FOSS NEWS
Google to discontinue Manifest v3 in Chrome, making uBlock Origin (and a few other extensions) unsupported, users can only use the less powerful Lite version of the extension:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/10/google-chrome-has-started-phasing-out-ublock-origin-amid-manifest-v3-shift-for-extensions/
(Another reason to ditch that crappy spyware browser for those who haven't done so yet. Just switch to Brave or Firefox-based browsers and enjoy freedom!)
VirtualBox 7.1.4 released with updates for Linux Guest Additions, bug fixes:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/10/virtualbox-7-1-4-readies-linux-kernel-6-12-support-more
Inkscape 1.4 released with new Filter Gallery dialog, modular grids, improved axonometric grids, font browser with visual previews etc.:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/10/inkscape-1-4-new-features
Forgejo 9.0 released with copyleft license, go-git removal, soft-quota system, accessibility keyboard support, arch package path grouping, "Assign to me" button for pull requests and issues, RPM module signature support, journald log integration etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/10/forgejo-9-0-launches-with-copyleft-license-go-git-removal-soft-quota-system-and-more/
/e/OS 2.4 released with Pixel 7 support, Account Manager is now updatable via App Lounge, App Lounge is updated automatically etc.:
https://e.foundation/leaving-apple-meet-our-team-at-open-source-experience-in-paris-discover-murena-pixel-7-at-murena-com/
(Linux news in original post)