WordPress.com has launched a 100-Year Plan offering long-term digital security and stability, including a century-long domain registration, improved ownership protocols and premium support. The plan requires an upfront payment of $38,000. https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/you-can-now-buy-a-38-000-plan-from-wordpress-com-for-a-century-long-domain-name-and-hosting/

#Kdenlive 23.08, the latest update of the video editing software, has been released with two new effects, fixes, and enhancements. It adds compatibility for GoPro and DJI files, and introduces an AV1 NVENC profile. https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/kdenlive-23-08-released-with-two-new-effects-enhanced-stability-and-expanded-compatibility/

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#Dropbox has announced it will end its unlimited storage for its Advanced plan. This is due to a small number of users who use unlimited storage for anything other than online document backup: crypto mining and storage reselling. https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/dropbox-to-end-unlimited-storage-in-advanced-plan-following-crypto-users-abusing-the-service/

Open-source media center software, Stremio, has revealed a highly requested, sleek brand and app redesign. With a dark aesthetic, updated mascot, and cleaner layout, the overhaul extends to Desktop, Android TV, Mobile apps, and Website: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/stremio-unveils-long-awaited-comprehensive-brand-and-app-redesign-including-updated-mascot-and-interface/

Reddit has introduced the Mod Helper Program to reward moderators for their contributions amid API pricing changes and the shutdown of third-party apps. The program offers trophies and flairs based on upvotes received through a tiered system: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/reddit-launches-the-mod-helper-program-to-reward-active-moderators-following-the-controversy-over-api-pricing-changes/

#SQLite has released its latest version, 3.43, which includes new features such as support for Contentless-Delete FTS5 Indexes, performance upgrades for #JSON processing, and various other enhancements and bug fixes. https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/sqlite-3-43-unveiled-with-new-features-and-json-performance-improvements/

Mozilla is adding a feature to its #Firefox web browser that will allow users to import extensions from Google #Chrome. The feature is currently being tested with a limited selection of extensions. https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/mozilla-to-enhance-firefox-user-experience-with-importation-of-chrome-extensions/

Open-source software @npub17xyh...6vgc has launched its Server 10.13 version. The update includes enforceable two-factor authentication (2FA) and Kerberos support for enterprise customers. https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/owncloud-announces-server-10-13-release-with-enforceable-2fa-and-kerberos-support/

YouTube is testing a new search feature on Android that identifies songs from users humming, singing, or recording them. This makes YouTube a potential alternative to music identification apps like Shazam: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/youtube-tests-new-song-identification-feature-on-android-hum-sing-or-record-to-search-songs/