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PipeWire 1.2.2 is out! Some more regressions and bugs were fixed. More details here:
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/pipewire/-/releases/1.2.2
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Paste, a popular clipboard manager for iOS and macOS, has released version 4.4. New features include rich previews, text and link creation, enhanced web browsing, text recognition from images, image editing, a color picker, and document scanning. Meta has introduced Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM 2), a real-time object segmentation model for images and videos. SAM 2 can identify which pixels belong to a target object across frames in a video, even for previously unseen objects and visual domains. This month's #Tumbleweed updates include updates of #Linux Kernel #versions, KDE #Plasma #Frameworks #Gear & much more! Tumble on! #openSUSE https://news.opensuse.org/2024/07/31/tw-monthly-update-july/ Microsoft's latest Skype update for Insider Program testers removes ads from most sections, pledges an ad-free experience across platforms, and introduces an AI image creation feature through Copilot https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/microsoft-is-now-removing-ads-from-skype-on-all-platforms/  @alternativeto Skype was left behind in the messenger race, Microsoft shot in the abandoned foot msn when it bought Skype, if it had given all the attention to msn it would be the main hj on time. Nowadays difficult to get in, fight of the giants is difficult, WhatsApp is first and then in the glue is the telegram that is the only one I use, the others are so far away that joining does not come close to these 2. But with new protocol that the messengers of several companies talk to each other. OpenAI is rolling out an advanced voice mode for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, initially delayed for safety improvements. The new feature includes four preset voices and aims to avoid impersonation issues https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/openai-rolls-out-its-new-enhanced-voice-mode-to-some-chatgpt-plus-subscribers/ @forgejo v8.0 has been released, focusing on stability and security with a new dependency dashboard. Users can opt for v7.0 LTS for stability, supported until July 2025, while v8.0 is supported until October 2024 https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/forgejo-v8-0-launches-with-new-dependency-dashboard-new-ui-changes-and-enhanced-stability/  Git 2.46 introduces improved error handling, enhanced command line completion, stronger authentication, 12-bit RGB color support, faster reference storage, a '--no-advice' option, and a new 'git contacts' tool https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/git-2-46-released-enhanced-error-handling-rfc-option-and-improved-security-features/ Public Work: a nicely-designed visual search engine for public domain images, but they could do a better job linking to sources https://public.work/ @waxy I was like 'wow, how is it scrolling through everything so quick', then saw it was just repeating the results. Bluesky has partnered with Buffer to streamline posting, scheduling, and threaded posts, enabling users to manage Bluesky content alongside other social media platforms seamlessly. Daniel Robbins announced on Friday the termination of Funtoo Linux, a Gentoo-based Linux distribution, citing it no longer aligns with his vision. The project will wind down during the month of August this year. #UbuntuTouch #Focal #OTA5 is available Now! The fifth stable release based on #Ubuntu 20.04 brings improvements and other changes. Canva has acquired generative AI platform Leonardo to boost its AI design product suite. Leonardo will remain independent while integrating Canva's content and Phoenix model into Canva's Magic Studio products. Apple has released developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, featuring the new Apple Intelligence suite. This suite includes tools for text editing and enhancements to Siri (new design), Mail, Messages, and Photos https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/apple-intelligence-is-now-available-with-the-developer-betas-for-ios-18-1-ipados-and-macos/ The Xbox 360 store closed after nearly 19 years, ending new purchases of games and DLC. Previously bought content remains accessible. Xbox 360 games will still work online and can be bought on newer consoles through backward compatibility https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/xbox-360-store-closes-after-19-years-marks-end-of-an-era-for-gamers/ Dark Knight Mode and Additional Site Ratings are now free for all members! More info here: https://releasenotes.trakt.tv/release/nEoCe-july-29-2024 Apple is in talks to introduce an ad-supported tier for Apple TV+ in the UK, aiming to improve ad performance tracking and diversify revenue. This move is intended to compete with Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/apple-plans-ad-supported-tier-for-apple-tv-in-uk-to-boost-revenue/ Vanilla OS 2 βOrchidβ has been released, featuring smart updates, PRIME utility for seamless GPU switching, APX v2 for custom Linux environments, Android app sideloading, system rollbacks, new customization options, and much more. |
