Notices by AlternativeTo (alternativeto@mas.to), page 3

#FreeBSD 14.0 has been released, and introduces features such as automatic decryption of ZFS datasets, unprivileged operation support for the chroot facility, FIDO/U2F hardware authenticators in ssh, and a new network interface driver.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/11/freebsd-14-0-has-been-released-with-a-host-of-new-features-and-improvements/

#Blender, a free 3D creation software, has released a new version, 4.0, with enhancements and new features. The update includes a new Principled BSDF, improvements to Cycles and node tools, support for Apple's M3 processor, and user interface improvements.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/11/blender-4-0-released-with-new-principled-bdsf-improved-cycles-and-enhanced-node-tools/

Instagram has expanded its Close Friends feature to include main feed Posts and Reels, allowing users to share content exclusively with a chosen group. https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/11/instagram-expands-close-friends-feature-to-include-main-feed-posts-and-reels/

Microsoft has revealed the #Windows11 Insider Preview Build 23585, which allows users to uninstall a wider range of built-in apps, responding to user demand for more control over pre-installed software.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/11/microsoft-will-soon-allow-you-to-uninstall-more-windows-11-built-in-apps/

After killing off its Web Environment Integrity proposal, Google is developing an Android WebView Media Integrity API, which could disrupt third-party YouTube apps like YouTube ReVanced.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/11/google-s-web-integrity-api-could-disrupt-third-party-youtube-apps-on-android/

Sony plans to discontinue Twitter/X integration on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles from November 13. This will prevent users from viewing and posting content on X directly from their consoles. https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/11/sony-to-end-twitter-x-integration-on-ps4-and-ps5-consoles-starting-november-13/

Secure email provider @Tutanota has rebranded as Tuta, making it the only secure email provider with a four-letter .com domain. The company will also gradually introduce a new logo and refreshed look and feel for their platform.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/11/privacy-focused-email-provider-tutanota-rebrands-to-tuta-and-announces-full-redesign/

Pleroma's latest release, 2.6.0, includes numerous changes and improvements, discontinuing support for crypt(3) passwords and deprecating the audio scrobbling feature. The new version enhances frontend and backend with better UI behavior and improved security. https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/11/pleroma-2-6-0-release-major-updates-fixes-and-enhancements-for-frontend-and-backend/

Open source BitTorrent client, #qBittorrent, has released version 4.6 with new features including experimental support for I2P, a revamped UI, and improved file organization. The update also includes usability enhancements and bug fixes.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/10/qbittorrent-4-6-released-with-experimental-i2p-support-and-various-ui-theming-improvements/

Open-source audio software #Ardour has launched version 8.0, which includes new features such as Quick Groups for multi-track changes, tools for persistent region groups and free drawing automation, and support for Novation Launchpad Pro and macOS Sonoma.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/10/ardour-8-0-released-with-region-groups-novation-launchpad-pro-and-macos-sonoma-support/

Mozilla is rolling out Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) to #Firefox users worldwide. ECH enhances web browsing security by encrypting the initial communication between a user's device and a website's server, protecting sensitive information.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/10/mozilla-rolls-out-new-encrypted-client-hello-privacy-standard-to-all-firefox-users/

The Linux distribution @elementary has launched version 7.1 with a focus on personalization, user privacy, and accessibility. The update includes over 200 bug fixes and new features and enhancements.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/10/elementary-os-7-1-a-major-update-focused-on-user-privacy-and-accessibility-enhancements/

Mastodon has released version 4.2 of its federated social network, featuring an overhauled search feature, refinements to the web interface, and a revamped interaction experience for logged-out users.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/9/mastodon-launches-version-4-2-with-overhauled-search-feature-and-improved-web-interface/

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The @gnome project team has released #GNOME 45, the latest version of its desktop environment. Code-named “Rīga”, the update includes new apps, search performance enhancements, a new camera usage indicator, and new system features.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/9/gnome-45-ditches-activities-button-brings-new-apps-and-introduces-camera-usage-indicator/

The Fedora Project has released Fedora Linux 39 Beta, with the final version set for October. Some updates, like the DNF package manager and Anaconda UI, have been delayed for quality assurance. The beta includes GNOME 45 and LibreOffice 7.6, and updates to the GNU Toolchain: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/9/fedora-project-releases-linux-39-beta-key-features-delayed-for-quality-assurance/

Automattic has released version 1.0 of the #ActivityPub plugin for #WordPress, allowing blogs to be followed within the Fediverse network (including #Mastodon). The plugin also enables replies from the #Fediverse to appear as comments on the WordPress blog.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/9/wordpress-blogs-can-now-be-followed-in-the-fediverse-with-the-activitypub-plugin/

#Kdenlive 23.08, the latest update of the video editing software, has been released with two new effects, fixes, and enhancements. It adds compatibility for GoPro and DJI files, and introduces an AV1 NVENC profile.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/kdenlive-23-08-released-with-two-new-effects-enhanced-stability-and-expanded-compatibility/

Debian just turned 30 today, happy birthday #Debian! 🥳

Delta Chat has released an update featuring the xstore for platform-independent apps, including a variety of webxdc apps like Wordle/Reactle clone, 2048, a calendar, poll, and checklist. The apps are offline-first, end-to-end encrypted, and can be shared without logins or cookies: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/delta-chat-releases-new-update-with-xstore-for-platform-independent-apps-and-serverless-editor-app/