 Mixxx 2.5 Beta Released! Before releasing 2.5 as the next stable release, we need it to be tested thoroughly, something we can't do all on our own. After some time looking at the same release and searching for solutions, we might overlook minor bugs or problems. Check it out and let us know how it works for you! Character AI new Character Call feature allows users to have real-time voice conversations with AI avatars in multiple languages. This expands on the previously text-only interactions, offering applications like language practice and role-playing https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/character-ai-launches-character-call-for-real-time-multilingual-ai-conversations/ Strava will shut down Fatmap on October 1, 2024. Users can transfer routes to Strava until then. Some Fatmap features are already in Strava, but complex data won't transfer https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/strava-to-shut-down-fatmap-by-oct-1st-and-integrates-key-features-into-premium-subscription/ Amazon is launching a budget storefront this fall, featuring affordable apparel and home goods mostly under $20. The initiative aims to compete with fast-fashion giants like Temu, and enhance supply chain efficiency with Chinese sellers https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/amazon-to-launch-budget-storefront-targeting-giants-temu-and-shein-this-fall/ YouTube adds new features to its Premium service, including smart downloads, picture-in-picture for Shorts, and a Jump Ahead feature for skipping to key video moments. Other features are being tested, including a conversational AI tool and a redesigned watch page https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/youtube-premium-adds-smart-downloads-pip-for-shorts-and-new-jump-ahead-feature-for-android/ Microsoft and Amazon have partnered to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to Amazon Fire TV devices, expanding access to the service. Users can stream games with a Bluetooth Xbox controller on Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/microsoft-and-amazon-partner-to-bring-xbox-cloud-gaming-to-fire-tv-devices/ Podman Desktop version 1.11 introduces a new experimental light mode, Rosetta support for Apple Silicon, and several enhancements for Kubernetes users, including new Node and Volume pages and improved user interface. PipeWire 1.2 is finally released. More info here: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/pipewire/-/releases/1.2.0 Bluesky's new “Starter Packs” let users invite friends and recommend up to 50 people and 3 custom feeds, helping newcomers find engaging content on the platform. It's available for everyone on desktop and mobile, starting with version 1.87.  @gargron might be worth considering for mastodon even though it might be considered a rip off. But inviting a friend and suggest 3-5 hashtags which they automatically follow would be really cool on boarding Proton will offer free VPN servers in regions with history of censorship or political interference during 2024 elections, using Smart Routing technology to bypass restrictions. It'll also enable users to access the Android app without creating an account. Apple's Messages app now supports Rich Communication Services (RCS) in iOS 18 beta, enabling higher quality media exchange and advanced messaging features with Android users. It's currently available in the US for T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon users. Users across the globe rely on #ProtonVPN to ensure access to the free, uncensored internet. To make Proton VPN’s anti-censorship features even more accessible, we made it possible to log in to the #Android app without creating an account. Additionally, earlier this year, we launched an initiative to provide free #ProtonVPN servers in 16 countries holding elections in 2024. Today, we’re expanding it to 5 more countries: https://protonvpn.com/blog/free-servers-before-elections
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@protonprivacy is there any difference between the guest account and logging in with a free account?  And then converse on a censored platform? Maybe bundle rhe VPN with a secure mastodon like platform with fedi APIs? @protonprivacy Thanks for making the world a better place to live. There will also be an impending [sham]election in Iran, but you didn't have this country listed. Is there any specific reason behind this decision? Podman Desktop v1.11 is now out! Includes Rosetta support for Apple Silicon, Improvement to @kubernetesio , increased manifest support, bug fixes, and an experimental Light mode! Details: https://podman-desktop.io/blog #opensource #podman 🦭 At Config 2024, Figma unveiled a major platform overhaul with a new UI3 redesign, enhanced AI tools, upgraded Dev Mode, and a new presentation app, Figma Slides, set for early 2025 release https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/figma-introduces-new-ai-features-ui-redesign-a-figma-slides-app-dev-mode-updates-and-more/ Valve's new Steam client beta introduces a native gameplay recording tool with Steam Deck support, offering background or manual recording, a Steam Timeline for marking moments, and optimized performance using NVIDIA/AMD GPUs https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/valve-introduces-native-gameplay-recording-tool-for-steam-and-steam-deck-in-beta/ @alternativeto was reading a post where someone was testing it, and got a 37% reduction in performance. Google is discontinuing its documents scanner app, Google Stack, on September 24th. Users should export their PDFs to Google Drive before then. Stack's features are now integrated into Google Drive, but exported PDFs will lose their categorization https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/google-to-discontinue-stack-app-users-advised-to-export-pdfs-to-google-drive-by-sept-24/  Opera has released Opera One R2 in its developer stream, enhancing multimedia control, adding dynamic themes with sounds, and upgrading its AI, Aria. Other new features include split screen, visual tab tracking, and tab emojis. Mullvad Browser has released version 13.5, featuring design updates, improved letterboxing, and broader availability via self-hosted repositories for Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora. The Windows installer has also been revamped. Mullvad Browser 13.5 has been released, which includes welcome design changes to letterboxing, including new options to remember the last used window size and adjust the alignment of the letterbox. Mullvad Browser is also now available through our self-hosted repositories for supported Linux distributions. Read more here:
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@mullvadnet I am asking for a friend... how do you defend the claim that using also the browser provided by #mullvad additionally to already using your #vpn is funneling all data through your company which in itself requires a lot of trust towards mullvad? @mullvadnet absolutely awesome ... already added and installed ... in complete working order 👍 [Nightly Blog] Experimenting with AI services in Nightly https://blog.nightly.mozilla.org/2024/06/24/experimenting-with-ai-services-in-nightly/
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@FirefoxNightly I get everyone hating on LLMs, but this is an *experiment*, if it's found that people don't care, they might focus elsewhere. |
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