FOSS NEWS
Proton introduces advanced email aliases in Proton Pass with randomized email alias generation at signups, notification if alias gets compromised:
https://proton.me/blog/benefits-of-email-aliases
Odysee introduces new blockchain-based monetizaton system with USDC (dollar-equivalent token):
https://odysee.com/@Odysee:8/newmonetizationmodel:6
Open source forum software NodeBB joins the Fediverse, forums created with NodeBB 4.0.0 will automatically federate with other Fediverse platforms:
https://ostechnix.com/nodebb-joins-fediverse/
Shotcut 25.01 released with native Wayland support for the Flatpak version, new features like Bins, View > Files panel, “Show in Files” option in Properties and Jobs, a Gradient Map video filter etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/shotcut-25-01-video-editor-adds-native-wayland-support-on-flatpak-for-linux
Critical vulnerability in older versions of 7-Zip, users are advised to use version 24.09 or higher:
https://betanews.com/2025/01/23/7-zip-users-need-to-take-action-right-now-to-address-a-serious-security-flaw/
Dillo browser 3.2 released with SVG and WebP support, support for modern CSS units (ch, rem, vw, vh, vmin, vmax), new scrollbar page navigation mode, option to set custom new tab page etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/1/dillo-3-2-released-with-svg-and-webp-support-improved-navigation-page-zoom-options-and-more/
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