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Jitsi Meet has unveiled a multiscreen feature, allowing distinct layouts on multiple monitors in a single session, enhancing video conferencing without duplicating participants or bandwidth issues. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

Three monitors show a Jitsi Meet interface, with one as a meeting window and two as a stage and a whiteboard, highlighting multi-screen support.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 10h

Rust 1.99 has launched, stabilizing defining C-ABI variadic functions with “C” and “C-unwind” ABIs, settling the safety requirements for retrieving the size and alignment on raw pointers, and recommending against round-trip unleaking after Box::leak. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 12h

🦋 Open source note-taking app Butterfly 2.6 “Dreamy Duskywing” has been released with OneNote & Xournal++ import, canvas rotation, persistent document states, paints & presets for tools, WebDAV remote encryption, and more. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 13h

Tuta now integrates directly with Nextcloud, letting you create events in Tuta Calendar and automatically set up a Nextcloud Talk link in the event, or store attachments received in Tuta Mail directly into your Nextcloud folders. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

Map of Europe with a heart featuring Germany's flag, alongside Tuta and Nextcloud logos and an app interface for plugin settings.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 15h

openSUSE Tumbleweed's September snapshots update the kernel, rsync, ffmpeg and desktop stacks, with extensive security fixes and KDE and GNOME changes. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 16h

Nitrux 7.0 launches with an overhauled compartmentalized architecture, separating user-space apps from system-critical components. Major upgrades include Linux kernel 7.2 with CachyOS patches, Hyprland 0.55.4, and KDE Frameworks 6.26. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

A smooth, abstract background blends soft blues and pastel pinks, featuring a play button icon amid a modern desktop interface.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 18h

Reddit is killing RSS feeds on November 13 and locking down Old Reddit access to only active and longtime users, a move critics say prioritizes AI data licensing deals over longtime user preferences and the open web. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

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Ideogram 4.5 introduces multi-turn image editing designed to preserve composition, product details and typography, with native 2K output and API access. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 21h

Google's Gemini 4 Argon AI model, designed for long tasks in software development and cybersecurity, increases output to 1 million tokens alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

The design showcases "Gemini 4 Argon" in a modern font against a blue gradient background, emphasizing advanced AI capabilities.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 22h

Tcl/Tk 9.1 adds screen-reader and RTL support, Unicode normalization, a monotonic timer, list filtering, new Tk widgets, and platform updates in the toolkit. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 02/10/2026

Raycast 2.6 reduces memory usage, fixes leaks, and introduces new auto model preferences. It also adds subscription usage views and improves file search and root search settings. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

Bold white text reads "Improvements" against a black background with a subtle red circular design, indicating a software update version 2.6.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 01/10/2026

OpenTofu 1.13 adds Windows ARM64 packages and functions that clarify unknown values in plans, while introducing experimental linting and symbol libraries. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 01/10/2026

OpenProject 17.9 lets teams create linked work packages from documents, filter backlogs, and use date alerts in the community edition for deadline reminders. alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

OpenProject 17.9 features tools for creating work packages from documents and includes deadline alerts for project management.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 01/10/2026

Qt 6.12 LTS has been released, introducing CRA compliance, enhanced cybersecurity, GPU-accelerated Qt Canvas Painter, hot reload mechanism for QML, support for HarmonyOS, and a less complex tech stack for developers. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

Three app interfaces showcase Qt features: music playlists, a map interface, and a movie preview, highlighting multimedia options.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 01/10/2026

☕ Gitea version 28.0 drops the 1. prefix, enhancing security, workflows, and admin tools. Features include audit logging, bot accounts, and improved code review. Security fixes and API expansions are also included in this release. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 01/10/2026

🦙 Ollama now supports decision models using the Jev API, enabling fast local AI decision-making with Ollama 0.35. It allows rapid tasks like customer triage on local machines, offering transparency and confidence scores. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

A cartoon character wearing a headband labeled "WORK!!" holds a paper amidst stacks of papers and a coffee cup, emphasizing productivity.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 01/10/2026

Microsoft has made WSL containers generally available, introducing new commands for container management and enhanced security features, aligning with their strategy to optimize Windows for Linux workloads. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

PowerShell shows WSL container management commands and GPU information for optimizing Windows for Linux workloads.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 01/10/2026

OpenAI announced updates including GPT-6.1 Sol, a new Dots AI agents, and a $500 ChatGPT Pro 500 tier during DevDay 2026. Dots can work independently, and Codex gained cloud environments and security features alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 01/10/2026

🔒 NVIDIA has launched its Open Agent Safety Platform, a full-stack solution combining OpenShell software and Sentry hardware monitoring to prevent AI agents from circumventing security controls and going “rogue”. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

NVIDIA's Open Agent Safety Platform showcases components for AI security, including OpenShell software and Sentry hardware monitoring.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 01/10/2026

🌊🦊 Waterfox 6.7.5 introduces a native feed manager and built-in reader, reviving RSS capabilities in its Firefox-based web browser. It offers features like live bookmarks, OPML import & export, and privacy-focused browsing. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

Waterfox interface displays a feed manager with unread articles, including RSS updates and live bookmarks on a sleek background.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 01/10/2026

Google will end ChromeOS support by mid 2034 as it transitions to Googlebook OS. The first devices running the new Android based OS will launch in October, with migration support planned for qualifying Chromebooks alternativeto.net/news/2026/1...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 30/09/2026

📱 Apple's Final Cut Camera update for iPhone 18 Pro users adds true variable aperture control, pro-focused refinements, cinematic mode effects, and more, enhancing its capabilities for professional video production. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

A smartphone displays a cinematic video capture of a person in a suit at night, showcasing advanced camera controls and settings.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 30/09/2026

Apple has updated its Creator Studio suite, enhancing Final Cut Pro, Motion, Pixelmator Pro, Keynote, Pages, and Freeform with new features and deeper Apple Intelligence integration, aiming to rival Adobe and other rivals. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

Apple Creator Studio is displayed with icons representing updated apps like Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Pixelmator Pro on a black background.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 30/09/2026

/e/OS 4.3, based on LineageOS 23, has been released with Android 16 support for the Fairphone 4, backup & restore improvements, and device-specific enhancements like better fingerprint detection on Gigaset GS6. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

A Gigaset phone displays the new /e/OS 4.3 interface, emphasizing settings for system updates against a vibrant, abstract background.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 30/09/2026

ForkLift 4.7.6 expands truncated path names, adds tab and Column View controls, and fixes remote drag-and-drop and sidebar issues on macOS Golden Gate. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

File management interface displays folders for Invoices, Music, Personal, Photos, and Pictures on a macOS desktop.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 30/09/2026

📺 Stremio's latest update adds a live TV program guide, interface zoom, and improved video player features. Additionally, desktop apps now support magnet links & torrent files, and VLC is offered as an external player on Windows. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

Stremio's interface shows a laptop and smartphone displaying a live TV guide and content options in a sleek dark design.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 30/09/2026

🦊 Firefox 157 introduces a major interface overhaul with new themes, colors, and icons, the return of the compact mode, improved WebRTC video calls with hardware AV1 decoding, and a new security feature regarding encryption keys. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

A vibrant, animated fox leaps against a purple background, next to a modern browser interface displaying new design elements.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 30/09/2026

Instapaper API v2 has launched, introducing OAuth 2, personal access tokens, REST endpoints and SDKs. xAuth is deprecated and will shut down on September 30, 2027. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

Code snippets show usage of Instapaper API v2 with Python and cURL commands, demonstrating bookmark management features.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 30/09/2026

Opera for Android now sells travel eSIM data plans for 47 destinations, with eligible users able to claim 3 GB of data valid for three days. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

Opera promotes its eSIM service for travel, featuring a data plan with no roaming fees and coverage in over 45 countries.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

Git 2.56 introduces git add --resolved for staging resolved merge conflicts, enhances merge-base traversal speed, and improves path-walk repacks with reachability bitmaps and delta islands. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

iMazing 3.6.5 supports new iPhone and Apple Watch models, adds complete Unified Log archive exports, and fixes Notes, apps, and music issues. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

A sleek, foldable smartphone is displayed, showing a mountain background on its screen with support for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro highlighted.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 5.5, a mid-tier model claiming faster task completion, lower costs, coding gains, and and competitive API pricing matching GPT-6 Sol alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

A view of Earth from space is framed by the text "Claude Sonnet 5.5," highlighting a new AI model from Anthropic.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

OpenShot 4.0.1 has been released, featuring an improved Razor tool, timeline & zoom enhancements, official Linux Snap support, faster keyframe & color editing, updated translations, and better Blender handling. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

A young person and a small dog stand on a cliff, overlooking a misty valley with mountains in the background, within a video editing interface.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

💧 Droppy 16 introduces DroppyKit, letting anyone build and publish droplets to a public store, support for Raycast extensions in Thundersorm, and a full recording studio with pointer tracking and editing tools in Element Capture. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

Droppy 16 showcases features like DroppyKit, Thunderstorm, and Element Capture in a vibrant blue layout, emphasizing updates and tools.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

🌙🦉 Noctalia 5.2 introduces a redesigned window switcher, type-to-launch support, configurable lock-screen transitions, UI tooltips, a panels' launcher provider, Freedesktop sound theme support, event reminders, and much more. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

ElevenLabs has launched v4 and v4 Turbo speech models, adding faster voice cloning, stacked expression tags, over 90 languages, and lower latency alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

Colorful abstract background featuring the text "Eleven V4," indicating a new version related to voice technology.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

💵🪙 GnuCash 5.17 is now available with enhanced chart tooltips, improved print functionality, and over 20 bug fixes. The latest stable update brings better usability for open-source accounting enthusiasts ahead of version 6.0. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

A green background features a chart with a rising line, stacks of cash, and piles of coins, symbolizing finance and accounting.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

🎬 Shotcut 26.9 introduces automatic audio ducking, an Adjustment Clip timeline option, and interface refinements. It also improves performance, audio quality, and security, and includes support for FFmpeg 9.0, among others. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

The software interface shows Shotcut version 26.9.27, featuring an adjustment clip, timeline, and filters for video editing.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

Budgie 10.10.3 introduces desktop icon placement, restores the Keyboard Layout applet, adds a primary-monitor setting, enhances the Menu with app favorites, and improves labwc integration. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

openSUSE Leap 16.1 is in Release Candidate phase, featuring Immutable Mode with read-only root filesystem, transactional updates, and snapshot rollback. Desktop updates include KDE Plasma 6.6. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

A user interface displays options for selecting openSUSE Leap 16.1 mode, highlighting "Standard" and "Immutable" configurations.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 29/09/2026

Antigravity 2.0 adds /plan for codebase discovery, requirement questions, and reviewable implementation plans before the agent edits project files after approval. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 28/09/2026

Incus 7.5.1 fixes 11 security issues and introduces features like OVN child networks, live instance moves, security tags, OIDC claims, cluster metrics, and NetBSD agent support. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 28/09/2026

Mageia 9 reaches end of support on September 30, 2026. Users can upgrade to Mageia 10 from the system tray or command line, or perform a clean install. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

Graphic showing migration steps from Mageia 9 to Mageia 10, including backup, system update, and accessing new desktops.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 28/09/2026

ProcessWire 3.0.274 adds experimental SQLite and PostgreSQL support, translating MySQL-style queries and enabling profile-based database moves. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 28/09/2026

postmarketOS has officially been rebranded as Nura after an 18-month selection process. The project keeps its iconic logo but adopts a new name and nura.eco domain name to expand beyond the hacker/tech community. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 28/09/2026

🎶 Giada 1.6 “Mavka” introduces elastic time-stretching for sample channels, allowing independent speed and pitch adjustments. It also features a new playback mode selector and a revamped sample editor with a redesigned Pitch/Time panel. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

The Giada interface showcases music production features, including sample channels and playback controls, with a sleek dark design.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 28/09/2026

System76's COSMIC Epoch 1.9 introduces COSMIC Viewer, a new image viewer with editing tools, overhauls the COSMIC Store's user interface, and brings an on-screen keyboard that supports both touch and gamepad input. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 28/09/2026

🫛 PeaZip 11.3 update offers crucial security fixes and enhancements, including a new UNPEA extraction procedure, mandatory master password for the password manager, improved ZPAQ support, and usability improvements. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

A file explorer window shows the contents of PeaZip.zip, listing various folders and a text file with details on sizes and modifications.

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 28/09/2026

Microsoft is rethinking Excel's 40-year-old rulebook: single cells can finally hold multiple values with the new lists and arrays feature, rolling out now in beta for Windows and Mac users. alternativeto.net/news/2026/9...

Excel spreadsheet showcasing a cell containing multiple values, with a count displayed beneath it, emphasizing new features.

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