 Starting August 26, 2024, Slack will delete content older than one year from free workspaces, they will still access the last 90 days of history. Users must upgrade to a paid plan to keep older data before the policy change. Google Meet has introduced an AI feature called Take notes for me to automate note-taking during meetings. It captures key points, generates a summary, and stores it in Google Drive, with admin control over the feature https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/google-meet-introduces-ai-powered-auto-note-taking-feature/ Opera has launched a new redesigned Opera One for iOS, featuring a bottom-placed search bar, customizable navigation styles, quick search suggestions, and the Aria AI assistant. It also offers a full-screen view and a personalized news carousel https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/opera-one-browser-for-ios-launched-with-new-design-ai-assistant-and-customizable-search-bar/ Microsoft's upcoming Clipchamp update for iOS includes a multi-track editor, social media templates, auto-reframing, text-to-speech, and royalty-free content. Users must export old projects and log in with a Microsoft account https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/microsoft-to-launch-major-clipchamp-update-on-ios-with-multi-track-editor-and-auto-reframing/ Google is shutting down all AdSense, AdMob, and Ad Manager accounts in Russia, halting payments to users due to the conflict with Ukraine. This will significantly impact Russian content creators, including YouTubers. YouTube Music is rolling out a personal radio feature that updates daily based on users' listening history. Users can share this radio via a link and add it to their library. The option can be enabled through their profile settings. TikTok has introduced Group Chats, allowing up to 32 participants to watch videos together and interact in real time. The feature has age restrictions and safety measures, including muting, blocking, and reporting. @alternativeto damn it, this means years of fending off idiots my age trying to make group chats on tiktok instead of sane app Google Wallet's new Everything Else section lets users store various digital passes, like event tickets and gym memberships, using AI to convert and secure the information. Amazon has partnered with TikTok and Pinterest to enable direct in-app shopping using Amazon's payment and shipping methods. This feature is available for select products advertised on these platforms https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/amazon-partners-with-tiktok-and-pinterest-to-enable-direct-in-app-shopping/ Starting November 2024, Apple will require Patreon to use the App Store's in-app purchase system, imposing a 30% commission on iOS app memberships. This affects new and renewed subscriptions, prompting creators to raise prices to cover costs https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/apple-to-enforce-30-commission-on-patreon-ios-subscriptions-starting-november-2024/ GNOME 46.4 brings numerous enhancements and bug fixes, including improved WPA2 enterprise network security, refined keyboard navigation, and updates to GNOME Control Center, Remote Desktop, Web, Evince, Music, and Software https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/gnome-46-4-released-with-improved-wpa2-enterprise-network-security-and-more/ Wine 9.15 has been released, enhancing ODBC drivers, MSHTML functionality, and fixing 18 bugs. This update improves compatibility and performance for Windows games and applications on non-Windows systems https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/wine-9-15-released-enhancements-in-odbc-mshtml-and-bug-fixes-for-better-compatibility/ A malware campaign has force-installed malicious extensions on over 300000 Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers, stealing data and hijacking homepages. It starts with deceptive software downloads, evades antivirus detection and requires manual removal HandBrake 1.8.2 has been released, fixing bugs across Linux, macOS, and Windows, enhancing stability, and improving startup performance on Intel systems. It also updates support for FFmpeg, libvpx, and libass. Signal, the encrypted messaging app, is being blocked in Venezuela and Russia as part of government efforts to suppress dissent. Users are advised to enable Signal's censorship circumvention feature to bypass the restricted access. X has introduced new sorting options for replies, allowing users to sort by most relevant, most recent, and most liked. These alternative views don't prioritize replies from blue check users and aim to improve user experience. Turkey has lifted the ban on Instagram after the platform addressed concerns regarding crime-related posts and censorship. The social media site was blocked on August 2 due to allegations of suppressing content about Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Microsoft reported a critical Office vulnerability (CVE-2024-38200) that could let attackers access NTLM hashes and login credentials. It affects Office 2016, 2019, LTSC 2021, and Microsoft 365. Users should update immediately and block NTLM traffic. Microsoft will deprecate Paint 3D on November 4, 2024, ending downloads and updates. Despite initial praise, users preferred the classic Paint app, which Microsoft is now revitalizing with new features https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/microsoft-to-deprecate-paint-3d-app-removal-from-store-set-for-november-4-2024/ OpenAI now allows free ChatGPT users to generate up to two images daily using DALL-E 3, previously available only to paid tiers https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/openai-expands-free-access-to-dall-e-3-for-chatgpt-users-but-limits-apply/ |
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