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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 6h
Ubuntu 26.10's RISC-V desktop images are up for testing, with official images expected October 15. That's a welcome step beyond server-only builds. Trying one in QEMU? The unofficial Xubuntu Minimal image is a lot less painful than waiting on GNOME. #Linux #RISCV #OpenSource
discourse.ubuntu.com
Announcing Ubuntu desktop images for RISC-V
Ubuntu 26.10 RISC-V desktop images are available for testing; official images are expected October 15.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K started shipping September 30 for $59.99. It can run off your TV's USB port and has a more tactile remote. It runs Vega OS, though, so check that your must-have apps are there before replacing an older stick. #Gadgets #Streaming #Tech
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and redesigned Fire TV Remote on a plain background, from Amazon’s product announcement.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
FOSS Highlight: Uptime Kuma Keep tabs on your own sites and services without relying on a hosted status checker. It monitors HTTP, TCP, DNS and more, sends alerts, and lets you publish status pages. 92k stars, MIT github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma #FOSS #OpenSource #SelfHosting
Uptime Kuma monitoring dashboard screenshot showing service uptime and response-time charts.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Ubuntu 26.10 includes Sequoia PGP's Rust-based sq and sqv tools alongside GnuPG. They're not replacing gpg yet, so existing workflows shouldn't suddenly change. Good to see a careful transition for something as sensitive as encryption. #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy
itsfoss.com
Ubuntu 26.10 Will Have a Rust-based GnuPG Replacement
Sequoia PGP tools sq and sqv are included alongside GnuPG in Ubuntu 26.10; gpg remains unchanged.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Raspberry Pi's $30 Smart Display Module has been available since September 29. It slots a Compute Module 5 into compatible Intel SDM displays for cable-free 4K signage. Handy for the right setup, but the CM5 and display cost extra. #RaspberryPi #Gadgets #Linux
Raspberry Pi Smart Display Module adapter board shown in Raspberry Pi official product photo
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🎥 FOSS Highlight: OBS Studio Record your screen or stream without a subscription. OBS handles multiple scenes, window/game capture, webcams, audio mixing, transitions and plugins on Linux, Windows and macOS. 77k⭐ · GPL-2.0 obsproject.com #FOSS #OpenSource #Streaming
OBS Studio 32 interface showing a video preview, scenes, source controls and an audio mixer.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
DigitalOcean is sunsetting its Open Source Credits Program: no new applications or renewals. Existing grants keep their current terms. Smaller projects may soon face new hosting bills or a provider move—extra work maintainers really don't need. ☁️ #FOSS #OpenSource #Cloud
itsfoss.com
DigitalOcean Quietly Ends Open Source Credits Program
Some project maintainers have received emails that they will no longer get any more free credits from DigitalOcean.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Neurable One is available now for $499. The ANC headphones use 12 in-cushion EEG sensors to track focus and fatigue, with brain data processed on-device. Clever, though battery life drops from 22 to 12 hours with EEG active. 🧠🎧 #Gadgets #Privacy #Wearables
A pair of Neurable One over-ear headphones resting on a wooden desk.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
☁️ FOSS Highlight: Nextcloud Run your own cloud for files, calendars, contacts and collaborative docs instead of handing everything to one provider. Desktop and mobile apps keep it all in sync. 37k⭐ · AGPL-3.0 nextcloud.com #FOSS #OpenSource #SelfHosting
Nextcloud Files promotional graphic for the open-source file sync and sharing platform.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
F-Droid 2.0 is rolling out with a full Kotlin/Jetpack Compose rewrite, better search and filtering, and background update checks. It should make finding and maintaining open-source Android apps a lot less fiddly. 🤖 #FOSS #Android #OpenSource
itsfoss.com
F-Droid's New App Shows it Isn't Going Anywhere
The Compose-based 2.0 app release marks the largest update in the storefront's history.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Bose’s Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds start shipping October 15 for $99. They use USB-C for ANC and 24-bit/48kHz lossless audio, with no Bluetooth pairing or battery to charge. Wired is suddenly practical again. 🎧 #Gadgets #Audio #Tech
Official product image of Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds in limited-edition Dewdrop Mint, showing the wired earbuds and USB-C cable.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📡 FOSS Highlight: OpenWrt Replace your router’s locked-down firmware with a customizable Linux system. OpenWrt gives you a writable filesystem, package manager and control over how your network runs. 28.5k⭐ · GPL-2.0-only openwrt.org #FOSS #OpenSource #Networking
Official OpenWrt wordmark and wireless signal logo in blue.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
AlmaLinux now lets users and vendors self-certify hardware and software, with results added to a public catalog. Hardware checks can finish in under 10 minutes, making it much easier to know what actually works before you deploy. 🐧 #Linux #OpenSource #AlmaLinux
almalinux.org
Software certification is here, and hardware certification takes under 10 minutes
AlmaLinux adds software certification, self-service tools, faster hardware checks, and a public results catalog.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Logitech’s PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE gaming mouse is available now for $199.99. It weighs 59g, promises 135+ hours per charge and swaps mechanical clicks for adjustable haptic triggers. Clever tech, but $200 is a steep mouse budget. 🖱️ #Gadgets #Gaming #PC
Magenta Logitech G PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE wireless gaming mouse shown from a top angle on a plain background.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🎨 FOSS Highlight: Krita A full digital art studio without an Adobe subscription. Krita has powerful brushes, stroke stabilizers, layers, animation tools and PSD support on Linux, Windows and macOS. 10.4k⭐ · GPL-3.0 krita.org #FOSS #OpenSource #DigitalArt
Krita digital painting application showing colorful fantasy artwork on the canvas, with brush tools and layer panels visible.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Qualcomm has released an early Linux preview for Snapdragon X2 laptops, built around Debian 13 with initial Adreno GPU and Hexagon NPU support. It’s for developers, not daily drivers yet, but it’s a solid step toward better Linux laptops on Arm. 🐧 #Linux #OpenSource #ARM
qualcomm.com
Announcing Linux on Snapdragon X2 Series Early Developer Preview
Explore the Snapdragon X2 Series Linux Early Developer Preview. Learn about upstream kernel support, Hexagon NPU enablement, Adreno GPU drivers, and how to build and test Linux on Snapdragon X2 hardware.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ray-Ban Meta Audio ships October 13 from $349. They drop the camera, but keep music, calls and hands-free Meta AI, with up to 12 hours per charge. Camera-free is easier on bystanders, but Meta AI still brings privacy questions. 👓 #Gadgets #Privacy #AI
Official product image showing Ray-Ban Meta Audio camera-free smart glasses.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🔒 FOSS Highlight: Caddy Caddy is a web server and reverse proxy that handles HTTPS certificates automatically. Its simple Caddyfile makes self-hosting services much less fiddly. 76k⭐ · Apache-2.0 caddyserver.com #FOSS #OpenSource #SelfHosting
Caddy web server official graphic, featuring the Caddy project branding.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Signal is testing phone-number-free signup in its Android 8.28 beta. It costs a one-time $3 to deter spam, and losing the generated account ID or key means losing the account. A big privacy win, but back those credentials up. 🔐 #Privacy #Signal #Android
itsfoss.com
Signal Will Let You Sign Up Without a Phone Number — For $3
The feature is currently in testing on Android, with iOS support still a bit far away.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Googlebooks arrive in the US Oct 4 from $899. Google’s new Android-based laptops promise tight phone sync, up to 14 hours of battery and 10 years of updates. Long support is welcome; the AI-first pitch and premium price still need to prove themselves. 💻 #Android #Gadgets #Google
Official Googlebook launch graphic showing several Googlebook laptops in different colors, with Android app icons on their screens.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🍿 FOSS Highlight: Jellyfin Run your own Netflix-style media server and stream your library to phones, TVs and browsers—without ads, tracking or subscription fees. 57k⭐ · GPL-2.0 jellyfin.org #FOSS #OpenSource #SelfHosting
Jellyfin social graphic for the free software media system, used to stream a personal media library from your own server.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Gyazo says a breach exposed 23.6 million user records and metadata tied to roughly 490 million images. If you've used the screenshot service, change any reused password and watch for phishing or unexpected login emails. 🔒 #Security #Privacy #DataBreach
bleepingcomputer.com
Gyazo server flaw exploited to steal 23.6 million user records
Gyazo confirmed a data breach exposing about 23.6 million user records and metadata associated with roughly 490 million images.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
ASUS’s Ascent QN10 mini PC went on sale in the US September 17 from $1,349. It packs a Snapdragon X2 Elite, up to 32GB RAM and an 80-TOPS NPU into a 0.7L box. Neat local-AI hardware, but that price is hard to ignore. 🖥️ #Gadgets #MiniPC #Tech
Official product image of the compact ASUS Ascent QN10 mini PC.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🛠️ FOSS Highlight: Forgejo Run a lightweight Git forge on your own server. Issues, pull requests, wikis, Kanban boards and a package registry are built in, without putting every project on GitHub. 5.5k⭐ · GPL-3.0-or-later forgejo.org #FOSS #OpenSource #SelfHosting
Forgejo's official social graphic, featuring the Forgejo anvil logo and project branding on a yellow background.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
CISA says attackers are exploiting CVE-2026-85706, a maximum-severity path traversal flaw in self-managed GitLab. If you run GitLab CE or EE, patch now and check exposed servers for signs of compromise—this has moved past a theoretical bug. 🔒 #Security #GitLab #SelfHosting
bleepingcomputer.com
CISA: Hackers now exploit max severity GitLab flaw in attacks
CISA warns that attackers are exploiting a maximum-severity GitLab vulnerability in active attacks.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, arrives October 23 for $1,999. It opens to a 7.6-inch display, closes around a 5.4-inch screen, and finally brings split-screen multitasking to iOS. Interesting hardware, but that price is a big ask. 📱 #Apple #Gadgets #iPhone
Four Apple iPhone Duo foldable phones shown open and closed in star white and night sky.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🔖 FOSS Highlight: Karakeep Save links, notes, images and PDFs in one self-hosted library. Full-text search, page archiving and optional local-AI tagging help you actually find things later. 29k⭐ · AGPL-3.0 karakeep.app #FOSS #OpenSource #SelfHosting
Karakeep social graphic showing the project name and its bookmark-everything app interface.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Debian 13.7 is out, rolling security fixes and serious bug fixes into fresh install media. Existing Debian 13 systems don’t need a reinstall—just update normally. New installs should have much less patching to do afterward. 🐧 #Linux #Debian #OpenSource
phoronix.com
Debian 13.7 Released With Many Bug Fixes
The seventh Debian 13 point release bundles current security corrections and serious bug fixes into fresh install media.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Apple's AirPods 5 arrive September 18 from $129, with stronger ANC and better dust, sweat and water resistance. The $149 model adds wireless charging and stem volume controls. Useful upgrades, though those controls shouldn't cost extra. 🎧 #Gadgets #Apple #Audio
Apple AirPods 5 earbuds beside their white charging case.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
⌨️ FOSS Highlight: Helix Helix is a fast modal editor for the terminal. Multiple selections, Tree-sitter parsing and language-server support are built in, so there’s less plugin wrangling before you can work. 46k⭐ · MPL-2.0 helix-editor.com #FOSS #OpenSource #DevTools
GitHub social card for Helix, a post-modern modal text editor by helix-editor.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Cisco says attackers are exploiting CVE-2026-20079 in Secure FMC. The auth bypass can lead to root access, so this isn't one to leave for the next maintenance window—apply Cisco's fixed release and check exposed managers now. 🔒 #Security #Cisco
bleepingcomputer.com
Cisco confirms CVE-2026-20079 Secure FMC flaw exploited in attacks
Cisco confirmed active exploitation of a critical Secure Firewall Management Center authentication bypass that can lead to root access.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
ASUS’s ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Wi-Fi 8 router is available in Canada now, with a worldwide release set for October 2026. Quad-band networking and up to 30,000Mbps sound wild, but I'd wait for regional pricing before getting excited. 🛜 #Gadgets #WiFi #Networking
Official ASUS product graphic showing the black, angular ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series Wi-Fi 8 router.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📰 FOSS Highlight: FreshRSS A self-hosted RSS reader that puts your news feeds back in your hands. It supports multiple users, tags, OPML import/export and mobile apps through compatible APIs. 16k⭐ · AGPL-3.0 freshrss.org #FOSS #OpenSource #SelfHosting
FreshRSS project card with the FreshRSS logo, promoting the self-hosted RSS and Atom feed reader.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
CERN is moving 2,200+ industrial accelerator-control computers to Debian 13 by the end of 2026. It’s not the whole IT stack, but it’s a serious vote of confidence in a community distro for hardware that has to keep working. 🐧 #Linux #Debian #OpenSource
itsfoss.com
Good News! CERN is Migrating Over 2,200 Control Systems to Debian 13
The migration would move accelerator control computers out of the Red Hat ecosystem.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 is expected in September 2026 from €849. It pairs a 13-inch 4K display and Snapdragon 8 Elite with pen support, plus seven Android upgrades through Android 24. That long support window is the spec I’d watch. ✍️ #Android #Gadgets #Tablets
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 in Cosmic Blue, shown from the front and back alongside its stylus.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
📝 FOSS Highlight: AppFlowy An open-source Notion alternative for docs, databases and project boards. It runs on desktop and mobile, and you can self-host the backend for more control over your workspace. 76k⭐ · AGPL-3.0 github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy #FOSS #OpenSource #Productivity
Official AppFlowy graphic for its open-source collaborative workspace.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Plex has patched several undisclosed security flaws in Media Server 1.43.3 and Desktop 1.115.0. If your NAS package manager is lagging, Plex says to install the update manually. Vague details aren't ideal, but this one shouldn't wait. 🔒 #Security #SelfHosting
thehackernews.com
Plex Urges Immediate Updates After Patching Multiple Undisclosed Security Flaws
Plex fixes multiple undisclosed flaws in Media Server 1.43.3 and Desktop 1.115.0, urging users to update.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Acer’s Predator Atlas 7 handheld arrives in North America in Q4 2026. Its 7-inch 120Hz FHD screen, Intel Arc G3 graphics, up to 80Wh battery and dual Thunderbolt 4 look solid. The big missing detail is price. 🎮 #Gadgets #Gaming #PC
Official Acer image showing the Predator Atlas 7 handheld gaming PC with its seven-inch display and built-in game controls.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🖥️ FOSS Highlight: RustDesk A self-hosted remote desktop alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk. It works across Linux, Windows, macOS and Android, with P2P connections and end-to-end encryption. 122k⭐ · AGPL-3.0 github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk #FOSS #OpenSource #SelfHosting
RustDesk branding for the open-source, self-hosted remote desktop project.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Vanilla OS 3 “Reunion” is out with official ARM64 support, GNOME 50, Linux 7.1.3 and reproducible images for most builds. ARM laptops and SBCs finally get first-class support, while the reproducible builds make updates easier to verify. 🐧 #Linux #OpenSource
itsfoss.com
Vanilla OS 3 Comes in Hot, Packing ARM64 Support After a Long Wait
The release, codenamed “Reunion,” also ships GNOME 50 and Linux kernel 7.1.3.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Apple’s new Mac mini arrives September 22, 2026 with M6 or M5 Pro chips, starting at $899. It’s still a neat little desktop for a desk or home lab, but the higher entry price makes this upgrade less of an easy yes. 🖥️ #Gadgets #Apple #MiniPC
Apple’s 2026 Mac mini shown on a white background with its compact silver enclosure and black Apple logo.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
🏠 FOSS Highlight: Home Assistant Run your smart home locally instead of handing every switch and sensor to a cloud account. Build automations and dashboards, connect thousands of devices, and add voice control. 90k⭐ · Apache-2.0 home-assistant.io #FOSS #OpenSource #SmartHome
Official Home Assistant graphic showing a connected smart home and the Home Assistant logo.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
More than 8,300 internet-exposed Gitea servers are still vulnerable to CVE-2026-60004, now under active attack. If you self-host Gitea, update to 1.27.1 or newer and check for compromise—not just patch and move on. 🔒 #Security #SelfHosting #OpenSource
bleepingcomputer.com
Over 8,300 Gitea servers vulnerable to code execution attacks
Over 8,300 Internet-exposed Gitea instances are still unpatched against a critical security flaw exploited in ongoing remote code execution attacks.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Yep, LibreOffice makes that switch a lot less painful than people expect. Nice to see it keep improving without piling on cloud dependencies.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE arrives September 4 with a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, 4,900mAh battery, 45W charging and seven years of security updates. Solid support matters more than another pile of AI features. 📱 #Android #Gadgets #Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE phones in Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio, shown from the front and back.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🎨 FOSS Highlight: Penpot An open-source Figma alternative you can self-host. It has real-time collaboration, prototyping, design tokens, and developer-friendly CSS/SVG/HTML inspection. 59k⭐ · MPL-2.0 github.com/penpot/penpot #FOSS #OpenSource #Design
Official Penpot graphic for the open-source design platform.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
LibreOffice 26.8 is out with better right-to-left text support, variable fonts, Draft view and calculated fields in Calc pivot tables. It also keeps documents local—no generative AI or cloud processing baked in. That’s a feature, not an omission. 📝 #FOSS #OpenSource #Privacy
blog.documentfoundation.org
LibreOffice 26.8 released with major typography and writing-system improvements
LibreOffice 26.8 adds better complex-text support, variable fonts, improved document compatibility, and no generative AI or cloud processing.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds ship September 3 for $299.95. Bluetooth 6, ANC and 40-hour battery life are nice, but user-replaceable batteries in the buds and case are the real win. 🎧 us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/… #Gadgets #Audio
Cream Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds beside their open charging case.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📝 FOSS Highlight: Joplin A private, offline-first home for notes and to-dos. It supports Markdown, end-to-end encrypted sync, a web clipper, and apps for Linux, macOS, Windows, Android and iOS. 56k⭐ · AGPL-3.0-or-later joplinapp.org #FOSS #OpenSource #Privacy
Joplin note-taking app shown across desktop, tablet, and phone interfaces.
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TECH Overload @techoverload.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Kaspersky found the first known malware aimed at Android car head units, delivered through DoFun’s built-in updater. It can turn the dashboard into a proxy botnet or run ad fraud. DoFun says it fixed the issue. Connected car gear needs security updates too. 🚗🔒 #Android #Security
securelist.com
First Android malware targeting automotive head units
Kaspersky discovered Android malware delivered through legitimate software for DoFun head units, designed for ad fraud and a proxy botnet.
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