Apr 30, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net GCC 16 debuts C++20 by default, adds Algol 68 and boosts diagnostics GCC 16 now defaults to C++20 for C++ compilation, bringing new C++26 and C++23 features, and requires users depending on older standards to update build flags. The release adds an experimental Algo...
Apr 30, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Google Photos adds AI wardrobe collection with outfit planning tools Google Photos is launching an AI-powered feature that catalogs clothing from user photos into a digital wardrobe. Users can organize garments by category, create and mix outfits, save moodboards, a...
Apr 30, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net VS Code 1.118 adds remote Copilot CLI control and broader semantic code search Visual Studio Code 1.118 introduces remote control for Copilot CLI sessions, enabling users to track and manage active sessions from GitHub.com or mobile devices. Semantic indexing and codebase sea...
Apr 30, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Raycast releases new settings layout and hotkey recorder Raycast has overhauled its settings menu with a refreshed layout, making navigation more intuitive. The latest update also introduces a new hotkey recorder for improved customization. An updated ic...
Apr 30, 2026 from Matthew Brunelle's Blog Trying Out OpenCode To Avoid Claude Code Lock-in FOSS tools are empowering and increasingly valuable in a world where model providers can degrade your experience. So I'm rerunning an experiment with OpenCode and Kimi K2.6.
Apr 30, 2026 from It's FOSS Microsoft Marks 45 Years of DOS by Open-Sourcing Its Oldest-Known Source Code Tim Paterson's 1981 assembler printouts are now transcribed, compilable, and MIT-licensed.
Apr 30, 2026 from Hackaday A Tractor From A Small Town Might Just Be The Catalyst For Ousting Machinery DRM Odd things sometimes pop up in the feed of a Hackaday scribe, not hacks as such, but stories with a meaning in our community. One such that’s come our way …read more
Apr 30, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Bear 2.8 released with Bear CLI, Claude Connector, and MCP server for advanced workflows Bear 2.8 delivers expanded access and integration options for users of this Markdown note-taking app for macOS and iOS. The highlight is Bear CLI, a command-line tool that enables reading, searchin...
Apr 30, 2026 from Hackaday How TTY Opened Up The Phones For The Hard of Hearing The telephone was an invention that revolutionized human communication. No more did you have to physically courier a letter from one place to another, or send a telegram, or have …read more
Apr 30, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Zed, the AI-native code editor from the creators of Atom, has finally reached version 1.0 After five years of development and countless releases, Zed has reached version 1.0, offering a high-performance code editor available on macOS, Windows, and Linux. This milestone reflects the comp...
Apr 30, 2026 from It's FOSS FOSS Weekly #26.18: Ubuntu's AI Move, New Entry in Home Directory, New Ubuntu Terminal, Fedora 44 Release and More Linux Stuff Fedora 44 is here and so is a new standard directory under Home.
Apr 30, 2026 from It's FOSS 7 Features I Like in Ptyxis (The New Default Ubuntu Terminal) After using it for a while, I understood why Ubntu and Fedora opted for Ptyxis as their new default terminal.
Apr 30, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net DNS firewall IPFire can now block active threats before they even reach your network IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201 marks a major expansion for this hardened Linux-based firewall and router system. Most notably, the release introduces the DNS firewall, addressing one of the most reque...
Apr 30, 2026 from GadgeteerZA Google quietly fixed AirPods compatibility with Android, and the LibrePod app is all you need “It’s long been a poorly kept secret that AirPods technically work with Android phones. However, certain features have always been broken due to Apple’s disregard for Bluetooth standards. That’s fi...
Apr 30, 2026 from Hackaday Transcribing the Source of the First DOS for the IBM PC Doing software archaeology can be a harrowing task, as rarely do you find complete snapshots of particular versions of software. Case in point the development of MS-DOS – also known …read more
Apr 30, 2026 from It's FOSS Someone Turned a PS5 Into a Linux Gaming PC, and It Actually Works It runs Linux, plays Steam games, and only time will tell how long before Sony DMCAs it.
Apr 30, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net DietPi 10.3 brings Orange Pi 4 LTS image, Prometheus monitoring, USB auto-mount, and more DietPi 10.3 delivers new compatibility, application options, and storage workflow enhancements for users of this lightweight, Debian-based operating system for single board computers (SBCs). The re...
Apr 30, 2026 from Hackaday Building an x86 Gaming PC Without Intel, NVIDIA or AMD parts This is an interesting challenge from the “why not?” files — [GPUSpecs] over on YouTube built a gaming PC without using a single component from NVIDIA, Intel, or AMD. That …read more
Apr 30, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Sony’s alleged new 30-day license check raises concerns over offline digital games access A few days ago, some users discovered that Sony had implemented a new digital license check process for PS4 and PS5 games, sparking concerns after warnings appeared about a 30-day online check-in a...
Apr 30, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Notepad++ finally comes to Mac with a native app and plugin support after 23 years Notepad++ has surprisingly announced that the popular code editor now runs natively on macOS with a proper native app, making it accessible to apple users without emulation or compatibility layers ...
