/donations/

#NetBSD #FOSS #OpenSource #Privacy #HumanMade #NoAI #AntiAI #RunBSD

Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/linux-creator-linus-torvalds-puts-foot-down-on-anti-ai-comments/

#Linux #AI #OpenSource

Developer successfully ports Linux to 1994 Sega 32X — Genesis and MegaDrive expansion runs open-source OS on paltry 23MHz processors and 256KB of RAM

The adventurous developer who recently ported Linux to the Atari Jaguar (1993) has brewed up a version of the open source OS for the Sega 32X (1994).

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/developer-successfully-ports-linux-to-1994-sega-32x-genesis-and-megadrive-expansion-runs-open-source-os-on-paltry-23mhz-processors-and-256kb-of-ram

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

Legendary Gravis Ultrasound sound card gets new open-source clone — Beavis Ultrasound remake includes complete KiCad schematics, PCB layout, sample ROM, and more

There’s a new remake of the legendary Gravis Ultrasound ISA soundcard on the block with the arrival of the open source Beavis Ultrasound project.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/sound-cards/legendary-gravis-ultrasound-sound-card-gets-new-open-source-clone-beavis-ultrasound-remake-includes-complete-kicad-schematics-pcb-layout-sample-rom-and-more

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

Motorola new flagship killer looks great, until you check its terrible update policy

Two years of updates is just not okay for a 2026 flagship.

https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-edge-70-max-software-updates-3688045/

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

CXMT close to matching Micron's memory capacity in 2026, research claims — would put China on track to become world's second-largest DRAM producer

As CXMT's DRAM capacity set to match Micron's, China's DRAM industry could become world's second largest after South Korea.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/cxmt-close-to-matching-microns-memory-capacity-in-2026-research-claims-would-put-china-on-track-to-become-worlds-second-largest-dram-producer

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

Ukraine conducts record drone strike of 2,500km after 12-hour flight — $55,000 unit made of plywood halts operations at Russia's largest gasoline producer

Ukrainian FP-1 drones struck the Gazprom Neft oil refinery in Omsk, Siberia, on July 6 after flying roughly 2,500 km over more than 12 hours.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/ukraines-55000-plywood-drone-flew-2500-km-and-shut-down-russias-largest-oil-refinery

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

I never leave for vacation without doing these 7 home security checks first

Burglars target empty homes, and insurers deny frozen-pipe claims. Here's the tech that solves these issues and others before you leave.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/7-home-security-checks-before-vacation/

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

73% of tech job listings require AI skills now: How to show off yours

Employers are looking for AI skills - here's how to let them demonstrate you know what you're doing.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/73-of-tech-job-listings-require-ai-skills-show-off-yours/

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

New Mac malware masquerades as Apple's crash reporter: 3 ways to dodge the threat

CrashStealer is now in the wild, targeting your data, passwords, and cryptocurrency. Here's everything you need to know about this new MacOS threat.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/crashstealer-mac-malware-masquerades-as-apples-crash-reporter/

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

I turned my Moto Razr into a tiny workstation - and wrote this entire story on it

I wanted to save my back during my next work trip, so I assembled a workstation using the smallest devices I could find.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/motorola-razr-tiny-workstation/

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

OnePlus shutdown report comes with another nasty surprise for Android fans

OnePlus may not be OPPO’s only casualty as another Android brand faces cuts, report says.

https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-realme-shutdown-3688034/

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

I let ChatGPT Work and Claude Cowork loose on my files - only one made me nervous

How does ChatGPT Work compare with Claude Cowork for desktop automation? My testing reveals similar results, similar strengths, and one major reason Claude currently feels considerably safer right now.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/chatgpt-work-claude-cowork/

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

Sony Bravia Theater vs. Sonos: I've used both home theaters - here's how to choose

Sony and Sonos have spectacular, high-performing home theater gear. But personal preferences matter more than brand name alone.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/sony-bravia-theater-vs-sonos/

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

I tested all three OpenVPN tiers: Why the free version is still the best choice for most users

OpenVPN offers three modes of deployment with varied pricing based on the same underlying protocol. Here are the pros, cons, and costs associated with each.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/managed-self-hosted-or-open-source-how-to-choose-the-right-version-of-openvpn/

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

How to use Gemini to plan your next summer vacation - in minutes

This Gemini prompt can find flights, stays, and things to do for you. It'll even build an itinerary doc.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/gemini-prompt-to-plan-vacation-build-itinerary-doc/

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

I highly recommend Nomad's chargers, phone cases, and watch bands - and my favorites are on sale now

Nomad's tech accessories rarely go on sale, but now is your chance to scoop up some of our favorites at over 20% off.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/nomad-anniversary-sale-2026/

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

Skullcandy’s bass-boosting Crusher headphones now come with Bose’s ANC

Skullcandy announced a new version of its Crusher wireless headphones today featuring a few of Bose's audio technologies including its QuietControl ANC and head-tracking spatial audio. The Crusher headphone line differe…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/966022/skullcandy-cruser-1080-anc-bose-tuning-noise-cancelling-wireless-headphones

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

HP’s OLED-equipped 2-in-1 laptop is a solid back-to-school deal

HP’s convertible OmniBook has a great feature set for the price. | Image: HP With storage and memory prices still at an all-time high, we’re happy to tell you about a solid deal on a good laptop when we find one, rare a…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/966209/hp-omnibook-x-flip-oled-laptop-windows-11-deal-sale

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

Apple’s reportedly raising the price for AppleCare Plus on Macs and iPads

An AppleCare Plus subscription for a Mac or iPad will cost more soon, with prices going up by $0.50 per month or $5 per year for new sign-ups while remaining the same for existing subscribers, according to Bloomberg's M…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/966219/apple-care-plus-price-increase

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

Valve says iFixit will keep selling Steam Deck batteries after all

The Steam Deck’s internals, including the L-shaped battery. Valve has been incredibly friendly to customers who need repairs - which is why it was so surprising to hear that Valve was already discontinuing the battery f…

https://www.theverge.com/games/966106/valve-ifixit-will-keep-selling-steam-deck-lcd-battery

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

Brendan Carr plans to let broadcast giants dominate the airwaves

Federal Communications Commission | Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge The Federal Communications Commission will vote next month on whether a single company can own broadcast stations that reach more than 39 percent of …

https://www.theverge.com/policy/966283/fcc-broadcast-ownership-cap-brendan-carr

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

Roblox is shutting down its video chat service

Roblox will be shutting down Roblox Connect, its video calling service introduced in 2023. Roblox Connect let you video chat with other people using your Roblox avatar, which would be able to mimic the movements you wer…

https://www.theverge.com/games/966181/roblox-connect-video-chat-calling-service-shut-down

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

AI slop movies are the new direct-to-video cash grabs

This weekend, cinephiles across the world will march to their local theaters to feast their eyes on Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of The Odyssey. It's on track to rake in anywhere between $80-$100 million in just a…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/965616/ash-koosha-odysseus-the-fall-foundtain-zero-tilly-norwood

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

Something’s glowing on the Pixel 11’s camera bar

A new teaser for Google's upcoming Pixel 11 lineup reveals that the phones will feature some kind of glowing orb on the camera bar, as reported by 9to5Google. Google's store page for the Pixel 11 has a short video that …

https://www.theverge.com/tech/966120/google-pixel-11-camera-bar-teaser

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

You can finally create Google Chat group convos with external guests

It's now easier than ever to collaborate with people outside your organization.

https://www.androidauthority.com/external-google-chat-group-conversations-3688004/

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

Suno snatched millions of songs from YouTube, Genius, and Deezer

So when is fair use actually just stealing? | Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images Suno data obtained in a hacking incident has exposed that the AI music generator was trained by scraping millions of song…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/966072/suno-ai-music-training-scraping-youtube-hack

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

Google fires back at report claiming Search’s AI tools are unsafe for kids

Google slams child safety report on Search's AI features.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-denies-search-ai-tools-harmful-to-kids-3687921/

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

Samsung shows off ‘brand new shape’ for Z Fold 8 in Spider-Man teaser

Samsung gave a sneak peek of the "brand new shape" for its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 in a new teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The video includes a few shots of Spidey taking a foldable phone off a 3D printer and op…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/965997/samsung-spider-man-galaxy-z-fold-8-teaser

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

Never forget who signs his paycheck.

Register: "Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to fork off: Linux supremo says contributors opposed to AI use can 'just walk away'"

#Linux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS #FLOSS

https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/07/15/linus-torvalds-tells-ai-haters-to-fork-off/5271894

Salut les spécialistes de la #privacy, des #donnees_personnelles , des systèmes #opensource, à cause des nouveaux moyens mis en place que ce soit #google ou #chatcontrol ou d'autres
j'ai besoin donc d'un nouveau #smartphone ( si possible d'occasion) avec un #OS genre #graphene_os ou #murena_eos qui soit compatible avec les applis comme les banques ou d'autres comme #franceidentite mais qui m'offre un certain niveau de sécurité...
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🦊⏱️ Firefox va testa un ciclu de lansare de două săptămâni începând din septembrie

Mozilla se pregătește să schimbe viteza în ceea ce privește dezvoltarea browserului său web. Începând cu luna septembrie, Firefox va experimenta un ciclu de lansare accelerat de doar două săptămâni, reducând la jumătate perioada actuală de patru săptămâni dintre versiunile majore.

Această decizie experimentală are ca scop aducerea mult mai rapidă a funcțiilor noi, a optimizărilor și a patch-urilor de securitate către utilizatori, adaptând browserul la ritmul alert al web-ului modern.

Iată detaliile cheie ale acestei inițiative anunțate de Mozilla:

🔹 De ce trece Firefox la un ritm de 2 săptămâni?
În prezent, Firefox urmează un ciclu de lansare stabil de 4 săptămâni (introdus în 2020, după ce anterior fusese de 6-8 săptămâni). Trecerea la un interval de 2 săptămâni oferă mai multe avantaje strategice:

Feedback rapid: Dezvoltatorii pot testa funcții noi pe un public larg mult mai repede și pot ajusta codul în funcție de răspunsul utilizatorilor.

Securitate sporită: Patch-urile pentru vulnerabilități și corecțiile de bug-uri nu vor mai trebui să aștepte o lună întreagă sau să fie livrate prin versiuni punctuale (ex: .0.1), ci vor fi integrate nativ în fluxul principal mult mai des.

Livrări mai mici și mai sigure: Lansările mai frecvente înseamnă că fiecare actualizare va conține mai puține schimbări masive de cod deodată, reducând riscul ca un update să „strice” funcționalități majore sau extensii.

🔹 Cum va funcționa faza de testare?
Experimentul va începe în luna septembrie și se va desfășura pe o perioadă determinată pentru a evalua impactul asupra ecosistemului:

Faza pilot va viza inițial versiunile de testare (cum ar fi Firefox Beta sau Developer Edition) și anumite grupuri de utilizatori de pe canalul stabil.

Mozilla va monitoriza îndeaproape stabilitatea browserului, feedback-ul comunității și, extrem de important, telemetria legată de performanță și consumul de resurse.

Dacă testul se va dovedi un succes și nu va suprasolicita echipele de dezvoltatori și translatorii, acest ritm accelerat ar putea deveni noul standard permanent pentru Firefox.

🔹 Provocările noului ciclu accelerat:
Deși sună excelent pentru utilizatorii dornici de noutăți, această schimbare vine și cu provocări:

Presiune pe dezvoltatorii de extensii: Creatorii de add-on-uri va trebui să își testeze și să își actualizeze extensiile mult mai des pentru a asigura compatibilitatea.

Efort dublu de QA (Quality Assurance): Echipele de testare de la Mozilla vor avea la dispoziție doar jumătate din timp pentru a identifica bug-urile înainte ca o versiune să ajungă la publicul larg.

Distribuțiile Linux: Menținătorii de pachete pentru distribuții precum Debian, Ubuntu sau Fedora vor trebui să își adapteze scripturile de compilare și testare pentru a ține pasul cu ritmul alert de lansare.

Această mișcare îndrăzneață arată că Mozilla nu vrea doar să țină pasul cu rivalii bazați pe Chromium (Chrome, Edge), ci încearcă să creeze un model de dezvoltare extrem de dinamic și adaptabil pentru singurul browser major cu motor de randare independent (Gecko).

#OpenSource #Firefox #Mozilla #WebBrowser #SoftwareDevelopment #TechNews #Linuxiac

XGIMI opens up sales of the super-portable Elfin Flip 4K and Laser projectors

XGIMI's new projectors pack a lot in a portable package.

https://www.androidauthority.com/xgimi-opens-up-sales-of-elfin-flip-projectors-3687865/

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

The tiniest MMO

At its peak, around 12 million people subscribed to World of Warcraft so that they could explore the realm of Azeroth together. The audience for PointlessQuest is quite a bit smaller. On launch day, the game hit a peak …

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/965621/playdate-mmo-pointlessquest

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

I don't suppose anyone is collecting links to all the various AI/LLM policies that various open-source projects have put in place? Or knows of a good list?

#LazyWeb #LLMs #AI #OpenSource

In case you missed it: Thundermail, our new email service, has started sending invites to Early Birds on the waitlist.

Early subscribers get a real say in where our #opensource #email service goes next, and we want you along for the ride!

Join the waitlist here:
https://www.tb.pro/waitlist

"DokuWiki “Mort” adds Markdown parsing, rewritten full-text search index & PHP 8.2+ support"

"The application now mandatesPHP 8.2or above, bringing it up to date with current server standards. DokuWiki's latest release, code-named “Mort”, introduces several new features and updated requirements for this open source wiki software."

https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/dokuwiki-mort-adds-markdown-parsing-rewritten-full-text-search-index-and-php-8-2-support/

#OpenSource

oproxy (open source mitm server) in v0.1.10 released

https://secburg.com/posts/oproxy-v0110-released/

#oproxy #OpenSource #PenTesting #WebSecurity #Proxy #mitm

Google’s 67W dual USB-C Pixel Flex charger drops to $44.99 in rare Amazon deal

Save 25% on Google’s Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W charger, with dual USB-C ports, PPS support, and a 4.6-star rating.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-flex-dual-port-67w-usb-c-fast-charger-deal-3687838/

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

DeepSeek will offenbar an die Börse – IPO-Einreichung noch 2026 möglich

Nur Wochen nach einer milliardenschweren Finanzierungsrunde soll DeepSeek die nächste Runde und parallel einen Börsengang planen.

https://www.heise.de/news/DeepSeek-will-offenbar-an-die-Boerse-IPO-Einreichung-noch-2026-moeglich-11365782.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#DeepSeek #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Nvidia #OpenSource #Spracherkennung #Wirtschaft #news

Google Wallet is working on two new tricks, and one could help verify your age online

So you don't have to share an ID with every digital service.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-wallet-updates-age-verification-apk-teardown-3687761/

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

🇨🇭 Swiss Army breaks with Microsoft: "Cyber Command" relies on Open Source

｢ Swiss military fears that sensitive military information could ultimately fall into the hands of the US government through this detour. The head of Cyber Command, Simon Müller, points out that Microsoft's cloud-based Office 365 package is not suitable for an army with the highest demands on confidentiality, availability, and integrity ｣

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Swiss-Army-breaks-with-Microsoft-Cyber-Command-relies-on-Open-Source-11361516.html

#Switzerland #digitalsovereignty #opensource

USA launches "Gold Eagle" clearinghouse for cyber defense

The US government has launched the clearinghouse "Gold Eagle" as part of the AI decree. Cyber vulnerabilities are to be addressed here in a coordinated manner.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/USA-launches-Gold-Eagle-clearinghouse-for-cyber-defense-11365797.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Anthropic #Cybersecurity #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenSource #OpenAI #Security #news

Samsung is making its powerful Lockdown mode a bit more flexible

The latest One UI 9 beta introduces a new toggle to control automatic Lockdown behavior from the Quick Settings power button.

https://www.androidauthority.com/one-ui-9-lockdown-mode-quick-settings-power-button-apk-teardown-3687722/

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

USA starten Clearinghouse "Gold Eagle" für Cyberabwehr

Die US-Regierung hat im Rahmen des KI-Dekrets das Clearinghouse "Gold Eagle" gestartet. Cyberschwachstellen sollen hier koordiniert bearbeitet werden.

https://www.heise.de/news/USA-starten-Clearinghouse-Gold-Eagle-fuer-Cyberabwehr-11365644.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Anthropic #Cybersecurity #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenSource #OpenAI #Security #news

The PS6 sure sounds like a handheld

The PlayStation Portal — not a new PS6. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The video game industry is in turmoil. Microsoft and Sony are starting to pivot to their next consoles, but it's not looking great: …

https://www.theverge.com/games/963132/sony-playstation-future-handheld-pc-business-meeting-end-of-discs

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

RT @PrismML: Heute kündigen wir Bonsai 27B an: das erste 27B-Modell, das auf einem Smartphone läuft. Bonsai 27B ist der neue multimodale Flaggschiff der Bonsai-Familie. Basierend auf Qwen3.6 27B bringt es eine neue Fähigkeitsebene für lokale KI: mehrstufiges Reasoning, strukturierte Werkzeugnutzung, Long-Context-Workflows und kohärente agentic loops. Bisher waren Modelle dieser Klasse für lokale Bereitstellungen unpraktikabel. Ein 27B-Modell belegt etwa 54 GB im 16-Bit-Format, und selbst eine starke 4-Bit-Variante ist rund 18 GB groß - zu groß für ein Smartphone und die meisten Laptops. Bonsai 27B ändert das. Es wird in zwei Varianten angeboten: • Ternary Bonsai 27B: 5,9 GB, 1,71 effektive Bits pro Gewicht, optimiert für Laptop-Qualität. • 1-bit Bonsai 27B: 3,9 GB, 1,125 effektive Bits pro Gewicht, optimiert für Smartphone-Fußabdruck. Alles wird heute unter der Apache 2.0-Lizenz quelloffen veröffentlicht.

mehr auf Arint.info

#AIInnovation #BonsaiAI #EdgeComputing #LocalAI #MachineLearning #OpenSource #arint_info

https://x.com/PrismML/status/2077084891284721827#m

PS5 emulation ramps up in response to Sony killing physical games — PS5 titles now booting across differe…

SharpEmu and KytyPS5 are two emulators that have exploded in terms of development milestones in the past two weeks, receiving several high-profile updates that have now made it possible to run a handful of 2D and even 3…

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/ps5-emulation-ramps-up-in-wake-of-sonys-end-to-physical-media-ps5-titles-now-booting-across-different-emulators-with-rapid-community-development-for-both-2d-and-3d-games

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

After using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Razr Fold, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold needs these 6 upgrades

I want to love Pixel foldables, but Google needs a big year to win me back.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-needs-these-upgrades-3687183/

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

In the entire history of #MinetestCTF, which developer has done so much alone while being in a poor sanctioned country under war with ruined economics? I live in #Iran.

#love and #conviction are so powerful. And they do amazing things despite all the odds. I am not the only example in #opensource. Actually the open source community has a good number of people like me.

#Luanti #LuantiCTF #CTF #minetest_ctf #voxelGameDev #opensourcegame #gaming #opensourcegaming #gamedev #foss

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(9) [Dev] Farooq (Master Patata) 10/07/2026, 16:04 " @change-log ping CTF updates (Part 1) * Show HP of teammates next to their nametag. Thanks to weruuu for the suggestion --Farooq * Show class of teammates next to their nametag after HP. Farooq * Show a skull above head of bountied players, only observable by enemies. Farooq * Raise the minimum player bounty from 5 to 12. This is for preventing players from abusing the bounty system to put skull on other players. --Farooq « Fix the bug that players can get score for digging the heal block after the match ends and before start of a new match. Thanks to birdlover for the bug report --Farooq * Change heal block digging reward to 20 + 1 point for each 3 healed HPs. For instance if the heal block has added 300 HP, the dig reward will be 20 + 300/3 = 120. --Farooq * Increase persist time of dropped items. Now it takes longer for them to vanish. --Farooq * Buff the scout's rifle in classes by decreasing fire interval and therefore increasing fire rate. Scout is an underpowered class. We are looking for ways to make it more balanced. Do /feedback if you want to comment. --Farooq * Stop the medkit heal process if the user digs or places a node. Thanks to keo20 for the bug report. -- Farooq * When healers healing each other, now more healers would get reward for the killscore. --Farooq

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# [%lchange-log » 4 2S CTF updates (Part 2) « Improve lag problem when removing gun's scope. Thanks to keo20 for the report. --Farooq o Add new deadlier spikes: Mese spike(spike + 2 crystal), Diamond spike(spike + 2 dia), Double mese spike(mese spike + 2 crystal), Double diamond spike(dia spike + 2 dia). The only way to get them is crafting in nade fight and classes. --Farooq Players can now get their killscore announced "Loki has got +25 for killing you". You can disable it in the Settings. --Faroq o Minimum capture reward is now 25. Attempt reward is computed based on the current cap reward. -- Farooq o Make it possible to pick up items while holding a bandage. --Farooq o Add Super Bandage in Classes exclusive to medics. You can heal your teammates, and while healing them, others nearby get healed too. This includes yourself!. --Farooq * Make changes to how attempt reward is computed. If you time out while the enemy has your flag, you still get 1/2 of the capture reward. If the enemy hasn't got your flag, you get 1/3 capture reward. --Farooq o Optimize ALL PNG textures used in the game. This would mean faster load time for devices connecting to CTF for the first time. --Sheriff_U3 Fix color of flag drop message. —-astro-ctf « Reduce screen loading time to 3 seconds. --Nanowolf o Add a setting to auto-look at the killer. --Nanowolf e Fix the straw hat not being removed in game. --astro-ctf + Message #[&]¥change-log soe ee

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A long text explaining about a CTF update to do experiments

Android’s biggest store-within-a-store shakeup starts next week

Google and Epic have jointly withdrawn their previous settlement, necessitating big changes to the Play Store in the US.

https://www.androidauthority.com/epic-google-play-store-settlement-withdrawn-3687649/

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

UK digital sovereignty, if done right, could ensure we have a thriving software ecosystem.

Ecological digital sovereignty is where digital systems are diverse, interoperable, locally adaptable, and not controlled by any single point of power.

ORG’s @JamesBaker writes for Green Isles ⬇️

https://www.greenisles.uk/ecological-digital-sovereignty-monocultures-to-ecosystems/#digtialsovereignty

#digitalsovereignty #techsovereignty #opensource #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol

We must end the UK's digital subservience to US tech.

It has put the systems that underpin our public services and the State at risk of digital ransom from US powers of service withdrawal or data extraction.

We need a Digital Sovereignty strategy based on open source.

Sign the petition ⬇️

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-trump-s-kill-switch-secure-our-digital-sovereignty

#digitalsovereignty #techsovereignty #opensource #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol

I tested my USB-C cables with this free Mac app - some weren't what they claimed

WhatCable is a free Mac app that gives you all the information you could need for your USB-C cables.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/whatcable-mac-app-usbc-cable-review/

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

Starlink’s V5 dish is now available — here’s how it compares

The smaller Starlink V5 (right) next to the larger V4 dish. | Image: SpaceX SpaceX's latest residential dish - the Starlink V5 - is now available in "select areas." It's notably smaller and lighter than the V4 dish with…

https://www.theverge.com/science/965824/starlink-v5-vs-v4-dish-comparison

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

US gov't allows Chinese telecom giant ZTE to purchase Nvidia H200 AI chips — firm joins Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance…

The United States has licensed Chinese telecom giant ZTE to purchase restricted Nvidia H200 AI chips, but Chinese regulators and domestic procurement initiatives may limit the material impact of the change.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/us-govt-allows-chinese-telecom-giant-zte-to-purchase-nvidia-h200-ai-chips-firm-joins-alibaba-tencent-and-bytedance-in-access-to-hopper-tech

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

Sonos is finally rolling out an update for its insanely bad app

It took two years, but Sonos finally has an update to fix its disastrous app redesign.

https://www.androidauthority.com/sonos-app-update-fix-broken-redesign-3687610/

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

The EU and VPNs: Does Brussels Want to Limit Anonymity on the Internet?

If you use a VPN, you may have seen headlines this spring saying that the European Union wants to ban it. The good news: there’s no ban…

https://vsx.global/eu-and-vpn-brussels-wants-to-limit-anonymity-on-the-internet/

#infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

Elon Musk’s Colossus 2 data center installed 59 natural gas turbines without permission, report claims — thousands of tons of pollutants repo…

The population of the communities surrounding the Colossus 2 site, which is in the center of a lawsuit involving unpermitted natural gas turbines and pollution, is predominantly black.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/elon-musks-colossus-2-data-center-installed-59-natural-gas-turbines-without-permission-report-claims-thousands-of-tons-of-pollutants-reportedly-impact-black-communities-in-mississippi-already-suffering-from-elevated-lung-disease-rates

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

ICS[AP] updated CISA ICS Advisories Master File for 7/14/2026 & the following year's CSVs:

CISA_ICS_ADV_2026_7_14_26.csv

Updates on 7/14/2026 included:
CISA_ICS_ADV_2025_7_14_26.csv

Available @ ICS[AP] GitHub:
https://github.com/icsadvprj/ICS-Advisory-Project/tree/main

#opensource
#vulnerabilitymanagement
#icssecurity

Meteorology Kwamalasemutu

Current weather in Kwamalasemutu SR SA with mighty power of wttr.in & the grace of lolcat(6) 🏳️‍🌈 wttr curl(1) & {ba{c{k{z{fi}}}}}sh

Background photograph is my Clouds in FL colours scene_03 composed with CIRC_POL 81A FL and UV filters chronologically stacked using a Nikon ASLR lens combo

log

$ curl --verbose wttr.in/kwamalasemutu|lolcat
% Total % Received % Xferd Average Speed Time Time Time Current
Dload Upload Total Spent Left Speed
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 0* Host wttr.in:80 was resolved.

• IPv6: (none)
• IPv4: 5.9.243.187
• Trying 5.9.243.187:80...
• Connected to wttr.in (5.9.243.187) port 80
• using HTTP/1.x> GET /kwamalasemutu HTTP/1.1> Host: wttr.in> User-Agent: curl/8.14.1> Accept: />
• Request completely sent off< HTTP/1.1 200 OK< Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *< Cache-Control: public, max-age=600< Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8< Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:12:30 GMT< Transfer-Encoding: chunked< { [1195 bytes data]1e00 8612 0 8612 m0 0 15775 u 0 --:--:-- --t:--:-- --:--:-- 15772

• Connection #0 to host wttr.in left intact
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  \ / Clear
  .-. +22(17) °C
  ― ( ) ― ← 5 km/h
  `-’ 10 km
  / \ 0.0 mm

Location: Kwamalasemutu, Coeroeni, Sipaliwini, Suriname [2.3554503,-56.787836]

Note:

Remember to repeat the request with an interval of 8 then 56 secs when the server sends and empty response to curl

Watch the LOG!

API

https://wttr.in

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bash_(Unix_shell)

https://gnu.org

https://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Bash

https://curl.se/

https://github.com/busyloop/lolcat

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#Weather #wttr #lolcat #curl #bash #csk #ksh #zsh #sh #fish #meteorology #environment #Physics #Chemistry #Mathematics #Lineair #algebra #technology #OpenSource #programming #POSIX

New York enacts one-year data center ban on projects larger than 50 megawatts — first US state to impleme…

New York is the first to pass a statewide data center moratorium, which pauses all projects greater than 50 MW for one year. The governor's office said that it will create a GEIS to hold developments to "consistent stan…

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/new-york-enacts-one-year-data-center-ban-on-projects-larger-than-50-megawatts-first-us-state-to-implement-moratorium-will-also-pursue-repealing-tax-exemptions

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

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is back in stock with up to $173 in savings, thanks to these Newegg deals — free $70 MSI MAG cooler brings costs well below MSRP for the standalone CPU, alongside an extra $100 off for a 16GB RAM and moth…

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is back in stock and on sale, with up to $173 in savings to be had at Newegg.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-is-back-in-stock-with-up-to-usd173-in-savings-thanks-to-these-newegg-deals-free-usd70-msi-mag-cooler-brings-costs-well-below-msrp-for-the-standalone-cpu-alongside-an-extra-usd100-off-for-a-16gb-ram-and-motherboard-bundle

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

Nvidia slashes list of authorized customers in Asia in a bid to reduce AI chip smuggling, report claims —…

The company culled its list of verified customers, cutting out more than half of its existing client list to reduce incidents of smuggling. Remaining clients have passed more stringent checks, including physical inspect…

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/nvidia-slashes-list-of-authorized-customers-in-asia-in-a-bid-to-reduce-ai-chip-smuggling-report-claims-company-sent-field-inspectors-called-customers-to-check-if-business-is-genuine-after-pressure-from-washington

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

Drop's $130 desktop PC speakers are now just $23 — save a massive 82% on these dual-orientation BMR1 V2 speakers

Save a massive 82% on these slimline dual-orientation Drop BMR1 V2 nearfield monitor speakers. Pay only $23 to bathe your desktop setup in sound.

https://www.tomshardware.com/speakers/drops-usd130-desktop-pc-speakers-are-now-just-usd23-save-a-massive-82-percent-on-these-dual-orientation-bmr1-v2-speakers

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

🐢🚀 Pardus Boot Analyzer: Instrumentul ideal pentru a analiza și optimiza pornirea sistemului tău Linux

Timpul de pornire al unui sistem de operare este un indicator crucial al performanței și al sănătății sale generale. Chiar și pe distribuțiile rapide de Linux, pe măsură ce instalezi noi servicii, servere de baze de date sau aplicații de fundal, timpul de boot poate crește considerabil.

Dezvoltat inițial în cadrul distribuției turcești Pardus Linux, dar compatibil cu majoritatea sistemelor moderne, Pardus Boot Analyzer este un utilitar open-source grafic, conceput special pentru a ajuta utilizatorii să vizualizeze, să înțeleagă și să elimine blocajele din procesul de pornire.

În loc să te lupți cu comenzi complexe în terminal, acest instrument aduce o interfață vizuală intuitivă pentru diagnosticarea rapidă a serviciilor leneșe.

Iată principalele caracteristici și beneficii ale Pardus Boot Analyzer:

🔹 Vizualizarea detaliată a procesului de boot (Grafic de tip diagramă):
Aplicația acționează ca o interfață grafică (GUI) extrem de prietenoasă peste utilitarul de sistem standard systemd-analyze. Aceasta generează diagrame interactive care îți arată exact:

Momentul precis în care a pornit fiecare serviciu de sistem.

Cât timp a durat inițializarea fiecărui modul (de la încărcarea kernelului și a driverelor, până la pornirea managerului de display grafic).

Dependențele dintre servicii (care serviciu blochează pornirea altuia).

🔹 Identificarea instantanee a „vinovaților”:
Pardus Boot Analyzer sortează automat procesele de start în funcție de impactul lor asupra timpului de boot. Serviciile care consumă cele mai multe secunde sunt evidențiate clar, permițându-ți să vezi dacă un server de baze de date (cum ar fi MySQL/PostgreSQL), un serviciu Docker sau un client de rețea neconfigurat corect îți încetinește computerul la pornire.

🔹 Dezactivarea sigură a serviciilor inutile:
Odată identificat un proces lent sau neimportant (de exemplu, serviciul de imprimare Cups dacă nu deții o imprimantă, sau modulul de Bluetooth pe un PC fără adaptor), Pardus Boot Analyzer îți permite să îl oprești sau să îi dezactivezi pornirea automată direct din interfață. Acest lucru elimină riscul de a introduce comenzi greșite în consolă.

🔹 Interfață simplă și curată (GTK):
Construită folosind bibliotecile GTK, aplicația este extrem de ușoară, pornește instantaneu și se integrează perfect în mediile desktop moderne precum GNOME, XFCE sau MATE. Designul său minimalist este structurat astfel încât chiar și utilizatorii care abia au făcut tranziția către Linux să poată naviga printre datele de diagnostic fără a se simți intimidați.

Pardus Boot Analyzer transformă optimizarea sistemului dintr-o sarcină tehnică dificilă într-o activitate vizuală simplă, fiind un utilitar excelent pe care orice utilizator de Linux ar trebui să îl aibă în arsenalul de mentenanță.

#OpenSource #PardusLinux #BootAnalyzer #LinuxOptimization #Systemd #SysAdmin #LinuxTools #TechNews #LinuxEasy

🐧⚡ Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.1 a fost lansat: Îmbunătățește masiv reactivitatea sistemului prin noi optimizări de top

Pentru utilizatorii de Linux care își doresc performanță brută în jocuri, producție audio-video sau sarcini zilnice de birou, nucleul Liquorix este o referință de neegalat. Conceput ca un înlocuitor direct (drop-in replacement) pentru kernelul standard din distribuții precum Debian, Ubuntu, Arch Linux sau Fedora, noul Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.1 a fost lansat oficial, aducând îmbunătățiri spectaculoase în ceea ce privește latența și timpii de răspuns ai sistemului.

Spre deosebire de nucleele generice oferite implicit de distribuții, care sunt optimizate pentru stabilitatea serverelor și eficiență energetică, Liquorix este configurat special pentru desktop-uri și stații de lucru de înaltă performanță.

Iată principalele noutăți și optimizări din versiunea 7.1:

🔹 Algoritm de planificare (Scheduler) ultra-reactiv:
Inima optimizărilor Liquorix rămâne planificatorul de procese, reglat fin pentru a prioritiza sarcinile interactive (cum ar fi interfața grafică, mișcările mouse-ului sau ferestrele active):

Latență minimă: Kernelul 7.1 reduce timpul în care procesorul comută între sarcini, asigurându-se că aplicațiile pe care le folosești activ primesc instantaneu resursele necesare, chiar și atunci când în fundal rulează procese de compilare sau randare masivă.

Preemption complet (Hard Preemption): Sistemul este configurat să întrerupă rapid sarcinile de fundal mai puțin importante pentru a menține fluiditatea audio și video în timp real.

🔹 Noi optimizări pentru jocuri și aplicații de tip Workstation:
Versiunea 7.1 introduce optimizări specifice care vor fi imediat resimțite de gameri și creatori de conținut:

Frame-rate mai stabil (1% Low FPS îmbunătățit): Prin gestionarea inteligentă a firelor de execuție, jocurile rulate prin Wine/Proton sau nativ pe Linux vor înregistra mult mai puține agățări (stuttering), oferind o experiență de joc considerabil mai fluidă.

Producție audio cu latență ultra-scăzută: Utilizatorii care lucrează cu DAW-uri (Digital Audio Workstations) și servere audio precum PipeWire sau JACK vor beneficia de o transmisie audio fără erori de tip xrun (pârâituri sau întreruperi de sunet).

🔹 Management avansat al memoriei (BBR2 Congestion Control & MGLRU):

MGLRU (Multi-Gen LRU): Această tehnologie inteligentă de gestionare a memoriei RAM determină mult mai precis care pagini de memorie sunt utilizate frecvent și care pot fi mutate în swap. Rezultatul este o reducere drastică a blocajelor atunci când memoria RAM a sistemului este aproape plină.

BBR2 TCP Congestion Control: Pentru conexiunile de rețea, Liquorix folosește algoritmul BBR2 dezvoltat de Google, asigurând viteze de descărcare mai mari și o latență de rețea redusă în timpul navigării pe internet sau al jocurilor online multiplayer.

🔹 Configurație curățată și compilare optimizată pentru procesoare moderne:
Spre deosebire de kernelurile universale, pachetele Liquorix sunt compilate folosind instrucțiuni specifice procesoarelor moderne, profitând la maximum de arhitecturile AMD Ryzen și Intel Core de ultimă generație. De asemenea, opțiunile inutile de debugging din kernel au fost dezactivate pentru a reduce dimensiunea codului și a maximiza viteza de execuție.

Dacă vrei ca desktopul tău Linux să se simtă incredibil de rapid și să răspundă instantaneu la comenzi, actualizarea la Liquorix 7.1 reprezintă una dintre cele mai bune și simple îmbunătățiri pe care le poți aduce sistemului tău.

#OpenSource #Liquorix #LinuxKernel #LinuxKernel71 #LinuxGaming #SysAdmin #Performance #TechNews #LinuxEasy

📱💻 Scrcpy 4.1 a fost lansat: Adaugă suport pentru codificatoarele video VP8 și VP9

Scrcpy, unul dintre cele mai populare și eficiente utilitare open-source pentru controlul și oglindirea (mirroring) ecranului dispozitivelor Android direct pe PC (Linux, Windows, macOS), a primit o nouă actualizare importantă: versiunea Scrcpy 4.1.

Această lansare se concentrează pe extinderea compatibilității video și pe optimizarea transmisiunii de date, adăugând suport nativ pentru două codecuri video extrem de importante: VP8 și VP9.

Iată principalele noutăți aduse de Scrcpy 4.1:

🔹 Suport extins pentru codificatoarele VP8 și VP9:
Până acum, Scrcpy se baza în principal pe codecurile H.264 (implicit) și H.265 (HEVC) sau AV1 pentru a comprima și transmite fluxul video de pe ecranul telefonului către calculator. Începând cu versiunea 4.1, utilizatorii pot alege să folosească VP8 sau VP9:

De ce este important? Unele dispozitive Android mai vechi sau cu procesoare specifice nu au o accelerare hardware optimizată pentru H.264/H.265, dar pot gestiona excelent codec-urile din familia VP. Suportul pentru VP9 oferă, de asemenea, o calitate vizuală superioară la o lățime de bandă redusă, făcând streamingul mai fluid pe conexiunile wireless mai slabe.

Pentru a folosi noile codecuri, utilizatorii pot lansa utilitarul cu parametrii dedcați:

Bash
scrcpy --video-codec=vp8
# sau
scrcpy --video-codec=vp9
🔹 Optimizări pentru latență și latență audio:
Scrcpy 4.1 aduce retușuri suplimentare sub capotă pentru a reduce latența transmisiunii audio și video. Sincronizarea dintre ecran și sunet a fost îmbunătățită, un aspect crucial pentru utilizatorii care folosesc aplicația pentru a se juca jocuri de pe mobil direct pe ecranul monitorului sau pentru a viziona clipuri video.

🔹 Îmbunătățiri ale interfeței de linie de comandă (CLI):
Parametrii de configurare au fost rafinați pentru a oferi un control mai bun. De exemplu, au fost corectate câteva probleme legate de scalarea ferestrelor pe ecranele cu rezoluție mare (HiDPI) și s-au adăugat mesaje de eroare mai clare în consolă atunci când codecul selectat nu este suportat hardware de către dispozitivul Android conectat.

🔹 Corecții de bug-uri sub Windows și Linux:
Au fost rezolvate diverse mici erori de conexiune prin ADB (Android Debug Bridge), în special cele care apăreau la deconectarea și reconectarea rapidă a cablului USB sau în timpul utilizării conexiunii wireless (scrcpy --tcpip).

Scrcpy 4.1 își reconfirmă statutul de cel mai rapid, ușor și versatil instrument de oglindire pentru Android, oferind utilizatorilor și mai multă flexibilitate în adaptarea calității video la capabilitățile hardware ale dispozitivelor lor.

#OpenSource #Scrcpy #AndroidOnPC #VP9 #VP8 #ScreenMirroring #LinuxTools #TechNews #LinuxAdictos

Modder successfully runs Counter-Strike clone at 60 FPS on the original Sony PSP — created his own Rust-based 3D engine to power 480 x 272 gameplay, also works on PS Vita

OpenStrike is a Counter-Strike clone built for the PSP, and the project is already running at 60 FPS with bot rounds.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/modder-runs-counter-strike-clone-at-60-fps-on-the-original-sony-psp-openstrike-is-a-proof-of-concept-with-bot-rounds

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

💾🌐 Clonezilla Live 3.3.3 a fost lansat: Introduce clonarea în rețea prin conexiune inversă (Reverse Connection)

Clonezilla, legendarul instrument open-source dedicat clonării și realizării de copii de siguranță (backup) pentru hard disk-uri și partiții, a primit o nouă actualizare importantă: versiunea Clonezilla Live 3.3.3. Această lansare aduce o funcție extrem de utilă pentru administratorii de sistem care gestionează servere și stații de lucru de la distanță: clonarea prin rețea folosind conexiuni inverse.

Pe lângă această noutate majoră, versiunea 3.3.3 vine la pachet cu pachete actualizate, un nucleu Linux mai nou și o serie de corecții de securitate menite să asigure un proces de clonare fără erori.

Iată principalele detalii ale acestei actualizări:

🔹 Clonarea prin conexiune inversă (Reverse Connection Network Cloning):
Aceasta este funcția vedetă a noii versiuni. În mod tradițional, când se realiza o clonare în rețea, mașina client (cea care trebuia clonată sau pe care se restaura imaginea) trebuia să inițieze conexiunea direct către server. Totuși, în medii de rețea complexe, regulile stricte de firewall sau tabelele NAT puteau bloca acest trafic.

Noua opțiune de conexiune inversă permite serverului Clonezilla să inițieze el însuși conexiunea către mașina destinație.

Acest comportament ocolește cu ușurință blocajele de firewall de pe partea clientului și simplifică radical administrarea fluxurilor de lucru în rețelele enterprise mari.

🔹 Nucleu Linux actualizat:
Pentru a asigura compatibilitatea cu cele mai noi componente hardware (procesoare, controlere de stocare NVMe moderne și plăci de rețea ultra-rapide), Clonezilla Live 3.3.3 a fost actualizată la un kernel Linux mai recent, bazat pe depozitele Debian Sid (instabilă). Acest lucru garantează că utilitarul va porni fără probleme pe laptopuri și servere de ultimă generație.

🔹 Îmbunătățiri pentru utilitarele de sistem:
S-au integrat actualizări pentru instrumentele interne care stau la baza clonării:

Partclone: A primit optimizări pentru gestionarea mai eficientă a sistemelor de fișiere moderne (precum Btrfs, Ext4 sau NTFS).

VeraCrypt / LUKS: S-a îmbunătățit recunoașterea și manipularea partițiilor criptate, asigurând o clonare sigură block-by-block a volumelor securizate.

🔹 Corecții de bug-uri și stabilitate:
Au fost rezolvate mai multe probleme minore legate de scripturile de automatizare (modul Ocs-sr) și au fost eliminate erorile care apăreau ocazional la montarea share-urilor de rețea de tip NFS sau Samba/CIFS în timpul stocării imaginilor în cloud local.

Clonezilla Live 3.3.3 își reconfirmă statutul de utilitar indispensabil în trusa oricărui profesionist IT, oferind flexibilitate maximă și soluții inteligente pentru salvarea rapidă a datelor în orice tip de infrastructură de rețea.

#OpenSource #Clonezilla #Backup #SysAdmin #NetworkCloning #ReverseConnection #LinuxUtility #TechNews #Linuxiac

💻🚀 System76 lansează Adder Pro: Laptopul Linux de top cu ecran OLED, procesor Intel de ultimă generație și placă grafică RTX 5070

System76, renumitul producător american de hardware dedicat ecosistemului Linux, a anunțat lansarea noului său laptop ultra-performant, Adder Pro. Conceput special pentru gameri, creatori de conținut și dezvoltatori software, acest model aduce un redesign major față de predecesorul său (Adder WS), fiind mult mai subțire, mai ușor și echipat cu unele dintre cele mai noi tehnologii hardware de pe piață.

Iată detaliile cheie ale noului monstru de productivitate și gaming preinstalat cu Linux:

🔹 Ecran OLED QHD+ spectaculos și rapid:
Punctul de atracție al laptopului este ecranul de 15.3 inchi cu tehnologie OLED și rezoluție 2K (2560×1600). Cu un raport de aspect modern de 16:10 și o rată de reîmprospătare fluidă de 165Hz, ecranul impresionează prin:

Luminozitate de 500 niți și un finisaj lucios (glossy) care oferă un contrast infinit și negru pur.

Acoperire de 100% a gamei de culori DCI-P3 și suport nativ pe 10 biți (peste 1 miliard de culori), ideal pentru editare video profesională și design grafic.

🔹 Putere brută cu procesoare Intel și grafică NVIDIA RTX Seria 50:
Sub carcasă se ascund componente extrem de puternice, pregătite pentru orice task intensiv:

Procesor: Intel Core Ultra 7 356H de generație nouă (arhitectură Panther Lake), echipat cu 16 nuclee (4P + 8E + 4LPE), capabil să atingă frecvențe de până la 4.7 GHz și dotat cu un NPU de 50 TOPS pentru sarcini AI localizate.

Grafică: Utilizatorii pot alege între noile plăci video mobile NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 sau GeForce RTX 5070 (ambele dotate cu 8GB de memorie rapidă GDDR7). Sistemul folosește tehnologia de grafică hibridă pentru a economisi energie atunci când placa dedicată nu este necesară.

🔹 Capacitate masivă de stocare și memorie RAM:
Pentru ca procesul de compilare a codului sau randările 3D să ruleze fără nicio limitare, Adder Pro suportă:

Până la 96GB de memorie RAM dual-channel DDR5 tactată la 5600 MHz.

Stocare duală prin intermediul unui slot principal M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 (de până la 4TB SSD) și al unui al doilea slot M.2 2242 PCIe Gen 4x4 pentru extindere facilă.

🔹 Portabilitate sporită și conectivitate completă:
Față de vechile laptopuri masive de tip workstation, noul Adder Pro este o surpriză extrem de plăcută în ceea ce privește portabilitatea:

Cântărește doar 1.53 kg (3.37 lbs) și are o grosime de sub 2 cm, șasiul fiind construit dintr-un aliaj premium de magneziu și aluminiu.

Vine cu un port USB-C cu suport Power Delivery, un al doilea port USB-C, două porturi USB-A 3.2, un port HDMI și Gigabit Ethernet. Laptopul poate alimenta simultan până la trei monitoare externe 4K.

Pe partea de rețea, integrează standardele ultra-rapide Wi-Fi 7 și Bluetooth 6.

Adder Pro vine preinstalat cu Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, integrând cel mai nou mediu desktop scris în Rust, COSMIC, sau opțional cu Ubuntu. Prețurile pentru această configurație premium pornesc de la $2.499, laptopul fiind disponibil oficial pentru comenzi începând cu jumătatea lunii iulie.

#OpenSource #System76 #AdderPro #OLED #RTX5070 #IntelCoreUltra #PopOS #COSMICDesktop #LinuxLaptop #TechNews #Linuxiac

🎨🚀 Blender 5.2 LTS a fost lansat: Fizică bazată pe noduri și librării online de asset-uri direct în aplicație

Comunitatea de artiști 3D, animatori și dezvoltatori de jocuri are un motiv uriaș de sărbătoare: Blender 5.2, o nouă versiune cu suport pe termen lung (LTS - Long Term Support), a fost lansată oficial. Recunoscut ca fiind unul dintre cele mai puternice și iubite programe open-source din lume, Blender face un salt tehnologic uriaș în această versiune, introducând funcționalități care redefinesc fluxurile de lucru pentru simulări fizice și managementul resurselor.

Fiind o versiune LTS, Blender 5.2 garantează stabilitate maximă și corecții de bug-uri pentru următorii ani, devenind instantaneu versiunea recomandată pentru studiouri și proiecte comerciale de anvergură.

Iată principalele noutăți din Blender 5.2 LTS:

🔹 Fizică revoluționară bazată pe noduri (Node-Based Physics):
Cea mai spectaculoasă adăugire din această versiune este integrarea completă a sistemului de fizică în Geometry Nodes. Artiștii nu mai sunt limitați de vechile sisteme rigide de particule și simulări.

Acum poți crea simulări complexe de fluide, gaze, corpuri rigide (rigid bodies) și dinamici de materiale textile (cloth) folosind un flux de lucru complet procedural bazat pe noduri.

Acest lucru oferă un nivel de control fără precedent, permițând interacțiuni în timp real între elemente geometrice și forțe fizice, totul fiind complet editabil și non-destructiv.

🔹 Librării de Asset-uri Online integrate direct (Online Asset Libraries):
Găsirea și importarea texturilor, materialelor, personajelor sau modelelor 3D a devenit extrem de simplă. Blender 5.2 aduce un browser de asset-uri conectat direct la internet.

Utilizatorii se pot conecta la librării online recunoscute (precum Poly Haven sau alte platforme din comunitate) direct din interfața Blender.

Poți trage cu mouse-ul (drag-and-drop) modele 3D, materiale PBR sau medii de iluminare HDRI direct în scena ta de lucru, fără a mai fi nevoie să le descarci manual din browser și să le imporți ulterior.

🔹 Cycles și Eevee: Randare mult mai rapidă:
Motoarele de randare native au primit optimizări masive sub capotă:

Cycles (Ray-Tracing): Beneficiază de un nou algoritm de eșantionare a luminii și de o utilizare mult mai eficientă a memoriei video (VRAM) pe plăcile grafice moderne. Timpii de randare pentru scenele complexe cu reflexii și refracții multiple au fost reduși considerabil.

Eevee (Real-Time): Motorul de randare în timp real oferă acum o aproximare mult mai realistă a umbrelor și a reflexiilor de tip Screen Space, oferind un aspect extrem de finisat chiar în interiorul viewport-ului de editare.

🔹 Interfață grafică optimizată și performanță crescută pe Linux:
Pe sistemele Linux (în special cele care rulează pe protocolul Wayland), Blender 5.2 LTS aduce un suport mult mai bun pentru ecranele cu rată mare de reîmprospătare (High Refresh Rate) și o scalare DPI impecabilă. De asemenea, au fost îmbunătățite instrumentele de sculptură 3D (Sculpt Mode) și animația 2D prin Grease Pencil, oferind o latență de desenare aproape de zero.

Blender 5.2 LTS își consolidează poziția de lider incontestabil în industria graficii 3D, oferind o platformă incredibil de puternică, versatilă și complet gratuită, capabilă să rivalizeze și să depășească soluțiile comerciale extrem de scumpe de pe piață.

#OpenSource #Blender3D #Blender52 #3DModeling #GeometryNodes #CyclesRenderer #CGI #TechNews #Linuxiac

Folks here might be interested in this post I just made to the copyleft-@next mailing list — covering many issues including:
* Do we still need weak #copyleft at all?
* How do we deal with companies who use strong copyleft as a bait-and-switch?
* The so-called¹ “FOSS sustainability” problem.
https://lists.copyleft.org/pipermail/next/2026q3/000091.html

¹ In the age of #LLM-gen-AI, ppl still use the word “sustainable” to refer to #FOSS developers not getting paid enough is #disturbing.

#licensing #FreeSoftware #AI #OpenSource

Boutique DIY Hi-Fi solution lets you repurpose your old IDE optical drives as a standalone audio player — $190 CD-ROM Player 01 features a laser-cut enclosure and a custom PCB

A stylish new product encourages the repurposing of old IDE optical drives as standalone audio players.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/enclosures/boutique-diy-hi-fi-solution-lets-you-repurpose-your-old-ide-optical-drives-as-a-standalone-audio-player-usd190-cd-rom-player-01-features-a-laser-cut-enclosure-and-a-custom-pcb

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

📦️ FreeBSD 16 Retires The Last Of Its GPL Code From Its Base System - Phoronix https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-16-Goes-GPL-Free

#freebsd #bsd #gpl #opensource

Why I'm using wired Android Auto when all the cool kids are switching to wireless

Sometimes, you have to dial back the tech to make ends meet.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-im-using-wired-android-auto-when-all-the-cool-kids-are-switching-to-wireless/

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

I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: It's a biohacker's dream that's not for me

The brand's latest ring comes with extensive features, but it's both larger and more expensive than the previous version.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ultrahuman-ring-pro-review/

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

Every iPhone model that supports iOS 27 (and which older ones don't)

Here's a breakdown of which iPhone models support the next iOS update (now available on public beta) - and which ones Apple is leaving behind.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/which-iphone-model-supports-ios-27-update/

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

How to download iOS 27 right now (and which iPhone models support it)

Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the overall iPhone user experience - here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-download-ios-27/

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

Google Search will let you instantly generate AI images for free - here's how

With the latest update to Google Search, you can generate your own images directly inside the AI Overviews.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-search-generate-ai-images-free/

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

I'm a serial Linux distro hopper - these 7 signs mean it's time to switch

If you're looking to try a different Linux distribution, it's time you do the 'distro hop.' But why does this phenomenon seem inevitable for so many users?

https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-reasons-that-make-you-want-to-distro-hop/

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

These 5 gadgets will upgrade your Apple Watch - and I recommend them

These are my tried-and-true favorite Apple Watch accessories, and some of them are on sale now.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-watch-accessories-2026/

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

How to install the MacOS 27 public beta on your Mac today - it's live now

MacOS 27 will go live on all eligible MacBooks this fall, but you can opt into the public beta now. Here's how.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-install-macos-27-public-beta-try-new-features/

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

Samsung shares the secret behind its next-gen creaseless foldable displays

Here’s how Samsung’s Flex Titanium tech aims to rival non-foldable screen quality.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-flex-titanium-3687554/

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

Windows Search just got a faster, cleaner overhaul - how to try it today

I tried the new Windows Search, and it offers a refreshing change with an updated layout that makes it easier to find what I need.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-11-search-update-how-to-try/

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

386BSD was released by Lynne Jolitz and William Jolitz OTD in 1992, beginning the #OpenSource operating system revolution; #Linux was released soon after https://cromwell-intl.com/open-source/nginx-openssl-quantum-safe/?s=mb #FreeBSD

Nothing’s good-looking Watch 3 Pro smartwatch is just $69

The CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro comes in four different styles. | Image: Nothing While most fitness trackers are losing the screens to keep the price low, the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro is a bit different. The budget-fri…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/965565/cmf-nothing-watch-3-pro-smartwatch-ios-android-deal-sale

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

OpenAI’s first hardware device sounds half-speaker, half-robot

ChatGPT could soon have a physical presence in your home.

https://www.androidauthority.com/openai-device-screenless-speaker-chatgpt-leak-3687560/

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

12 YouTube default settings to change right now for a more enjoyable experience

YouTube works well with default settings, but I tighten some privacy controls and enable a few features to make it even better.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/12-youtube-settings-i-always-change-privacy-security-quality-autoplay/

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

Windows 11’s big patch Tuesday allows you to hold off on updates for longer

Microsoft just released a long list of improvements for Windows 11 as part of its bigger patch Tuesdays, and that includes the ability to pause updates indefinitely, as reported earlier by Windows Central. This option r…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/965643/microsoft-windows-11-july-2026-patch-tuesday-updates

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

I've been using Cachet for our status page for a long time now but unfortunately it seems to keep getting abandoned and I don't have the skill (or the time) to try to fix the issues in the upstream version that keep causing glitches for us.

Has anyone got any recommendations for good self hosted status page software like Cachet that doesn't depend on being populated by automated monitoring data / similar. I just want a way to post the status myself and show an overview of the various services.

#software #opensource #sysadmin #mastoadmin

SpaceXAI’s Grok programming tool was uploading its users’ entire codebase to cloud storage

SpaceXAI's Grok Build AI coding tool was spotted uploading users' entire codebases to Google Cloud before it was reported, and the company turned it off. The Register reports that Cereblab published findings on Monday s…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/965600/spacexai-grok-build-repository-upload

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

Philips Hue’s budget-friendly Essential starter kit has hit a new low price

You can buy four bulbs and a Hue Bridge for just $80. | Image: Philips Hue Although most of Prime Day’s unusually good Philips Hue deals have ended, a few remain, and some, including the black Philips Hue Twilight Sleep…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/965476/philips-hue-essential-starter-kit-hue-bridge-deal-sale

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

Google’s latest Pixel AI push keeps your data on your phone

Google is pushing Pixel AI beyond the cloud with powerful on-device tools.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemma-4-e2b-for-tpu-unveiled-3687531/

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

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Me_Star_Son/116919227730073917

Wieder mal die Welt bereichert.
Hab mein Leben vor dem PC nicht verschwendet.
Ohne Geld nur mit der richtigen Idee.

#Gaming #Gamer #PCGaming #Steam #IndieGames #RetroGaming #FPS #RPG #MMORPG #GamingCommunity #LetsPlay #GameDev #Esports #Nerd #Geek #Hacker #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #InfoSec #Cyber #Linux #OpenSource #Programming #Coding #Python #Terminal #CTF #BugBounty #Privacy #Tech #DigitalLife #TechCommunity #Innovation #AI #Cyberpunk

Mozilla: Open AI is catching up – but not the money

According to a Mozilla report, open-source AI has reached a turning point. The performance gap to proprietary models is small, costs are falling.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Mozilla-Open-AI-is-catching-up-but-not-the-money-11364799.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#ChatGPT #Claude #DeepSeek #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Mozilla #OpenSource #news

This phone beat Google and Samsung as the best Moto G Power alternative in our survey

You picked your preferred Moto G Power (2026) alternative in our reader poll, and the results were interestingly close.

https://www.androidauthority.com/moto-g-power-2026-alternative-poll-results-3687465/

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

Ballast scores the durability of any git repo — whether shipped work lasts or churns — from history alone. It never reads your code, never phones home. Local CLI, and the scoring is fully deterministic: no AI involved, same repo, same score.

Free for open source. The public directory already includes git itself and the Linux kernel.

https://ballast.now

#git #FOSS #OpenSource #SoftwareEngineering

Krasse Doku #arte

https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/117798-000-A/fix-und-fertig-wenn-essen-suechtig-macht/

Erinnert mich an die Digitalbranche: alles auf #Dopamin optimiert, damit niemand mehr Interesse an wirklichen #socialmedia hat. Oder #Opensource.

#Fediversum und #Linux haben ein ähnliches Los wie #Obst und #Gemüse: keine bunte Werbung, aber weitaus bessere innere Werte!

Gmail’s Help Me Write now lets you tell it how you want your email edited

Gmail upgrades Help Me Write with custom editing prompts.

https://www.androidauthority.com/gmail-custome-help-me-write-edits-3687499/

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

New to FreeBSD? Choosing the right installation image is a great place to start.

A member of the FreeBSD community recently shared a helpful walkthrough explaining the different FreeBSD installation images and when to use each one, including:
• DVD images
• Boot-only (network install)
• USB memory stick images

Watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EFG3BO6oVY

Which installation method do you prefer when getting started with FreeBSD?
#FreeBSD #OpenSource #BSD #Unix #TechTips

Neuer Dienst verfügbar: Wir betreiben ab sofort unsere eigene Mbin-Instanz!

Mbin ist ein Content-Aggregator und Microblogging-Tool für das Fediverse.

Blog Post: https://linuxnation.social/de/blog/mbin_instanz_launch/

Instanz Link: https://mbin.linuxnation.social/

#fediverse #mbin #foss #openSource

Moving to FreeBSD from Linux // The Missing Bit https://kuon.ch/post/2026-07-02-moving-freebsd/

#freebsd #bsd #opensource

That ASUS OLED ROG Ally handheld won’t be a bundle exclusive, after all

The ROG Xbox Ally X20 will eventually be available on its own.

https://www.androidauthority.com/that-asus-oled-rog-ally-handheld-wont-be-a-bundle-exclusive-after-all-3687457/

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

The OLED Xbox Ally X20 is so good, Asus will sell it solo

The Ally X20 (front) and Lenovo Legion Go 2 (behind). When I first told you about the "OLED Xbox Ally X of my dreams," I had to curb my enthusiasm a bit. That's partly because I hadn't yet tried the handheld myself, and…

https://www.theverge.com/games/965123/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-oled-preview

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

Nearby Glasses has one sole purpose: Look for smart glasses nearby and warn you.
https://github.com/yjeanrenaud/yj_nearbyglasses

#Apps #MetaGlasses #SmartGlasses #OpenSource

It was nice while it lasted: Samsung reportedly ending free storage upgrades

Samsung may drop its free storage upgrades and the RAM and storage crisis is to blame.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-ending-free-storage-upgrade-offer-3687401/

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

Pebble has a surprisingly generous fix for faulty Time 2 watches

Your cracked Pebble Time 2 could qualify for a free replacement.

https://www.androidauthority.com/pebble-time-2-cracked-screen-replacement-3687413/

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

Die OSBA ist kein Gesprächspartner für die AfD – auch nicht, wenn diese in Bund, Ländern oder Kommunen in Regierungsverantwortung ist.

👉 Denn eine Zusammenarbeit mit der AfD ist nicht mit unseren Werten als Open-Source-Community vereinbar.

In unseren Leitlinien heißt es: „Unser Herz schlägt für eine Welt, in der Vielfalt als Stärke und nicht als Bedrohung gesehen wird.“

Hier findet Ihr unseren Beschluss „Keine Zusammenarbeit mit der AfD“ ➡️ https://osb-alliance.de/verbands-news/osba-keine-zusammenarbeit-mit-der-afd

#OpenSource

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Von unten aufgenommenes Foto eines Gebäudes mit einer Fassade auf vielen bunten Fliesen, darüber ein hellblauer Himmel mit kleinen Wölkchen. Foto von Scott Webb via unsplash.com: https://unsplash.com/photos/low-angle-photography-of-building-with-red-green-and-white-curtain-wall-YZyYSeVQGmM

The Google Images homepage will recommend photos even before you search

Google is announcing a big change to the Google Images homepage in honor of the platform's 25th anniversary this week. Instead of a mostly blank page with a search bar, the homepage will soon show you a bunch of images …

https://www.theverge.com/tech/965138/google-images-homepage-ai-overviews-search-nano-banana

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

I have written a short text about how my law firm moved away from big tech in favor of free software. Below is the link.

A very big thank you to @koop for their engagement and help throughout the entire migration process. I especially thank @m0bi and @matt for your work on the implementation, and to m0bi additionally for all the support you currently provide us.

https://emiliabarabasz.pl/en/life-after-microsoft-digital-sovereignty-and-data-security-at-our-law-firm/

#OpenSource #bigtech #DigitalSovereignty