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🤖 AlternativeTo is the ultimate hub for discovering new and exciting software, no matter what platform you're on! Whether you're looking for apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, online services or mobile devices, we've got you covered!
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Tired of being tracked? We tested dozens of Firefox-based web browsers so you don’t have to. Our honest picks for privacy + customization, plus a few that let you theme your tabs like it’s 2003 (in a good way). No fluff. Just real options! 🦊🔥
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Italy’s regulator fined Cloudflare €14M for refusing to block piracy domains under anti piracy rules. The company warned the measures are disruptive and could affect billions of users, while the regulator said targeted blocking is feasible and necessary buff.ly/AsEhXqy
January 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Grok has disabled its AI image creation on X for most users after backlash over sexualized, non-consensual photo edits of women. Only paying subscribers retain access to this feature, with credit card and full identity stored in case of abuse.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:53 PM
YouTube has enhanced its search filters, adding a new option to include/exclude Shorts and renaming sorting tools to improve video search efficiency. This update also removes some underused filters, focusing on user feedback for better relevance.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Sync-in 1.10 has been released, introducing Collabora Online integration for collaborative editing, improved public link capabilities, Node.js 24 migration, improved file locking, simplified file opening & management, and more.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Want more AI in your inbox? You’re in luck. Google is rolling out a bunch of new Gemini features in Gmail for US users, including AI Overviews, inbox filtering, grammar tools, and AI generated drafts and replies buff.ly/IOAjhk0
January 9, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Modern open-source Toggl alternative for tracking time by project, task and client, with billable rates, shareable reports, and invoicing buff.ly/WwxSRiA
January 9, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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New year, new VS Code release!

The team focused on housekeeping this past month (closing almost 6k issues!) and feature updates like bringing Agent Skills support to stable and improving the terminal IntelliSense UX.

Learn more: code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_108
December 2025 (version 1.108)
Learn what is new in the Visual Studio Code December 2025 Release (1.108).
code.visualstudio.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
If you’re in the hunt for a Notion alternative, this is it. Local first, private and open source notebook with Markdown and Org mode, offline support, and encrypted backups buff.ly/V6vbwyK
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Keep forgetting and missing important reminders? This little tool might be for you, with full screen alerts that take over your desktop so you actually notice buff.ly/Hcda5HP
January 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM
An open-source YouTube Music client for macOS built with Swift and SwiftUI, featuring Liquid Glass UI, lyrics, background audio, and on device Apple Intelligence buff.ly/DSNPUQs
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Open source, self-hostable workspace for tasks, docs, chat, and video calls, with two way GitHub Issues and Projects sync for dev teams. Interesting alternative to Linear, Monday or Jira buff.ly/HMYCu2N
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Convert any video files into high-quality animated images using FFmpeg buff.ly/WbmYXhV
January 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Fast and open source keyboard-first app launcher and Raycast alternative, written in pure Rust, with clipboard history, themes and zero AI involved buff.ly/HbP6x33
January 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Telegram’s first 2026 update introduces instant AI-powered summaries for long posts in channels, using open-source models running on Cocoon, and extends Liquid Glass effects across all of iOS, for a refined UI and visual effects.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM
With the release of @Zed.dev v0.218, the code editor now lets you run your project in a Dev Container using Docker, enabling the creation of consistent, stable, and reproducible development environments.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Home Assistant 2026.1 refines mobile navigation on the home dashboard, adds new purpose-specific automation triggers and conditions, and highlights open protocols in the settings. It also brings nine new integrations and other enhancements.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:31 AM
WhatsApp has launched three new group chat features, now letting users add custom member tags, creating stickers from any text on the fly, and allowing them to set event reminders for upcoming physical and online gatherings.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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Obsidian 1.11.4 (early access) is now available to Catalyst members for desktop and mobile.
January 7, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Open-source and self-hostable screen recording alternative to Loom and Screen Studio for Mac & Windows, with unlimited free local recording, smooth zoom effects, webcam support, automated captions, and a fully fledged video editor. What’s your personal pick? buff.ly/oWjqIRH
January 7, 2026 at 10:24 PM
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, a new tab for connecting medical records and wellness apps for personalized health insights. The company says user data will not be used to train its models buff.ly/ow50cQd
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Open-source Windows app that auto organizes your downloads with rules that move, rename, compress, extract, or delete files so you do not have to lift a finger buff.ly/1NZEr3D
January 7, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Home Assistant 2026.1 🥂

Home dashboard improvements 🏡, easier navigation to protocol dashboards 🔎, and ESPHome action responses are just a few of the small but important changes this release. 😎
2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is 🥂
Refreshed Home dashboard on mobile, more purpose-specific triggers, easier access to protocol dashboards, eight new integrations, and more!
www.home-assistant.io
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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🚀 We just shipped v0.218!

Initial support for Dev Containers is here! 🎉
January 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Open-source OSINT tool to hunt down social media accounts by username across 400+ social networks buff.ly/WIHmWmm
January 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM