PostgreSQL 17, the latest version of the popular open-source relational database, offers enhanced performance, new features like the JSON_TABLE command, a revamped memory management system for vacuum operations, and support for incremental backups.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/postgresql-17-released-with-json_table-incremental-backup-and-improved-memory-management/

Google is intensifying efforts to combat fake reviews by implementing stricter measures, including removing reviews and displaying warning messages on offending business profiles. This initiative, initially launched in the UK, is now expanding globally https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/google-maps-strengthens-fight-against-fake-reviews-with-global-measures-and-warnings/

Hugging Face has released HuggingChat beta for macOS, an open-source AI chatbot app that could be a serious desktop alternative to ChatGPT. It offers basic chat features and model selection, with plans for future updates like image uploads.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/hugging-face-launches-huggingchat-beta-for-macos-as-a-desktop-alternative-to-chatgpt/

Disney+ has started charging for password sharing, costing $6.99/month for the Basic plan and $9.99/month for the Premium plan. This add-on is available in multiple regions, but not for Disney Bundle subscribers at the moment.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/disney-follows-netflix-with-password-sharing-crackdown-and-it-s-expensive/
#Disney #DisneyPlus

Q3 2024 release for Striven introduces a new Report Builder with advanced reporting features, a revamped Hub for better content management, accounting updates for automated payments and expense flexibility, UI enhancements, and improved calendar and communication tools https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/striven-s-q3-2024-update-new-report-builder-hub-revamp-and-enhanced-accounting-features/

COSMIC Alpha 2 for Pop!_OS 24.04 Linux is now available, introducing enhanced settings, window management, a new file manager with a Gallery view, robust theming, customizable workspaces, and better screen reader support https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/system76-unveils-cosmic-alpha-2-with-enhanced-file-manager-improved-settings-and-more/

Opera has made its AI assistant Aria accessible without requiring users to sign in. This update applies to Opera One, Opera GX, and Opera for Android Beta. Users must update their browsers to access Aria, with image generation limited unless signed in https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/opera-makes-its-aria-ai-assistant-accessible-without-a-sign-in-requirement/

Twitter plans to update its blocking feature, allowing blocked users to view public posts but not interact with them. This has sparking concerns over reduced privacy and potential harassment https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/x-will-soon-allow-blocked-users-to-continue-viewing-posts-from-public-accounts/

Meta releases Llama 3.2, an open-source AI model that processes images and text, enhancing applications like augmented reality and visual search. It includes vision models with up to 90 billion parameters and text models for mobile use https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/meta-unveils-llama-3-2-a-multimodal-ai-model-for-images-and-text-processing/

Notion has launched a Clippy-like AI assistant with advanced search, content creation, chat, and analysis features. Integrated with GPT-4, it can generate or edit documents, analyze PDFs and images, and supports private chats https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/notion-launches-a-clippy-like-ai-with-advanced-search-content-creation-and-chat/

Arch-based Linux distribution @EndeavourOS has released its Neo update with essential bug fixes and updates. It features the Linux 6.10 kernel, Firefox 130, Mesa 24.2.3, KDE Plasma 6.1.5, Calamares 24.06.2, Xorg Server 21.1.13, and NVIDIA 560.35, among other updates.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/endeavouros-neo-released-with-linux-kernel-6-10-kde-plasma-6-1-5-firefox-130-and-more/

Google has updated Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) to enhance Gmail security by supporting Common Mark Certificates (CMC) and displaying BIMI verified checkmarks on Android and iOS apps.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/google-enhances-gmail-security-with-blue-verification-checkmarks-coming-to-ios-and-android/

#WordPress escalated its conflict with hosting provider #WPEngine by blocking the latter's servers from accessing its free resources, including vital software updates. This move follows WP Engine's “cease and desist” letter, following the attacks from Automattic's CEO.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/wordpress-blocks-wp-engine-from-accessing-its-free-resources-amidst-heated-legal-dispute/

The Tor Project and Tails OS are joining forces to enhance collaboration, sustainability, and outreach for online privacy. This union strengthens their efforts to protect users from surveillance and censorship.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/tor-project-and-tails-are-joining-forces-to-strengthen-global-online-privacy-and-security/

Winamp has released its source code on GitHub, but restrictive licensing under the Winamp Collaborative License prevents distribution of modified versions, making it not genuinely fully open source and drawing criticism from the community https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/winamp-released-its-legacy-player-source-code-on-github-but-it-isn-t-fully-open-source/