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technology2 days ago•0 min saved

Solo Developer Uses AI to Release Free, Open-Source Rust Alternatives to Adobe Creative Suite

Software engineer Brandon Thomas has released ArtCraft, a suite of free, open-source applications built in Rust using Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 AI. The project includes 'clean-room' reimplementations of Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, Illustrator, Acrobat, After Effects, and InDesign. While the apps are currently in alpha and available for Linux, macOS, Windows, and FreeBSD, they aim to provide a subscription-free alternative to Adobe's Creative Cloud. The release has sparked debate over legal implications, software stability, and the potential of AI to disrupt the subscription-based software model.

via Phoronix|

#adobe #ai #artcraft

technology3 days ago•9 min saved

AI-Powered ArtCraft Launches Free, Open-Source Adobe Rivals in Rust

Software engineer Brandon Thomas has launched ArtCraft, a suite of seven free, open-source applications designed to replicate Adobe’s Creative Cloud tools. Built using Anthropic’s Opus 5.5 AI and written in Rust, the apps include PhotoCraft, FilmCraft, and LightCraft. While currently in alpha, the project aims for full feature parity with Adobe’s software within months, challenging the dominance of subscription-based creative tools.

via Ars Technica|

#adobe #ai-development #artcraft

technology3 days ago•4 min saved

ArtCraft Launches Free, Open-Source Adobe Alternatives Built with AI

Software engineer Brandon Thomas has released ArtCraft, a suite of seven free, open-source applications designed to replicate Adobe’s Creative Cloud tools. Built using Anthropic’s Opus 5.5 AI and written in Rust, the apps include PhotoCraft, FilmCraft, and LightCraft. While currently in alpha, the project aims for full feature parity with Adobe’s software within months, challenging the dominance of subscription-based creative tools.

via PetaPixel|

#adobe #ai-development #artcraft

technology4 days ago•3 min saved

RemoveMacAI tool reclaims 12GB on macOS 27 by disabling Apple Intelligence

A new open-source command-line tool called RemoveMacAI allows Mac users to disable Apple Intelligence and delete its models on macOS 27, reclaiming up to 12GB of storage. The tool uses configuration profiles to prevent model redownloading without disabling System Integrity Protection, though it removes features like Siri and Writing Tools.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-intelligence #macos-27 #open-source

technology5 days ago•1 min saved

RemoveMacAI tool restores control over Apple Intelligence on macOS 27

A new open-source command-line tool, RemoveMacAI, allows Mac users to disable Apple Intelligence features and delete associated models on macOS 27, reclaiming up to 12GB of storage. The tool addresses the removal of the system-wide toggle in the latest OS update, using configuration profiles to prevent model redownloading while keeping System Integrity Protection enabled.

via Ars Technica|

#apple-intelligence #macos-27 #open-source

technology5 days ago•26 min saved

Open-source tool removes 12GB of Apple Intelligence data from macOS 27

A new open-source command-line tool called RemoveMacAI allows Mac users to delete approximately 12GB of Apple Intelligence models and disable related features on macOS 27. The tool addresses the removal of the system-wide toggle for Apple Intelligence in the latest OS update, which previously allowed users to easily disable these features. By using configuration profiles, the tool prevents models from redownloading while keeping System Integrity Protection enabled. While it frees significant space, it disables AI features like Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground, though dictation remains functional. The tool has gained rapid traction on GitHub and social media, though users are warned about potential risks and the lack of official Apple support.

via The Verge|

#apple-intelligence #data-privacy #macos-27

technology5 days ago•7 min saved

RemoveMacAI Tool Frees 12GB+ by Deleting Apple Intelligence Models on macOS 27

A new open-source command-line tool called RemoveMacAI allows Mac users to reclaim approximately 12GB of storage by disabling and deleting Apple Intelligence models on macOS 27. The tool addresses the removal of the system-wide toggle for Apple Intelligence in the latest OS update, which previously allowed users to easily disable these features. By using configuration profiles, the tool prevents models from redownloading while keeping System Integrity Protection enabled. While it frees significant space, it disables AI features like Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground, though dictation remains functional. The tool has gained rapid traction on GitHub and social media, though users are warned about potential risks and the lack of official Apple support.

via MacRumors|

#apple-intelligence #macos-27 #open-source

technology5 days ago

Kagi Halts Orion Linux Browser Development, Plans to Open Source Codebase

Kagi has ended development of its Orion web browser for Linux, halting updates shortly after the public beta launched earlier this year. The company cited the immense difficulty of building a cross-platform browser without venture capital or large open-source community support. While the Linux version will receive no further updates or security patches, Kagi plans to open-source the existing codebase and its work-in-progress Windows port within the next month. Development for the macOS and iOS versions of Orion will continue unaffected, as the company remains focused on its primary user base.

via OMG! Ubuntu|

#kagi #linux #open-source

technology6 days ago•1 min saved

Valve Developer Timur Kristóf Revives Decade-Old AMD GPUs for Linux

Valve engineer Timur Kristóf has significantly improved support for legacy AMD GCN 1.0 and 1.1 graphics cards on Linux. By transitioning these older chips from the legacy Radeon driver to the modern AMDGPU kernel driver, he enabled better performance, Vulkan support, and power management. His work, presented at XDC2026, fills a gap left by AMD's lack of focus on aging hardware, resulting in a 30% performance boost for users.

via Phoronix|

#amdgpu #graphics-drivers #linux

technology6 days ago•2 min saved

Nvidia-backed Reflection prepares open-weight model to challenge AI giants

Nvidia-backed startup Reflection is launching a new open-weight AI model designed to offer a cheaper, secure alternative to closed systems from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. The release aims to empower enterprises to build proprietary AI using their own data and Nvidia hardware, potentially disrupting the current market dominated by Chinese open models and US frontier labs.

via Axios|

#artificial-intelligence #enterprise-tech #nvidia

technology7 days ago•29 min saved

Meta Opens Muse Hardware SDK and Releases Limited Edition Home Link Dongle

Meta has open-sourced its Muse AI agent SDK, enabling developers to integrate the assistant into custom hardware like Raspberry Pis and E Ink displays. Simultaneously, the company is distributing 5,000 free 'Muse Home Link' dongles via a waitlist to facilitate smart home control. This move expands Muse beyond proprietary devices, allowing users to build DIY gadgets similar to the recently announced Muse Charm.

via The Verge|

#ai-hardware #meta #muse-ai

technology8 days ago•0 min saved

Meta Opens Muse Hardware Platform to Third-Party Developers

Meta has launched an open-source initiative allowing developers to build custom hardware for its Muse AI agent. The company released a Linux SDK and firmware, alongside a free 'Muse Home Link' dongle for smart home integration, aiming to expand its AI ecosystem beyond its own proprietary devices.

via Engadget|

#hardware #meta #muse-ai

technology9 days ago•9 min saved

Maker Builds Real-World 'Tricorder' with Spectrometer and Thermal Camera

A decade-long open-source project has produced a functional handheld device inspired by Star Trek's tricorder, featuring a scintillation crystal for radiation detection, a visible light spectrometer, and thermal imaging. Built on a Clockwork Pi uConsole with a Compute Module 5, the device prioritizes practical scientific utility over screen accuracy. The project, led by PeterAJansen, is fully documented on GitHub for community replication.

via Hackaday|

#diy #open-source #raspberry-pi

technology10 days ago

Microsoft Launches WSL Containers GA with New CLI and Enterprise Controls

Microsoft has declared WSL Containers generally available, introducing the wslc.exe command-line tool to run Linux containers natively on Windows. The release includes new APIs for programmatic control, enhanced networking, and enterprise security integrations with Intune and Defender, though Docker Compose support remains pending.

via Phoronix|

#linux-containers #microsoft #open-source

technology14 days ago•1 min saved

Chinese AI Models Capture Majority of Global Developer Usage Amid US-China Tensions

Chinese AI models have surged to a majority share of global developer usage in 2026, driven by lower costs and strong performance in coding tasks. This shift has prompted US lawmakers to investigate security risks and tighten chip export controls, even as Washington and Beijing failed to reach substantive agreements during recent high-level talks.

via CNBC|

#artificial-intelligence #geopolitics #open-source