Tag: Open-Source
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Make 2026 the year you cancel subscriptions for good — why MS Office could be a $35 game changer
Why 2026 matters: breaking the subscription cycle For many, software subscriptions have become a ticking monthly expense. From cloud storage to productivity tools, annual renewals quietly drain budgets. If you’re ready to reset your relationship with software costs in 2026, you’re not alone. A growing wave of users seeks predictable pricing, one-time payments, and reliable…
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Switching to Linux on the Desktop: A Smooth Year of Linux
Introduction: A year into Linux on the desktop If you had told me a year ago that I’d be writing about a flawless desktop experience powered by Linux, I wouldn’t have believed it. Yet here we are: I replaced Windows with Linux, and the journey has been rewarding, with only a few hiccups along the…
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I replaced Windows with Linux—and it’s going great
Why I switched: a desktop experiment that stuck After years of relying on Windows for work, gaming, and everyday tasks, I finally decided to try Linux as my main desktop. The motivation wasn’t rebellion or a radical stance on software freedom alone. It was a practical pursuit: fewer stutters, more control, and a system that…
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Linux on the Desktop: A Year of Smooth Sailing So Far
My motivated leap: switching from Windows to Linux In November I pulled the trigger: I replaced Windows with Linux on my desktop. The decision wasn’t about disliking Windows so much as chasing a more controllable, transparent, and customizable experience. A year later, I’m here to share not just the triumphs but the realities—little catastrophes that…
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Bose Opens SoundTouch Line for Open-Source Recycling: A New Era for Discontinued Wireless Speakers
Introduction: A new chapter for discontinued SoundTouch speakers When Bose announced the discontinuation of its popular SoundTouch wireless speaker family, many users worried about the fate of their devices. Rather than view this as a dead end, Bose positioned the move as an opportunity for sustainability and community-driven innovation. By making parts of the SoundTouch…
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Bose goes open-source: How discontinued SoundTouch speakers become recyclable
Overview: Bose shifts strategy as SoundTouch moves to open-source When a major tech brand announces the end of a popular product line, questions about support, use, and disposal quickly follow. Bose’s discontinuation of its SoundTouch wireless speakers has taken a surprising turn: the company is embracing open-source principles to promote recycling and ongoing innovation. By…
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Bose Opens Source: Discontinued SoundTouch Speakers Get a Second Life
Introduction: Bose shifts gears from shutdown to stewardship When a tech product reaches end-of-life, brands typically seal the lid and move on. Bose is taking a different route with its SoundTouch wireless speaker family. In a move that blends sustainability with developer-friendly openness, Bose has released open-source resources for its discontinued SoundTouch devices and announced…
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DeepSeek Accelerates Open-Source AI Shift, Huang Says
DeepSeek and the Open-Source AI Shift In a keynote that underscored the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang credited a rising player in the field—DeepSeek—with accelerating the broader shift toward open-source AI. Speaking at a high-profile industry trade show, Huang highlighted how DeepSeek’s models released earlier last year helped catalyze collaboration and…
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TIER IV Unveils E2E AI for Level 4+ Autonomy at CES
Overview: TIER IV’s Leap Toward End-to-End Autonomy At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, TIER IV is presenting a bold step forward in autonomous driving: end-to-end (E2E) artificial intelligence designed to support Level 4+ autonomy. The announcement reinforces the company’s role as a pioneer in open-source software for autonomous vehicles and highlights a shift from modular,…
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TIER IV to showcase E2E AI for Level 4+ autonomy at CES 2026
Overview: TIER IV’s CES 2026 Spotlight on E2E AI for Level 4+ Autonomy At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, TIER IV is set to reveal a bold step forward for autonomous driving: end-to-end (E2E) artificial intelligence designed to support Level 4+ autonomy. The company, renowned for its open-source contributions to autonomous driving software, is positioning…