Patreon CEO Jack Conte on supporting artists in the AI slop era

Today, I’m talking with Jack Conte, the CEO of Patreon. Jack last joined me on the show almost exactly five years ago, in the summer of 2021, and a lot has changed on the internet and in the creator landscape since then…

https://www.theverge.com/podcast/952607/patreon-ceo-jack-conte

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Apple’s latest AirTags are cheaper than ever for Prime Day

It’s a small but rare discount. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Prime Day has brought a number of Apple deals, but one of the most useful if you’re planning to travel over the July 4th weekend or later thi…

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/951987/apple-airtag-second-gen-prime-day-deal-sale-2026

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

AMD releases FSR 4.1 upscaling for older graphics cards

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will have support for FSR 4.1 on day one. AMD is officially launching FSR Upscaling 4.1 for Radeon RX 7000-series GPUs today. The update means that computers with those older graphic…

https://www.theverge.com/news/953664/amd-fsr-4-1-upscaling-rx-7000-series-gpus-rdna-3

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

🦏 Ubuntu-Based Rhino Linux 2026.1 Introduces Lomiri Edition, Powered by Linux 7.0 - 9to5Linux https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-based-rhino-linux-2026-1-introduces-lomiri-edition-powered-by-linux-7-0

#rhinolinux #linux #distros #opensource

🐧 Steam Machine pricing and launch announced and yes it's pricey

After quite some time waiting, we now know how much Valve's new SteamOS Linux powered Steam Machine will cost - and it is quite on the pricey side.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

📰 Source: GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
🔗 Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/steam-machine-pricing-and-launch-announced-and-yes-its-pricey/

#Linux #OpenSource #SteamDeck #PCGaming #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

🐧 PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC: WiFi Performance

We test the PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC’s Wi-Fi 6 performance under Linux, measuring throughput, latency, and stability in real-world use. The post PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC: WiFi Performance appeared ...

📰 Source: LinuxLinks
🔗 Link: https://www.linuxlinks.com/peladn-wo4-5600h-mini-pc-wifi-performance/

#Linux #OpenSource

🚀 Fastest-growing AI projects today

1. Among these, Goekdeniz-Guelmez/MLX-LoRA-Studio stands out with its unique approach to f...
2. Goekdeniz-Guelmez/MLX-LoRA-Studio a native Mac App specifically designed for LLM fine-t...
3. The project's growth score of 31.60 and 158 stars indicate strong interest from the dev...

Full report → https://pullrepo.com/report/todays-fine-tuning-training-fastest-growing-projects-june-21-2026

#AI #OpenSource #GitHub #Tech #FinetuningTraining

Nothing just designed its most wanted phone ever, but it isn’t for sale

This Nothing phone's got everything.

https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-dream-phone-3679885/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

The Galaxy S27 Pro could inherit one of the Ultra’s best display features

Samsung might finally stop gatekeeping its best screen tech.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s27-pro-privacy-display-rumor-3679907/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Wyze’s new smart scale can break down your body composition for less than $80

Seven months after introducing its $119.98 Ultra BodyScan smart scale, Wyze announced a cheaper $79.98 alternative available today that makes a few compromises to shave $40 off the price. There's no Wi-Fi, but you can s…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/952512/wyze-smart-scale-bodyscan-electrodes-handle-body-composition

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Dyedfox Radio porta le radio online su KDE Plasma con ricerca avanzata, integrazione MPRIS2 e un’interfaccia nativa basata su PyQt6.

#social #linux #kde #plasma #opensource #radio

https://www.linuxeasy.org/dyedfox-radio-player-web-radio-kde-plasma/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Grml 2026.04 Linux Distro Is Out with Linux Kernel 6.19, Based on Debian 14 Forky - 9to5Linux https://9to5linux.com/grml-2026-04-linux-distro-is-out-with-linux-kernel-6-19-based-on-debian-14-forky

#grml #linux #distros #opensource

@phalanx @mysk @delta @thunderbird @gajim @monocles @torproject Because all the claims of Privacy are bogus when you deal with "useful idiots" that hard-lock their infrastructure on aws, thus provide at least one government that doesn't even fake to care about privacy with Bulk Access Capabilities (and all the necessary Metadata to track, trace & identify users!)…

Whereas truly decentralized & self-hosting - capable infrastructure is evidently the only sustainable & long-term surviving solution.

• This is why SIP, WebRTC, XMPP+OMEMO, IRC are still kicking and why PGP/MIME eMail still works, yet ICQ, AIM & Skype & DeMail are dead.
  • Only Corporate Heads want centralization, as that allows them to enshittify and push their own scams…

#privacy #MarketingLies #UsefulIdiots #infrastructure #CloudAct #aws #BulkAccess #Govware #Metadata #Signal #OpenSource #OpenStandards

🛃 After Recent AUR Security Scare, Yay 13.0 Adds New Review and Automation Features https://linuxiac.com/yay-13-0-adds-new-review-and-automation-features/

#AURpocalypse #aur #arch #opensource #cybersecurity

What’s new in Android’s June 2026 Google System Updates: WhatsApp backups

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to …

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/15/june-2026-google-system-updates/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

I gamed on 2026’s best Snapdragon and Exynos flagship phones — and the benchmarks lied

Exynos vs Snapdragon vs Tensor vs Dimensity go head to head in real games

https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-vs-exynos-gaming-test-2026-3677839/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Survey says Google could be making a huge mistake with its smart home product line

Only 2% of respondents are committed to upgrading to the new Home Speaker.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-killing-nest-mini-poll-results-3679747/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

🐧 DLSS Updater 4.2.0 brings improved Linux support

The open source tool DLSS Updater version 4.2.0 has released, bringing with it some improvements for Linux users of it. Plus security updates.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

📰 Source: GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
🔗 Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/dlss-updater-4-2-0-brings-improved-linux-support/

#Linux #OpenSource

🐧 ScummVM 2026.3.0 brings more classic games to modern platforms

ScummVM 2026.3.0 has released, bringing with it support for another new set of retro games to run them nicely on modern platforms.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

📰 Source: GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
🔗 Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/scummvm-2026-3-0-brings-more-classic-games-to-modern-platforms/

#Linux #OpenSource #RetroGaming

Morrowind game engine OpenMW 0.51 released with modding and gamepad improvements #Morrowind #OpenMW #RPG #Gaming #Linux #OpenSource

Morrowind game engine OpenMW 0...

Morrowind game engine OpenMW 0.51 released with modding and gamepad improvements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/morrowind-game-engine-openmw-0-51-released-with-modding-and-gamepad-improvements/

#Morrowind #OpenMW #RPG #Gaming #Linux #OpenSource

🐧 CobaltX – gaming-focused Arch-based Linux distribution

CobaltX is a gaming-focused Arch-based Linux distribution built around KDE Plasma 6 and a preinstalled Linux gaming stack. It ships with the linux-zen kernel, Mesa and Vulkan support for Intel and ...

📰 Source: LinuxLinks
🔗 Link: https://www.linuxlinks.com/cobaltx-gaming-focused-arch-based-linux-distribution/

#Linux #OpenSource

🐧 Morrowind game engine OpenMW 0.51 released with modding and gamepad improvements

The incredible OpenMW open source game engine for the classic RPG Morrowind has released version 0.51.0 which brings new enhancements to gameplay and for mods.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

📰 Source: GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
🔗 Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/morrowind-game-engine-openmw-0-51-released-with-modding-and-gamepad-improvements/

#Linux #OpenSource

#runsnac #snac2 #fediverse #alternatives #opensource
CC: @VasiliWz@hachyderm.io

Sundar Pichai on ‘California optimism’ & doing hard, exciting work at 2026 Stanford Commencement Address

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai today gave the commencement speech to Stanford University’s Class of 2026.

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/14/sundar-pichai-2026-stanford/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Google ads tease next Pixel Drop with Screen Reactions and Gemini Omni [Video]

We’re due for Google’s next Pixel Drop and, thanks to some early ads, we now know that Screen Reactions and some Gemini Omni-powered features will be a part of this next update.

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/14/google-ads-tease-next-pixel-drop-with-screen-reactions-and-gemini-omni-video/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

These are the best new MacBook deals currently: June 2026 Buyer’s Guide

In the era of Apple Silicon, MacBooks are more affordable than ever. Nowadays, you can buy a MacBook Air with 512GB of storage and 16GB of memory for $1099 directly from Apple, when such a configuration would’ve cost $1…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/21/best-new-macbook-deals-right-now-june-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Nothing’s latest teaser may have just revealed the Nothing Phone 4b

After canceling CMF plans, Nothing may be getting ready to launch a new budget phone.

https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-4b-teaser-3679702/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Roku is being bought out by Fox for $22 billion

Fox has announced its intention to buy Roku in a deal valued at $22 billion.

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/15/roku-is-being-bought-out-by-fox-for-22-billion/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Wide’ reportedly has a stronger inner display than the ‘Ultra’

According to a new report, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, the one otherwise known as “Wide,” will have better inner display ultra-thin glass than the device known as “Ultra.”

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/15/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-reportedly-has-a-stronger-inner-display-than-the-ultra/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Google Chrome’s next update will mark the end of popular ad blockers

Google Chrome’s move to Manifest V3 for extensions is closing its final loophole and, with it, bringing the end of many ad blocker tools.

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/15/google-chromes-next-update-will-mark-the-end-of-popular-ad-blockers/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

🐧 Greece: GNU/Linux Back at 6% "Market Share"

Greece was mentioned here a lot more in past years because the share measured was greater

📰 Source: Tux Machines
🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/06/22/Greece_GNU_Linux_Back_at_6_Market_Share.shtml

#Linux #OpenSource

🐧 Alternatives to popular CLI tools: cut

This article spotlights alternative tools to cut. The post Alternatives to popular CLI tools: cut appeared first on LinuxLinks.

📰 Source: LinuxLinks
🔗 Link: https://www.linuxlinks.com/alternatives-popular-cli-tools-cut/

#Linux #OpenSource

🐧 If You Value Freedom, Follow Richard Stallman (RMS), Not Linux Kernel People

testament to perseverance

📰 Source: Tux Machines
🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/06/22/If_You_Value_Freedom_Follow_Richard_Stallman_RMS_Not_Linux_Kern.shtml

#Linux #OpenSource

@mysk don't believe for a second WhatsApp ever had E2EE at all.

• Same for Signal, Telegram, Threema, Matrix, etc…

If you can't

• self-host it's servers,reproduceably build servers & clients
  • dev. your own servers and clients w/ feature parity.
• as well as use it without self-doxxing aka. needing a Phone Number,

it's insecure!

Because Phone Numbers are intrinsically insecure, as they can always be linked to a device [Number->SIM->ICCID->IMEI) / client (SIP uses UDP = no Tor!) and thus trivially connected by circumstances to a person!

So go with PGP/MIME ( @delta & @thunderbird and/or XMPP+OMEMO ( @gajim and/or @monocles ) over @torproject!

• VPNs are snitches
  • If nachash wouldn't touch it, why should you?

#WhatsApp #E2EE #Signal #Threema #Telegram #Matrix #SelfHosting #ReproduceableBuilds #Server #Client #OpenSource #OpenStandards #SelfDoxxing #KYC #ID #PhoneNumber #SIM #IMEI #Privacy #UDP #Tor #OpSec #InfoSec #ComSec #ITsec #OMEMO #PGP

LibrePods brings AirPods features to Android & Linux — no iPhone or Mac required.

Change noise control modes, view accurate battery status, use ear detection, head gestures, conversational awareness, and more by implementing the AirPods protocol in an open-source app.

https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=librepods

#OpenSource #Linux #Android #AirPods #Privacy

Alt...

Screenshot of the LibrePods project page in dark mode. The top section shows the LibrePods logo and the tagline “AirPods liberated from Apple’s ecosystem,” with Android and Linux logos indicating platform support. Several status badges display downloads, build status, and community information. Below, a section titled “What is LibrePods?” explains that the project brings Apple-exclusive AirPods features to Android and Linux by implementing the proprietary communication protocol used between AirPods and Apple devices. Features mentioned include noise control modes, ear detection, battery monitoring, head gestures, and conversational awareness.

[Update: US too]Google kicks off World Cup hype with new ‘Chrome Dino FC’ Android figure [Gallery]

To celebrate the World Cup 2026, Google has quietly dropped a clever new limited-edition “Chrome Dino FC” Android figurine on its merchandise store.

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/12/google-kicks-off-world-cup-hype-with-new-chrome-dino-fc-android-figure-gallery/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Google sues cybercrime network that used Gemini for financial scams

Google has filed a lawsuit against a cybercrime organization that was using Gemini to power its financial scams, while Google is also pushing for stricter laws that are more relevant to an AI era.

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/12/google-sues-cybercrime-network-that-used-gemini-for-financial-scams/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Gemini 3.5 Flash lands on Google’s Android coding rankings, but it’s 3x the cost for slower performance

Google has released another set of benchmark results to determine the best AI models for Android coding, along with how much each model costs per token. Google’s Gemini 3.5 Flash is easily the most resource-intensive in…

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/12/gemini-3-5-flash-on-googles-android-coding-rankings/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]