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VS Code 1.103 Released with OpenAI GPT-5 & Chat Checkpoint

Visual Studio Code 103, the July release of the Microsoft’s IDE, was released few days ago on Thursday. The new release made OpenAI GPT-5, the new model released on the same day, to all paid GitHub Copilot plans. AI chat now support checkpoints, allowing to easily go back to certain points of your chat conversations. […]

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HandBrake 1.10 Released with Discord-Friendly 10MB Presets

HandBrake 1.10 adds Discord-friendly 10MB presets, fixes metadata passthru issues, and misc encoder improvements for Linux, Windows & Mac.
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HandBrake 1.10 Open-Source Video Transcoder Brings New “Social 10MB” Presets

HandBrake 1.10 open-source video transcoder is now available for download with new “Social 10MB” presets and many other improvements. Here’s what’s new!
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I tried Lenovo’s $3,000 rollable ThinkBook and can’t go back to regular-sized screens

First shown off at CES, Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 features an extendable 120Hz OLED display. I spent a week with it – here’s my verdict.

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Why I travel with 3 different portable power stations (and can’t get out of the habit)

I’ve tested dozens of power stations, but here are my favorites for traveling and emergencies.

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PeaZip 10.6 Introduces Dynamic Virtual Mode, Improves Archive Pre-Parsing

PeaZip 10.6 open-source archive manager is now available for download with a dynamic virtual mode to the archive browser and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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The Top Five — For the Week Ending August 8, 2025

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended. RefreshOS 2.5:…
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This Motorola foldable is on sale for $100 off – here’s why I recommend it over most slab phones

It might not be the Ultra model, but the standard Motorola Razr is still a highly capable foldable with a creative camera system.

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This digital graffiti project is making the internet fun again, pixel by pixel – see for yourself

Want to leave a mark on your hometown without breaking the law? Here’s your chance.

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Can GPT-5 fix Apple Intelligence? We’re about to find out

Apple’s iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and MacOS 26 releases are around the corner. Now you may have one more reason to upgrade.

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FOSS Force Mostly Open Tech News Quiz — August 8, 2025

How much were you paying attention to open-source news this week? Test your open-source news IQ by taking our quiz!
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Canonical’s OpenJDK builds promise Java devs more speed and a whopping 12 years of security support

The company is also aligning Ubuntu’s and OpenJDK’s release cadences.

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This iOS 26 update ruined the iPhone camera app for me – then Apple saved the day

A sudden change to the user interface threw me off. Fortunately, a fix has arrived with the latest beta.

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Have stock questions? Google Finance tests new AI chatbot

Your Google Finance experience is changing soon, thanks to AI – but you can opt out. Here are several changes coming.

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KDE Frameworks 6.17 Is Out to Improve Performance of All QtQuick-Based KDE Apps

KDE Frameworks 6.17 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop. Here’s what’s new!
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You can claim up to $7,500 from AT&T’s 177M data breach payouts – how to check your eligibility ASAP

If you were affected by either of AT&T’s data breaches, you can now file a claim to receive your share of the massive settlement.

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I finally solved the toughest question about buying laptops – here’s my expert guide

Laptops usually fall into three main categories – here’s what to consider before picking your next one.

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8 settings I changed on my Google Pixel phone to extend the battery life by hours

Adjust these Pixel battery settings to get more time between charges – and keep your battery healthier for years.

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Ubuntu 24.04.3 is Available with Tons of Updates

Ubuntu 24.04.3, the third point release of the current Ubuntu LTS, is out! Ubuntu developer team announced the release on Thursday: The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS (Long-Term Support) for its Desktop, Server, and Cloud products, as well as other flavours of Ubuntu with long-term support. As usual, […]

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How Google’s Genie 3 could change AI video – and let you build your own interactive worlds

AI is becoming increasingly adept at generating virtual environments that simulate real-world physics and respond dynamically to users.

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