Notepad++ finally lands on macOS as a real native app
Notepad++ for Mac is finally here as a real native macOS app, bringing the familiar Windows editor experience without relying on compatibility layers.
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Makerfire USX51 AI flight controller puts Ubuntu Linux and ROS2 brains inside industrial drones
Makerfire says its USX51 AI flight controller combines Pixhawk architecture with Ubuntu, ROS2, and 10 TOPS AI processing for industrial drones.
Developers just open sourced a framework for AI avatars that move and gesture while they talk
A newly released open source framework called SentiAvatar aims to make AI avatars behave more like real people during conversation. The project includes a motion dataset with 21,000 clips, a foundation model trained on hundreds of hours of motion data, and a system that synchronizes speech, facial expressions, and body gestures in real time. If the technology works as advertised, it could help developers build more believable NPCs, AI assistants, and virtual characters.
Little Snitch comes to Linux to expose what your software is really doing
Little Snitch is finally coming to Linux. The well known network monitoring tool lets users see which apps are connecting to the internet and block suspicious activity. In a world filled with telemetry and background connections, the ability to see what your software is really doing may matter more than ever.
GIMP 3.2.2 fixes early annoyances and reminds us why this open source tool still matters
GIMP 3.2.2 is here, squashing early bugs from the 3.2 release while improving PSD support, plug-ins, and overall usability. It is a reminder that this indispensable open source image editor continues to evolve in meaningful ways.
NetRise Provenance wants to track who writes your open source code after XZ backdoor scare
NetRise Provenance promises to map open source code back to the people behind it after the XZ backdoor scare. That raises some big questions.
GIMP 3.2 released
GIMP 3.2 is now available with non-destructive layers, vector tools, improved PSD compatibility, and several workflow improvements for the open source image editor.
Open source photo manager digiKam 9 lands on Linux, Windows, and Mac
digiKam 9.0.0 introduces a Qt 6 port, expanded RAW camera support, a new Survey tool, and many improvements for photographers who prefer open source software.
Google OpenTitan open source security chip is now shipping inside Chromebooks
Google says OpenTitan, its open source silicon Root of Trust project, is now shipping in Chromebooks. The chip brings transparent hardware security to real consumer devices.
Lakka 6.1 arrives with Linux kernel 6.18, RetroArch 1.22.2, new PS2 core, and Raspberry Pi CRT builds
Lakka 6.1 updates its Linux base, adds a new PS2 core, refreshes libretro support, and introduces CRT-ready Raspberry Pi images for authentic retro gaming.
SpecFive adds open-source MeshCore to its off-grid mesh devices
SpecFive is adding open-source MeshCore support to its off-grid mesh devices, aiming to deliver predictable, secure communication for tactical and emergency teams.
Say hello to GoogleSQL
Google has retired the ZetaSQL name and consolidated its SQL dialect under the GoogleSQL brand, aligning open source and product documentation at last.