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F-Droid, the independent open-source app repository for Android, has announced F-Droid 2.0, described by the project as a new chapter for Android freedom. The announcement outlines the future direction of the free software app store, and the release is drawing strong discussion among developers and users interested in de-Googled, privacy-focused Android setups.
- 2Dutch government builds Microsoft alternative based on NixOS●Dutch governments builds alternative for Microsoft based on NixOS
The Dutch government is developing an alternative to Microsoft's software stack, built on NixOS, the reproducible Linux-based operating system. The project, accessible via a community site, reflects a growing push by European public administrations toward open-source tools and digital sovereignty, reducing dependence on US technology vendors. Observers are discussing it as a notable example of a national government investing in self-hosted, transparent infrastructure.
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Valve has released its fork of Waydroid, the Android-on-Linux container project, as open source. The move lets developers inspect and build on the code, which is believed to relate to running Android apps on Steam Deck and other Linux-based hardware. Linux gaming commentators are highlighting the release as a notable step for Android support on desktop Linux.
- 4GitHub still hosting malicious imitation software after three weeks●GitHub has not removed malicious imitation software after 3 weeks
A developer reports that GitHub has failed to remove malicious imitation software from its platform despite repeated reports over three weeks. The blog post describes frustration with the takedown process and raises concerns about how effectively GitHub polices fake or cloned repositories that pose security risks to users.
- 5Thales, Bull and CEA team up on quantum computing for French military●#Thales #Bull #CEA #logiciel #ordinateurs #quantiques #armée #française #Thales #Bull #CEA #software #computers #quantum
Thales, Bull and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) are joining forces to develop software for quantum computers intended for use by the French armed forces. The partnership, reported by Clubic, links major French industrial and research players around quantum technology with defence applications, drawing attention in French tech circles.
- 6JetBrains unveils Air platform for agentic software development●JetBrains Air: A System of Products for Agentic Software Development
JetBrains has introduced Air, described as a system of products for agentic software development. The announcement positions the company, best known for its IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA, around AI agents that can carry out development tasks autonomously. Developers are discussing what the offering includes and how it compares with agentic coding tools from other vendors.
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Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude chatbot, is reported to be operating a biology lab, raising the question of why a software firm needs wet-lab capabilities. The likely explanation being discussed is AI safety: companies test whether frontier models can assist in dangerous biological experiments. The move has fueled debate over how closely AI developers should work with biological materials.
- 8CodeSupply Launches R&D Grants for Open-Source Software Security●CodeSupply Announces R and D Grants for Open-Source Software Security
CodeSupply has announced a research and development grant program aimed at improving security in open-source software. The announcement was published via fundsforNGOs, a grants and funding news outlet for nonprofit organisations. Details on grant amounts, eligibility and deadlines have not been made available beyond the announcement itself. Open-source security remains a growing concern following a series of high-profile vulnerabilities, making dedicated funding for the topic notable.
- 9iOS 27 brings an improvement to Apple Pay on iPhone●iOS 27 makes a great change to Apple Pay on iPhone
Apple's next iPhone software update, iOS 27, will reportedly introduce a notable improvement to Apple Pay, according to reporting from 9to5Mac. Details on the exact feature remain limited, but the change is expected to make paying with an iPhone easier or more flexible. Apple typically previews major iOS updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
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