Notices by AlternativeTo (alternativeto@mas.to)

An open-source AI-native 3D editor built on Blender 5.0, with prompt-driven scene generation, text-to-3D, layer-based painting, auto-UVs, and BYOK 👉 https://alternativeto.net/software/mixar/about/

Epic Games has introduced Lore, an open-source version control system optimized for projects that combine code with large binary assets, offering features like scalable data management, easy branching, and a tamper-evident history.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/epic-games-launches-lore-an-open-source-version-control-system-designed-for-scalability/

A user reported that age verification company Yoti flagged and reported him for using GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused OS. Yoti's data policies have been scrutinized before, and Spain fined them €950,000 earlier this year for GDPR violations.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-by-age-verification-company-yoti-for-using-this-os/

Open-source app that turns any Raspberry Pi or Debian-based Linux into a self-hosted audio streamer, with support for AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, DLNA, multi-room sync, CD and USB playback, REST API and Home Assistant integration 🎧 https://alternativeto.net/software/odio-streamer/about/

DuckDuckGo has reported huge traffic growth for its “No AI search” tool following Google Search’s AI-focused updates. The page removes all AI elements and images from search results, with new dedicated extensions for Chrome and Firefox https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/duckduckgo-s-no-ai-search-tool-reports-huge-traffic-growth-as-google-pushes-ai-results/

🎶 https://Last.fm begins a new chapter as an independent company. User accounts, privacy, pricing, and services remain unchanged. The team and operations are stable, with plans to enhance listening insights and community features for music fans.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/last-fm-returns-to-independence-assures-users-of-unchanged-service-privacy-and-pricing/

Annual performance review

Google is discontinuing Gemini CLI for consumers, merging its functionality into Antigravity CLI for a unified developer experience. Antigravity CLI includes key Gemini features and is available now, with Gemini support ending June 18, 2026.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/google-incites-developers-to-switch-from-gemini-cli-to-the-newly-launched-antigravity-cli/

@aral https://lmddgtfy.net/?q=What%27s%20Grok%3F

Self-hosted, open source tool for sending files peer-to-peer from the CLI, browser or phone using QR codes, passphrases and WebRTC, with optional encrypted mailbox mode 👉 https://alternativeto.net/software/airpipe/about/

OpenSUSE Tumbleweed’s April update delivers GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0.2, KDE Plasma 6.6.4, raytracing fixes in Mesa graphics, updates software and packages, and multiple CVE security patches across key packages.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/opensuse-tumbleweed-brings-linux-kernel-7-0-gnome-50-and-critical-security-fixes/

The hazing cycle

QEMU 11.0 removes 32-bit host support, adds Nitro accelerator for AWS Nitro Enclaves, and improves virtualization with MSHV and WHPX. Other enhancements include better KVM support, support for more CPUs, and C++ plugin support.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/qemu-11-0-drops-32-bit-host-support-adds-native-aws-nitro-enclaves-and-expands-cpu-support/

Privacy researcher reports that Claude Desktop app for macOS may be quietly changing browser access settings without explicit user consent https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/claude-desktop-app-was-reportedly-found-changing-browser-access-settings-without-consent/

Tuta has launched a closed beta for Tuta Drive, a quantum-secure cloud storage solution with end-to-end encryption. It's now available to select users via invite-only, allowing users to store, sync, and backup their files securely and privately.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/tuta-drive-enters-closed-beta-with-end-to-end-encryption-and-quantum-secure-cloud-storage/

Linux 7.0 is out, delivering XFS autonomous self healing, agent-agnostic AI key support, new Intel and AMD hardware improvements, and major storage enhancements https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/linux-7-0-released-with-xfs-self-healing-agent-agnostic-ai-keys-and-major-hardware-support/

Completely free WeTransfer alternative for sending large files, with no signup, password protection, and real private file transfers hosted in Switzerland 🇨🇭 https://alternativeto.net/software/swisstransfer/about/

OBS Studio 32.1 updates the interface for creators and streamers with a redesigned audio mixer, WebRTC simulcast support, restored undo/redo actions for scene items, enhanced security, a default bitrate of 6000 kbps, and much more.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/obs-studio-32-1-released-with-overhauled-audio-mixer-webrtc-simulcast-support-and-more/

An open-source lightweight Mailspring and Thunderbird alternative with direct IMAP/SMTP sync, built-in tracker blocking, and no Electron bloat 👉 https://alternativeto.net/software/aerion/about/

Open-source self-hosting for podcasts, offering direct audience interaction, decentralized Fediverse integration, analytics, promotion tools, monetization, and distribution 👉 https://alternativeto.net/software/castopod/about/