Posts by alternativeto@mas.to
(DIR) Post #B4XtZcVLhO80r5GCq8 by alternativeto@mas.to
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Kagi's human-only Small Web initiative gains browser extensions and mobile apps for Chrome, Firefox, iOS, and Android, with improvements like curated categories, content saving, a distraction-free reader mode, and accessibility enhancements.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/kagi-adds-browser-extensions-mobile-apps-and-categories-to-its-human-only-small-web-/
(DIR) Post #B4YRWjUkeJZG6lm9i4 by alternativeto@mas.to
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Android sideloading lives on! Google has introduced an advanced and secure sideloading process for experienced users, requiring developer mode, device reboot, reauthentication, verification and a 24-hour wait period.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/google-details-new-24-hour-process-to-sideload-android-apps-from-unverified-developers/
(DIR) Post #B4avSbSJyzIExRVQFU by alternativeto@mas.to
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GrapheneOS refuses to comply with regulations requiring age data collection, prioritizing privacy over regional laws. This stance aligns with criticisms of mandatory OS-level age verification and appeals to privacy-focused users.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/grapheneos-says-it-won-t-comply-with-age-verification-laws-and-will-stay-available-worldwide/
(DIR) Post #B4tSy5PbS05YAu8JRg by alternativeto@mas.to
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Free open-source game library manager and launcher that unifies Steam, Epic, GOG, and more, with custom themes, plugins, fullscreen mode, and playtime tracking. Includes game emulation support! 👉 https://alternativeto.net/software/playnite/about/
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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/
(DIR) Post #B5HT5qS1ccg1sv0Im8 by alternativeto@mas.to
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Session, a privacy-focused encrypted messaging app, has announced it will shut down in 90 days without new funding. With $1M annual costs, it serves 1.7M users around the world. Staff will leave by April 2026, with some volunteering until July.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/encrypted-messaging-app-session-will-shut-down-in-90-days-unless-new-funding-are-secured/
(DIR) Post #B5HYBj1ycduANcRXkm by alternativeto@mas.to
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Engineer on a sales call
(DIR) Post #B5O0FId4giuJJu3196 by alternativeto@mas.to
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Rust 1.95 introduces the cfg_select! macro for compile-time branching and extends let chain support to match expressions. It also removes custom target specs on stable rustc and brings several stabilized APIs.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/rust-1-95-adds-cfg_select-macro-if-let-match-guards-and-destabilized-json-target-specs/
(DIR) Post #B5Z0dqqtEltx9ImBP6 by alternativeto@mas.to
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So you really, reeaaally want Jellyfin everywhere, huh? Then you will love this open-source Jellyfin client for Nintendo Wii with Wiimote controls, QuickConnect, cover art, continue watching, and server side playback. Because why not? 🎮 https://alternativeto.net/software/wiifin/about/
(DIR) Post #B5a830BAae2m9ZA4wa by alternativeto@mas.to
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The GitHub CLI now collects and sends pseudonymous telemetry data by default, raising privacy concerns among users. GitHub claims it helps improve features. Users can opt out or inspect data sent, but some users remain dissatisfied.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/the-github-cli-now-collects-and-sends-pseudonymous-telemetry-data-by-default/
(DIR) Post #B5xVZkYuRRbor5vcUy by alternativeto@mas.to
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qBittorrent 5.2 introduces UI updates, new features like system reboot post-download, tracker status filter, torrent creator button, and expanded language support. It also improves performance, web API, and RSS, and fixes bugs for better stability.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/qbittorrent-5-2-brings-disk-space-display-reboot-automation-and-tracker-status-filter/
(DIR) Post #B61UT2cJaoQLVEb9FY by alternativeto@mas.to
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⚠️ Google Chrome is silently auto-installing a 4 GB Gemini Nano AI model file on user devices without any consent, enabling AI features by default. Users must disable AI features completely or uninstall Chrome to remove this large AI model file.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/google-chrome-silently-installs-4-gb-gemini-nano-ai-model-to-user-device-without-consent/
(DIR) Post #B6GC6V7Ia6lrQeakUa by alternativeto@mas.to
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Android 17 has been launched, introducing new AI agentic features for phones, digital wellbeing tools for stoping doomscrolling, a refreshed emoji set, expanded content creation tools, and better expanded Quick Share and AirDrop interoperability https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/google-launches-android-17-with-ai-agents-doomscrolling-controls-and-better-creator-tools/
(DIR) Post #B6Q0f33nd9WygCGGRs by alternativeto@mas.to
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Scientific repository arXiv has updated its code of conduct to combat low-quality AI-generated submissions, holding authors accountable for unverified AI content. Authors who submit AI slop will face a one-year ban, with a possibility of appeal.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/arxiv-will-now-ban-authors-for-a-year-if-they-submit-low-quality-ai-generated-papers/
(DIR) Post #B6ucsLaIApH0G7mBUW by alternativeto@mas.to
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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/
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🔥 Sinful things
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Thunderbird 154.0 introduces system tray mode, attachment previews on macOS, Microsoft 365 integration, and several stability and security updates.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/8/thunderbird-154-0-adds-system-tray-mode-macos-previews-and-microsoft-365-updates/
(DIR) Post #B9YyxPLlJoX3VxqX8S by alternativeto@mas.to
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The popular Chinese YouTube alternative Bilibili has announced plans to expand globally, relaunching its app with English support and removing ID verification requirements for overseas users. The company confirmed an English version of its website is also on the way https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/8/china-s-popular-youtube-alternative-bilibili-relaunches-app-with-english-support-globally/
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Google has officially removed all remaining Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store, including the popular ad blocker uBlock Origin. They can no longer be updated or reinstalled, but there are still other alternatives with ongoing support for it https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/9/google-has-removed-manifest-v2-extensions-from-chrome-web-store-including-ublock-origin/
(DIR) Post #BAQcQ06OD09sODOujg by alternativeto@mas.to
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Shopify has announced it will switch back to native mobile app development with Swift and Kotlin, moving away from React Native due to AI-driven changes in development costs, despite past success with cross-platform tools.https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/9/shopify-reverses-course-and-moves-from-react-native-back-to-swift-and-kotlin-for-mobile-dev/