WebShield is a Safari-focused content blocker, similar to uBlock Origin, currently in beta for macOS 14+, iOS 17+, and visionOS 1.3+. The project operates on a user-supported funding model, maintaining independence from ad companies while offering core functionality free to all users, with additional perks available through WebShield+ contributions.
Waterfox is a privacy-focused web browser offering built-in tracking protection, container tabs, and private browsing features by default. The browser prioritizes user privacy by not collecting telemetry data while providing easy migration from other browsers and maintaining high performance standards.
Cloudflare has released its 2024 Transparency Reports with expanded content and a new format, influenced by EU's Digital Services Act requirements. The reports are now divided into two sections covering Legal Requests for Information and Abuse Processes, featuring new data points and machine-readable formats. The company maintains its decade-long commitment to transparency while adapting to regulatory changes and service growth.
Electronic Arts maintains a robust open-source presence with multiple Command & Conquer game repositories and development tools in C++. The organization actively manages various technical projects including game modding support, rendering frameworks, and Kubernetes deployment tools.
TigerBeetle rebuilt their documentation site from scratch, moving away from Docusaurus to achieve better performance, simplicity, and integration with their zero-dependency philosophy. The new implementation uses Zig and Pandoc, resulting in a 10x reduction in footprint while maintaining functionality and adding features like integrated search and offline capabilities.
Superglue is an open-source proxy server that simplifies API integration by automatically handling configuration, data transformation, and schema validation. The solution enables seamless connectivity to various data sources while providing features like LLM-powered mapping, smart pagination, and flexible authentication.
The creator of K-9 Mail announces his departure from MZLA after a 15-year journey developing the Android email client, which evolved into Thunderbird for Android. Starting as a contributor in 2009, he became project leader in 2014, and eventually joined Thunderbird to transform K-9 Mail into their official Android app.
Find My offline finding enables AirTags to be located through a network of Apple devices when separated from their paired device. The system uses public/private key encryption for secure location reporting, with nearby Apple devices acting as anonymous finders to relay encrypted location data through Apple Cloud.
Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver processes 1.9 trillion queries daily across 250 locations worldwide, with new analytics features launched on Cloudflare Radar's DNS page. The service provides insights into DNS traffic patterns, protocol usage, and security metrics while maintaining user privacy through anonymized query logs.
Fish shell 4.0.0 has been ported from C++ to Rust, introducing improved keyboard binding capabilities, better terminal support, and enhanced scripting features while maintaining backward compatibility for most users.