Obsidian Web Clipper, a free and open-source extension, allows users to capture web content as Markdown files for offline use. It's compatible with major browsers and prioritizes privacy and customization.
YouTube Premium prices are rising, with UK users paying £25.99/month and parts of Europe €36.99. Users are upset about increased ads and efforts to combat adblockers, leading to frustration and online backlash https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/11/youtube-premium-is-reportedly-raising-its-subscription-price-again-this-time-by-up-to-14/
Little Snitch, the popular firewall and network monitoring application for macOS, has launched its 6th version. The latest version offers advanced features like DNS encryption, blocklists access, and an improved user interface.
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Microsoft is testing ads within the Start menu of Windows 11, specifically in the Recommended section. Currently, this is limited to Windows Insiders in the US and can be turned off in settings https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/4/microsoft-is-trying-out-adding-ads-to-the-windows-11-start-menu/
Laravel has launched its 11th version, which features a minimal application structure and makes SQLite the default database storage for new applications. The update also introduces Laravel Reverb, a tool for WebSocket communication.
#Adobe and #Figma have cancelled their $20bn merger agreement due to regulatory hurdles. Both companies have signed a termination agreement, with Adobe paying Figma the agreed termination fee.
Microsoft has released version 1.85 of Visual Studio Code, introducing features like Floating editor windows, improved Accessible View workflow, control over extension updates, and enhanced support for JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and GitHub Copilot.
#Reddit is considering blocking Google and Bing crawlers, in order to make AI companies pay for its data, stating that “Reddit can survive without search”. Without an agreement, Reddit posts will not appear in search results anymore.
Studio One, a professional digital audio workstation (#DAW), has extended its latest release, Studio One 6.5, to Linux users. The new version includes several new features like spatial audio recording, Dolby Atmos integration, and enhanced plug-in set.
#Vivaldi has launched version 6.2 of its web browser for desktop and Android, featuring faster opening times and reduced memory usage, resulting in a 37% improvement in new window opening times.
#Backblaze has announced updates to its B2 Cloud Storage and Computer Backup products, along with price increases. Computer Backup will cost $9/month or $99/year. Version 9.0, offering performance and usability improvements, will be released in September.
nostr:npub14kjzyk5232f2xe66lq50r496cv523evpy6595wwpxvdxp40xt2dsr453a0 please use alt-text to make your posts more accessible
nostr:npub18frqecv3064cnth0ta4w8cv5e9qkk590qx4qf7un43y6pypdmx4shj2cl4 Oh right! We're 2–3 people posting news' posts on Mastodon, and we're using Buffer to do this, so I'll have a look to see if it's possible to add alt-texts with this tool (probably so).
nostr:npub19c2xtf9ka2sqej0erxwhanvcqt6alwaj92tyzzfp5pe396a9m6hs49luj9 You mean a bot that posts on Mastodon the new submissions that have been added on the site? Because we have between 40 and 70 new apps/services per day, so it's quite a lot. But we could have something like that, indeed.
We just passed 1500 followers on our Mastodon account, thank you very much guys! 🥳
We're still on Twitter/X, but we're especially active here, so don't hesitate to follow us if it's not already done. 🙂
And for those of you who don't know, we also have a Discord server: https://discord.gg/VS45yNS
Portable computer
Budgie, a Linux desktop environment, has released an update, #Budgie 10.8. It introduces several enhancements including Magpie v0.x support, StatusNotifier support in the System Tray, and an updated Budgie Menu.
Google has released Chrome 116 with a focus on security enhancements, addressing 26 vulnerabilities and including anti-phishing telemetry, one-time permissions, upgraded Energy and Memory Saver modes and a Document Picture-in-Picture mode for web apps.
📸 Google Photos has introduced a new feature called Memories view, which uses AI to help users recreate memorable moments in a scrapbook-like timeline. The feature is initially available to US users: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-photos-introduces-ai-powered-memories-view-feature-for-a-personalized-scrapbook-experience/
Microsoft Azure Firewall has added a Latency Probe feature for diagnosing and monitoring service latency, a Resource Health section for system health snapshots, and Embedded Firewall Workbooks for data analysis. Learn more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/microsoft-azure-firewall-enhances-cloud-security-with-new-latency-probe-resource-health-and-embedded-workbooks-features/
Netflix is expanding its gaming offering, launching a game streaming feature for devices like smart TVs, with plans to extend to Windows and Mac. The platform will initially offer two games and will be beta-tested in Canada and the UK: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/netflix-dives-deeper-into-gaming-launches-beta-test-for-game-streaming-on-multiple-slatforms/
