 Instagram is testing a new feature called Ad Break, which introduces unskippable ads lasting 3-5 seconds. Currently in the testing phase with a small user base, there's no confirmed date for a wider rollout https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/instagram-tests-unskippable-ad-break-feature-with-3-5-second-countdown/ Microsoft has patched bypasses for setting up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. Previous methods like terminating a process or using a blocked email now loop back to account linking. Users can still bypass this via a command prompt trick.  Canonical has released Ubuntu Core 24, an immutable Ubuntu version for IoT, embedded, and edge devices, with 12-year LTS support. It features enhanced network control, GPU integrations, and improved device management, including Azure IoT Edge integration. We just released a big update, adding two much-requested features: - Internal Links (to any heading, anywhere) We also fixed a strange backup bug with projects on iCloud. You can find the full release notes on our website: @ulyssesapp After updating the new version from Setapp, every time I open Ulysses, it unexpectedly quit and can never open. Please investigate and fix it. 🎨 Figma is changing how drafts are managed for Starter and Professional teams, requiring users to move drafts into team spaces. Drafts remain private and free to create/edit, aiming for consistency across all plans. FreeBSD 14.1 Released With Performance Improvements, OpenZFS Upgrade & Better Sound FreeBSD 14.1-RELEASE is now available as the newest stable release to this leading BSD operating system. There are a number of package updates, new features, and expanded hardware support to find with FreeBSD 14.1... #Spotify has announced another price hike for its US subscribers starting next month. Premium will increase from $10.99 to $11.99/month, Duo from $14.99 to $16.99/month, and Family from $16.99 to $19.99/month, representing a 20 to 30 percents increase.  Qwant Maps, an online privacy-respecting map service built on OpenStreetMap, was shut down after Qwant's recent acquisition. The decision disappointed many users seeking alternatives to Google Maps and other big tech names, but alternatives exist. Firefox 130 is bringing a game-changing feature: automatic alt-text generation for images using a fully private on-device AI model! 🙌🏾 Initially available in the built-in PDF editor, our aim is to extend this to general browsing for screen reader users. https://hacks.mozilla.org/2024/05/experimenting-with-local-alt-text-generation-in-firefox-nightly/
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 @mozilla This is good, but I feel like this shouldn't be a long term solution. Instead we should be pushing websites to serve alt text, especially since HTML already has support for it.  @mozilla This a good and well done use of AI. It may be particularly useful for posting images on mastodon and fediverse in general. New from 404 Media: we’ve obtained an internal Google database detailing thousands of privacy/security incidents. Everything from Street View collecting license plate data, to childrens’ voices being recorded. Most not previously reported https://www.404media.co/google-leak-reveals-thousands-of-privacy-incidents/
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  @josephcox @404mediaco @404media amy plans to share said data with #journalists, #privacyAdvocates, #lawyers and / or #regulators? If not, why?? @josephcox I'd say even one more reason for #decentralization and #selfhosting, but such an incident shouldn't even surprise anyone anymore by now. The @pixelmator team has updated Photomator and Pixelmator Pro to support RAW files from over 30 new camera models. This includes GoPro, Samsung, Fujifilm, and Nikon devices. The update is free for existing users. Photomator and Pixelmator Pro have just added support for RAWs from over 30 new camera models! This now lets you preview and edit RAW photos from GoPro, Samsung, and other cameras on your Apple devices.🤩 See all supported camera models on our blog: Adam Mosseri recently announced that Threads is launching a redesigned desktop interface with customizable feeds, similar to TweetDeck (now X Pro). This update aims to make Threads a stronger competitor to X for power users. KeePass, a free and open-source password manager, has released v2.57 with a screen capture blocking feature, secure desktop key file creation, new shortcut keys, KDBX 4/4.1 file format by default, and improved compatibility with remote desktop client. Linux Lite 7.0 Galena is out, based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Linux kernel 6.8. It features Xfce 4.18 and includes Google Chrome, VLC, LibreOffice, Mozilla Thunderbird (Snap), and GIMP as default apps. It supports Secure Boot but doesn't offer upgrades from 6.x versions https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/linux-lite-7-0-galena-released-based-on-ubuntu-24-04-lts-with-kernel-6-8-and-xfce-4-18/ The announcement is now live! https://nixos.org/blog/announcements/2024/nixos-2405/ In its May Dev Digest post, the @thunderbird team has announced that they're “very very very close” to achieving Microsoft Exchange support. The upcoming beta version 128 will also feature Rust-enabled builds by default, Linux system tray support, and more. Dribbble has made several premium features free, including user messaging and designer search, to enhance community connections. New hiring tools like highlighted job listings and direct messages are also being introduced https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/dribbble-unlocks-premium-features-for-free-to-boost-designer-connections-and-collaboration/ NixOS 24.05 “Uakari” has been released, built on Linux Kernel 6.6, featuring GNOME 46 “Kathmandu” and KDE Plasma 6.0. The update includes numerous package additions and updates, with support until December 31, 2024. @alternativeto @nixos_org alguém nessa rede usando o NixOS? Como tem sido no dia a dia... |
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