Notices by AlternativeTo (alternativeto@mas.to)

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/

ONLYOFFICE has abruptly ended its partnership with Nextcloud after Nextcloud, IONOS, and other European companies launched Euro-Office, a fork of ONLYOFFICE presented as a European alternative to Microsoft Office. The company alleges the fork repackages its code without proper attribution, while Nextcloud has cited concerns about ONLYOFFICE's Russian origins https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/onlyoffice-ends-its-partnership-with-nextcloud-over-new-unauthorized-euro-office-fork/

Open source, cookieless Google Analytics alternative with self hosting, session replays, funnels, and real time web analytics 🐸 https://alternativeto.net/software/rybbit/about/

FreeCAD 1.1 brings three point lighting, interactive modeling previews, workflow tools, customization, major FEM updates, enhanced CAM, and safe configuration handling https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/freecad-1-1-adds-three-point-lighting-part-design-previews-and-major-fem-upgrades/

🎬 OpenShot 3.5 delivers a redesigned timeline, up to 35% speed gains, higher export quality, improved GPU acceleration, smarter effects, better audio tools, new default chroma key, enhanced stability, and experimental ComfyUI integration.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/openshot-3-5-brings-faster-timeline-improved-gpu-acceleration-smarter-effects-and-more/

🎨 Krita 5.3 and 6.0 bring upgrades for digital artists. Krita 6, based on Qt6, supports Linux Wayland & HDR, and offers text tool enhancements. New painting tools, filter effects, new comic panel editing tool, and PSD compatibility have been added.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/krita-6-0-debuts-with-linux-wayland-and-hdr-support-new-text-tools-and-comic-panel-editor/

OpenAI is shutting down its AI video slop social app, Sora, along with its API less than six months after launch. The shutdown also ends a billion-dollar partnership with Disney https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/openai-is-shutting-down-sora-its-ai-video-slop-app-less-than-six-months-after-launch/

🐋 Funkwhale 2.0 has launched with a new responsive user interface, a brand-new API v2, ListenBrainz integration, libraries renamed to playlists, multiple artist support, new admin controls for MusicBrainz-tagged files, and a new content quality filter.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/funkwhale-2-0-debuts-api-v2-new-responsive-ui-listenbrainz-sync-and-multi-artist-support/