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Meet the new OpenSourceCoder: discover projects, share your GitHub, build locally
A new open-source desk, a larger repository library, member showcases and a clearer path into local AI.
A new AiBrainWorX: research, real benchmarks and a clearer path to building
The redesigned research site connects timely AI reporting and documented local tests with a new home for open-source builders.
Google’s Genie 4 adds sound and conversation to interactive worlds
The October 27 announcement brings native audio to world simulation, but access is still a research preview—not a local model download.
Strata adds DGX Spark and DeepSeek on Macs—with no new Windows speed boost in this patch
The 0.2.7.1 release notes widen hardware support. They also explain why existing x86 users should not expect another engine upgrade.
NVIDIA’s MotionBricks separates open motion models from robot control
SOMA and Unitree G1 checkpoints are available, but the software, model weights and sample motions do not share one blanket license.
The instruments he couldn’t afford became the company he built
Uli Behringer’s music-shop story, the long road to affordable gear, and why KICK’s source release is worth watching.
Behringer KICK opens its software. The hardware is still one to watch.
An official source repository makes this MPC-style prototype interesting to musicians and developers alike.
Erica Synths opens LXR-02 firmware to the community
The October 23 announcement invites experimentation, while the hardware and official support remain separate.
ZynthianOS Vangelis puts clips and patterns on the same stage
The open music platform’s stable release focuses on arranging, live performance and a redesigned launcher.
The MPC jailbreak conversation is back. Here is what is documented.
A developer demonstration is interesting evidence. It is not proof of a universal, supported firmware release.
openDAW brings an inspectable music studio to the browser
A useful tool to explore when you want to make music and understand the application behind it.