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Raycast Notes enhance note-taking on macOS with Markdown formatting, export options, and AI tools. It offers five free notes, with unlimited notes via Pro subscription, and integrates deeply into Raycast's ecosystem.
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Apple has updated macOS Sequoia to strengthen Gatekeeper protections, ensuring only trusted apps run on the system. Control-click option for skipping the software verification was removed and users must now approve third-party apps through System Settings.
Adobe Acrobat is adding AI image generation and advanced editing features, including Generative Fill and Remove Background. The AI Assistant will also be updated to summarize meetings and compile content https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/adobe-acrobat-integrates-ai-image-generation-and-advanced-editing-tools-in-latest-update/
Notion's new AI Connectors integrate with third-party apps like Slack and Google Drive, enhancing workflow by querying and retrieving information directly from these platforms. Currently in beta, it's free for paid Q&A users https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/notion-launches-ai-connectors-for-enhanced-workflow-with-slack-and-google-drive-integration/
TikTok's parent company has launched a new social media app, Whee, available in select countries like Australia and Turkey. Similar to Instagram's close friends feature or BeReal, Whee focuses on sharing real-life photos with a chosen group of friends https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/tiktok-s-parent-company-secretly-launches-whee-a-new-photo-sharing-app-for-close-friends/
htmx 2.0 has launched, ending Internet Explorer support and updating many defaults. Extensions are now in a separate repository and website. Key changes also include new syntax for hx-on, updated HTTP DELETE request handling, and much more.
#HTMX #HTML
Tails, a privacy-focused portable operating system, has released version 6.4 with updates like enhanced cryptographic strength via a stored random seed on a USB stick, HTTPS for Debian and Tails APT repositories, and several software updates.
#Tails #Privacy #Tor #TorBrowser nostr:npub1r62t5tke7kl8qhcnlqvqe0jmq7j9n3n7eu47qt3g9z6zmlyaq2fqrzwl6t
KDE Plasma 6.1, the first update after the Plasma 6 Megarelease, introduces features like improved access to remote Plasma desktops, session restore on Wayland, keyboard LED color sync, and various accessibility and Wayland-related improvements.
#KDE #KDE6 #KDEPlasma #Wayland nostr:npub1ncyt83v7dhf4u0lec6r0jt93a4rqwauec5eu6wa2azem8ss8w7ls5h3x0q
Cinnamon 6.2 introduces greeter badges, a default search bar in the app chooser, new screen lock delay options, and an “Actions Organizer” in Nemo. It enhances cloud app support, security, and app management, hiding unverified Flatpak packages by default.
#Cinnamon #Linux #LinuxMint
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Apple is discontinuing its Apple Pay Later service, which allowed users to split purchases into four payments. Existing loans can still be managed. Apple plans to introduce new global installment loans through Apple Pay later this year.
#Apple #ApplePay #ApplePayLater
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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued Adobe for allegedly deceiving consumers with hard-to-cancel subscription plans and hidden early termination fees. The FTC claims Adobe makes the cancellation process difficult and violates consumer protection laws https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/u-s-sues-adobe-over-deceptive-subscription-practices-and-hidden-cancellation-fees/
YouTube is testing a community notes feature to add context to videos, similar to Twitter's approach. Selected contributors will identify misinformation, with third-party evaluators assessing the notes https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/youtube-tests-x-like-community-notes-to-combat-misinformation-with-user-generated-context/
RedFox, developer of popular ripping software AnyDVD and AnyStream has been offline since early June, sparking rumors of a shutdown. Their website is inaccessible, causing user concerns and speculation https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/redfox-s-sudden-disappearance-sparks-fears-of-anystream-and-anydvd-shutdown/
Runway has launched Gen-3 Alpha, an advanced AI video model producing hyper-realistic 10-second clips. It enhances video fidelity and consistency, supports customizable styles, and excels in expressive human character generation https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/runway-unveils-gen-3-alpha-advanced-ai-model-for-hyper-realistic-10-second-video-clips/
NumPy 2.0, the first major update since 2006, introduces API/ABI breaking changes, changes to type promotion rules, improved FFT functions, performance improvements, and shifts the default integer type on Windows from int32 to int64.
#NumPy #Python nostr:npub1vqqprd2h547l2j04mj6kagkz5nvjuhcuekyz0t04h5h4736w2dasn4ne3v
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🐥 Ente, a private cloud service for storing and sharing photos and videos, now supports passkeys for enhanced security. This move aligns with other platforms like 1Password and Bitwarden, streamlining authentication and improving user data protection.
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PostmarketOS 24.06, based on Alpine Linux 3.20, introduces GNOME Shell on Mobile 46, KDE Plasma Mobile 6.0.5, Phosh 0.39, and Sxmo 1.16.3. It supports over 250 devices, and comes with an enhanced UI, and numerous kernel upgrades.
#postmarketOS #GNOME #KDE #Phosh #Sxmo nostr:npub1vnuxr820pvj8t35tfgejeylj44ystqwr8h5zret2z6gkqwwdrdtqmw8mqn
Arc's latest update, version 1.47.1 for Mac, introduces Live Calendar for real-time Google Calendar integration, countdown timers, and easy meeting access. Additional features include a streamlined command bar, tab reopening, and a PiP mode for multitasking https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/arc-browser-update-1-47-1-introduces-live-calendar-enhanced-command-bar-and-pip-mode/
Brave has upgraded its AI assistant, Leo, by integrating it with Brave Search, enhancing real-time response accuracy. The new 1.67 update allows desktop users to access Leo with updated search results, with mobile support coming soon https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/brave-boosts-leo-ai-assistant-with-real-time-search-integration-for-more-accurate-answers/
Jami's latest update, Astarte, enhances its encrypted communication software with a modernized interface, online presence statuses, biometric authentication on Android, improved video views on iOS, and better performance and connectivity.
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