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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 3h

Wireshark 4.6 introduces scatter plot visualizations, live capture compression, expanded protocol support, enhanced security analysis, and UI improvements for Linux, macOS, and Windows buff.ly/LLT5urI

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 6h

Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” is now available as a short-term release supported until July 2026, featuring GNOME 49, improved Wayland performance, new terminal, TPM-backed full disk encryption, updated graphics drivers, and modernized core system components buff.ly/Qe3FSyW

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Vivaldi Browser @vivaldi.com · 13h

Vivaldi 7.6 for iPhone and iPad is here!

📖 Reader View turns noisy pages into calm ones
🔍 Custom Search Engines let you search your way
🗂️ Tab Stacks pane in the switcher
👀 Link Previews let you peek before you open

Vivaldi Browser on iPhone and iPad. iPhone showing the new Tab Stacks pane. iPad showing the new Reader View settings.

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pipewire.org @pipewire.org · 14h

A new PipeWire 1.4.9 bugfix is released. More details here:

gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/pip...

Making sure you're not a bot!

gitlab.freedesktop.org

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 11h

Vivaldi 7.6 has been released on iOS and Android, introducing a reader view, improved tab stacks, custom search engines, live link previews, bookmark folder creation from the save dialog, and other enhancements and bug fixes.
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Vivaldi web browser mobile app interface displaying categorized tab stacks, accompanied by a tablet view showing the new iOS reader view, including themes, typography options, and text size adjustments, set against a solid blue background.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 12h

Programming language Julia 1.12 introduces an experimental code trimming mode, new multi-threading features, redefinition of constants, new tracing flags and macros, BOLT optimization for faster performance, new per-task metrics, and much more.
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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 14h

Python 3.14 has been released, adding template string literals, official free-threaded support, improved introspection, subinterpreters in stdlib, external debugger interface for CPython, deferred evaluation of annotations, Zstandard support, and more.
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Circular badge-style graphic featuring two cartoon snakes holding spoons above a cupcake decorated with "3.14", surrounded by text including "more colour", "zstd", and "free-threading support".

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evernote @evernote.bsky.social · 1d

Q: What do all 3 of Evernote's new AI features have in common?
A: You! They’re some of the most popular features requested.

AI Assistant, Semantic Search, and AI Meeting Notes are designed to integrate directly into your existing workflows to help save time, stay focused, and let your ideas flow.

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evernote @evernote.bsky.social · 2d

Make Evernote your new thinking partner.💡

🔜 Three new AI features to help you expand, organize, and find your content effortlessly.

Which feature are you most excited for? Let us know below.👇

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 15h

WordPress Studio 1.60 introduces Blueprints, letting users predefine and reuse site setups, including settings, plugins, and versions. Users can create their own or pick curated blueprints for faster WordPress development.
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Interface showing "Start from a Blueprint" options of Quick Start, Development, and Commerce, each described as a pre-configured WordPress environment with relevant included plugins and themes.

AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 17h

Deezer has introduced universal playlist sharing, letting users share playlists with anyone, regardless of their music streaming service. Automatic song recognition matches tracks across platforms, letting users connect and share with their friends.
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Vivaldi Browser @vivaldi.com · 17h

Vivaldi 7.6 for Android arrives!

📁 Quickly create bookmark folders
🔋 Lower background battery usage
⚡️ Optimized performance on heavy pages
🌙 UI tweaks for dark mode and tablets

Full changelog and what's new: vivaldi.com/blog/vivaldi...

Android device showing the Vivaldi Browser app with it's new bookmark folder button.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 1d

Microsoft is integrating Copilot into OneDrive with AI tools such as file summarization and comparisons. New features include natural language search and a redesigned standalone app for Windows 11. Notably, all new Word documents will now be automatically saved to OneDrive by default buff.ly/tDuHnJJ

AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 1d

Google launches Gemini 2.5 Computer Use, an AI model for automating browser actions and UI workflows, available as a public preview through the Gemini API buff.ly/7CG5rSk

Computer screen displaying code and the text "Gemini 2.5 Computer Use" overlaid on a gradient blue background with geometric patterns.

AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 1d

Evernote 11 introduces a new AI Assistant, Semantic Search, and AI-powered meeting notes, alongside a new logo, interface updates, and 200+ improvements buff.ly/7VJemW9

Evernote application interface featuring a Pad Thai recipe with summarized recipe steps and a text overlay stating "Coming soon in v11".

AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 1d

WordPress.com now supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor to securely access your site’s content, stats, and settings. Read-only support is live for all paid plans.
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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 1d

Open source project management software OpenProject 16.5 introduces streamlined meeting tools, simpler color mode options, enhanced deep links, accessibility improvements, updated project filters, and better access to helpful documentation.
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Inoreader @inoreader.com · 1d

Our new integration with n8n lets you connect Inoreader with 1,000+ apps and services, creating smart automations that save time and streamline your workflows. ⚡ Learn more on our blog:

Supercharge your workflows with our new n8n integration

We’re excited to announce that Inoreader now integrates with n8n – one of the most popular platforms for workflow automation...

www.inoreader.com

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 1d

Organic Maps introduces speed limit display on Android Auto, GeoJSON import, OpenStreetMap description tags, recording track stats, OSM & Wikipedia updated data, the ability to save a bookmark on the selected track on iOS, and more.
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OpenProject @openproject.bsky.social · 1d

🚀 OpenProject 16.5 released with improved meeting planning, better color mode options, accessibility updates, and more than 60 bug fixes.

🔗 Read the full release notes and watch a video summary here: www.openproject.org/docs/release...

#OpenProject #OpenSource #Release #ProjectManagement

OpenProject 16.5 released: Better planning and accessibility

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organicmaps.bsky.social @organicmaps.bsky.social · 2d

This October Organic Maps update adds speed limit display in Android Auto, GeoJSON import, recording track statistics, shows OSM description tags, saves a bookmark on a track on iOS and more: organicmaps.app/news/2025-10...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 1d

Google is rolling out Opal, its AI-powered mini-app builder, to 15 more countries, including India, Japan, Canada, Brazil, Pakistan, and more. Google is also adding step-wise workflow editing, real-time errors, and faster, parallel execution.
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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 1d

Ente Photos now supports embedding public photo albums directly on external websites, with live updates and support for password protection. This is especially useful for photographers, artists, event organizers, and more.
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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 2d

Anthropic releases Petri, an open-source AI safety audit tool for LLM model evaluation, detect risks, and support transparent benchmarking for researchers buff.ly/BaMMa13

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 2d

ClamAV 1.5 introduces external CVD signing, FIPS-like cryptographic mode, new scan functions, and greater Freshclam automation for improved security and detection buff.ly/38Pk53H

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