Dia Browser users can now swipe between Profiles, each with its own logins, tabs, and AI. The update also supports easy profile import from Arc and Chrome alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Figma is finally adding support for nested folders in Projects, making it easier for teams to organize files. This update also brings changes to permissions and infrastructure, and will roll out soon alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

A free Mac menu bar monitor that verifies real internet access, tracks latency, pinpoints outages, detects VPNs, and collects no data

Bitchat now lets Android users transfer the app via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi without internet, ensuring a private, local transfer. Available on GitHub, it will be added to the Play Store soon alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

A free, open-source AI-native Git client that works just like GitHub Desktop but across GitHub, GitLab & Bitbucket, with staging, diffs, branches, history, PRs, code review, CI and issues, and optional AI you can hide entirely

HeyGen launches a new Video Podcast tool that lets users turn documents or links into two-host video shows with studio scenes, multi-cam cuts, and B-roll ready to publish alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Free, ad-free sticky notes for Windows that attach to the app window where you need them, keeping every note local on your PC

WhatsApp is adding an @all mention for group chats, limited to admins in large groups. Users can create subgroups easily, and polls now have voting deadlines, anonymous responses, and an edit window alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

A free, local auto clicker and mouse jiggler for Mac and Windows, with random intervals, safe target areas, auto-pause, and no account required

Leaked documents reveal Microsoft aims to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, expand digital libraries across devices, and enable disc to digital access for physical games alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Apple temporarily removed Telegram from the App Store due to child abuse content by one user. The app is already restored, but Telegram criticized the move as excessive, questioning if Apple would apply the same standard to other apps alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Gitea Runner 3.0.0 enables native use of standard GitHub Actions artifact and cache actions, offers container-escape hardening, and enforces runner file safety alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Obsidian 1.13 brings a redesigned settings panel with search and keyboard navigation, new image editing and zoom options, and an iOS Share Sheet for quick content capture alternativeto.net/news/2026/7...

Shotcut version 26.8 features a built-in elements panel for emoji stickers, sounds, and more, plus new filters, GPU selection, and key bug fixes alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Ink/Stitch v3.3.0 introduces a cross stitch fill type, a dedicated assistant for setup, improved lettering tools, and simplified satin column creation alternativeto.net/news/2026/7...

Tired of the AI-bloatware in Windows 11? This open-source PowerShell script removes all the AI crap from your system, including Copilot across Windows, Office, and Edge, Recall, AI actions, Gaming Copilot, and more, while keeping it all from coming back 👉 alternativeto.net/software/re...

Calibre 9.12 introduces AirDrop book sharing on macOS, plugin support for the content server, expanded image conversion, and several bug fixes alternativeto.net/news/2026/7...

A beautiful free and open-source private desktop journal with local data, threaded entries, and AI reflections and search via OpenAI or Ollama. Available for Windows and Mac

SuperCmd v2 is now fully rebuilt in Swift, using 3x less memory than Raycast and adding AI agents, screenshot tools, and support for Raycast extensions (This is a great free and open-source alternative to Raycast btw, give it a try) alternativeto.net/news/2026/7...

Free and open-source Docker Compose management for one server or an entire fleet, with no SSH, no telemetry, and built-in logs, alerts, and rollbacks

Google Health version 5.05 adds two-way Apple Health syncing on iPhone, allowing users to import HealthKit data and export Google Health and Fitbit data to Apple Health. The update also introduces Smart Health Links for sharing medical records alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Free, private iPhone subscription manager with renewal reminders, multi-currency insights, cancellation suggestions, and no ads or account

Russia has charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. Durov could face life imprisonment if convicted alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Alibaba introduces Qwen3.8-Max, a 2.4-trillion parameter AI model featuring multimodal inputs, 1M-token context window, and planned open weight release alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Anthropic has revealed that three of its Claude models gained unauthorized access to external organizations’ production systems and published a malicious package to PyPI during cybersecurity testing alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

👉 @ente.io Photos now supports reactions and comments on memories, improved sharing options, desktop enhancements, faster photo loading, and updated contact management alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Google integrates Nano Banana AI with Google Earth, enabling users to generate historical reconstructions, visualize urban projects, and create location-based infographics alternativeto.net/news/2026/8...

Proton Pass now fixes 80% of autofill issues, supports more websites, and includes a new 2FA clipboard option for faster logins. Windows installer updated for organizations. alternativeto.net/news/2026/7...

LinkedIn has introduced a “Seems like AI slop” button for users to report low quality AI-generated content on the platform, enhancing authenticity. LinkedIn has also removed the AI-powered “Enhance your post” feature to replace it with a proofreader. alternativeto.net/news/2026/7...

Kagi has launched dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android for its AI assistant, as well as new privacy controls and reporting features. In addition, Kagi Search now has a more polished interface and features a currency conversion widget. alternativeto.net/news/2026/7...