NewPipe's latest update, hotfix version 0.27.2, resolves YouTube playback issues, supports on.soundcloud.com URLs, offers more Bandcamp radio kiosk data and ensures HTTPS use.

Linux Mint 22 Wilma is the latest stable release, based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Linux kernel 6.8, with support until 2029. It features Cinnamon 6.2, Xfce 4.18, and MATE 1.26 desktops, PipeWire as the default sound server, and various system enhancements https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/linux-mint-22-wilma-released-ubuntu-24-04-lts-base-cinnamon-6-2-and-enhanced-features/

OpenAI has introduced SearchGPT, an AI-driven search engine prototype designed to compete with traditional engines like Google Search by organizing and interpreting results, offering summaries, and supporting conversational queries https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/openai-introduces-its-ai-search-engine-searchgpt-to-rival-google-search-and-perplexity/

Google Messages app for Android now includes Snapchat-like face filters, accessible via a new button next to the camera shutter. Users can choose from nine filters, but the feature is not yet widely available https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/google-messages-introduces-snapchat-like-face-filters-for-photos-and-videos/

#Rust 1.80 introduces LazyCell and LazyLock for deferred data initialization, enhanced cfg checks in #Cargo 1.80, and exclusive endpoints in ranged patterns. The update also includes stabilized APIs, as well as other changes and bug fixes.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/rust-1-80-released-with-lazycell-and-lazylock-enhanced-cargo-checks-and-exclusive-endpoints/

Storybook 8.2 enhances its frontend workshop with new test hooks, portable stories, and package consolidation. It also offers streamlined onboarding, an upgraded website with better documentation, and numerous improvements and bug fixes.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/storybook-8-2-released-with-new-test-hooks-portable-stories-package-consolidation-and-more/

Motion design tool Jitter now supports audio, allowing users to add sound effects, background music, and voiceovers. The update also includes volume control, multiple tracks, waveform visualization, an opacity shortcut, and faster file loading times.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/motion-design-tool-jitter-adds-audio-support-to-enrich-animations-with-sound-effects/

Maccy, the open-source clipboard manager for macOS, has launched its 2.0 beta version with a new SwiftUI-based interface and improved storage. Compatible with macOS 14+, it includes appearance upgrades, but still has some known issues at the moment.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/clipboard-manager-maccy-releases-version-2-0-beta-with-overhauled-interface-and-storage/

Mistral AI's new model, Mistral Large 2, excels in code generation, math, and reasoning, offering 128k context windows and support for dozens of languages. With 123 billion parameters, it rivals top models like GPT-4o, Claude 3, and Llama 3 405B.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/mistral-ai-releases-mistral-large-2-as-an-answer-to-meta-and-openai-s-latest-models/

Kino, a professional iOS video camera app, has released version 1.1, adding custom white balance, Tap to Focus, new grades, an extensive on-boarding process, and performance improvements https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/kino-1-1-gets-its-first-big-update-with-custom-white-balance-tap-to-focus-and-new-grades/

Apple Maps has launched a public beta web version, accessible via Safari, Chrome, and Edge, offering global users driving directions, business info, and curated Guides. More features and languages are planned https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/apple-maps-launches-web-version-in-public-beta-aiming-to-rival-google-maps/

Stability AI's new model, Stable Video 4D, converts a single object video into multi-angle videos, enhancing visualization for game development, video editing, and VR. It generates frames quickly and is available now on Hugging Face https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/stability-ai-launches-stable-video-4d-a-new-multi-angle-3d-video-generation-tool/

FBReader 2.1 has been released with support of DRM-protected ebooks. Other new features include secure network password storage, optional usage statistics, editable bookmarks, Slovenian localization, and minor improvements and bug fixes.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/popular-ebook-reader-fbreader-now-supports-drm-protected-ebooks-in-its-2-1-version/

Proton just launched a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet with end-to-end encryption, allowing users full control over their Bitcoin. It simplifies transactions via email addresses and may expand to support fiat currencies and more assets in the future.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/proton-launches-self-custodial-wallet-for-sending-and-receiving-bitcoin-easily-and-securely/

OpenMandriva has released its ROME 24.07 version, featuring Linux Kernel 6.10, KDE Plasma 6.1, and updated software. It includes security improvements and support for AMD ROCm, but doesn't include Wayland by default, as it's considered not mature enough.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/openmandriva-rome-24-07-released-with-kde-plasma-6-1-based-on-the-linux-kernel-6-10/

ProWritingAid has updated its user interface, inspired by eraser pink and notebook brown colors, and introduced new illustrative characters. The tool is available on multiple platforms, including Mac, Windows, Google Docs, browser extensions, and the web.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/prowritingaid-unveils-major-ui-overhaul-with-new-colors-and-illustrative-characters/

beehiiv now offers a custom mobile app feature for newsletters, available as a PWA for iOS and Android, allowing real-time push notifications. Enhanced subscription tools provide detailed payment histories and revenue insights https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/beehiiv-launches-a-custom-pwa-option-for-newsletters-and-enhanced-subscription-tools/