Interesting topics include Firefox's new features, vertical tabs, AI in browser, KDE Plasma 6.1 beta, using technology for workouts, processing data on the command line, and tracking Mastodon accounts via RSS feed reader.
Mozilla is improving Firefox with tab grouping, customizable wallpaper, and AI features for image alt text.
KDE Plasma 6.1 offers triple buffering, Wayland sync, and enhanced remote desktop support for better user experience.
Deep dives
Firefox Improvements and AI Features
Mozilla is working on enhancing Firefox with features like tab grouping, vertical tabs, customizable tab wallpaper, privacy settings, and improved speed and performance. Additionally, Mozilla plans to introduce AI features like AI-generated alt text for images to enhance user experience.
KDE Plasma 6.1 Beta and Remote Desktop Support
The release of KDE Plasma 6.1 beta brings exciting features such as triple buffering in KWin for rendering and animations, the Wayland explicit sync protocol for Nvidia graphics cards, and improved remote desktop support. The update aims to enhance user experience and gaming performance for KDE users.
Golden Cheater and Flux for Cycling Workouts
Golden Cheater and Flux offer alternatives to Zwift for cycling workouts. Golden Cheater allows users to create customizable workout programs that adjust resistance levels for smart trainers and analyze workout data. Flux, a simpler web-based client, enables users to deploy workout servers locally and control smart trainers through a browser for a practical cycling experience.
A brief news segment with mostly good stuff from Mozilla and KDE. Plus some great discoveries including downloading YouTube and other videos, processing data and CSV files on the command line, controlling cycling workout gear and graphing your progress, and a top tip for following Mastodon accounts in a normal RSS feed reader.