Aleksandr Prokudin

New version of @Friction is out with transform gizmos, snapping, and grids (among major new features) Release notes:

Friction 1.0.0-rc.3

Introducing the third release candidate for Friction 1.0.0.

Here is a quick demo of gizmos

This was originally planned for the Ondsel blog. Well, Ondsel folded, but the interview survived :)

Rockets, windblades, and 3D-printing food, with Matt Thomas aka LT72884 - FreeCAD News

The obsession of tech companies with bringing AI features into their software reminds me of this Russian ad-based meme: (Top) This woman will deliver bees right into your office (Bottom) Well, can we stop her somehow, or will this happen regardless?

I guess the recent Steinberg news needed some coverage after all, so here you are ;)

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VST3 becomes open-source, ASIO goes GPL-compatible

Let's talk about what VST3 and ASIO relicensing by Steinberg really mean

Week highlights: new releases of GIMP and RapidRAW; a quick first look at the AgX tonemapper in darktable; new features in @Ardour DAW

Libre Arts

Weekly recap — 12 October 2025

New releases of GIMP and RapidRAW, new features in darktable and Ardour

Week highlights: @GIMP is getting an SVG exporter; Ton Roosendaal is stepping down as executive director of @Blender 🔶 Foundation; @Kdenlive is planning exciting new features; @FreeCAD is launching a bughunt for v1.1.

Libre Arts

Weekly recap — 21 September 2025

Ton Roosendaal is stepping down as executive director of Blender Foundation

So much happened last week in FOSS: new releases of Gradia, RapidRAW, and displaycal; @GIMP is getting SVG exporting and in-app notifications, [@krita](

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) is getting color management support on Wayland, @Blender 🔶 just got another major corporate sponsor. Unnoticed earlier development: the Surge XT project has an OB-Xd fork as a new arrival

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Weekly recap — 14 September 2025

Mew releases of Gradia, RapidRAW, and displaycal; Blender gets new major sponsor

"We tested 21 leading AI models on how they handle self-harm scenarios. The results were sobering."

We tested 25 leading AI models on how they handle self-harm scenarios. The results were sobering.

Learn more about C.A.R.E, Rosebud's open-source framework for building safer AI that supports mental well-being.

"A rich library of 2,500 new fonts and integrated LUTs in Kdenlive, with all plugins pre-installed and ready to use—perfect for graphic designers and creatives." This is from the latest Modicia distro release announcement. Dear developers, it's okay to use AI to assist you with content as long as you stay on top of it. When you use its output uncritically, you no longer manage the AI, it manages you.

Week highlights: new releases of RapidRaw, Gradia, @Friction, and Handbrake; new features in @GIMP

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Weekly recap — 10 August 2025

New releases of RapidRaw, Gradia, Friction, and Handbrake; new features in GIMP