90,000 Flock cameras have quietly gone up in the US: What they track and how to check your city

Flock cameras are everywhere - even in my small town, quietly using AI to identify your car and surveil your movements. But did you consent? Probably not.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/flock-ai-cameras-risks-us-how-to-find-nearby-what-they-track/

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

Neill Blomkamp’s new zombie AI ‘film’ is just slop warmed over

On Monday, District 9 and Gran Turismo director Neill Blomkamp unveiled his latest project: a 13-minute sci-fi short titled Nightborne that's loosely based on Peter Watts' 2014 novel Echopraxia. The short comes from Blo…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/968703/neill-blomkamps-nightborne-barley-studios-seedance

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

OpenAI says it accidentally hacked Hugging Face with a new AI system

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. | Bloomberg via Getty Images OpenAI says its AI models mistakenly breached open-source AI platform Hugging Face during internal testing. In a blog post on Tuesday, OpenAI writes that GPT-5.6 Sol a…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/968988/openai-hugging-face-hack-ai

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

This Android 17 setting logs suspicious activity on your phone for troubleshooting - turn it on ASAP

When something suspicious happens on your phone, it helps to have the means to track down what occurred. Android 17 now offers such a feature: Intrusion Logging.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-17-suspicious-behavior-intrusion-logging/

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

📚 libgen-mcp — a Go MCP server that lets your AI assistant search & download from Library Genesis: books, papers, comics, magazines & standards.

✅ No account, no API key
✅ Self-hosted: one binary or Docker (Win/Linux/macOS)
✅ Works with Claude, Cursor, VS Code
✅ Just ~1.9k context tokens · MIT

👉 github.com/jmrplens/libgen-mcp

#AI #MCP #ModelContextProtocol #SelfHosted #OpenSource #Golang #LLM #Claude #LibraryGenesis #scihub

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Infographic for libgen-mcp: a Go MCP server to search and download from Library Genesis. Download-arrow-over-a-book logo on a dark teal background. Stats: 3 tools, ~1.9k tokens, 99.9% test coverage, MIT. No account or API key, self-hosted (Windows/Linux/macOS), works with Claude, Cursor and VS Code. Available on MCP Registry, Cursor, Glama and Smithery.

📚 libgen-mcp — un servidor MCP en Go que deja a tu asistente de IA buscar y descargar de Library Genesis: libros, papers, cómics, revistas y normas.

✅ Sin cuenta ni API key
✅ Self-hosted: 1 binario o Docker (Win/Linux/macOS)
✅ Con Claude, Cursor, VS Code
✅ Solo ~1.9k tokens · MIT

👉 github.com/jmrplens/libgen-mcp

#IA #AI #MCP #ModelContextProtocol #SelfHosted #OpenSource #Golang #LLM #Claude #LibraryGenesis #scihub

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Infografía de libgen-mcp: servidor MCP en Go para buscar y descargar de Library Genesis. Logo de flecha sobre un libro, fondo verde azulado. 3 herramientas, ~1,9k tokens, 99,9% cobertura, MIT. Sin cuenta ni API key, self-hosted, con Claude, Cursor y VS Code. En MCP Registry, Cursor, Glama, Smithery.

#askfedi #blog #homelab #selfhosting #linux trying to gauge if I should put any serious time/energy into this. I have built my own rack solution (rack, chassis, accessories) for consumer grade hardware (it follows enterprise spec).

I am considering #opensource under the GPL of all my designs so that others can build their own commodity racks with consumer grade hardware. I'm thinking I'll blog post each of the major sections and push to #codeberg each time.

Anyone have an interest in these?

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Server rack designs.

Move over Fitbit Air: Garmin’s new CIRQA Smart Band is here

Garmin enters the screenless wearable war by launching the CIRQA Smart Band.

https://www.androidauthority.com/garmin-cirqa-smart-band-launch-3689862/

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

Nice and informative blog about the new #Librem16 laptop by @purism:

https://puri.sm/posts/an-exciting-future-with-the-librem-16/

"#Purism’s biggest strength is also our promise: we’re powered by free and open source software. We publish the source code for all software we build, so you’re never locked out."

"Because of that, there is no built-in obsolescence."

"It’s built into how we operate: practical, transparent, and designed to protect your #freedom and #privacy..."

#FOSS #MobileLinux #opensource #laptop #security

🦊 Cea mai populară extensie de confidențialitate din Firefox devine funcționalitate nativă!

Mozilla face un pas uriaș pentru protecția datelor utilizatorilor: capabilitățile oferite de celebra extensie Firefox Multi-Account Containers sunt integrate direct în codul nativ al browserului!

✨ Ce înseamnă această schimbare:

🔒 Izolare nativă a sesiunilor:
• Vei putea separa identitățile digitale (Muncă, Personal, Cumpărături, Banking) direct din browser, fără a fi nevoie să mai instalezi extensii terțe.

⚡ Performanță și stabilitate superioare:
• Fiind o funcționalitate nativă, consumul de memorie RAM și resurse CPU este semnificativ redus, iar viteza de încărcare a paginilor este îmbunătățită.

🛡️ Fără tracking de la un tab la altul:
• Cookie-urile și datele de navigare rămân complet izolate în containerul dedicat, împiedicând platformele sociale și rețelele de reclame să îți urmărească activitatea pe alte site-uri.

✨ Integrare mai fină cu interfața:
• Gestionare mai simplă a tab-urilor, reguli automate pentru deschiderea anumitor domenii în containere specifice și o experiență de utilizare mult mai fluidă out-of-the-box.

#Firefox #Mozilla #Privacy #CyberSecurity #WebBrowser #OpenSource #TechNews #Linux #OnlinePrivacy

Deal: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus drops to just $699.98

Save 30% on the Galaxy S25 Plus at Amazon, dropping it by $300, with a 6.7-inch 120Hz display and 4,900mAh battery.

https://www.androidauthority.com/deal-samsung-galaxy-s25-plus-3689864/

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

Peak Design’s modular Field Bracket has a finder tag built-in

I am a very clumsy man. So clumsy, that I have AirTags hanging off practically every camera I own. Have I left my camera in an Uber? Yes. Have I left it on an airplane? Also yes. For me, finder tags are essential for my…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/968771/peak-design-camera-field-bracket-kickstarter

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

Some journeys don't end where you expect them to. Sometimes they bring you right back to where everything began, only with a lot more experience and a much better ecosystem waiting for you.

That's exactly what is happening with BoxyBSD!

In my (longer) blog post I cover my circuit, where I moved from bhyve to Proxmox, developed many tools for Proxmox and now moved back to FreeBSD with bhyve and Sylve.

More details in my blog post: https://gyptazy.com/blog/boxybsd-moving-from-proxmox-to-bhyve-with-sylve/

#RUNBSD #bsd #freebsd #boxybsd #openbsd #netbsd #sylve #bhyve #opensource #vps #vpshosting #opensource #community #bsdcafe

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BoxyBSD Returns to FreeBSD and bhyve with Sylve

Nearly every Kindle is steeply discounted at Best Buy

The Kindle Paperwhite, our favorite Kindle, is down to $124.99. | Image: The Verge If you’ve been thinking about picking up a Kindle before school starts, or for your next vacation, now’s a good time to do it. As part o…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/968356/kindle-paperwhite-colorsoft-scribe-deal-sale

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

Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads

As component and RAM shortages drive prices higher, Apple is reportedly launching an "Apple Upgrade" program for leasing new devices. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, it will work similar to a car lease, with optio…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/968750/apple-upgrade-program

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

Some of the tech from early on in our lives that inspired where we are today. Plus discoveries including and old game that doesn’t work, professional audio hardware that now works on Linux, Arch on easy mode, and an old chip that can do a surprising amount.

https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-395/

#podcast #linux #opensource

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Anthropic’s $1.5 billion book piracy settlement approved by judge

A federal judge has signed off on Anthropic's $1.5 billion class action settlement with authors who accused the company of training its AI models on copyrighted books, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an order on Mond…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/968724/anthropic-authors-settlement-ai-copyright-approved

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

Apple’s answer to rising tech prices may be leasing your next iPhone

Economy getting you down? Maybe a three-year lease on an iPad will help.

https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-upgrade-program-3689806/

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

Only Ray-Ban execs can see the humor in ‘pervert’ smart glasses ad

A Ray-Ban executive has surprised us all with a unique take on privacy concerns surrounding Meta’s smart glasses.

https://www.androidauthority.com/ray-ban-meta-ad-pervert-glasses-3689738/

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

Ein sicherer Passwortmanager für alle Systeme! Windows, macOS, und Linux.
Kostenlos, ohne Werbung oder Cloud – deine Daten bleiben bei dir.
Zertifiziert von Frankreichs Cybersicherheitsbehörde für maximale Sicherheit. Perfekt für alle, die ihre Passwörter selbst verwalten wollen.

https://keepassxc.org/

#OpenSource #Datenschutz #PasswortManager #SecurityFirst #ANSSI #Windows #Linux #macOS

Tesla Robotaxis go to Florida

It must be earnings day, because Tesla is making a Robotaxi announcement. The company said in a post on X that it was launching its Robotaxi service in Orlando and Tampa, attaching a pair of maps that show each city's s…

https://www.theverge.com/transportation/968624/tesla-robotaxis-orlando-tampa-florida-earnings

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

Google launches a cheaper alternative to large AI security models like Mythos

Google is launching Gemini 3.6 Flash alongside a new security model dedicated to quickly finding and patching security vulnerabilities. In a blog post on Tuesday, Google describes Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber as a "cost-effic…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/968572/google-gemini-flash-cyber-ai-security-model

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

I submitted a Pull Request to update MacPorts' Got to 0.127-portable here:

https://github.com/macports/macports-ports/pull/33645

GitHub Continuous Integration checks passed OK!

It's up to someone else with commit access to merge it.

#GameOfTrees #Got #MacPorts #OpenSource #VersionControl #Git

CC: @thomasadam@bsd.network

A touchscreen and light make the new X4 Pro the best version of Xteink’s tiny e-readers

If you’ve been undecided on which Xteink device to get, the new X4 Pro is it. The familiar story with Xteink’s tiny e-readers plays out once again with its new X4 Pro: upgraded hardware held back by frustrating software…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/966560/xteink-e-ink-e-reader-x4-pro-touchscreen-light-hands-on

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

Garmin’s new screen-free fitness tracker doesn’t require a subscription

Garmin announced a new smart band today designed to track "advanced fitness and wellness features" without a screen to eliminate distractions and push its battery life to up to 10 days between charges. Similar to compet…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/968551/garmin-cirqa-smart-band-fitness-tracker-wearables

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

The Switch 2 is $50 off at Woot for new customers

Games look gorgeous on its 7.9-inch screen. | Photo: Brandt Ranj / The Verge Woot is celebrating its 22nd anniversary by rolling out a full week of sales, and one of them stands out for gamers looking to get a deal on N…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/968325/woot-switch-2-coupon-discount-code-deal-sale

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

Samsung Health’s new assistant wants to help make sense of your health data

Samsung launches beta for the Health app's new personal assistant.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-health-assistant-beta-launch-3689681/

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

New Samsung Galaxy Buds with a fresh design will skip Unpacked, but here’s when to expect them

A new report claims Samsung is targeting a late September or October launch for the Galaxy Buds Able.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-able-launch-date-leak-3689654/

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

Kommentar: Es geht nicht um KI - es geht um Macht, Meinungswechsel und Fakten

Linus Torvalds verteidigt KI im Kernel scharf. Ein Kommentar darüber, warum es dabei eigentlich um Macht und Fakten geht - nicht um KI.

#OpenSource #Linus_Torvalds #AI #Meinung #Linux

https://gnulinux.ch/kommentar-es-geht-nicht-um-ki-es-geht-um-macht-meinungswechsel-und-fakten

The wireless headset that gets hot-swappable batteries right

New gaming gear is always promising to shave milliseconds off latency or response time. The improvements usually aren't obvious. But the Glorious GHS InfinitePlay wireless headset, on the other hand, could save you far …

https://www.theverge.com/tech/967153/glorious-infiniteplay-wireless-gaming-headset-hands-on

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

Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable

Nintendo does a lot of weird things, but Splatoon might just be one of the strangest - or at least the boldest. The series started as an attempt to muscle into the ultra-competitive online shooter space, but in a way th…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/968220/splatoon-raiders-review-nintendo-switch-2

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

Halliday’s latest smart glasses feature a much-improved display

I was not a fan of the original Halliday glasses. The Gen 2 are better. | Image: Halliday I first slipped on Halliday's original smart glasses at CES 2025. I was not a fan. The glasses had a tiny, movable display window…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/968255/halliday-gen-2-smart-glasses-hands-on-ai-wearables

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

Best tablets for note-taking 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We've tested and reviewed the best tablets on the market for note-taking in study sessions, meetings, or when you're feeling creative.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-note-taking-tablet/

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

T-Mobile will pay for your first month of 5G home internet, and give you up to $200 back - here's how

New T-Mobile 5G Home Internet customers can get their first month on T-Mobile, plus up to $200 back via prepaid Mastercard. We break down the details.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/t-mobile-5g-home-internet-deal-200-back/

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

America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI

People visit the booth of Kimi, an LLM developed by the Chinese startup Moonshot, during the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, Monday, July 20, 2026. | Image: LONG WEI/ Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Im…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/968136/chinese-ai-models-another-sputnik-moment

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

Samsung just made the S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display a lot more useful

It can now protect your PiP apps while leaving the rest of your phone untouched.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s26-ultra-privacy-display-one-ui-9-pip-mode-3689593/

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

From Oxygen OS to Color OS: These OnePlus phones and tablets could make the jump

OnePlus software policy details reveal which devices are in line for the Color OS 17 switch.

https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-color-os-17-eligible-devices-3689604/

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

Google Play Store update ensures you don’t forget about widgets from that shiny new app

Coming soon to an Android phone near you.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-store-widgets-system-services-update-3689541/

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

Our favorite PS2 emulator for Android just got Material You theming

Expect playtime metrics and background music too.

https://www.androidauthority.com/armsx2-ps2-emulator-android-material-you-3689494/

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

Google Maps could soon put Gemini and Ask Maps right at your fingertips

Google could move a key AI control lower down the screen to make one-handed use safer and easier.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-ui-gemini-ask-maps-apk-teardown-3689527/

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

Apple Testing 7-Inch Display for Largest 20th Anniversary iPhone Model

Apple is reportedly prototyping a larger iPhone display measuring roughly 6.96 inches, which would likely be marketed as a 7-inch panel if it reaches production. According to Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple i…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/21/iphone-20-pro-max-7-inch-display/

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

Und wieder unzählige #Sicherheitslecks! Wow, nur 622 Lecks!? Irgendwie wenig, Bleibt nur die Frage, warum sich immer noch zu viele #Microsoft (Schrott-)Produkte zu völlig überzogenen Preisen antuen?

#linux #OpenSource

Adobe’s Project Indigo camera app gains experimental AI photo editing tools

Adobe is rolling out a limited test today that gives select Project Indigo users access to several generative AI-powered photo-editing tools. Here are the details.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/20/adobes-project-indigo-camera-app-gains-experimental-ai-photo-editing-tools/

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

From Idea to Spec: The New Feature in Spec Kit 0.13

Spec Kit 0.13's new Assess extension automatically sorts ideas before they are incorporated into a spec. Spec Kit also eliminates a number of bugs.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/From-Idea-to-Spec-The-New-Feature-in-Spec-Kit-0-13-11371866.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#GitHub #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenSource #news

Apple unveils new film from ‘Best Picture’ Oscar winner

Apple made history in 2022 when its film CODA won the Oscar for Best Picture. And now, the director’s follow-up title—Being Heumann—has just been dated for Apple TV.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/20/apple-unveils-new-film-from-best-picture-oscar-winner/

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

Fedora Xfce or Xubuntu: Which is the best Linux desktop?

Xfce is a Linux desktop environment that is great at giving old machines new life. Two major distributions present this desktop differently. So, which is best?

https://www.zdnet.com/article/fedora-xfce-or-xubuntu-which-is-the-best-linux-desktop/

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

Apple’s Sports app expands soccer features, here’s what’s new

The 2026 World Cup is over, but a new update for Apple Sports makes the app an even better place to follow soccer around the world. Here’s what’s new.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/20/apples-sports-app-expands-soccer-features-heres-whats-new/

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

Amazon just broke one of Apple Wallet’s best recent features

Apple Wallet has long supported order tracking, but just last year the feature became much more useful thanks to an AI enhancement. With a new Amazon change though, Apple Wallet order tracking has just been downgraded a…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/20/amazon-just-broke-one-of-apple-wallets-best-recent-features/

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

EDIT: Thanks for the advice and recommendations!
It seems that while not "easy" there's little risk I'll brick my phone.

I really want to put GrapheneOS on my phone but somehow I find it more challenging than installing Linux.
Or rather, as a non-tech person, I'm more worried that if things go wrong I'll be without phone.

If there are non-tech people around here who successfully switched their phone I'd be interested to hear your experience.

#grapheneos #phone #tech #opensource

New Snapdragon chip leak suggests on-device AI could be coming to phones people actually buy

Don't expect great gaming performance, but it seems like we could get a significant AI boost.

https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-4-gen-6-leak-3689433/

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

Higher Apple prices look set to slow upgrade cycles

A poll of thousands of 9to5Mac readers suggests that higher Apple prices are likely to slow upgrade cycles, even among the most enthusiastic of customers. Upgrading less frequently was by far the most common response gi…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/20/higher-apple-prices-look-set-to-slow-upgrade-cycles/

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

How to Build Your Own "Cape“ in Europe: Practical Digital Hygiene for Mobile Privacy

In the previous article, we explained why there is not yet a full-fledged equivalent of the American operator Cape in Europe. The combination of a proprietary mobile network core…

https://vsx.global/how-to-put-together-your-own-digital-hygiene-guide-for-mobile-privacy-in-europe/

#infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

Mac beach balls and unresponsive trackpad? This fix seems to work

There have been growing complaints about users experiencing beach balls on the Mac when running macOS 26.5, with some also saying that their trackpad becomes completely unresponsive for several seconds at a time. Activi…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/20/mac-beach-balls-and-unresponsive-trackpad-this-fix-seems-to-work/

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

AI fakes a growing problem on Apple Books, some ‘written’ in a few hours

Tech writer Joanna Stern wrote last month about discovering 10 fake versions of her book I Am Not a Robot on Apple Books within days of the real thing being published. While she was able to get these removed, new ones q…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/20/ai-fakes-a-growing-problem-on-apple-books-some-written-in-a-few-hours/

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

Samsung Debuts Galaxy Card With 5% Cash Back to Take On Apple Card

Samsung today announced the launch of its first credit card in the United States, debuting the Samsung Galaxy Card in partnership with Barclays. The Samsung Galaxy Card works as a standard Visa card and offers special f…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/samsung-galaxy-card/

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

Apple Watch Series 12 Coming in September With These New Features

With the Apple Watch Series 12 now just two months away, we have created a recap of rumored new features, with some more likely than others. Below, we have outlined everything rumored so far for the Apple Watch Series 1…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/apple-watch-series-12-rumored-features/

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

✅ Die heutige Fediverse-Sprechstunde ist zu Ende.

Ein herzliches Dankeschön an alle, die heute Abend dabei waren und sich mit Fragen, Erfahrungen und Beiträgen am Austausch beteiligt haben. 🌐😊

Ein besonderer Dank geht an Friedhelm ( @catmanfriedhelm ) für seine interessante und praxisnahe Vorstellung zum Thema:

„Fediverse – wie sich alles zusammen nutzen lässt“

Anhand seiner Katzen-Webseite zeigte er eindrucksvoll, wie sich verschiedene Anwendungen des Fediverse sinnvoll miteinander kombinieren lassen. Er nutzt unter anderem Friendica, Mastodon, PeerTube, BookWyrm und PixelFed, um seine Inhalte zu veröffentlichen und unterschiedliche Zielgruppen zu erreichen. Dabei wurde auch deutlich, wie hilfreich die Gruppenfunktion in Friendica für den thematischen Austausch sein kann.

Es war ein gelungener Abend, der einmal mehr gezeigt hat: Das Fediverse lebt von seiner Vielfalt und dem Miteinander. 🌱

📅 Merkt euch gern schon den nächsten Termin vor:

Montag, 31.08.2026 – 19:30 Uhr

Thema:
💡 „Was sind Issues und wie erstelle ich welche?“

Gerade wer Fehler melden, Verbesserungsvorschläge einbringen oder zur Weiterentwicklung freier Software beitragen möchte, erhält hier eine verständliche Einführung.

Wir freuen uns auf euch! 😊

#Fediverse #Friendica #OpenSource #Bookwyrm #fediversesprechstunde #Mastodon

🚀 Holo Core: Valve și Collabora aduc nativ Arch Linux pe arhitectura ARM64!

Pentru a alimenta viitorul dispozitiv Steam Frame (bazat pe un procesor Snapdragon 8), Collabora și Valve au dezvoltat Holo Core — o inițiativă masivă de a porta nativ Arch Linux pe arhitectura AArch64 (ARM64).

🛠️ Provocarea tehnică:
Limbajele precum Rust și bibliotecile de bază au necesitat "reconstruirea istoriei". Echipa a trebuit să creeze o infrastructură automată de Integration Continuă (CI) capabilă să parcurgă tot arborele istoric de dependențe Arch și să recompileze pachetele pas cu pas.

💡 Ce aduce acest proiect ecosistemului Open Source:
• 🏗️ Infrastructură CI nouă: Un sistem capabil să reconstruiască de la zero orice snapshot al distribuției.
• 🎁 Cadou pentru comunitate: Întreaga infrastructură CI va fi donată proiectului Arch Linux pentru a ajuta la oficializarea portului AArch64.
• 🧪 Versiune de test disponibilă: Proiectul include un snapshot din noiembrie 2025, pachete precompilate și o imagine de container Docker pentru developeri.
• 🎮 Baza viitorului SteamOS pe ARM: Deschide drumul pentru jocuri și aplicații pe o nouă generație de hardware portabil și hibrid.

#ArchLinux #ARM64 #Valve #SteamOS #Collabora #HoloCore #Linux #OpenSource #TechNews #LinuxGaming

Darf sich eine Behörde bei einer Aussschreibung schon auf Open Source festlegen? Ja, sagt ein Gutachten der wissenschaftlichen Dienste des Bundestages! 🚀

Das Gutachten räumt mit dem Mythos auf, eine Open-Source-Vorgabe sei vergaberechtlich nicht zulässig.

👉 Das Gutachten stellt sogar fest: Eine Vorgabe für Open Source kann mit Blick auf wirtschaftliche oder strategische Erwägungen sogar geboten sein.

Alle Infos dazu findet Ihr hier ➡️ https://osb-alliance.de/pressemitteilungen/bundestags-gutachten-schafft-klarheit-open-source-first-ist-vergaberechtlich-zulaessig

#OpenSource

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Ein Stück Metall in der Form eines Pfeils häng an einer Wand und zeigt nach rechts. Auf dem Pfeil steht in weißer Schrift „OPEN“. Foto von luis otto via unsplash.com: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-close-up-of-a-sign-Jr5xgh2lkaI

For most of the history of digital computing, people communicated almost completely through email.

This article by Andrew Oram explores what #BSD did for email, the role of #sendmail, and BSD’s impact on modern operating systems & programmer tools.

Read it here: https://lpi.org/1v8r

@FreeBSDFoundation #FreeBSD #BSD #Linux #opensource #TechHistory #freebsdfoundation #unix #freesoftware #linux #OS #Berkeley #LPI

🚀 IPFire 2.29 Core Update 203 aduce o schimbare majoră pe partea de DNS!

Distribuția firewall open-source IPFire renunță la vechiul resolver Unbound și trece la Knot Resolver, oferind mai multă flexibilitate, performanță și securitate avansată.

✨ Ce este nou în această versiune:
🔒 Redirecționare DNS-over-TLS (DoT) pentru interogări criptate
🛡️ DNS Firewall nou: blocare de malware, reclame și categorii de domenii la nivel de rețea
🔍 Forțare SafeSearch pe marile motoare de căutare și YouTube
⚡ Cache persistent care rezistă la reporniri și este partajat eficient între nucleele CPU
📶 Suport Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (banda de 6 GHz) pentru modul Access Point
☁️ Suport IMDSv2 pentru instanțele din Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📦 Actualizări de securitate și pachete majore: Suricata, OpenVPN, BIND, microcod Intel și multe altele.

⚠️ Notă de compatibilitate: Zonele redirecționate (Forwarded zones) nu mai acceptă nume de domenii (FQDN), ci necesită adrese IP directe.

#IPFire #Linux #OpenSource #CyberSecurity #DNS #KnotResolver #Networking #SysAdmin #TechNews #Firewall

🛡️⏱️ GNOME scurtează termenul de dezvăluire publică a vulnerabilităților de la 90 la 30 de zileProiectul GNOME a adoptat o schimbare majoră în politica sa de securitate cibernetică (Responsible Disclosure Policy), reducând drastic fereastra în care bug-urile de securitate raportate sunt păstrate confidențiale: de la 90 de zile la doar 30 de zile.Această măsură urmărește să accelereze ritmul în care patch-urile de securitate ajung la utilizatorii finali și să oblige menținătorii de pachete să reacționeze cu o mai mare celeritate în fața amenințărilor.Iată detaliile cheie legate de această nouă politică adoptată de GNOME:🔹 De la standardul industriei (90 zile) la un ritm alert (30 zile)Tradițional, corporațiile mari de tehnologie și proiectele open-source majore (precum Google Project Zero) folosesc o fereastră de 90 de zile de la raportarea unei vulnerabilități până la publicarea detaliilor tehnice ale acesteia. Scopul este de a oferi dezvoltatorilor timp suficient să creeze, să testeze și să distribuie un patch fără a expune utilizatorii la atacuri cibernetice.GNOME a decis că 30 de zile sunt mai mult decât suficiente în ecosistemul lor actual, argumentând că:Ecosistemul se mișcă mai rapid: În prezent, pachetele Flatpak și integrările moderne din distribuții permit lansarea patch-urilor într-un timp mult mai scurt decât în urmă cu un deceniu.Prevenirea stagnării: O fereastră lungă de 90 de zile ducea deseori la amânarea rezolvării problemelor critice până în ultimele săptămâni înainte de expirarea termenului-limită.🔹 Ce se întâmplă dacă o vulnerabilitate nu este reparată în 30 de zile?Conform noilor reguli, odată ce un cercetător de securitate raportează confidențial o vulnerabilitate către echipa GNOME, după 30 de zile detaliile tehnice ale bug-ului pot fi făcute publice, indiferent dacă problema a fost complet remediată sau nu.Această practică crește presiunea publică asupra menținătorilor de module pentru a prioritiza rezolvarea breșelor de securitate înainte ca atacatorii să le poată exploata în masă.🔹 Excepții și flexibilitateEchipa de securitate GNOME a menționat că pot exista situații excepționale (de exemplu, vulnerabilități extrem de complexe care afectează mai multe componente ale sistemului de operare sau ale kernel-ului Linux), în care termenul poate fi extins temporar prin acord reciproc, însă regula de bază rămâne de 30 de zile.Prin această strategie agresivă, GNOME transmite un semnal clar comunității și industriei: securitatea desktop-ului Linux este o prioritate critică ce nu suportă amânări.#OpenSource #GNOME #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #LinuxSecurity #Vulnerabilities #TechNews #Linuxiac

Apple Seeds macOS Tahoe 26.6 Release Candidate

Apple today provided the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.6 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the fifth beta. The release candidate marks …

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/apple-seeds-macos-tahoe-26-6-beta-6/

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

Four Apple Stores in the U.S. Are Moving This Month

Four of Apple's retail stores in the U.S. are moving this month, although all of them will only be a short distance from their existing locations. Apple Queens Center in Elmhurst, New York already moved to a temporary l…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/four-apple-stores-moving-this-month/

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

Apple Likely Left Jony Ive Out of Its OpenAI Lawsuit on Purpose

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple's decision not to name its former design chief Jony Ive in its trade-secret lawsuit against OpenAI was likely a deliberate one, shaped in part by the company's relationship with Lauren…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/apple-left-jony-ive-out-of-openai-lawsuit/

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

Get $100 Off AirPods Max 2 With Amazon's New Sale

Apple's AirPods Max 2 have hit $449.00 on Amazon today, down from $549.00. This sale is available in four colors and it's the best price we've seen on the headphones since Prime Day. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate part…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/airpods-max-2-amazons-sale/

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

AirTag 2 Returns to Best-Ever Price of $89 for 4-Pack

Apple's AirTag 2 is available for the all-time low price of $89.00 this week, down from $99.00. This sale is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a match of the record low price we last tracked during Prime Day. Note…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/airtag-2-returns-best-price/

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

New iPad Mini With OLED Display Will Also Have 'Major' Chip Upgrade

A new iPad mini coming by October will deliver a "major processor leap," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. with an A19 Pro chip or an A20 Pro chip, up from the A17 Pro in the current 2024 model. Other rumored featur…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/next-ipad-mini-major-chip-upgrade/

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

The enduring paradox of the AI economy — models get better and more efficient, yet costs can still easily spiral out of control

Token amplification creates a paradox in the AI economy, as more capable models beget more complicated tasks.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/the-enduring-paradox-of-the-ai-economy-models-get-better-and-more-efficient-yet-costs-can-still-easily-spiral-out-of-control

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

Taiwan indicts ex-TSMC manager for allegedly stealing chip secrets for China — first case of its kind links managers to Chinese semiconductor materials analysis company

Taiwanese prosecutors indicted a former TSMC deputy manager on Monday for allegedly copying 21 confidential documents.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/taiwan-inducts-ex-tsmc-manager-for-allegedly-stealing-chip-secrets-for-china

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

Sigh..... 432 CVEs on Linux kernel.....in a day ...

Nahh... this stupid stuff becomes pretty useless very quickly......bloody hell ...

Again, finding bugs with "popular thingy" has little value if "spoiled thingly" doesn't help ya find solutions to those bugs....meh

Ridiculous :(

#linuxadmin #linuxkernel #opensource #operatingsystem

I wore Meta's $499 prescription Ray-Bans for 6 weeks: They're stylish but not for me

Meta's Ray-Ban Blayzer Optics are made specifically for prescription eyeglass wearers with a lightweight, stylish design.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/meta-ray-ban-blayzer-optics-gen-2-review/

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

New plugin unlocks granular VRAM temperature tracking on Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs — community cracks open Blackwell's forbidden telemetry sensors

Modders have discovered a method to monitor every single memory module on Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series (codenamed Blackwell) graphics cards.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/new-plugin-unlocks-granular-vram-temperature-tracking-on-nvidia-rtx-50-series-gpus-community-cracks-open-blackwells-forbidden-telemetry-sensors

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

Trump administration reportedly reviving push to ban Chinese AI models following Kimi K3 launch, citing cybersecurity concerns — downloadable open weights could make an outright U.S. ban nearly impossible t…

The U.S. may be reigniting efforts to push companies away from Chinese open-weight AI models such as Kimi and DeepSeek.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/trump-administration-reportedly-reviving-push-to-ban-chinese-ai-models-following-kimi-k3-launch-citing-cybersecurity-concerns-downloadable-open-weights-could-make-an-outright-u-s-ban-nearly-impossible-to-enforce-amid-growing-adoption

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

Shrink your PC setup with up to 25% off on Kamrui mini-PCs — big savings on the H1 for gamers and the Hyper H2 for pros

Kamrui's H1 and Hyper H2 mini-PCs go on sale at Amazon with discounts up to 25%.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/shrink-your-pc-setup-with-up-to-25-percent-off-on-kamrui-mini-pcs-big-savings-on-the-h1-for-gamers-and-the-hyper-h2-for-pros

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

The FCC is planning to retroactively ban disguised DJI gadgets

The Skyrover X1 vs the DJI Mini 4 Pro. | Image: AirPhotography Last October, we told you how the FCC had given itself the power to retroactively ban gadgets that have already received its approval to be imported and sol…

https://www.theverge.com/news/968310/fcc-dji-drone-camera-ban-skyrover-xtra

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

SpaceX in your index fund, explained

AUUUUUGH | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Index funds are touted as one of the safest ways to invest. Rather than picking and choosing individual stocks, index funds let you bet on the market as a whole.…

https://www.theverge.com/business/968257/spacex-in-your-index-fund-explained

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

Best Galaxy Z Fold 8 images yet show off Samsung’s wide foldable before Unpacked

Galaxy Unpacked is right around the corner, and the leaks are rolling in.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-leak-images-3689395/

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

Samsung Galaxy Card announced: Say hello to Samsung’s first credit card in US

Samsung says its credit card offers a range of benefits, but no annual fees.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-card-3689095/

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

The PlayStation replica ornament is an homage to a great, yet fragile console

The ornament requires three 1.5-volt coin batteries, which are included in the box. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner/The Verge You probably know the signature PlayStation boot sound. Did you know that it's technically a multi-…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/967989/hallmark-keepsake-playstation-ornament-hands-on

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

Diese ganze Microsoft-Milliarden-Kiste aus Bayern wird mit jeder Umdrehung bizzarer.

Extrem gut recherchierter Artikel von Golem dazu: https://www.golem.de/news/digitale-souveraenitaet-in-bayern-noch-mehr-geld-fuer-microsoft-2602-205215.html

"...haben sich die Kosten für den Microsoft-Support in nur fünf Jahren um rund 900 Prozent erhöht."

Finanzminister: "Seit den 1960er Jahren nutzen wir, die staatliche und die kommunale Verwaltung, Microsoft-Produkte."

Dass das US-Unternehmen erst im April 1975 gegründet wurde, ist dem Minister dabei wohl entgangen."

#opensource

Open Source - Die Suche nach mehr digitaler Unabhängigkeit

Um in der IT weniger verwundbar zu sein, setzen Bundesregierung und Ministerien nicht mehr auf Microsoft-Software, sondern vermehrt auf den offenen Quellcode.#Software #OpenSource #offenerQuellcode #IT #Computer
Um in IT-Fragen weniger verwundbar zu sein, setzen Bundesregierung und Ministerien auf Open Source

Government can seize private land to make way for new AI data center transmission lines, report says — takeovers could be implemented using eminent domain law whe…

Utilities can use eminent domain to seize private land for new transmission lines needed to power data centers, though public-use and state-law limits still apply.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/power-companies-can-seize-private-land-to-make-way-for-new-ai-data-center-transmission-lines-report-says-takeovers-could-be-implemented-using-eminent-domain-law-when-private-citizens-refuse-to-sell-land

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

Altersverifikation in der EU technisch bereit für den Einsatz
https://linuxnews.de/altersverifikation-in-der-eu-technisch-bereit-fuer-den-einsatz/ #europa #EUid #opensource #linuxnews

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a Linux kernel vulnerability that allows local unprivileged users to gain root access on affected systems.
https://linuxiac.com/copy-fail-linux-kernel-flaw-allows-local-users-to-gain-root/

#linux #kernel #opensource

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Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a Linux kernel vulnerability that allows local unprivileged users to gain root access on affected systems.

Ford’s $30,000 electric truck: all the news about the company’s big EV re-do

The end of the Ford F-150 Lightning was also the start of a new era for the automaker. After failing to capture the market with the electric version of its popular F-Series truck, Ford is going back to the drawing board…

https://www.theverge.com/transportation/968205/ford-electric-truck-uev-30000-affordable

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

Google gets Pixel testers started with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1

Sadly, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro aren't coming along for this ride.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-qpr2-beta-1-3689330/

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

The best rugged phones in 2026: Expert tested

Most mainstream phones are durable enough for everyday use, but if you're the adventure-seeking kind, check out our top rugged phones.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-rugged-phone/

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

Hi there! I’m wondering if there might be a chance of finding someone in Europe who is as passionate about technology as I am. I’d love to work with someone who’s interested in open source, privacy and automation. Please feel free to contact me via the email address provided below.

contact (at) prozher (dot) in

#europe #opensource #it #work #job #business #prague #czech #berlin #germany

Google Fi’s Pixel 11 Pro XL deal briefly teases us with an official early look

The Google Fi store briefly listed an image of the Pixel 11 Pro XL as part of a promotion.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-fi-pixel-11-pro-xl-leak-3689288/

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

Why I still recommend Synology's DS225+ NAS - even if it can't replace your cloud storage

Soaring hard drive prices are making NAS boxes a niche product, but the Synology DS225+ still makes sense. Here's why.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/synology-ds225-nas-review/

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

LG’s glossy OLED gaming monitor is rare to find under $400

LG’s UltraGear Glossy OLED gaming monitor deliver deep, true-to-life blacks. | Image: LG If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your gaming monitor, LG’s 27-inch 27GX704A-B pairs a glossy WOLED panel with a fast refres…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/967993/lg-27-inch-ultragear-glossy-oled-gaming-monitor-deal-sale

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

EDRs love static-fingerprinting your implants. So I added the SND_MORPH mutation engine to SindriKit v1.5.0 to deal with that.

Full write-up & source: https://sibouzitoun.tech/articles/sindrikit-v1o5/

#Infosec #cybersecurity #malware #opensource

Adobe’s ‘natural look’ camera app embraces generative AI

Welcome to the “what is a photo” debate, Adobe. | Image: Adobe Adobe's experimental camera app has taken an unexpected turn. After Project Indigo was launched last year to provide a "more natural (SLR-like) look" for iP…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/967791/adobe-indigo-camera-app-ai-playground-update

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

Retailer lists rumored ‘green’ Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones

Well, green-ish.

https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-green-3689265/

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

9to5Linux: NetworkManager 1.58 Officially Released with New Features and Improvements https://9to5linux.com/networkmanager-1-58-officially-released-with-new-features-and-improvements

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 203 Firewall Distro Replaces Unbound with Knot Resolver https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-2-29-core-update-203-firewall-distro-replaces-unbound-with-knot-resolver @9to5linux @mariusnestor #Linux #opensource #infosec

Save $148 on an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D bundle with 32GB of RAM, motherboard, and liquid AIO — start your AM5 gaming build for just $1,039

Grab an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Gigabyte B850 motherboard, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5, and a CPU cooler for $1,039.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/save-usd148-on-an-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-bundle-with-32gb-of-ram-motherboard-and-liquid-aio-start-your-am5-gaming-build-for-just-usd1-039

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

When 90.6% of AI-discovered vulnerabilities validate as real, and 6% get patched, what we have is not a vulnerability problem but a remediation-capacity problem. The NVD is at breaking point; coordinated disclosure was designed for human-speed discovery. The model has changed.

https://vulntrends.org/blog/ai-finds-bugs-faster-than-humans-can-fix-them/

#cybersecurity #opensource #AI #vulnerabilities

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AI Finds Bugs Faster Than Humans Can Fix Them

RE: https://mastodon.social/@itsfoss/116934163739079321

Let's be clear about this... #Musk going #OpenSource has nothing to do with transparency....
He must have something else in his sick mind...

IPFire: Knot Resolver ersetzt Unbound

IPFire Core Update 203 ersetzt Unbound durch Knot Resolver, bringt DNS-Firewall, DoT und 6-GHz-WLAN.

https://www.heise.de/news/IPFire-Knot-Resolver-ersetzt-Unbound-11371136.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#DNS #Firewall #IT #OpenSource #Router #Security #VPN #WLAN #news

The top AI fear for 6,000 tech pros isn't losing their jobs - it's more work for the same pay

Most tech professionals wouldn't recommend their own role to someone entering the industry today.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/top-ai-fear-tech-survey/

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

if you are a member of Codeberg you should have received numerous polls for voting on several topics. I almost forgot, but just voted.

So consider this my public service announcement for all @Codeberg members.

Don't forget to vote!

PS: Dear Codeberg organization thanks for all the hard work! A minor suggestion: please send out reminders for voting & make the voting period a bit longer especially around the holidays. Keep up the good work 💪

#Codeberg #Community #FLOSS #Opensource #Tech

Reader poll says 1 thing matters most in free apps — and it’s not open source

Have ads in your free app? You might want to reconsider.

https://www.androidauthority.com/features-free-apps-poll-results-3689146/

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

Sign up for T-Mobile Fiber 2 Gig and get $100 back, plus a month included

T-Mobile Fiber's latest offer covers your first month and pays you $100 back on the 2 Gig plan. Here's all you need to know.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/t-mobile-fiber-2-gig-deal/

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

The Samsung Browser app on Wear OS now lets you download images and GIFs

We've never really felt the need for this feature, but it's still good to have.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-browser-wear-os-download-image-3689183/

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

Spotted the new Android Developer Verifier app? Read this before you uninstall it

Google's new system service is laying the groundwork for stricter sideloading, but uninstalling it right now is premature.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-developer-verifier-app-rollout-3689106/

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This bizarre Pixel 8 Pro clone from North Korea beats Google’s flagship in surprising ways

The fake Pixel that somehow brought more RAM than Google did.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-8-pro-north-korean-clone-3689117/

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Samsung is about to prove it’s still one of the most exciting Android brands around

This Unpacked won't be about just talks of AI.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-unpacked-most-exciting-android-brand-fold-8-3688522/

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LG monitors are silently installing adware on your Windows PC

Connected an LG monitor to your Windows PC, then saw McAfee popups? You're not alone.

https://www.androidauthority.com/lg-monitors-adware-app-install-windows-pc-3689115/

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China delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance

China's leading AI companies are ramping up the pressure on Silicon Valley, as Moonshot and Alibaba unveiled models they claim can go toe-to-toe with the best from OpenAI and Anthropic at a fraction of the cost. The rap…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/967781/chinese-ai-models-open-source-moonshot-kimi-k3-alibaba-qwen

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The Pixel 11 Pro’s LED lights are a brilliant Android throwback

Pixel Glow looks like a modernization of the tried-and-true notification LED, and I'm here for it.

https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-11-pro-pixel-glow-throwback-3688717/

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Ein einzelner Entwickler kann ein Open-Source-Projekt beschädigen indem er zentrale Repositories löscht. Das ist kein Argument gegen Open Source. Es ist ein Argument gegen fehlende Governance, Backups und verteilte Verantwortung. Offenheit ersetzt keine Betriebsorganisation. #OpenSource #Governance #Linux #SoftwareEngineering #IT
https://www.golem.de/news/sabotage-bei-openmandriva-streit-unter-linux-entwicklern-eskaliert-2607-210740.html

Geir Isene ha implementato Frame, un server X11 funzionante in \~20.000 righe di puro codice #assembly - Nessuna dipendenza:

https://isene.org/2026/07/Frame.html

Xorg, il server standard #Linux X, è composto da 4 milioni di righe di codice. Frame fa lo stesso lavoro con lo 0,5%.

Il mondo #opensource ha sempre avuto persone così. Non per una startup. Non per finanziamenti. Solo per possedere il software che gira sulla loro macchina, farlo funzionare e condividerlo con la comunità.

Gotify 3.0.0: Push-Nachrichten selbst hosten

Gotify 3.0.0 führt OpenID Connect für die Anmeldung ein, verschärft den Umgang mit API-Token und überarbeitet die Konfiguration.

https://www.heise.de/news/Gotify-3-0-0-Push-Nachrichten-selbst-hosten-11370630.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#IdentityManagement #IT #OpenSource #Server #Security #news

25 years ago I needed to print an invoice in PHP. So I wrote TCPDF.

109M+ Composer installs. It landed inside Moodle, PrestaShop, Matomo and hundreds more. I once even found its PDFs on NASA's servers. Still a bit surreal.

TCPDF has now reached the end of the road. Its successor is tc-lib-pdf: modular, strictly typed, PHP 8.2+, with proper PDF/A, a real CSS engine, CMYK/prepress and signed PDFs.

Full story: https://tecnick.com/articles/tcpdf/

#PHP #PDF #OpenSource #TCPDF #tc-lib-pdf

Waze is adding a dedicated mode for motorcycles and a ‘less chatty’ voice setting

Waze might not be as popular as Google Maps, but many years after being acquired, it’s held onto its base of dedicated fans all while continuing to evolve. Today, Waze is adding a fresh suite of features that should imp…

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/13/waze-is-adding-a-dedicated-mode-for-motorcycles-and-a-less-chatty-voice-setting/

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

OnePlus leaving the US is a terrifying sign for the future of Android

This isn't what the Android world needed.

https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-leaving-us-terrifying-android-future-3688780/

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Pixel 11 Pro Fold in ‘Pine’ leaks & could Pixel Glow just be the camera flash?

With the launch event one month away, Pixel 11 leaks are picking up, and we now have a look at the “Pine” color for the 11 Pro Fold.

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/12/pixel-11-pro-pine-color-leak/

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☸️ Workshop at the Workshop-Tagen 2026: A Hands-On Day with Kubernetes, Platform Engineering & Open LLMs

Kubernetes has become the universal runtime, for platform teams building internal developer platforms and for AI teams running large language model inference at scale. In this full-day, hands-on workshop held by Kevin Nash, you'll experience both sides of modern Kubernetes through two self-contained labs, built entirely on open source and CNCF tooling running on upstream-conformant Kubernetes.

🔍 In the morning, you'll build a production-ready internal developer platform with golden paths, GitOps governance, and platform observability, using tools like Karpenter, kro, ACK, Backstage, Kyverno and Argo CD. In the afternoon, you'll deploy and scale open-weight LLM (Mistral) inference workloads with GPU-aware autoscaling, distributed computing and AI agents, using vLLM, Ray, Strands Agents and NVIDIA DCGM. Two different challenges, one shared foundation: Kubernetes and the cloud-native open source ecosystem.

📅 Tuesday, 8 September 2026, from 🕘 9:00 AM

🌍 Workshop language: English

👉 Registration: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/wissenschaft-und-technik/a-hands-on-day-with-kubernetes-platform-engineering-open-7467545162090047355.html

#WorkshopTage2026 #CHOpen #OpenSource #Kubernetes

Samsung is betting big on the Wide Fold

Samsung expects more people to opt for the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 over the flagship Z Fold 8 Ultra.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-production-volume-increased-3689103/

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

What went wrong with OnePlus? [Video]

From a darling of the early Android era to a husk on the brink of becoming completely irrelevant, just what went wrong for OnePlus?

https://9to5google.com/2026/07/10/what-went-wrong-with-oneplus-video/

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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/

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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]